The Northerner

Less is more with cell phones

Jordan Kellogg • November 26, 2002

While searching for a new cell phone online a couple of weeks ago, I came upon the baddest cell phone I've ever seen-The Nokia 9290 communicator. It supports Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. It features a web-browser, color screen, (which actually flips up on the back of the phone), Multilanguage support and a whole host of other options.

Multiple majors not always needed

Staff Editorial , The Pitt News (U. Pittsburgh) • November 26, 2002

(U-WIRE) PITTSBURGH -- The college experience is comprised of more than papers and study. Students who spend their days and nights with their noses wedged deeply into book bindings miss out on opportunities that are unique to this time and place in life. But it seems the many fun and interesting college experiences are taking a back seat while students weigh their schedules down with extra majors.

Poll lacks diversity

Aaron LeRey Walker , Sophomore • November 26, 2002

As an African American student here at NKU, I was excited to see that you include a section on diversity in your Viewpoints page. However, the responses you included to your North Poll question, "What is one thing that NKU needs to do to promote diversity on campus?" all came from white students who, at least in my opinion, are not experts enough to address an issue that does not as directly effect them.

Rockin’ the Hall

November 26, 2002

NKU student Jay Hays of 'Abigail' performs as part of 'Rockin' The Hall' at Kentucky Hall on Nov. 19. 'Hello Shelby', another local band, performed as well. Resident Assistants Jen Jackson, Brandon Neukam and Ben Wilder organized the event. Because of the events success more performances have been booked for Jan.

Free first year of college provides opportunity for education

Staff Editorial , Technician (North Carolina State U.) • November 26, 2002

(U-WIRE) RALEIGH, N.C. -- Democratic U.S. Senator John Edwards, who represents North Carolina, spoke at the University of Maryland Thursday, outlining his "College for Everyone Plan" as a means to provide the opportunity of a college education to more students.

Design students face job market

Jason Dobbins , Staff Writer • November 26, 2002

Graphic designers and advertisers are among the first group to receive the ax amid a troubled economy said Northern Kentucky University Art Professor Provin Sevak. Many companies have scaled back advertising ventures following Sept. 11 creating even more competition among a traditionally large pool of prospective clients.

DPS looks at thefts

Jordan Kellogg • November 26, 2002

A recent increase in the number of thefts on campus has DPS turning to an old tactic, prevention, to help squelch the crime. "[The] definition of crime prevention is very simple," said Mike Tussey, Administrative Commander with DPS. "It's the anticipation, the recognition and the appraisal of a given crime risk and action that you or others initiate to remove or reduce that risk," "That's all it is," he said.

Dialogue provides platform for students

Jen Vorholt , Staff Writer • November 26, 2002

The tongue is proportionally the strongest muscle in the human body. That being the case, members of Students Together Against Racism, or STAR, are urging fellow students and faculty members to flex it to speak out against racism. Northern Kentucky University has grown rapidly in size and status, and will continue to grow at such a rate in the future.

Experience beautiful Costa Rica

November 26, 2002

Professor of Biology, Tom Rambo, speaks to a group of students at the Study Abroad Fair held Nov. 20. The NKU Biology Department is offering BIO 490 Plant Physiology, which is traveling to Costa Rica in March 2003. NKU is currently applying for a grant to build a location in Costa Rica.

ISU sponsors ‘Monsoon Wedding’

DJ Carter • November 26, 2002

Love is a many splendored thing. There are many ways to its many splendors. This was evident at the First Annual International Student Union Movie Night last Friday. ISU president Burhan Mohamedali (Tanzania) credited ISU advisor Dr. Danny Miller (USA) with the idea for the night's theme of "Dating and Relationships in other Cultures".

‘Cats’: It’s the Cats Meow

Samantha Warner , Features Editor • November 26, 2002

I have always wanted to see 'Cats' and finally it happened, last Tuesday night. The most powerful part of the musical 'Cats,' nearly brought tears to my eyes in the second act. Grizabella, played by Dee Roscioli, blew the audience away with her voice in the second 'Memory' scene.

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

John H. Keathley III , Northerner Contributor • November 26, 2002

With the release of Mortal Kombat in 1992, the fighting genre changed forever. Now, with the release last week of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, the fighting genre has changed once again. In this new game, the two sorcerers Shang Tsung and Quan Chi have formed a "deadly alliance" to take over control of the Mortal Kombat tournament and rule the universe.