The Northerner

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.

Sports

phelpsc@nku.edu • November 25, 2002

Curtis Phelps phelpsc@nku.edu I am writing concerns that there is never anything ever printed about golf in the sports section. In my year and a half, I have yet to see one article written on either the...

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drewstar24@aol.com • November 21, 2002

Hello again, I just wanted to let you know I didn't want that to be in The Northerner. I was just inquiring. Thanks again. Devin McDine

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drewstar24@aol.com • November 21, 2002

Hello, I have a very simple question. How does one become involved with The Northerner? I am a part-time night student and I'm not really involved much in "campus life". However, I am finally declaring...

Boondocks strikes chord, and some nerves with message

James H. Burnett III , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • November 19, 2002

Five years after Aaron McGruder began sharing the thoughts of Huey and Riley Freeman, one thing has become clear: McGruder doesn't seem to like many people. And he doesn't mind you knowing that. But for a growing number of young professionals, who like McGruder are African-American, the fact that he's black, that the Freeman brothers are black are two of the best things about his comic strip The Boondocks.

Eminem lays it down in 8 Mile

John Keathley , Northerner Contributor • November 19, 2002

8 Mile, Eminem's motion picture debut, took in $54.5 million in the first weekend. Directed by Curtis Hanson, who also directed the superb film L.A. Confidential, "8 Mile" tells the story of Jimmy Smith Jr., better known as Rabbit. In this semi-autobiographical tale of Eminem's beginnings, Rabbit dreams of leaving the slums of Detroit through his rap skills.

WRFN’s dj X looks at what’s hot in music

Nick Greenwald , • November 19, 2002

What's up kids? Welcome to the first installment of "dj X's" Week in Review

Need help with the ladies?

Brittany Contois , Photographer • November 19, 2002

So you're lusting after the girl that sits next to you in class or that is sitting next to you in the bar.

Student examines drinking

Joseph Boehler , Daily Targum (Rutgers U.) • November 19, 2002

I've been doing a great deal of thinking since coming to Rutgers, and I've really been focusing on the issue of alcohol. Quite frankly, I can never see why so many first-year students and other college students drink. I can never understand exactly why so many people think it is so "fun.

8 Mile brings families together

Jordan Kellogg • November 19, 2002

Apparently Eminem's new movie 8 Mile is providing parents with a great way to talk to their kids about life. Several parents brought their children to a recent showing of the film at the AMC Theater at Newport on the Levee, which, oddly enough, played right next door to the new Harry Potter movie.