The Northerner

New logo for a changing university

Jen Vorholt , Staff Writer • November 5, 2002

A new addition to Northern Kentucky University has been formed, although it is not another campus building, an academic course, or sports team. The current NKU logo has been modified and will soon be introduced to the university. The fresh logo, selected from over forty designs, was clearly depicted as the favored choice from all student, faculty, and administration votes.

Green jerseys leave Irish feeling blue

Reggie Hayes , Knight Ridder Newspapers • November 5, 2002

Tyrone Willingham refused to use any excuses for Notre Dame's 14-7 upset loss to Boston College Saturday at the Stadium Rockne Built and NBC Incorporated. That doesn't mean the Fighting Irish faithful don't need a few implausible explanations of their own.

No. 1 Norse eyeing GLVC Tournament Championship

November 5, 2002

WILDER, Ky. - Stephanie Sandfoss, Bessie Black and Michelle Kelly scored goals Sunday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University women's soccer team defeated the University of Indianapolis, 3-0, in the first round of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament at the Town ' Country Sports Complex.

Professors love, hate cell phones in classes

Amy L. Edwards , The Orlando Sentinel • November 5, 2002

When cell phones started ringing during Peter Telep's classes at the University of Central Florida, the English instructor came up with an unusual solution: He gets to answer the call. Telep has taken messages from boyfriends and girlfriends, telling his students' significant others, "This is the English teacher, and we're busy right now.

Men’s Soccer season ends with back-to-back road losses

November 5, 2002

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - The Truman State University men's soccer team built a 2-0 halftime lead Saturday and held off a late Northern Kentucky University rally to post a 3-2 victory over the visiting Norse. Bryan DeFoe and Sean Birrell scored goals in the first half to give Truman State (11-4) a 2-0 lead.

NKU Swim club sets pace for next semester

Chad Clift , Northerner Contributor • November 5, 2002

The NKU swim club is set to begin as soon as next semester. According to Facility Program Coordinator, Kim Linkel, Lauren Tuttle thought of the idea for the swim club which will be open to all students of NKU. According to Linkel, the reason that the swim club is now being started is because of a growing interest in a swim club over the past three years.

Leveling the playing field

Robert Dietz , The Daily Free Press (Boston U.) • November 5, 2002

Esera Tuaolo played for five teams in his nine-year career as a nose guard in the National Football League. After being drafted 35th overall in 1991, Tuaolo played for the Green Bay Packers, the Carolina Panthers, the Minnesota Vikings, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and played in Super Bowl XXXIII with the Atlanta Falcons.

Students search Web for financial aid

Thelisha A. Woods , Knight Ridder • November 5, 2002

Alison Sikora knew she wanted to attend Fairfield University to study science. Her father had graduated from Fairfield with a degree in chemistry, so she thought the school would offer plenty of classes on her favorite subject. "I used to go on college trips with my father, and I really fell in love with the campus, so I pretty much knew my sophomore year that I wanted to go here.

Black hall of fame right to induct Clinton

Amey Adkins , Cavalier Daily (U. Virginia) • November 5, 2002

Bill Clinton is black. Well, not really. However, just last month, on Oct. 19, former president Bill Clinton was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. However, only one point of interest was raised by this ceremony.

Stress rising for college students

John Austin , Knight Ridder • November 5, 2002

It's only midterm, but counselors at Texas Christian University have been busy since early in the semester, helping students who have threatened suicide, mutilated themselves or displayed eating disorders. "We recognize that a college campus is a pretty stressful place," said Don Mills, TCU vice chancellor for student affairs.

Close the ‘prison’ and bring on the concerts

Jason Ellis • November 5, 2002

Is it just me, or is this campus one of the dullest, drab and boring places to be? There are hardly ever any fun things to do on this campus. That is, of course, if you're not a frat boy or sorority girl. They have things going on all the time, but what about those of us who are not and have no interest in that? This is a big problem, and what makes NKU the classic commuter campus.

The Real Seats of Power (A Pep Talk)

hing@fuse.net • November 3, 2002

Election Day is coming up again this year. Election Days arrive and pass year after year, some people vote, others vote not to vote. But something that is inevitable and hardly a choice of the voting...