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Leveling the playing field

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

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...

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hing@fuse.net November 3, 2002

I'm sorry, I submitted something and don't think I attached my name to it: The article is: "THE REAL SEATS OF POWER (A Pep Talk)" and my name is Hing Cao. I'm a Senior/Elementary Education, and my email...

Arc returns for more

Jason Ellis October 29, 2002
If you are looking for a game that takes a considerable amount of time to beat, then Arc the Lad Collection is for you. But are games that are five years old fun and exciting, yes they are. Especially, since the game is actually three games in one. The game includes Arc I, Arc II, Arc III and Arc Arena.

Upcoming movie releases

OPENING NOV. 1: FRIDA: Salma Hayek gives a standout performance as the troubled Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and buzz is warm for Alfred Molina's portrayal of Diego Rivera, too. I SPY: It looks like Owen Wilson is making a career of being second banana. But hey, second bananas make money, too.

How the movies did last week

GHOULS RULE: After a two-week reign for the serial-killer thriller "Red Dragon," Hannibal Lecter turned over the box-office reins to "The Ring." That's the scare-fest about a videotape that's killer

Volleyball team seeks sixth consecutive GLVC title

NKU Sports Information October 29, 2002
Kristin Koralewski lead all scorers in a route of Quincy University, 30-24, 30-18, 30-24, in Regents Hall Friday night as the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team extended their winning streak to nine games and improved to 16-7 overall. The Norse are 9-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference and in sole possession of first place in the league standings.

NKU perfect home for sophomore Koralewski

When Kristen Koralewski played women's volleyball at Northern Michigan University in 2000, she earned Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year accolades and led the Wildcats with 354 kills, 351 digs and 49 service aces in her first year.
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