The Northerner

Consequences of binge drinking ignored

Michael Fesman , Northerner Contributor • October 29, 2002

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says that "each year 1400 college students die from alcohol-related accidents, half a million are injured and more than 70,000 are victims of alcohol-related rape or sexual assault." The report shows that the causes of death include "car crashes, falls from balconies and students choking on their own vomit, as well as other misfortunes.

Law Day introduces students to law school

John H. Keathley III , Northerner Contributor • October 29, 2002

Considering law school? If so, you might want to make a note in your planner. On Nov. 4, NKU will hold the first ever Law Day on campus. Law Day is an event intended to familiarize interested students with the various aspects of law school. Developed by Dr.

Halloween brings kids and Greeks together

Samantha Warner , Features Editor • October 29, 2002

Greek organizations came together to host a Halloween Carnival for young children on Northern Kentucky University's campus Oct. 23. Many children attended, tossing bean footballs, shooting hoops, making candy bags and also getting faces painted with different Greek members at different booths set up by several sororities and fraternities.

Delta Zeta turns 100 years old

Samantha Warner , Features Editor • October 29, 2002

From left to right: Maggie Mccord, Kristin Williams Karen Hoffmeister, Kristi Britton, Beth Fortner, Lauren Lengle, Sara Barry, Nicole Euler, Lauren Kasey and Crissy Asalon. Delta Zeta sorority was 100 years old nationally and 30 years old at Northern Kentucky University on Oct.

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

Charles Ealy , The Dallas Morning News • October 29, 2002

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

Rick Holter , The Dallas Morning News • October 29, 2002

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

Michael Fesman , Northerner Contributor • October 29, 2002

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.

Student media needs support

Jaci Spicer , Senior • October 29, 2002

Have you ever wondered why the student media programs at NKU have a low turnout of students? Well, as for me, a graduating senior, I'm here to tell you that it is because nobody at this university is willing to help students get anything off the ground.

We The People Have The Power

wildcat1@fuse.net • October 23, 2002

McConnell's campaign calls him "Superman" and Lois Combs Weinberg, "Lois Lane." More like the Six Million Dollar Man he's raised nearly that amount for this election. SuperMitch's years of "Leadership...

Buried Alive : A column covering lesser known artists

October 22, 2002

This week for Buried Alive I get the chance to visit the mind of Justin Lynch. Justin Lynch is the leader of the band Wojo. He describes Wojo as a stew of British Invasion and post-punk, with a little Rhythm 'n' Blues for flavor. I would describe their music as incredible.