The Northerner

Project teaches students to give

Chad Clift , Northerner Contributor • October 22, 2002

Two years ago, the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation introduced a new concept to NKU. The Student Philanthropy Project allows students, enrolled in participating courses, to determine the best way to award funds to charitable foundations. Harvard and Xavier have since duplicated this concept.

Free speech area should be done away with

Trey Orndorff , Freshman • October 22, 2002

As of this writing we still have first Amendment rights, at least on paper. However, has anyone tried to exercise that right on campus lately? It could get you arrested. "Not in America!" you say? Even here in the former land of the free we can no longer speak freely.

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Nunn visits NKU

Jordan Kellogg • October 22, 2002

During a recent visit to NKU's campus Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Nunn said that if he's elected this year, funding for education will be the number one priority to leave alone if budget cuts are needed. Nunn made a surprise visit to NKU Oct.

Speakers stress importance of citizen involvement at assembly

Lori Cox , News Editor • October 22, 2002

Students from Northern Kentucky University and area high schools listened as Newt Gingrich, former U.S. House Speaker, and James Carville, political consultant, answered questions posed by audience members on issues ranging from homeland security to voter turnout.

USA Today brings newspapers to campus

Lori Cox, News Editor • October 22, 2002

If you've never developed the habit of reading the newspaper, here's your chance. Northern Kentucky University has partnered with USA Today to bring the paper directly to students - free. Students will find USA Today and the Kentucky Enquirer in open-air newspaper stand in the University Center lobby and in Steely Library.

The Death Of Freespeech

orndorffha@nku.edu • October 19, 2002

As of this writing we still have first Amendment rights

emerging leader article from brittany williams

williamsb@nku.edu • October 17, 2002

contact me if there is anuything else that you would like to know for the article. Title: Leaders, Leaders, Get Your Leaders "It was a way to improve my leadership skills while meeting new people." Freshman,Shannon...

Alumni contributes to campus activites

Chad Clift , Northerner Contributor • October 8, 2002

Many students' have come and gone at Northern Kentucky University. Some have not left a single trace of their existence on this campus, while others remain involved, even 15 years after graduation. In May of 1987, Chris Burns accomplished what every student who goes to college dreams of

‘Globetrotting’ student discusses experience of studying abroad

Brent Schanding , Northerner Contributor • October 8, 2002

An MBA student at Northern Kentucky University, Jeff Watkins is an experienced globe trotter and former participant in the NKU study-abroad program. Recently, Watkins traveled to Aarhuff, Denmark for two weeks to study at the Danish, Aarhuff School of Business.

‘Sweet Home Alabama’ good date movie

John H. Keathley III , Northerner Contributor • October 8, 2002

Sweet Home Alabama opens with two young kids, Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) and Jake (Josh Lucas), running on a beach in Alabama while lightning flickers overhead. Flash forward 18 years and now Melanie Carmichael (she changed it from Smoother) is a fashion designer in New York City, a whole new world from her beginnings in Alabama.

Bringing games to you from across the Pacific

Jason Ellis • October 8, 2002

Millions of people through out the world play video games. Considering most games are made in Japan, a lot of those people probably have no idea of the work involved in producing them and bringing them here for U.S. consumers. That process is called localization.

Online journals are no longer private

October 8, 2002

Ever just wanted to read someone's journal? Just open it up and find out what they really think about you or what they think about others? Everyone wants to know what everyone else is really thinking. Now with the website Livejournal.com you can get your wish, well sort of.