The Northerner

Biggie and Tupac still bring controversy after deaths

Lola Ogunnaike , New York Daily News • October 8, 2002

His friends begged him not to do it. "They said I'd get killed," recalls Nick Broomfield, director of the controversial new documentary "Biggie and Tupac." And going into the project, the 54-year-old English director wasn't so sure he'd make it out alive, either.

Website of the week

October 8, 2002

This is a new section hoped to run every week. It is the website of the week. The first website of the week is newgrounds.com. New Grounds features a variety of things, mostly portal submissions, like games and flash movies. Quite possibly the funniest part of the site is the section devoted to video game spoofs.

No. 1 Norse defeat UW-Parkside

October 8, 2002

WILDER, Ky. - Kristen Noakes and Kendra Zinser both scored goals Sunday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University women's soccer team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2-0, at the Town ' Country Sports Complex. Amy Martini and Bessie Black recorded assists for NKU, which is ranked No.

Salisbury earns GLVC honor

Michael Fesman , Northerner Contributor • October 8, 2002

Junior volleyball player Nicole Salisbury was named Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week. "I was surprised,'' Salisbury said. "I was really excited, and I worked really hard to get to this point. I've really improved a lot since I came here in January up until now.

Parking issues discussed at forum

Lori Cox , News Editor • October 8, 2002

University officials addressed concerns from students ranging from car break-ins to the restructuring of parking lot E at a forum sponsored by the Student Government Association on Oct. 3. The forum allowed students to voice their concerns to Mark Shanley, vice president, Office of Student Affairs, Jeff Butler, assistant vice president, Department of Public Safety, SGA representatives and other university officials.

Women’s cross country garners fifth win

DJ Carter • October 8, 2002

The women's cross country team won The Greensboro Invitational, Sept.28 in North Carolina without their No. 1 runner, senior Elaine Koenig, who was ill. Junior Anna Moore powered to a second place finish over the 5K course in 19:12. She had maintained second place since the opening mile, and she was all kick, holding off a thundering Marshall University runner at the end.

Panel will examine NKU’s growth

Jen Vorhort , Staff Writer • October 8, 2002

Progress made in the last five years under Northern Kentucky University President James Votruba's direction has set the stage for future development. Future plans to evaluate, define and strengthen NKU's mission and core values are being discussed in a program called "Visions, Values and Voices.

NKU rolls past St. Joseph’s, 3-0

October 8, 2002

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Maggie Pugh finished with 17 kills and a .389 hitting percentage Saturday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team defeated Saint Joseph's College, 30-17, 30-23, 30-24, in Regents Hall. Kristin Koralewski recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 13 digs as the Norse improved to 8-7 overall, 5-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Latino groups discuss future

Jordan Kellogg • October 8, 2002

The expansion of the office of Latino Student Affairs was among the most talked about proposals Oct. 3 at a discussion on "Education: Are We Meeting the Needs of Latino Students," sponsored by the Latino Student Union, Students Together Against Racism, Black United Students and the International Student Union.

Changes you may, or may not see in the paper

Jordan Kellogg • October 8, 2002

The Northerner staff is dedicated to pushing the envelope for every element that goes into the newspaper. They're always trying to think of new and cool ways to make the paper more interesting for their audience. The stories, pictures and design are, of course, the main ways they try to entice readers to pick up the paper.

Exhibit displays 19th century Kentucky life

Jordan Kellogg • October 8, 2002

The first annual Kentucky Archives Week opened at NKU Monday with a week-long exhibit housed in the log cabin that sits off of Nunn Drive. The exhibit features a sample of artifacts from the Steely Library archives that center around "all things that are representative of Northern Kentucky in the 19th century," said Jennifer Gregory, Curator and Archivist at Steely.

‘Barbershop’ addresses important issues despite some controversy

Bill Ferguson , Knight Ridder Newspapers • October 8, 2002

The seemingly endless parade of reality-based television shows took an interesting turn this week when executives at the FX network unveiled their plan to adapt the talent search theme used by shows like ``American Idol'' for the political arena. In January 2004, viewers and audience members of the new show ``American President'' will begin the process of choosing their favorite presidential candidate from among 100 handpicked qualifiers.