The Northerner

Harper returns to her first love — NKU

Holly Hayden , Northerner Contributor • November 19, 2002

Kelly Harper graduated from NKU in 1991 with degrees in International Studies and History. Nine months later, she came back to NKU, this time as a staff member. From International Students Affairs to the Dean of Students office to her current position as Cooperative Education Coordinator, Ms.

Boondocks strikes chord, and some nerves with message

James H. Burnett III , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • November 19, 2002

Five years after Aaron McGruder began sharing the thoughts of Huey and Riley Freeman, one thing has become clear: McGruder doesn't seem to like many people. And he doesn't mind you knowing that. But for a growing number of young professionals, who like McGruder are African-American, the fact that he's black, that the Freeman brothers are black are two of the best things about his comic strip The Boondocks.

Eminem lays it down in 8 Mile

John Keathley , Northerner Contributor • November 19, 2002

8 Mile, Eminem's motion picture debut, took in $54.5 million in the first weekend. Directed by Curtis Hanson, who also directed the superb film L.A. Confidential, "8 Mile" tells the story of Jimmy Smith Jr., better known as Rabbit. In this semi-autobiographical tale of Eminem's beginnings, Rabbit dreams of leaving the slums of Detroit through his rap skills.

WRFN’s dj X looks at what’s hot in music

Nick Greenwald , • November 19, 2002

What's up kids? Welcome to the first installment of "dj X's" Week in Review

Need help with the ladies?

Brittany Contois , Photographer • November 19, 2002

So you're lusting after the girl that sits next to you in class or that is sitting next to you in the bar.

Student examines drinking

Joseph Boehler , Daily Targum (Rutgers U.) • November 19, 2002

I've been doing a great deal of thinking since coming to Rutgers, and I've really been focusing on the issue of alcohol. Quite frankly, I can never see why so many first-year students and other college students drink. I can never understand exactly why so many people think it is so "fun.

8 Mile brings families together

Jordan Kellogg • November 19, 2002

Apparently Eminem's new movie 8 Mile is providing parents with a great way to talk to their kids about life. Several parents brought their children to a recent showing of the film at the AMC Theater at Newport on the Levee, which, oddly enough, played right next door to the new Harry Potter movie.

Diversity is more than attracting students

Staff Editorial , The Stanford Daily (Stanford U.) • November 19, 2002

This year, Stanford University must be congratulated for achieving the highest black student yield rate of any university in the country. More than 64 percent of the black students admitted into this year's freshman class decided to enroll at Stanford.

Men’s Basketball Preview

Chad Clift , Northerner Contributor • November 19, 2002

It's time once again for dunks, 3-point shots and great defense as the NKU men's basketball team is set to begin their season as they try to dethrone 5-time defending Great Lakes Valley Conference champions, Kentucky Wesleyan.

St. Preux shoots for strong senior season

Lauren Tuttle ,Northerner Contributor • November 19, 2002

As he starts his final season on the NKU men's basketball team, senior Bobby St. Preux, 22, marketing major, has a lot to look back on and even more to look forward to.

2002-03 NKU Men’s Basketball Roster

Source: Athletic Dept. Web site • November 19, 2002

5- Jordan Stower;s Guard; Sophomore; 6-1; 170; Independence, Ky. 11-Mike Kelsey; Guard; Sophomore; 6-1; 170; Cincinnati, Ohio 12-Brian Lewin; Forward; Freshman; 6-6; 190; Edgewood, Ky. 15-Adam Howell; Guard; Junior; 6-3; 195 ; Mansfield, Ohio

2002-03 NKU Men’s Basketball Schedule

Source: Athletic Dept. Web site • November 19, 2002

Date Opponent Site Time Nov. 22 vs. Findlay' Highland Heights, Ky. 7:45 p.m. Nov. 23 TBA' Highland Heights, Ky. TBA Nov. 27 at Thomas More Crestview Hills, Ky. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 QUINCY Highland Heights, Ky. 3:15 p.m. Dec. 2 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS Highland Heights, Ky.