Letters to the Editor
January 23, 2001
Filed under News
Dear Editor, I was highly disappointed in your recent "news." I found the articles biased and ill-informed especially the lead article about Dr. Hewan. I found the fact that our soccer team is number one in the nation to be more newsworthy than a simple office change that happens routinely to many pr...
Lady Norse chalk up two more
Shelly Kuntz
January 23, 2001
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After adding two more wins to the women's soccer team's record, the lady Norse still remain No. 1 in the NCAA Division II national poll. The lady Norse defeated Southern Indiana University Edwardsville Friday, Oct. 12 at Town and Country in Wilder. The Norse won 4-0 unlike last year when they tied ...
Terrorist attacks affect game plans for Norse runners
Shelly Kunz
January 23, 2001
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As the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks continue to affect the United States, they also took their toll on the Northern Kentucky University's cross-country team. The team was scheduled to race in the Bronx, New York City. on Saturday Sept. 22. Even though the race remained scheduled, NKU's runners were unab...
Students, faculty and alumni compete in intramural sports
Elaine Koenig
January 23, 2001
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There's no truth to the rumor that there's nothing to do on the Northern Kentucky University campus, at least according to Dan Henry. "One of my biggest pet peeves is when students complain there is nothing to do," said Henry, program manager for campus recreation and also in charge of intramural sports on...
Female Athlete of the Week
Elias Hajjar
January 23, 2001
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Northern Kentucky University's Betsy Moore, a senior from Cincinnati, is the Northerner Female Athlete of the Week. Moore, a forward on the women's soccer team, led the Norse with a goal and assist in the 3-0 win over UW-Parkside and four assists in the 8-0 win over Lewis. "Betsy is an All-American and...
Golf teams stay on the fairway at GLVC Championship
Bruce Reller Jr.
January 23, 2001
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Northern Kentucky University men's and women's golf teams had impressive showings at the recent Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships. Led by Brandon Brown's round of 71 and a three round total of 220, the Norse men finished tied for first with Indianapolis out of the 10-team field. Brown's 7...
Delta takes flight
Susan Bartels
January 23, 2001
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Scott WartmanDelta Air Lines has closed all three of its university call centers, including its offices in the Lucas Administration Center. Around 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, NKU student employees of Delta were told they would no longer have a job. A total of 127 students were laid off from Delta's NK...
NKU woos tech firms for jobs
Scott Wartman
January 23, 2001
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If the Northern Kentucky University Foundation's plan succeeds, the Highland Heights, Ky., of the future may be full of prosperous technology companies. For the last two years, the foundation has worked with the city of Highland Heights, the city of Cold Springs, Campbell County and the Northern Kentucky ...
Stolen bookbags?
Susan Bartels
January 23, 2001
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Madonna Minter, a freshman Nursing major, catches a few zzz
Tales of Kazakstan
Jenny Plemmen
January 23, 2001
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Kazakstan was the main topic of last Wednesday's lunch seminar sponsored by the history and geography department. Dr. James Binney, professor of political science, spoke about his experience in the central Asian republics north of Afghanistan. Binney spent four years teaching American politics at the Ka...
On the road to diversity
Kelly Whitlock
January 23, 2001
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Northern Kentucky University students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to participate in a walk-a-thon designed to promote diversity in the community. On Oct. 6, the National Conference for Community and Justice is sponsoring the Walk As One Walk-A-Thon. The six mile walk will begin and end at Ye...
SGA awards the outstanding
Robin Hampton
January 23, 2001
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Cheryl RitchieThree book scholarships for the Spring 2002 semester will be awarded later this semester by the Student Government Association to students with outstanding leadership skills and community service. Each prize will consist of a $200 gift certificate for book purchases in the Northern Kentucky...