The Northerner

Sports in Brief

and September 10, 2002
Chalk scores winning goal to keep Norse unbeaten ERIE, Pa. - Laurel Chalk snapped a 1-1 tie with a goal at the 78:33 mark Sunday to give the Northern Kentucky University women's soccer team a 2-1 victory over Mercyhurst (Pa.) College. NKU, ranked No. 3 nationally in the NCAA Division II poll, improved to 4-0 with the victory.

Non-smoker wants right to choose back

I understand that it is an individuals own choice whether or not they smoke cigarettes, but that choice has been taken away from me. All my classes are held in the New Science building but one. In the middle of the day I have ten minutes to get from the Science Center over to the Science and Technology building.

NKU needs a DJ to liven things up

Jordan Kellogg and Jordan Kellogg September 10, 2002
It's hard to get anyone involved in extracurricular activities at NKU. We're the ultimate commuter campus. When class ends most people head to their cars, then to work or home. Hardly anyone hangs around to see what's going on. At Freshfusion Thursday NKU seemed alive and exciting.

Wal-Mart selling textbooks online

James M. O and James M. O September 10, 2002
The king of big-box, mass-market retailing has targeted a small, elite and seemingly resistant market. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has ventured into the rocky world of online college textbook sales. Students starting classes can go to walmart.com and order all the cut-rate basics of college life: shower curtains, sheets, a mini-refrigerator and a crisp new copy of "An Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics.

Recycling and international meals

Franksk@nku.edu and Franksk@nku.edu September 6, 2002

Hi, I was just wondering why there isn't more recycling. And why there isn't international meal days for the international students. Thank-You Kristen Franks

meningitis article

fledderjohn@nku.edu and fledderjohn@nku.edu September 5, 2002

Dear Editors,I was glad to see the article on meningitis in the 9/5 Northener.How about taking it one step farther and doing an article on the health office giving meningitis vaccine this year?We would...

UC Berkley Campus: Please Keep God and Patriotism Out On Honoring Sept 11th……

mgiordano@gaic.com and mgiordano@gaic.com September 5, 2002

One year ago this month, the world watched in horror as the tragedy of September 11 reached America. Muslum extremists, closely trained and financed by Bin Laden made their mark by bring down the World...

Question from student

Montgomeryc@nku.edu and Montgomeryc@nku.edu September 4, 2002

To whom it may concern: My name is Chris Montgomery. I am a Freshman at NKU this year. I am hoping to go into journalism and music. It was suggested that I write you about joining up with and doing...

right to choose

mommy_bird@yahoo.com and mommy_bird@yahoo.com September 4, 2002

Dear Editor: I understand that it is a persons own choice wether or not they smoke cigarettes, but that choice has been taken away from me. All my classes are held in the New Science bldg., but one. In...

Campus in shock

Susan Bartels and Susan Bartels September 4, 2002
As Northern Kentucky University students, faculty and staff reeled from the news of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, top administration personnel began discussing plans on how best to handle the sensitive situation.

Delta and Fidelty affected by attacks

Rick Amburgey and Rick Amburgey September 4, 2002
Although planes were grounded and the stock markets were closed down Tuesday in reaction to the terrorist attacks, the Delta Air Lines' and Fidelity Investments' campus offices stayed open for business.
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