The Northerner

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.

NKU students react to terrorist attacks

Susan Bartels and Susan Bartels • September 4, 2002

Shock! No other word was said more often by the students of Northern Kentucky University as reports spread across campus of the terrorist attack on New York and Washington D.C.

Campus organizations console students

Scott Wartman and Scott Wartman • September 4, 2002

Almost immediately after the two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers on Tuesday, student organizations at Northern Kentucky University responded immediately by consoling the shell-shocked student body.

Band releases 2nd CD

Robert Jones and Robert Jones • September 3, 2002

In 2000, a four-piece rock group from England called Coldplay released there Debut album, Parachutes, to critical and commercial acclaim. Even if their name doesn't sound familiar, their debut single, "Yellow," probably does. Coldplay picks up right where "Yellow" left off with their latest release entitled A Rush of Blood to the Head.

Free or Cheap Entertainment

Nicolette Marksberry and Nicolette Marksberry • September 3, 2002

The summer is over and we're all back to our hectic schedules. To help pass the time between now and fall break, I have compiled a few suggestions on how to spend your free time. If you have a suggestion for on or off campus activities, contact the Northerner Office.

Webster’s play a bit of it all

Robert Jones and Robert Jones • September 3, 2002

Local cover band The Webster's made their triumphant return Saturday to the place they played regularly for the last nine years, the Waterfront. Fueled by a very receptive and energetic crowd, the band played a little bit of everything in their three hour-long sets.

Condor falls in first PS2 run

Jason Ellis and Jason Ellis • September 3, 2002

Unlike Matt Hoffman's no handed 900 at the X Games, this game doesn't live up to expectations. A BMX tour of America is supposed to be fun, but this game leaves you wanting a little more. To be totally honest, this game is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, except with bikes and pro bikers.

Designer Todd Oldham wants to add style to your dorm room

and • September 3, 2002

Todd Oldham University has a very open admissions policy. You can go there if you're 4 years old or 40. You can go there if you're a straight-A student or if you majored in cutting classes. At Todd Oldham University, it's less about the books and all about the looks.

Frequent communication is the key to success with professors

Rachel Jackson , Knight Ridder Newspapers and Rachel Jackson , Knight Ridder Newspapers • September 3, 2002

Surviving college professors is easy _ you just have to be very determined to not let them get the better of you. They're only professors, after all. They're no different than you, except they have lots of initials after their names. When you've jumped through all required hoops and a few extra besides, then you'll have all those initials after your name as well.

NKU remembers the horror

Barbara Brow and Barbara Brow • September 3, 2002

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, Americans and the world watched in horror as two hijacked airplanes smashed into the World Trade Center, causing the twin towers to crumble and fall in a massive pile of debris.

Kentucky’s defense rises to the occasion

John Clay , Knight Ridder Newspapers and John Clay , Knight Ridder Newspapers • September 3, 2002

All hail Sweet Pea. And dominating Dewayne. And Jeremy. And Otis, my man. All hail the front four that came to the fore, that chased, and disrupted, and harassed and last night turned this Kentucky-Louisville football rivalry directly on its head.