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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

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OPENING NOV. 1: FRIDA: Salma Hayek gives a standout performance as the troubled Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and buzz is warm for Alfred Molina's portrayal of Diego Rivera, too. I SPY: It looks like Owen Wilson is making a career of being second banana. But hey, second bananas make money, too.

Volleyball team seeks sixth consecutive GLVC title

NKU Sports Information October 29, 2002
Kristin Koralewski lead all scorers in a route of Quincy University, 30-24, 30-18, 30-24, in Regents Hall Friday night as the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team extended their winning streak to nine games and improved to 16-7 overall. The Norse are 9-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference and in sole possession of first place in the league standings.

Student media needs support

Jaci Spicer , Senior October 29, 2002
Have you ever wondered why the student media programs at NKU have a low turnout of students? Well, as for me, a graduating senior, I'm here to tell you that it is because nobody at this university is willing to help students get anything off the ground.

We The People Have The Power

wildcat1@fuse.net October 22, 2002

McConnell's campaign calls him "Superman" and Lois Combs Weinberg, "Lois Lane." More like the Six Million Dollar Man he's raised nearly that amount for this election. SuperMitch's years of "Leadership...

Norse keep GLVC Tournament hope alive

Elias Hajjar October 21, 2002
The men's soccer team is just two conference wins away from clinching a spot in the upcoming Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament, but it won't be an easy task. Upcoming games at Bellarmine University Friday and Kentucky Wesleyan College Sunday should favor the Norse.

NKU wins showdown at Lewis, 3-1:

NKU Sports Information October 21, 2002
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - Maggie Pugh recorded 18 kills, five blocks and a .316 hitting percentage Saturday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team defeated Lewis University, 30-27, 30-19, 23-30, 30-26.

Bush should point finger at self

Nicholas Summe , Junior October 21, 2002
I was one of the two thousand or so protesters, who were protesting against President Bush's address in Cincinnati Oct. 7. I found President Bush's speech was in full compliance with the propagated notion that the United States of America is in no way involved with any of the human rights violations of our world.

Gingrich, Carville face off at lecture

Jordan Kellogg October 21, 2002
The differences between Newt Gingrich and James Carville were evident from the beginning of their lecture in Regents Hall Oct. 9. After the crowd welcomed both speakers with a standing ovation, Carville slipped out of his suit jacket and rolled up his sleeves.

Free speech requires fact checking

E.R. Shipp , New York Daily News October 21, 2002
Just when black women from rapper Mary J. Blige to tennis champ Serena Williams to some women twice their age felt comfortable going blond came word that blondness is facing extinction. Naturally occurring blondness, that is. Then came the strangest news of all: The reports were not just exaggerated, but completely fabricated.
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