The Northerner

Start your engines: Gear up for ‘Parking Derby’

Natasha Bozeman and Natasha Bozeman September 3, 2002
The first day of class has finally come. Students returning from last semester have the ultimate weapon to hit the jackpot

Remembering Sept. 11 one year later

Samantha Warner and Samantha Warner September 3, 2002
Our nation has mourned and somehow moved on from the events of Sept. 11, 2001. This day was the day that America stopped and stood in agony, over the loss of so many brave and courageous men and women. And on this day America was helpless. We cried and feared for what was to come.

Marketing the Sept. 11 attacks disgusting

I DON'T often like to make moral appeals. I have never asked anyone to "think of the children." I have never said something should not be done "in the interest of common decency." That is why I feel slightly silly when I type the following phrase: Is nothing sacred? I'm compelled to ask the question because New York tourist shops are reportedly selling postcards of the World Trade Center collapsing.

Terrorism warrants awareness from all

I read last week what Kristin Hooper from Middle Tennessee State University wrote in "Sidelines" and I strongly disagree. Here is an excerpt."...the only way to sort out the barrage of Middle -Eastern information flying at you is to ignore most of it.

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

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

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.
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