The Northerner

Biggie and Tupac still bring controversy after deaths

Lola Ogunnaike , New York Daily News • October 8, 2002

His friends begged him not to do it. "They said I'd get killed," recalls Nick Broomfield, director of the controversial new documentary "Biggie and Tupac." And going into the project, the 54-year-old English director wasn't so sure he'd make it out alive, either.

Website of the week

October 8, 2002

This is a new section hoped to run every week. It is the website of the week. The first website of the week is newgrounds.com. New Grounds features a variety of things, mostly portal submissions, like games and flash movies. Quite possibly the funniest part of the site is the section devoted to video game spoofs.

No. 1 Norse defeat UW-Parkside

October 8, 2002

WILDER, Ky. - Kristen Noakes and Kendra Zinser both scored goals Sunday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University women's soccer team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2-0, at the Town ' Country Sports Complex. Amy Martini and Bessie Black recorded assists for NKU, which is ranked No.

Salisbury earns GLVC honor

Michael Fesman , Northerner Contributor • October 8, 2002

Junior volleyball player Nicole Salisbury was named Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week. "I was surprised,'' Salisbury said. "I was really excited, and I worked really hard to get to this point. I've really improved a lot since I came here in January up until now.

Parking issues discussed at forum

Lori Cox , News Editor • October 8, 2002

University officials addressed concerns from students ranging from car break-ins to the restructuring of parking lot E at a forum sponsored by the Student Government Association on Oct. 3. The forum allowed students to voice their concerns to Mark Shanley, vice president, Office of Student Affairs, Jeff Butler, assistant vice president, Department of Public Safety, SGA representatives and other university officials.

Women’s cross country garners fifth win

DJ Carter • October 8, 2002

The women's cross country team won The Greensboro Invitational, Sept.28 in North Carolina without their No. 1 runner, senior Elaine Koenig, who was ill. Junior Anna Moore powered to a second place finish over the 5K course in 19:12. She had maintained second place since the opening mile, and she was all kick, holding off a thundering Marshall University runner at the end.

Panel will examine NKU’s growth

Jen Vorhort , Staff Writer • October 8, 2002

Progress made in the last five years under Northern Kentucky University President James Votruba's direction has set the stage for future development. Future plans to evaluate, define and strengthen NKU's mission and core values are being discussed in a program called "Visions, Values and Voices.

NKU rolls past St. Joseph’s, 3-0

October 8, 2002

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Maggie Pugh finished with 17 kills and a .389 hitting percentage Saturday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team defeated Saint Joseph's College, 30-17, 30-23, 30-24, in Regents Hall. Kristin Koralewski recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 13 digs as the Norse improved to 8-7 overall, 5-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Interested In Working With The Northerner

arkadea@insightbb.com • October 6, 2002

Northerner: My name is Zach Zimmerman, a Sophomore at NKU. I have been reading The Northerner since I started attending NKU and believe your publication is entertaining, informing and a vital asset to...

The Loyal Bengals Fan: Endangered Species…….

mgiordano@gaic.com and mgiordano@gaic.com • October 4, 2002

Here's a joke for everybody out there

Mailbag Exposed Was Pure Genius

jordannku@yahoo.com • October 3, 2002

The editorial you wrote about the wierd letters the Northerner receives was absolutely genius. I am greatful that someone finally exposed the truly crazy people that are running loose in our world. There...

NKU, SIUE tie 2-2

October 1, 2002

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - The unbeaten streak against Great Lakes Valley Conference opponents is still intact, but any thoughts of a perfect season ended Sunday for the Northern Kentucky University women's soccer team. NKU - ranked No. 1 nationally in the NCAA Division II poll - fell behind 2-0 at halftime, rallied with two late goals to send the match into overtime, and settled for a 2-2 tie with Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.