The Northerner

‘Century of science’ unfolds with science center dedication

Lori Cox • September 24, 2002

We are living in what has been called the "Century of Science" and the new Natural Science Center is a living testament of our times, NKU President James Votruba said at the center's dedication ceremony Sept. 20.

More to ‘Sopranos’ than stereotypes

Stanley Crouch , New York Daily News • September 24, 2002

The Sopranos has made television history, and HBO, always the front-runner in cable TV, has put itself ahead of the competition again. What is the appeal of this series? Some say it is because Americans love humiliating images of Italians twisted up in crime, murder, screaming matches and endless plates of spaghetti.

Students, faculty want to know ‘what’s goin on’

D.J. Carter • September 24, 2002

Students gathered at the "What's Goin' On Forum" Thursday in Norse Commons to address the instances of fighting in the residential village, safety, and the residential climate. The forum was organized by the Black Women's Organization, the Black Men's Organization, Black United Students, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

Law students help free man

Lori Cox • September 24, 2002

A mock courtroom in Nunn Hall was filled with local media, law students and other community members for a press conference Friday, Sept. 20 to discuss Herman May's recent release from prison and the Kentucky Innocence Project.

Dorm residents ready for construction to end

Brent Schanding • September 24, 2002

Forget hangovers. Add dust and debris to a list of good excuses to miss class. For some Woodcrest residents, stairwell construction in the Willow Apartment units, is causing more than just minor inconveniences. Some residents of the unit have been complaining that noise from early morning drilling and dust particles from sand blasting have been making them sick.

Entrepreneur educator to speak at lecture series

Jordan Kellogg • September 24, 2002

One of the two most powerful minds in entrepreneurship in the nation according to Success magazine is slated to visit NKU next month for the "Pathways to Entrepreneurship" fall speaker series luncheon.

Black Men’s Organization

Jason Dobbins • September 24, 2002

Black Men's Organization has been successfully resuscitated and is now in fair condition. After three years of remission following its official termination in 1999, due to lack of interest and unmotivated members, it has returned to help black men cope with college life.

Men’s soccer team off to slow conference start

Elias Hajjar • September 24, 2002

Effortless is one word to describe how the NKU men's soccer team performed Sunday afternoon. Just ask anyone who saw the game. "I'm disappointed in the way we played," said NKU senior forward Jeff Anderson after an embarrassing loss to the University of Missouri

Conductor brings music to Greaves Concert Hall

Samantha Warner • September 24, 2002

From a beautiful quaint town in Switzerland to Downtown Cincinnati comes Music Director Mischa Santora for the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. Santora has been in Cincinnati for two years now and he is very excited about the upcoming concert series on Northern Kentucky University's campus in Greaves Concert Hall.

Disturbed rocks with “Believe”

Jason Ellis • September 24, 2002

When bands release their second album, there is always the threat of the "sophomore jinx." Whether it is with poor CD sales or bad and drastically different music and style. This, however, is not the case with "Believe", the latest release by Disturbed.

‘Banger Sisters’ warms the heart

Michael Kendrick • September 24, 2002

Two hot old chicks, an anal retentive writer, and a couple funny teenagers make up the cast in Bob Dolman's directorial debut with The Banger Sisters, which opened in theatres this past weekend.

WWII sim provides hours of fun

John H. Keathley III • September 24, 2002

Battlefield 1942 sets the bar for future computer games. Developed by DICE, the game features 19 handheld weapons, 35 detailed vehicles, and 16 incredible maps from WWII.