The Northerner

Professor teaches American culture in Japan

Cheryl Ritchie April 23, 2002
A prestigious award was sent to a Northern Kentucky University professor to teach in Japan. Dr. Michael Washington, director of Afro-American studies, applied for and won a Fulbright Fellowship Award. Applicants could choose one of three places they wanted to go and provide their services. Washington's first choice was to go to Japan and lecture at two universities. ...

Poole makes fast recovery

Elias Hajjar April 23, 2002
Not only is junior soccer player Mike Poole quick left-midfielder; he's a quick healer. Four months after crushing his diaphragm in a near-fatal car accident, Poole is back and ready to play soccer for the Norse again.

African Awareness Week offers glimpse of culture

Susan Bartels April 23, 2002
With any luck, the students of Northern Kentucky University will be dancing to the beat of African music on the plaza outside the University Center on Friday. That's how Lovingson Mtongwiza envisions the finale of the first African Awareness Week at NKU.

Athletes of the year

April 23, 2002
Michelle Cottrell

Blessid Union of Souls to perform live on campus

Barbara Brow April 23, 2002
Ever hear of the saying, being in the right place at the right time? Well that is exactly what happened to Dustin Lewis. After attending a Blessid Union of Souls concert, Lewis was so impressed by the band's performance he suggested the Activities Programming Board invite them to play on campus.

Mr Big Shot

merrypat30047@yahoo.com April 23, 2002

Hey I hope you aren't too big for your britches now that you have got a big shot award. I bet you don't even want to acknowledge us lowly folks. Just remember I saw you in diapers and remember when you...

Cancer patient eager to get back to school

Susan Bartels April 23, 2002
Going to Northern Kentucky University was a family affair for the Brooks family. At one point Mike Brooks, his wife Linda, and their oldest son Mike Jr. were all full time students at NKU.

Outstanding Professor

Jnicole911@aol.com April 23, 2002

Jennifer Wehmann (Major: Psychology, Minor: English) I would like to take this opportunity to spread the word about an outstanding Professor at Northern Kentucky University. In my four years at the University,...

Get help to pass classes

Amy Cline April 23, 2002
Students may no longer need to withdraw or retake classes. The Supplemental Instruction program, the Structured Language Assistance program, Writing Center and Math Center are the keys to a student's success in tough classes. ...

Parking ‘stalker’ account raises question

April 23, 2002
Dear Editor: Since I read "Parking stalkers wreak havoc on campus" by Jeff Martin, I had to write and pose another question. As a disabled student I get to park in the spaces up front. But I have come out on several occasions and found that ...

Tomb Raider is ‘one of a kind experience’

Dustin Brown April 23, 2002
Many of you have played the games and have enjoyed the many adventures of Lara Croft. But none of you are prepared for what Paramounts Kings Island is calling "a one-of-a-kind experience." Kings Island is starting off the 2002 season with one of the most anticipated rides in its history. ...

Shopping for a new car can be a challenge

Michael Kendrick April 23, 2002
Whether you are looking at a May graduation or you just don't think the '88 Jetta will make it through the summer, many NKU students will be facing the complicated task of buying a car in the near future. New regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have made the process even more difficult.
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