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Professors want to protect environment on campus

Molly Corfman • April 23, 2002
Stephen Finke and other Northern Kentucky University faculty members say they want a voice that represents ecological concerns in relation to university lands. They say they would like a group of faculty who are knowledgeable in environmental issues and ecology to be able to consult campus planning.

Sports of a fun sort

Jenny Dombrowski • April 23, 2002
The air is getting warmer, which can only mean the spring sports season is underway. Leading the "just for the fun of it" sports is the intramural softball league, consisting of both men's and co-ed leagues. Intramural softball is the perfect alternative for the student who has always wanted to play a school sport, yet fears the competition and commitment.

Professor concerned after show cancellation

Cheryl Ritchie • April 23, 2002
Concerns have been raised over who decides what shows will be produced for the local cable channel by the media services at Northern Kentucky University. The issue was brought before the Professional Concerns Committee at a meeting held on March 28, after Michael Washington, director of African American Studies, wrote a memo questioning the cancellation of his show "Afro Centricity," ...

Recruits to aid Norse

Bruce Reller • April 23, 2002
The Northern Kentucky University basketball teams recently acquired some new recruits to help with their programs next season. The NKU women's basketball program announced the signing of 5'11" forward Sharell Snardon, who is a senior at Louisville Male High School.

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,...

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