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The Northerner
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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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Swipe-Card protects campus

John H. Keathley III • September 17, 2002
Visitors to the new Natural Science Center may notice a small box on various doors throughout the facility. This box, a magnetic-stripe card reader, is part of the new swipe-card system on campus. Currently in place in limited use at the Natural Science Center, the swipe-card system allows the Department of Public Safety to prevent unauthorized access and to monitor access by persons inside the facility.

TKE Party

September 17, 2002
Scott Houp, a TKE chapter advisor, and Eric Surder, a third year pledge, sit back and have a soda at one of the many display tables at this years Safe Sex Party. Display tables were decorated in condoms and lubricant. "[We are] trying to promote safe sex in general whether it be abstinence, contraceptive use, or any other safe practice," said Andy Carr, the philanthropy chair for community awareness.

NKU stuns No. 1 Christian Brothers

Robert Jones • September 17, 2002
The NKU women's soccer team remained unbeaten on Sunday with their biggest win of the season, 1-0 over Christian Brothers University. Christian Brothers was ranked No. 1 in the nation coming into the game. Junior forward Aisling Callaghan scored on a penalty kick at the 82:32 mark in the second half to give the Norse the victory.

Running Norse fight hard

D.J. Carter • September 17, 2002
Yes, you've seen them. They toil everyday on the road and track to better themselves and their team. They're hard to miss. Maybe you look at them, remembering those laps some coach made you run as punishment or just how hot it is, and you think: "Man, crazy people.

Lady Norse edge out No. 15 Tusculum

Chad Clift • September 17, 2002
The NKU women's soccer team improved its season record to 5-0 on Friday evening as they defeated No. 15, Tusculum College, 2-1 at Town and Country in Wilder, KY. Carey Hebbeler scored the game winning goal for the Norse early in the second half. The Norse offense controlled much of the first half by keeping the ball on the Pioneer side of the field.

Get to know Tricia Macke NKU Alumni

Angie Greene • September 17, 2002
Every night on Cincinnati's channel 19 News, you will find Tricia Macke. Macke attended NKU and earned a degree in Communications, Radio/Television/Film with a minor in Public Relations and Journalism. She graduated from NKU in 1992. The road for Macke was not always an easy road.

NKU All Card discounts for students on and off campus

Brittany Williams • September 17, 2002
The Northern Kentucky University All Card holds more than just your smiling face. There are many discounts on and off campus. For those of you that drive there is 50 percent discount at the parking garage. Without your card those extra savings can always go in your gas tank.

General Announcement: Review of President

September 17, 2002
In keeping with Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents policy, there is a process for formal review of the President every four or five years. President Votruba and the Board have agreed that a review should occur at this time. The review has been scheduled for the week of September 23rd, 2002.

Old school cartoons return with new style and flair

Jason Ellis • September 17, 2002
By the power of Grayskull. "Transformers roll out." I bet you are asking yourself what is going on here. If you watched cartoons as a child, then you know exactly what is going on. For those who lived under a rock, these are quotes from two of the greatest cartoon shows of all time, He-Man and Transformers.

Writing an article about the Watusi Tribe of Cincinnati…!

badewaa@nku.edu and badewaa@nku.edu • September 14, 2002

Dear Sirs, My name is Anthony Badewa Sr. and I'm a junior at NKU majoring in Marketing. I am inquiring to see if you could please write an article about a local Cincinnati hip-hop group "The Watusi Tribe"....

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azrose67@yahoo.com and azrose67@yahoo.com • September 14, 2002

Hello, my name is Dawnielle Foussard. I am a journalism major, a very busy one. I have a story that I would like to write about a self defense class that will be on campus in October. Can I just email...

Hey jordan it is brittany with my article

williamsb@nku.edu and williamsb@nku.edu • September 12, 2002

Your Card has many Perks! Brittany Williams Your NKU all card holds more than just your smiling face. There are many discounts on and off campus. For those of you that drive there is 50% discount at...

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