Mason’s latest celebrates Ky.
Rick Amburgey
January 24, 2001
Kentucky native Bobbie Ann Mason's 2001 release, "Zigzagging Down A Wild Trail", is a collection of short stories that seems to be targeted to her regional audience. The book, which has more of a connection with natives of Kentucky and Appalachia but contains a good message that can be appreciated by all. ...
NKU alumni survive Sept.11
Holly Hayden
January 24, 2001
While America and the world watched the tragic events unfold in front of their eyes, staff members at the Cable News Network (CNN) were gathered around television sets as well. Jillian St. Charles, a Northern Kentucky University (NKU) alumna, was in a parking garage when the first plane hit. "It nev...
Letters to the Editor
January 24, 2001
Dear Editor, I was highly disappointed in your recent "news." I found the articles biased and ill-informed especially the lead article about Dr. Hewan. I found the fact that our soccer team is number one in the nation to be more newsworthy than a simple office change that happens routinely to many pr...
Lady Norse chalk up two more
Shelly Kuntz
January 24, 2001
After adding two more wins to the women's soccer team's record, the lady Norse still remain No. 1 in the NCAA Division II national poll. The lady Norse defeated Southern Indiana University Edwardsville Friday, Oct. 12 at Town and Country in Wilder. The Norse won 4-0 unlike last year when they tied ...
Terrorist attacks affect game plans for Norse runners
Shelly Kunz
January 24, 2001
As the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks continue to affect the United States, they also took their toll on the Northern Kentucky University's cross-country team. The team was scheduled to race in the Bronx, New York City. on Saturday Sept. 22. Even though the race remained scheduled, NKU's runners were unab...
Students, faculty and alumni compete in intramural sports
Elaine Koenig
January 24, 2001
There's no truth to the rumor that there's nothing to do on the Northern Kentucky University campus, at least according to Dan Henry. "One of my biggest pet peeves is when students complain there is nothing to do," said Henry, program manager for campus recreation and also in charge of intramural sports on...
Female Athlete of the Week
Elias Hajjar
January 24, 2001
Northern Kentucky University's Betsy Moore, a senior from Cincinnati, is the Northerner Female Athlete of the Week. Moore, a forward on the women's soccer team, led the Norse with a goal and assist in the 3-0 win over UW-Parkside and four assists in the 8-0 win over Lewis. "Betsy is an All-American and...
Golf teams stay on the fairway at GLVC Championship
Bruce Reller Jr.
January 24, 2001
Northern Kentucky University men's and women's golf teams had impressive showings at the recent Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships. Led by Brandon Brown's round of 71 and a three round total of 220, the Norse men finished tied for first with Indianapolis out of the 10-team field. Brown's 7...
Delta takes flight
Susan Bartels
January 24, 2001
Scott WartmanDelta Air Lines has closed all three of its university call centers, including its offices in the Lucas Administration Center. Around 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, NKU student employees of Delta were told they would no longer have a job. A total of 127 students were laid off from Delta's NK...
Male athlete of the week
Elias Hajjar
January 17, 2001
Northern Kentucky University's Kevin Crone, a 6-foot-3-inch senior from Hebron, is the Northerner Male Athlete of the Week. Crone, a defensive midfielder on the men's soccer team, scored NKU's only goal in the 2-1 loss to No. 1 Lewis University Oct. 7. Crone also scored a pair of goals in the 5-0 win...
