The Northerner

‘High Crimes’ meets high expectations

Holly Hayden • April 19, 2002

It seems we can not keep any one person in the peanut gallery. This week Holly Hayden sits at the helm of the theater chair to tell us what she thought of "High Crimes." Judd and Freeman are together again but do they meet the high expectations? ...

Philosopher’s Stone: a lot of goods

April 19, 2002

Local band Philosopher's Stone has a new cd out called "The Goods and Ills." But does it deserve a spot in your cd collection or is it just another cd for the discount bin fodder? Does the cd contain more of the goods or the ills? Click to read what Joshua Flowers has to say. Not to ruin the review but perhaps you should start saving those pennies. ...

Things to do with old video games

Jason Ellis • April 18, 2002

Jason Ellis the satire writer? Not to give away his story here but let's just his say his uses for older video games and systems may be a tab uncovential but sounds like a lot of fun! Find out how you can get use of your games even after you are done playing them.

New residence hall almost a reality

Scott Wartman • April 16, 2002

Groundbreaking for a the new residence hall that some say will improve the quality of life on campus nears closer as the spring semester winds down. Work is set to begin in July on the $15.7 million building project which will add room for an additional 400 students and is set to open for the fall 2003 semester.

Survey shows what the average student looks like

Scott Wartman • April 16, 2002

Freshmen at Northern Kentucky University keep busy. The average NKU freshman works more hours and spends less time doing extracurricular activities and reading for pleasure than students from other colleges, according to results from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program(CIRP) freshmen survey conducted two years ago.

Job expo draws large crowd

Scott Wartman • April 16, 2002

Over 900 people came to campus last week seeking job opportunities from over 80 businesses at the Job Expo. The lagging economy may have contributed to the high turnout,s aid Karen Chinetti, coordinator with the Career Development Center, the organizers of the expo.

Students and teachers call for a better variety of classes

Jordan Kellogg • April 16, 2002

Classes may be expanding by 7 percent in the fall, but many students and faculty say there are many more courses that NKU isn't adding that should. When asked what classes NKU doesn't offer but should, history major Cameron Cochran thinks hard about his answer.

Students’ work celebrated at two-day event

Tiffany Lewis • April 16, 2002

Today and tomorrow, Northern Kentucky University, along with invited Northern Kentucky high school students, teachers, counselors and parents, will have the first time opportunity to participate in the Celebration of Student Research and Creativity in the Arts and Sciences.

Festival provides rest before finals week

Nicolette Marksberry • April 16, 2002

The campus community has two new celebrations to look forward to in the next few weeks. The Campus Life Team will help sponsor and conduct the Spring Fling and Feast for Finals. The Campus Life Team is a division of Student Affairs which was created to help establish traditions and create a more vibrant student life, said committee chair Quincy Martin III.

Campus Closeup

April 16, 2002

DPS gets veteran officer The Department of Public safety added experience to its roster this month with the addition of a 20-year veteran. David Tobergte, 42, recently left the Boone County Police department to join DPS because he wanted to work here while studying for a degree in education.

Students lend a helping hand across the globe

Amy Cline • April 16, 2002

The Baptist Student Union (BSU) went south to Arlington, Texas and spent their break being religious mentors to middle and lower income children. The BSU sent 45 Northern Kentucky University students to Mission Arlington, a Christian group dedicated to gather people for Bible studies in apartment club houses, mobile homes, and neighborhoods spreading the word of God.

Student recalls working with kids in Mexico

Corey Catton • April 16, 2002

I stood, staring at the summit and then slowly followed the long line of steps leading back to the ground. Without any hesitation I began the climb. I glanced up the ascending stairs and then just past the top, where the sun hung high in the midday sky. It stood at a staggering size, towering over everything in its path.