The Northerner

Pedestrian Crossings near dorms/apts.

croninm@nku.edu • April 10, 2002

I teach a class in Norse Commons. With construction projects nearby, the usual crossings have been destroyed. Please, Public Safety, do something to preserve life and limb for all those who live in the...

Free and Cheap Entertainment (April 10-17)

Nicolette Marksberry • April 9, 2002

Once again Nicolette has rounded up the best events for those who want to have fun and still have something for the bank. So just sit back and read what Nicolette has planned for your week.

Cottrell named National Player of the Year

Bruce Reller • April 9, 2002

Northern Kentucky University senior Michelle Cottrell has done many incredible things on the basketball court and that has earned her quite a number of accolades during her four years with the Norse program. It would only make sense then that she ended her astounding career being named the 2002 NCAA Division II Bulletin National Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

Spindle: A local band on the road to world domination

Nicolette Marksberry • April 9, 2002

Spindle a local band with high hopes. Nicolette gives us the scoop on Spindle and what seperates them from other rock bands. See if Spindle is one band you shouldn't be missing.

Breitholle leads team

Elias Hajjar • April 9, 2002

Pitcher Emily Breitholle is a major reason why the Lady Norse softball team is off to one of its best starts ever.

Bands to remember Joey Ramone

Ryan Garrett • April 9, 2002

Joey Ramone may never have another birthday but that doesn't mean he can't have another birthday party. This time everyone is invited. Ryan Garret relays the invitation to all and explains how a talented few of us can be much more than just guests.

Men’s tennis improves record

Bruce Reller • April 9, 2002

The Northern Kentucky University men's tennis team is sporting a 7-7 overall record after its 6-3 victory over the University of Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. The Norse also improved to 4-1 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. NKU won five of its six matches in singles play.

State of Emergency not as exciting as it sounds

Jason Ellis • April 9, 2002

Your thumbs healed yet? Good, because our video game guru Jason Ellis is back to help you tear them up again. See if State of Emergency is anything to get excited over or if the game is more fun as a frisbee.

Journey to the Elite Eight reaches home

Timothy Downer • April 9, 2002

This is the final installment of Tim's journal detailing the adventures of the NKU Pep band and cheerleading squad on the road at the Elite Eight tournament in Minnesota. When we last left our heroes, the basketball team had just suffered a crushing, one-point defeat.

International students growing in numbers

Brad Bowman • April 9, 2002

From all corners of the globe, people come to Northern Kentucky to get a degree. Of Northern Kentucky University's 12,000 plus students, recent information from the Office of International Student Affairs show over 70 different countries are represented in the student body.

GameWorks: eat, drink, and play

Jordan Kellogg • April 9, 2002

Jordan Kellogg visits one of the newest local fun spots, GameWorks. Go along with Jordan as he tells us what GameWorks has to offer and if it's worth the money. He breaks it down GameWorks' value for the dollar and helps prepare you so you will have gas money for the way home.

Norse athlete facing charges

Scott Wartman • April 9, 2002

Cincinnati police arrested Northern Kentucky University basketball player Christopher Seabrooks on aggravated menacing charges last Monday. Seabrooks was arrested in the apartment of former University of Cincinnati basketball player Donald Little, where police allege Little tied up his roommate Justin Hodges and tortured him.