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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

UC Berkley Campus: Please Keep God and Patriotism Out On Honoring Sept 11th……

mgiordano@gaic.com and mgiordano@gaic.com September 5, 2002

One year ago this month, the world watched in horror as the tragedy of September 11 reached America. Muslum extremists, closely trained and financed by Bin Laden made their mark by bring down the World...

Question from student

Montgomeryc@nku.edu and Montgomeryc@nku.edu September 4, 2002

To whom it may concern: My name is Chris Montgomery. I am a Freshman at NKU this year. I am hoping to go into journalism and music. It was suggested that I write you about joining up with and doing...

right to choose

mommy_bird@yahoo.com and mommy_bird@yahoo.com September 4, 2002

Dear Editor: I understand that it is a persons own choice wether or not they smoke cigarettes, but that choice has been taken away from me. All my classes are held in the New Science bldg., but one. In...

Campus in shock

Susan Bartels and Susan Bartels September 4, 2002
As Northern Kentucky University students, faculty and staff reeled from the news of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, top administration personnel began discussing plans on how best to handle the sensitive situation.

Delta and Fidelty affected by attacks

Rick Amburgey and Rick Amburgey September 4, 2002
Although planes were grounded and the stock markets were closed down Tuesday in reaction to the terrorist attacks, the Delta Air Lines' and Fidelity Investments' campus offices stayed open for business.

NKU students react to terrorist attacks

Susan Bartels and Susan Bartels September 4, 2002
Shock! No other word was said more often by the students of Northern Kentucky University as reports spread across campus of the terrorist attack on New York and Washington D.C.

Campus organizations console students

Scott Wartman and Scott Wartman September 4, 2002
Almost immediately after the two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers on Tuesday, student organizations at Northern Kentucky University responded immediately by consoling the shell-shocked student body.

NKU looks back

Jordan Kellogg and Jordan Kellogg September 4, 2002
The four stories on this page come from a special edition The Northerner published last year on Sept. 12. We are posting them here, on the eve of the one-year anniversary, as a reminder of how NKU was affected by and reacted to the attacks. This Sept. 11 a memorial service will be held on the plaza near Steely Library from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Free or Cheap Entertainment

Nicolette Marksberry and Nicolette Marksberry September 3, 2002
The summer is over and we're all back to our hectic schedules. To help pass the time between now and fall break, I have compiled a few suggestions on how to spend your free time. If you have a suggestion for on or off campus activities, contact the Northerner Office.

Webster’s play a bit of it all

Robert Jones and Robert Jones September 3, 2002
Local cover band The Webster's made their triumphant return Saturday to the place they played regularly for the last nine years, the Waterfront. Fueled by a very receptive and energetic crowd, the band played a little bit of everything in their three hour-long sets.

Condor falls in first PS2 run

Jason Ellis and Jason Ellis September 3, 2002
Unlike Matt Hoffman's no handed 900 at the X Games, this game doesn't live up to expectations. A BMX tour of America is supposed to be fun, but this game leaves you wanting a little more. To be totally honest, this game is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, except with bikes and pro bikers.

Designer Todd Oldham wants to add style to your dorm room

and September 3, 2002
Todd Oldham University has a very open admissions policy. You can go there if you're 4 years old or 40. You can go there if you're a straight-A student or if you majored in cutting classes. At Todd Oldham University, it's less about the books and all about the looks.
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