The Northerner

Band releases 2nd CD

Robert Jones and Robert Jones • September 3, 2002

In 2000, a four-piece rock group from England called Coldplay released there Debut album, Parachutes, to critical and commercial acclaim. Even if their name doesn't sound familiar, their debut single, "Yellow," probably does. Coldplay picks up right where "Yellow" left off with their latest release entitled A Rush of Blood to the Head.

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.

Frequent communication is the key to success with professors

Rachel Jackson , Knight Ridder Newspapers and Rachel Jackson , Knight Ridder Newspapers • September 3, 2002

Surviving college professors is easy _ you just have to be very determined to not let them get the better of you. They're only professors, after all. They're no different than you, except they have lots of initials after their names. When you've jumped through all required hoops and a few extra besides, then you'll have all those initials after your name as well.

NKU remembers the horror

Barbara Brow and Barbara Brow • September 3, 2002

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, Americans and the world watched in horror as two hijacked airplanes smashed into the World Trade Center, causing the twin towers to crumble and fall in a massive pile of debris.

Kentucky’s defense rises to the occasion

John Clay , Knight Ridder Newspapers and John Clay , Knight Ridder Newspapers • September 3, 2002

All hail Sweet Pea. And dominating Dewayne. And Jeremy. And Otis, my man. All hail the front four that came to the fore, that chased, and disrupted, and harassed and last night turned this Kentucky-Louisville football rivalry directly on its head.

United States commemorates anniversary

Greg J. Borowski and Nahal Toosi , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Greg J. Borowski and Nahal Toosi , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • September 3, 2002

A total of more than 350 days have passed, which leaves just about one week now, until 365.

Callaghan looks to national championship

Robert Jones and Robert Jones • September 3, 2002

The NKU women's soccer team has an international flavor this year. The newest member of the team hails from Ireland, and so far has adjusted well to her new atmosphere.

Housing addresses overcrowding

Michael Fesman and Michael Fesman • September 3, 2002

This semester continues to be plagued by over crowding in Northern Kentucky University's Woodcrest apartment building.

Women’s soccer team taking shape with new players

Chad Clift and Chad Clift • September 3, 2002

It's soccer season again and the NKU women's team is set to begin their quest for a fourth straight Final Four appearance. NKU begins the season ranked No. 3 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Division II preseason poll with hopes of winning their fifth consecutive Great Lakes Valley Conference championship.