The Northerner

Bengals take half a season to get 1st win

Joe Kay, Associated Press • November 5, 2008

CINCINNATI (AP) - On their ninth try, the Cincinnati Bengals finally got it right. They scored early. They broke up a pass that could have tied the game in the closing minutes. They pounded their chests, raised their arms and - in one case - gave a smooch.

Kentuckians pick McCain in presidential race

Roger Alford, Associated Press • November 5, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - John McCain has won Kentucky and collected eight electoral votes in a state that has picked the overall winner in presidential races dating back to 1964. The call was based on an analysis of voter interviews, conducted for The Associated Press by Edison Media Research and Mitofsky International.

Black, youth among those new to polls this year

Connie Cass, Associated Press • November 5, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama was the overwhelming choice of the one in 10 voters who went to the polls for their first time Tuesday - a racially diverse group of mostly twentysomethings, half of whom call themselves Democrats. One in five of the new voters was black, almost twice the proportion of blacks among voters overall.

Tailgating allowed for the UofL game

Joseph Szydlowski • November 5, 2008

Attendees of the season-opening basketball games against the University of Louisville will be able to tailgate, including drinking alcohol, the dean of students announced at the Student Government Association's Nov. 3 meeting. Dean of Students Jeff Waple told the Senate that the policy is still not approved as official policy, though he had been permitted to lay out the tailgating parameters, which includes permitting individuals to drink in Lots O and J, the two closest to the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Walk identifies safety concerns

Jennifer Corbett • November 4, 2008

Student Government Association wants more lighting, more lighting and more call boxes. SGA met with administrators Nov. 3 for the annual Campus Safety Walk. The purpose of the walk was to find any safety concerns students may have, whether they may be more lighting, better sidewalks or directing traffic during Bank of Kentucky Center events.

Students Strike up Conversation With Kayla Williams

Brandon Barb • November 4, 2008

Love My Rifle More Than You, a book written by Kayla Williams. The book tells Williams' life story and about what it is like to be a woman in the United States military. From her use of drugs to her troubles and trials in the military, Williams hides nothing.

Men’s soccer skims past Miners

Matthew Birkholtz • November 4, 2008

It took almost 87 minutes, but Northern Kentucky University Men's Soccer player Steven Beattie notched a goal, to give the Norse a 1-0 win Nov. 2 at the Town ' Country Sports Complex in Wilder.

Women’s soccer escapes Knights

Matthew Birkholtz • November 4, 2008

The game looked to be sealed up for the Northern Kentucky University Women's Soccer team, but two late goals by Bellarmine made the game close, as the Norse won 3-2 Nov. 2 at the Town ' Country Sports Complex in Wilder. The Norse will face the No. 6 seeded Greyhounds in the semi-finals of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Say queer, not homosexual

November 4, 2008

We celebrate that you have the courage to take on the issues of heterosexism and homophobia. We do have a concern about the use of the term homosexual in the article's subtitle, and we want to take an opportunity to use the article as a teachable moment and invite the writer-and readers of The Northerner-to engage in a new and more inclusive way of thinking, writing, and speaking.

The Fix deux

Brittany Johnson • November 4, 2008

As we are mourning the loss of our beloved "Girls Next Door" it seems Holly Madison has quickly moved on from her playboy boyfriend Hugh Hefner to daredevil Criss Angel. Known for his miraculous and unbelievable stunts performed all around Las Vegas, Angel has been linked to Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz and Minnie Driver in the past, according to People.

Sex equals smiles

Matthew Birkholtz • November 4, 2008

If you are a Kevin Smith/Judd Apatow movie fanatic, "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" is the movie for you. Looking back on the film, there are similarities to the two director's philosophies in filmmaking. Smith likes crude and gruesome comedy, like the donkey in "Clerks II.

Diversify your week

Cassie Stone • November 4, 2008

The Activities Programming Board is bringing students together to promote diversity. From Nov. 10 through 13, Northern Kentucky University will be playing host to several events. Coffeehouse Series: Gabriela Garcia Medina Award-winning poet and international spoken word artist Gabriela Garcia Medina will perform at 7 p.