The Northerner

Campus Catharsis

Brianna Bodine and Amy Ehrnreither • April 18, 2007

After a 23-year-old student gunman left 33 people dead at Virginia Tech University, President James Votruba announced that Northern Kentucky University would observe a moment of silence and hold a memorial for the victims. "As a caring community, NKU wanted to provide a communal event to reflect on the senseless acts of violence and the fragileness of life, and to express our individual and collective grief," Vice President of Student Affairs Mark Shanley said.

Disabled vets sue Univ. of Michigan, citing scarcity of wheelchair seats at football stadium

Associated Press • April 18, 2007

A disabled veterans group sued the University of Michigan on Tuesday, saying there aren't enough spaces for wheelchair users at Michigan Stadium, one of the largest football stadiums in the country. The federal lawsuit, filed by the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America, claims university officials are intentionally sidestepping the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Forget your Lincoln Logs, we’ve got the real thing

Regan Coomer • April 18, 2007

You turn onto Louie B. Nunn Drive to participate in the traditional parking lot stalking/hunting expedition; and on your way, you glance over the campus scenery. The Welcome Center, Loch Norse, the Honors House, the cabin

Teen matador who fled Spain’s ban on young bullfighters nearly gored to death in Mexico

Mark Stevenson, Associated Press • April 18, 2007

A 14-year-old matador who left Spain to escape his home country's ban on young bullfighters was nearly gored to death in a Mexican ring, his lung punctured by a 900-pound bull. Jairo Miguel, who has been bullfighting professionally in Mexico for about the past two years, was fighting at the Aguascalientes Monumental Bull Ring on Sunday when a bull named Hidrocalido rushed him at top speed and lifted him in the air, appearing to carry him several yards with one horn firmly lodged in his thorax.

The Fix

Regan Coomer • April 18, 2007

To all the readers of "The Fix:" Recently a member of our community was offended by a comment made in this column. I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding, but I would like to clarify something for the future: This column is meant to be a light-hearted look at the oftentimes ridiculous lives of celebrities.

More Weird: Milk geyser, a taxi tag-a-long and more …

April 18, 2007

LOSS OF A LIVER GIVES CHILD NEW LEASE ON LIFE University of Kentucky doctors recently removed an extra liver from a Kentucky kindergartner's lung. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that, although the 5-year-old was left with a few scars, she has made a full recovery and shouldn't have any long-term effects.

The lesson Robinson’s heirs haven’t learned

Jim Litke, Associated Press • April 18, 2007

Jackie Robinson Day passed through town like a cool spring breeze, leaving little behind besides a chilly reminder that black kids don't play baseball anymore. "Tomorrow," Cubs great Billy Williams said, settling into a seat in the shade of the home dugout, "you won't even know any of this happened.

Students vow silence to give voice to gay victims

Jennifer Corbett • April 18, 2007

Instead of chalking its views, one group on campus will remain silent April 18 to promote awareness of the eleventh annual "Day of Silence." Common Ground will get involved by setting up a booth in the University Center and passing out fliers and business cards, which will explain why they are silent.

The Good of the last week

April 18, 2007

THE GOOD Veterans and current Iraq or Afghanistan soldiers on leave can sit down to a sumptuous, home-cooked and, most importantly, free meal the Cincinnati Enquirer reported April 17. Paxton's, on Loveland Ave., has offered this for four years. MORE GOOD In the week since a suspicious fire claimed the life of Clermont County resident Roger Boyd, Jr.

Sudoku

April 18, 2007

Answers to this week's Sudoku puzzle!

Group plans Earth celebration

Cassie Stone • April 18, 2007

Tree huggers can come out of their hippie closetes to celebrate a greener, brighter future on Earth Day. The Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students, will host an Earth Day Celebration on campus April 18, and then move the party to Annie's nightclub in the evening.

Grant relieves financial burden for students

Susan Fugazzi • April 18, 2007

Struggling to pay tuition will soon be a distant dream from some Northern Kentucky University students, as the new Northern Difference Grant will offer more financial assistance for students. "In an effort to provide financial assistance to Kentucky residents who demonstrate financial need and who are interested in attending NKU, the Northern Grant was created," said Leah Stewart, director of Student Financial Assistance.