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Walk identifies safety concerns

Jennifer Corbett
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.
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Evangelists preach abstinence

Jennifer Corbett
Two evangelists arrived on campus Oct. 27 to convince students to turn away from sex, drugs and other sins to seek a godly life and avoid the fires of hell. Michael Venyah, the founder of Soul Winners Ministries International, along with his wife, two kids and fellow church member Chris Nada, preached to an unreceptive crowd in front of the Student Union Oct.
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Map to Pennsylvania Ave.

Jennifer Corbett
It started out with an African American, a woman, a mormon, a former prisoner of war and a former minister. With the primaries long over, it has come down to Barack Obama and John McCain vying for the chance to be the 44th president of the United States. "As clich'eacute; as it sounds
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Jeff Dunham, Dinosaurs, monster trucks, Oh my!

Jennifer Corbett
It's the beginning of a new era. That's how President James Votruba described the Bank of Kentucky Center at its opening Sept. 22. Legislators, students, faculty and staff met in the Center to celebrate what Votruba called "a dream achieved." According to a press release, in 2005, the Kentucky legislature authorized the construction of the center.
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Blown away

Jennifer Corbett
The remains of Hurricane Ike smashed the tri-state with winds up to 80 mph, ripping trees out of the ground and tearing the roof off a hangar at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. The Associated Press reported that Hurricane Ike delivered hurricane-force winds to Ohio, temporarily shutting down Cincinnati's main airport during the weekend.
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Construction on schedule

Jennifer Corbett
Even with the completion of the new Student Union and the Bank of Kentucky Center, construction is still hot and heavy at Northern Kentucky University. Still on the agenda, includes construction of a new soccer stadium, a new College of Informatics building and some renovations in the University Center.
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Callahan Hall home to 400 students

Jennifer Corbett
Even though its off campus, Callahan Hall turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Northern Kentucky University. Without it, about 400 students would have been turned away for housing, according to Pete Trentacoste, director of Housing. Callahan Hall, which just opened this fall, houses about 400 students, which according to Trentacoste is a little less than maximum occupancy.
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The union is a ‘return on students’ investment’

Jennifer Corbett
Back in early 1990s, Northern Kentucky University students began work on what has become the new Student Union. According to Katie Herschede, assistant director for community and government relations, during that time students saw there was no way the state government would fund a building such as the Student Union.
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NKU receives $15 million grant

Jennifer Corbett
Northern Kentucky University's College of Business received a late birthday gift from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. US Bank Foundation August 22. The $15 million gift, the largest gift NKU has received from a single donor, was presented to the College of Business at the Fall Convocation, which marked the beginning of the new school year.
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Board extends partner benefits

Jennifer Corbett
The Board of Regents voted to extend family benefits at its meeting April 28. The board voted 7-2 to expand the benefits package to incorporate employee health care benefits for domestic partners. President James Votruba said this expansion is consistent with Vision 2015.
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Smoking shelter resolution passes

Jennifer Corbett
The Student Government Association ended the school year by unanimously passing four resolutions at its meeting April 28, including swearing in the new executive board and senate for the 08-09 school year. The "All Purpose Grant Resolution" requests $3,000 for the implementation of a grant that would cover the extra costs that, for example, art, nursing and music majors have to pay out of their own pocket.
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Bike run raises awareness of drunken driving

Jennifer Corbett
Samantha Spade was a good kid. So says Jonathon Beach, who had a psychology class with her. He said he and his friends would always talk and, in the end, Spade would always get in trouble for it. Beach laughed about this when he reflected on his fond memories of Spade.
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Tuition to rise by 9.68 percent

Jennifer Corbett
President James Votruba announced that tuition will rise by 9.68 percent in the 2008-09 academic year at the Student Government Association meeting April 14. It was a hard decision, he said. But leadership is about challenging choices. In the 11 years Votruba has been at Northern Kentucky University, he said this has been his toughest year of being president.
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Pro-life display provokes shock

Jennifer Corbett
The Genocide Awareness Project came to Northern Kentucky University on pro-choice day, April 9, bringing controversy to the University Center Plaza. GAP is a traveling photo mural exhibit that compares abortion to historical forms of genocide, according to its press release.
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‘Brother Rick’ inflames crowd with fiery rhetoric

Jennifer Corbett
Women should stay in the kitchen. Or at least take some culinary arts classes in college. "Women need to learn how to cook," Brother Rick told onlookers April 7. He added that although Kentuckians are well known for having good chicken, "not every woman knows how to cook a chicken properly.
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Student dies in sleep

Jennifer Corbett
Senior Andrew Jewell died in his sleep at his home April 2. He was 23 years old. Jewell, a business management major, was a senior member of the men's golf team. Golf head coach Daryl Landrum, describes Jewell as the fiercest competitor he has ever coached.
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Golfer dies in his sleep

Jennifer Corbett
Andrew Jewell was a competitor. Whether it was golfing, eating or watching TV, he could turn almost anything into a competition, according to senior golf team member Tyler Adkins. "Anything was a competition." Jewell died at his home in his sleep April 2.
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SGA proposes new center

Jennifer Corbett
The Student Government Association proposed creating a safer environment at Northern Kentucky University by creating a Women's Gender Center on campus at its meeting March 31. The resolution states that other regional universities such as University of Louisville and Wright State University already have successful women's centers on campus.
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SGA proposes new constitution

Jennifer Corbett
The Student Government Association presented a newly reformed constitution at its meeting March 24. Some of the major changes include having only one election per year and reducing the number of justices from five to three. Some of the other changes within the constitution include making wording concise and consistent.
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Newspapers bring civic engagement

Jennifer Corbett
Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson stopped by Northern Kentucky University Jan. 18 to celebrate "The Collegiate Readership Program" that gives students free copies of USA Today and the New York Times. Formulated by the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement, its creators hope to increase regional stewardship at NKU.
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SGA to amend constitution

Jennifer Corbett
At its meeting March 3, Student Government Association says it plans to amend its constitution by only having one election a year, as well as announcing a letter to encourage House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit campus Having a Spring election would increase voter turnout and would ensure the election would be more competitive, SGA President Alyse Bender said.
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Davenport hopes to change title

Jennifer Corbett
After Googling the distance from Loveland, Ohio to Highland Heights, Ky., Zebulun Davenport decided to give Northern Kentucky University a shot. He actually thought it was too far, only to find out it was just a 20-mile commute. Davenport, who is the current interim vice president of student affairs, was interviewed Feb.
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SGA plans for second rally

Jennifer Corbett
During its meeting Feb. 25, the Student Government Association addressed the iCare rally Feb. 20 in Frankfurt, Ky., along with its plan to make a second trip by the end of the semester. "I thought the rally in Frankfurt was extremely successful," SGA President Alyse Bender said.
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Norse Alert warns students

Jennifer Corbett
Confusion about whether or not the university is open when winter weather hits may soon be a thing of the past. Norse Alert, a new system that is designed to notify registered students, faculty and staff not only of weather alerts but also of any attacks, building fires or other dangers on campus.
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Memorial pending for IT member Watson

Jennifer Corbett
Northern Kentucky University staff member Kerry Watson died Jan. 30. He was only 40 years old. According to Tim Ferguson, associate provost for Information Technology, Watson was diagnosed with heart disease and terminal cancer in October 2007. Watson was recently promoted to a Systems Analyst position on the NKU IT team.
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Theater donor dies at age 99

Jennifer Corbett
Patricia Corbett did a lot in 99 years - all of it for the arts. Corbett, who founded the Corbett Foundation with her late husband Ralph, died Jan. 28 in her Hyde Park home at 99 years old. The goal of the Corbett Foundation was to keep the arts alive in the Cincinnati area.
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Take bullies by the horn

Jennifer Corbett
Harassment. Assault. Manipulation. What do these three things have in common? They are all areas of bullying and intentional harm to others. Northern Kentucky University Residential Housing has taken steps to decrease bullying on campus in ways such as stating whether you are a night owl or if you like to get up early when filling out housing forms.
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Meeting of the minds

Jennifer Corbett
Students and faculty met Jan. 29 to discuss three alternatives to the Campus Master Plan and what they would like to see added to it. All three alternatives had been previously described at a Jan. 6 meeting. The first option proposes 14 academic buildings that would be "evenly distributed," according to Mary Paula Schuh, director of campus space and planning.
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Board approves land purchase

Jennifer Corbett
The Board of Regents held a special meeting Jan. 28 to discuss the purchase of Victor H. Brown ' Son Florist, eventually advising to the university to buy the property. The board assembled on short notice due to the building just coming on the market, said Chris Cole, Northern Kentucky University director of communication.
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Professor wins chemist award

Jennifer Corbett
Ever had petroleum ether thrown on you? How about your beard catching on fire from a Bunsen burner? Vern Hicks just laughs such incidents off as he prepares to retire at the end of the school year. But, before he leaves Northern Kentucky University, he will be named the 2008 Cincinnati Chemist of the Year by the Cincinnati section of the American Chemical Society.
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Gym excludes public

Jennifer Corbett
Community members can no longer have memberships at the Albright Health Center. It is only offered to students, alumni, faculty or staff. "We really wanted to keep them if we could," said Matt Brown, dean of students. Brown said that the university can't as the insurance that would cover it is to high "We realized on the risk assessment that serving the community is not in the university's mission," he said.
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Construction efforts on track

Jennifer Corbett
With the changing weather and the extended winter break, crews have kept on schedule to finish most of the construction projects on campus. According to Larry Blake, assistant vice president of Facilities Management, the Bank of Kentucky Center has not had any major issues with construction.
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During winter break…

Jennifer Corbett
Though the campus was virtually devoid of students, Northern Kentucky University kept on working. From signing a climate committment to a new school grant, here's what happened: NKU to host lecture NKU Chase College of Law and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center have partnered to present a free public lecture by Neil Brown titled "Celebrity Arbitration: Or, Keep Your Hands Off My (Domain) Name!" Jan.
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C-store: From yuck to yum

Jennifer Corbett
Long lines stretching around every end of the C-store are a common occurrence at the late night hot spot for residential students. It's where people can be found buying anything from a late night snack to laundry detergent. But, it hasn't always been this way.
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New director at home in housing

Jennifer Corbett
Peter Trentacoste removed the word "interim" from his title Nov. 27 when University Housing named him as its new director. He took over the position after Matt Brown became dean of students in June 2007. Trentacoste had previously been the University Housing associate director.
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SGA passes diploma resolution

Jennifer Corbett
The Student Government Association passed a resolution to add an international twist to attaining a degree at Northern Kentucky University. At its meeting Nov. 26, SGA passed the "Diploma Resolution," which requests funding to allow diplomas to have accent marks and be available in other languages.
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SGA announces fall election winnners

Jennifer Corbett
Approximately 400 students cast their votes during the Student Government Association fall elections Nov. 14 and 15. Voter turnout almost doubled from last year, when 287 students voted. Besides voter turnout, students running for office also increased, according to Steve Meier, associate dean of students.
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Students counter-display School of Evangelism

Jennifer Corbett
In response to the School of Evangelism preaching no sex, impure thoughts or masturbation before marriage on campus, a group of student groups voiced their opposition Nov. 19 on the university plaza. Common ground and Pagan Student Association were just two of the groups that protested outside of the University Center.
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Free expression on the University Plaza

Jennifer Corbett
Masturbation. Homosexuality. Impure thoughts. Oh my! That was the basic message of a religious organization that started a second display on Northern Kentucky University's campus Nov. 12. Faithful Soldier, a group from the School of Evangelism in Milwaukee, Wis.
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University places in top 20% for tuition

Jennifer Corbett
A Web site comparing universities for potential college students ranked Northern Kentucky University in the lowest 20 percent of tuition rates. "That stems from the commitment from President Votruba to make college affordable for all students," said Leah Stewart, director of student financial assistance.
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Art scholarship to relieve burden of supply costs

Jennifer Corbett
Pens. Pencils. Knives. Sketchbook. Canvases. Charcoal. Art paper. They might not seem like much, but they do add up- sometimes up to $700. During its meeting Nov. 5, Student Government Association President Alyse Bender announced her plan to offer art students a scholarship, which would aid in the high cost of art supplies.
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SGA proposes expansion of current health insurance program

Jennifer Corbett
With legislation introduced at its Oct. 29 meeting the, Student Government Association is considering a request to expand the current health insurance options for students. The SGA's "The Health Insurance Resolution," asks the administration to expand the "Student Accident and Insurance Program" to cover things such as multiple doctor visits, hospital stays or surgery.
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Drag show, ‘speak out’ tables mark 20th Coming Out Day

Jennifer Corbett
One group on campus chalked its views and strutted its stuff without any negative feedback this year. Common Ground celebrated "Coming out Day" Oct. 11 by holding a Drag Show and "Speak Out" tables on the university plaza where people had the chance to listen to the group's coming out stories and other information regarding the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
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SGA passes Wi-Fi, grants resolutions

Jennifer Corbett
During its meeting Oct. 22, Student Government Association passed a resolution to bring Wi-Fi to the Residential Village along with two other resolutions both affecting the amount of green on campus: recycling and money. A second resolution paased was the "Wireless Internet Resolution" would recommend that Wi-Fi be available to the Residential Village in its entirety.
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University enrollment set to double by 2020

Jennifer Corbett
By 2020, Northern Kentucky University is on track to support 50,000 news jobs that planned to open in the Northern Kentucky area. Assisting in that goal is just one aspect of the message "It's all about talent!" given to Kentucky's Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Oct.
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Gubernatorial candidates face off

Jennifer Corbett
All eyes were on a group of students during the 2007 Gubernatorial Debate after they clapped in response to a comment made by Democratic Rep. Steve Beshear. Such political outbursts where prohibited during the event so candidates would get a fair advantage to get their views across.
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SGA proposes $25,000 grant

Jennifer Corbett
The Student Government Association heard the first reading of the "Retention Resolution" at its Oct. 8 meeting, which recommends an additional $25,000 be allocated to student need-based grants. "It's important to help out NKU with the increasing tuition and to ensure everyone has the opportunity of getting a higher level education," said Alyse Bender, SGA president.
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Arena on fast track to opening

Jennifer Corbett
It has 2,500 tons of steel, 10,000 sheets of drywall and 10,000 cubic yards of concrete and has caused 380,000 cubic yards of dirt to be moved. No, it's not one of the current buildings in the "concrete jungle." It's the tall structure that's kind of hard to miss on Nunn Drive.
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SGA passes hockey shuttle resolution

Jennifer Corbett
Despite concerns of the university paying to possibly transport intoxicated students to and from Norse hockey games, the Student Government Association still passed a resolution in support of a shuttle. During its Oct. 1 meeting, SGA briefly debated the possibility of students drinking at the games and being brought to the university while under the influence.
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SGA approves mile marker resolution

Jennifer Corbett
The Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution to place mile markers throughout campus. The "Mile Marker Resolution," which will request funding for the establishment of mile markers on campus, states that Campus Recreation doesn't have enough equipment to cater to all their facilities and released a map showing quarter mile, half-mile and mile loops on campus.
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Professor rocks CBS segment

Jennifer Corbett
Not many people can say they are a "bona fide 'rock' star." But to Hazel Barton, it's all in a day's work. Barton, a biology professor at Northern Kentucky University, was profiled on CBS's The Early Show in a segment called "Keoghan's Heroes," with Phil Keoghan from The Amazing Race, for her underground research in caves around the globe.
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Secretary of state visits

Jennifer Corbett
When America's forefathers met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, they decided that there was a need for a strong centralized government. Now, 220 years later, an allotted day is set aside to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the constitution.
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Secretary of state visits

Jennifer Corbett
When America's forefathers met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, they decided that there was a need for a strong centralized government. Now, 220 years later, an allotted day is set aside to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the constitution.
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Library’s second floor to be comfy study area

Jennifer Corbett
In the last year, Northern Kentucky University students have grown accustomed to the sound of pounding hammers and revving earthmovers. But in August, construction began in a place known for its quiet: W. Frank Steely Library. The second floor of the library will have new carpet, new furniture and will be repainted.
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University announces upcoming construction.

Jennifer Corbett
Though new buildings are popping up everywhere on campus, Northern Kentucky University is still seven structures short compared to other competing academic institutions, according to Larry Blake, assistant vice president of facilities management. The university plans to accommodate students' needs with the Campus Master Plan, which was updated seven years ago.
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Students eat cost of Chartwells meal plan changes

Jennifer Corbett
Starting this school year, residential students can no longer use their meal plans in the University Center. They now they have an allotted amount of money to use that comes with their meal plan. Last school year students were able use their meal plans in the University Center, Norse Commons and the C-Store.
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UP looks for fraud suspect

Jennifer Corbett
Walking back to their dorn room, not many students would be hit with offers to buy magazine subscriptions, but Aug. 21 turned out to be a little different. Now the University Police are looking into investigating possible fraudulent charges againist a man trying to sell a subscription on campus.
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Golf cart hits person on plaza

Jennifer Corbett
Due to an accident Aug 24, golf carts are now no longer allowed on Norse Plaza during the peak hours of pedestrian traffic. According to police reports, an individual stated he was struck by a golf cart while walking on the plaza in front of Fine Arts. He said was walking towards the University Center from Landrum when he felt something on his right heel.
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Construction projects still hot and heavy

Jennifer Corbett
The summer heat hasn't halted any of the continuing construction projects at Northern Kentucky University. In fact, many of them are right on schedule. Driving down Nunn Drive, the formation of the Bank of Kentucky Arena is hard to miss. According to Steve Nienaber, director of construction management, the arena is still on schedule for completion in fall 2008.
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University uses summer for growth, development

Jennifer Corbett
Summer wasn't all swimming pools and hot dogs for Northern Kentucky University administrators and faculty - they were busy implementing projects ranging from naming a manager for the Bank of Kentucky Arena to organizing a parking shuttle. For the students who spent the summer under the sun, here's a quick recap of what their university was up to.
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Regents pass revised Free Expression Policy

Jennifer Corbett
Protesters were at a stand still as the newly proposed Free Expression Policy went before the Board of Regents, who passed the policy at its meeting May 2. The policy includes changes such as designating the campus as a limited public forum and emphasizing "content neutral" practices.
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Students give light to lost lives

Jennifer Corbett
After the April 16 shooting at Virginia Tech, students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to shed some light on the tragedy during a candlelight vigil held at 8:45 p.m., April 25 at Loch Norse. Vigil events will include student dialogue, a memorial demonstration and a brief speech by VT alumnus David Agard, a mathematics professor at Northern Kentucky University.
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Students vow silence to give voice to gay victims

Jennifer Corbett
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.
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Resident finds African scorpion in dorms

Jennifer Corbett
It has eight legs, averages eight inches in length and lives from five to eight years. It is native to Africa and can only survive in warm weather. However, one residential student came across this emperor scorpion near her dorm room. Around midnight April 2, sophomore Moriah Tolliver found a scorpion in the breezeway of her dorm room at 2015 Sycamore in Woodcrest Apartments.
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Dean of students announces move

Jennifer Corbett
With the end of the school year approaching, most students are counting down the days to summer vacation. However, for one faculty administrator, summer vacation is going to be a little bit shorter. Dean of Students Kent Kelso recently announced that he accepted the position of Regional Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at the University of South Florida- St.
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Showers stall construction schedule

Jennifer Corbett
The changing weather has not halted construction on campus, but it has caused setbacks in the opening schedules. One project delayed due to this is the construction of the Bank of Kentucky Arena, which is now scheduled to open in fall 2008. However, Director of Architecture and Construction Services Steve Nienaber said, "The contractor is working to make up the schedule.
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Dean adds to policy after forum

Jennifer Corbett
In response to continued criticism from various student groups, the dean of students amended the proposed Free Expression Policy. Dean of Students Kent Kelso submitted the changes to the Faculty Senate March 26. He said these changes were made in response to the March 21 open public forum held in the University Center ballroom, which included about 60 students and faculty members.
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Students, administrators use forum to discuss policy

Jennifer Corbett
Students both for and against the proposed free expression policy met with administrators March 21 in the University Center ballroom for a forum to discuss chalking, demonstrations, and other free speech avenues on campus. However, Vice President of Student Affairs Mark Shanley made clear to the about 60 students and faculty who attended the two-hour forum that the basis of the policy change was implemented because past Northern Kentucky University administrations designated a free-speech area in the northwest section of campus near the University Center, which no longer exists because of the student union construction.
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Student lands slot on CBS show

Jennifer Corbett
One Northern Kentucky University student is getting national attention on CBS' "The Early Show" for her work in trying to change Ohio's Sex Offenders' law, which requires those convicted of sex crimes to live at least 1,000 feet away from a school. When Salmon P.
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‘MTV spring break’ dream turns deadly

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
It was spring break, a time when Mark Sterner and four of his fraternity brothers wanted to let loose and have fun before they graduated college. However, by the end of the trip, Sterner was in a coma and faced up to 45 years in prison. "We wanted to experience the MTV spring break," Sterner said to Northern Kentucky University students in the Otto Budig Theater Feb.
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Event kicks off annual Black History Month

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
In honor of the start of Black History Month at Northern Kentucky University, student organizations and vendors set up a marketplace in the University Center lobby. On Feb. 1 the "Marketplace Celebration" allowed vendors to sell different types of custom-made jewelry, baskets and artwork.
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Student claims dorm mold caused illnesses

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
Coming into her freshman year, Erica Cone never expected she would end up with a handful of health problems. Cone, a business administration major, moved into the Kentucky Hall Laurel Wing room 111 in August and moved out in late October 2006. According to Cone, she noticed a "weird smell" in her room on move-in day.
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C-Store puts late night menu to bed

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
Northern Kentucky University residential students are no longer able to buy a pizza, quesadilla or any other cooked menu item at the on- campus C-Store. Now their only on-campus options are sandwiches, salads, or fruits and vegetables. The C-Store took down its menu that offered these hot items and as a result the Norse Commons Cafeteria extended its hours until 10 p.
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Remembering his dream

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I have a dream" speech 44 years ago during the March on Washington in the Civil Rights Movement, and he is still in the hearts of millions today. Jan. 11 marked the beginning of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Northern Kentucky University.
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Groups host first Pro-Life Day on campus

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
In an effort to raise awareness, the members of Northern Right to Life (NRTL) created the first ever Pro-Life Day in Northern Kentucky University's history. On Dec. 8, booths from local pro-life groups, area crisis pregnancy centers and other student organizations that support the right to life cause were set up in the University Center.
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Honors group inducts fellows

Jennifer Corbett and Jennifer Corbett
While most students were getting ready for the new semester to start, one particular group of students were preparing for a milestone that would influence the rest of its college experience. Jan. 7 marked the induction of 18 freshmen members into the Honors International Teaching Fellows (HITF), a learning community of high academic achievers.
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Freedom celebration adresses dehumanization

Jennifer Corbett
For one group of middle school students, freedom means more to them than having the choice if they should get chocolate or white milk at lunch. Two Rivers Middle School and Northern Kentucky University showcased the Third annual Celebration of Freedom: Freedom-Focused Service Learning Nov.
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Study abroad in the U.S?

Jennifer Corbett
Imagine having the chance to study abroad without paying more than what tuition costs at Northern Kentucky University. Administrators are trying to make that a reality. SGA recently sent out a survey to students about the possibility of adding one dollar to each student's tuition to set aside additional money for the study abroad program.
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Library work to stop during finals

Jennifer Corbett
The sounds of research heard in W. Frank Steely Library now include drilling and hammering, in other words, construction has started again at Northern Kentucky University. Construction on the first and third floors of the library started earlier this month and is expected to finish no later than December 2006.
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New building to house Informatics

Jennifer Corbett
A new sound laboratory, digital laboratory and an espresso bar are just some of the things included in the new $35.5 million College of Informatics building. The new College of Informatics was formed in 2005 by the reorganization of the College of Professional Studies, the College of Business Informatics and the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Students, police discuss brutality

Jennifer Corbett
A two-year-old incident between a black student and a police officer over a stolen cafeteria cup became the main discussion during a first ever forum against police brutality against the black community held Oct. 20. During the panel, students cited issues of police brutality incidents that occurred at Northern Kentucky University, with some involving race.
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Bush begins talks with North Korea

Jennifer Corbett
Dealing with terroristic countries and keeping the well-being of American citizens in mind is something not many people have to deal with. However, for Dr. Carol Medlicott it was something she had to deal with every day. Medlicott, a geography professor at Northern Kentucky University, worked as a U.
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Magazine recognizes program

Jennifer Corbett
Though Northern Kentucky University just opened up entrepreneurship as a major this semester, its already getting national recognition for it. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked NKU 23rd in the nation for its entrepreneurship program among Division 1 schools such as University of Dayton, Xavier University, Syracuse University and University of Arizona.
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Campus Safety

Jennifer Corbett
Instead of watching Monday Night Football, Northern Kentucky University's administrators and Student Government Association took a walk around campus to look at pending safety issues for students and see what they can do to fix them. The Campus Safety Walk, held on Sept.
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University maintains minority scholarships

Jennifer Corbett
Sophomore Shauna Cowherd loves to sing and dance, hence she is a theatre major at Northern Kentucky University. Another thing she is devoted to is her African-American heritage - and not just because it helped her get a scholarship. In the past, colleges around the nation have given out minority-based scholarships to bring black students to predominately white schools and white students to predominately black schools.
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