The Northerner

Student: Words not my own

Lori Cox • March 23, 2004

Barbara Ehrenreich's recent visit to Northern Kentucky University to discuss her controversial book, "Nickel and Dimed," had some students demonstrating in front of the University Center, protesting her views with signs saying, "Oppose Socialism" and "Capitalism Works."

Parent supports gay children with pride

Lori Cox • December 9, 2003

Coming to terms with homosexuality is often a confusing, frightening and isolating experience, but not just for gays and lesbians, also for their families and friends.

Library opens holiday season

Lori Cox • November 21, 2003

Children from the Child Development Center caused quite a stir in Steely Library Nov. 14, but no one on the library staff tried to quiet them.

Voting gives students voice, representation

Lori Cox • November 12, 2003

The Kentucky gubernatorial has passed and newly elected Republican Ernie Fletcher is preparing to take over the seat, after more than 30 years of Democrats in the governor's mansion. Now the election for new leadership is closer to home for Northern Kentucky University students.

Fletcher wins election

Lori Cox • November 9, 2003

A group of Northern Kentucky University College Republicans were celebrating on campus Tuesday night as Congressman Ernie Fletcher gave his victory speech on television, announcing his win over Attorney General Ben Chandler.

No action taken by SGA on ethics issue

Lori Cox • November 4, 2003

Despite student response that questioned the ethical implications of a letter published last month in The Northerner, no action has yet been taken to address the Student Government Association officer who submitted the piece, which contained previously published material.

Striving to serve the public

Lori Cox • October 1, 2003

Last week, we were forced to walk the fine line between trust and skepticism after it came to light that a letter we received contained words taken directly from another author's work without attribution.

SGA askes for larger budget

Lori Cox • September 17, 2003

The Student Government Association wants a larger operating budget in order to reach students who are left out of the decision-making process on campus. In light of the current budget crisis, however, that may be an unattainable and, some say, unnecessary goal.

Senate goal splits SGA

Lori Cox • September 10, 2003

The Student Government Association President Chris Pace announced the appointment of five senators to an ad hoc committee at the organization's Sept. 8 meeting that will sort out exactly what it means to "take a more active role in activities programming" on campus. The senate approved a goal to increase SGA involvement in activities programming at the August retreat, but the proposal caused discord among senate members who were concerned that SGA's expectation was too vague and that the goal was passed without a proper understanding of the role of the Activities Programming Board.

Finance faculty resign after investigation

Lori Cox • September 3, 2003

Two professors resigned and one was fired by the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents Aug. 26 after a faculty investigation found that 23 research papers presented or published from 1995-2001 included several instances of research misconduct.

SUMMER NEWS BRIEFS

Lori Cox • August 28, 2003

Alford sentenced Former president and CEO of the NKU Foundation, James Alford, 53, was sentenced to probation, 180 days of in-home incarceration and 400 hours of community service by Campbell County Circuit Judge Leonard Kopowski June 17. Alford, who once led the Foundation, managing day-to-day operations and millions of dollars in private donations to the university, pleaded guilty to selling marijuana to young adults from his Highland Heights home in May 2003.

Budget cuts possible for NKU

Lori Cox • August 28, 2003

The university community should prepare for the possibility of severe budget cuts and another tuition increase if state legislators fail to secure adequate funding for Northern Kentucky University, NKU President James Votruba said in his Aug. 22 State of the University address.