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Student: Words not my own

Lori Cox
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."
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Library opens holiday season

Lori Cox
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.
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Voting gives students voice, representation

Lori Cox
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.
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Fletcher wins election

Lori Cox
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.
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No action taken by SGA on ethics issue

Lori Cox
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.
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Striving to serve the public

Lori Cox
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.
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SGA askes for larger budget

Lori Cox
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.
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Senate goal splits SGA

Lori Cox
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.
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Finance faculty resign after investigation

Lori Cox
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.
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SUMMER NEWS BRIEFS

Lori Cox
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.
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Budget cuts possible for NKU

Lori Cox
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.
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Candidate seeks creative solutions

Lori Cox
Several years ago, Melvin F. Klinkner set a goal to become a university vice president for administration finance. On April 23 he set out to convince the campus community that he was the right person to fill the position at Northern Kentucky University.
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Campus creativity overflows

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The Northern Kentucky University campus was teeming with artistic and intellectual expression this week as nearly 300 students showcased a wide array of artistic, oral, poster and interactive presentations during the Celebration of Student Research and Creativity.
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Possible arson in hall

Lori Cox
A fire in Kentucky Hall Friday, March 7 is being investigated by the NKU Department of Public Safety as a possible arson.
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SGA ready for rally

Lori Cox
Student Government set a goal to have 50 people from Northern Kentucky University attend the Higher Education Rally in Frankfort on Feb. 27.
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Budget cuts anywhere hurt everywhere

lori Cox
Budget cuts at any level of education, as well as cuts to social services, will devastate Northern Kentucky residents and stifle the forward momentum of the past 12 years.
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Public says ‘no cuts’

Lori Cox
A standing-room-only crowd of concerned parents, educators, business owners and students gathered in the University Center cafeteria Saturday to send a clear message to members of the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus -
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Caucas to meet with citizens

Lori Cox
The Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus will hold a public meeting on campus to provide a forum for constituents to voice concerns and offer input on issues facing the Northern Kentucky region.
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Ballet academy opens on campus

Lori Cox
Getting an education is a wonderful thing, but have you ever wished the classes could be more fun? What if they were not only fun, but helped you look better when you're out at the clubs, shakin' it on the dance floor? For students at Northern Kentucky University, classes like these are no longer just a fantasy.
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Garage will relieve parking, stress wallet

Lori Cox
Northern Kentucky University has seen a growth spurt in recent years, with nearly 14,000 students currently enrolled and predictions of more in the future. In an effort to keep up with the growth and minimize frustration for students, the Transportation Advisory Committee recently approved a proposal to build an $18 million parking garage on campus.
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Youth violence topic of speech

Lori Cox
Violence is everywhere these days - on television, movies, computer games and even cartoons. "The media glorifies violence as child play," said Cheryl Nunez, director in the office of Affirmative Action/Multicultural Affairs.
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Childhood Center expands services

Lori Cox
For those students juggling dual roles of student and parent, the NKU Early Childhood Center may be able to make life just a little bit easier. The Center, with the help of a $120,340 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will expand services to include an evening childcare program, more parent education services and scholarships.
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Law students help free man

Lori Cox
A mock courtroom in Nunn Hall was filled with local media, law students and other community members for a press conference Friday, Sept. 20 to discuss Herman May's recent release from prison and the Kentucky Innocence Project.
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SGA votes to renovate fitness center

Lori Cox
The Student Government Association designated the renovation of the Campus Recreation Center their number one priority for the 2002-2003 academic year, at their Sept. 9 meeting. By unanimous vote, the SGA agreed to use funds from the Student Union Reserve Fund to finance the project.
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Traffic leads to campus frustration

Lori Cox and Lori Cox
Northern Kentucky University student Kassie Crooks leaves home an hour before class begins to make sure she arrives on time. Crooks lives 15 minutes from campus. Sound familiar? Since the start of fall classes, students and faculty have been annoyed by long lines of traffic waiting to enter campus and, seemingly futile, searches for an open parking place once on campus grounds.
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Grant funds health screens

Lori Cox and Lori Cox
Northern Kentucky University recently contributed $47,000 to the Health Screening Community Area Network (Health SCAN) to provide free heath screening for at least 1,000 low-income northern Kentucky residents "The grant, part of NKU's University-Community Partnership Program, will help Health SCAN implement the screening program, which will utilize undergraduate and graduate NKU nursing students under the supervision of certified nurse practitioners," according to a university press release.
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New power plant under way

Lori Cox and Lori Cox
Just as one crew finished the construction of the Natural Science Center building, another crew broke ground on the most recent project, a new power plant.
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Greek Sneak Peek

Lori Cox and Lori Cox
Hushed conversations filled the air, while dozens of young women filled the seats of the University Center's second floor lobby. The crowd waited expectantly as the doors of the Ballroom opened for the official kick-off event of sorority recruitment - the Greek Sneak Peek Party.
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