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Bittersweet farewell to NKU

Stuart Mackenzie
To paraphrase the Jigga man himself: "As fate would have it, Stu's status appears to be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye." After 11 roommates, three and a half years on campus, one semester in Scotland and one in a trailer in Burlington, I am saying goodbye to my home for the past four and a half years.
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Nursin’ around

Stuart MacKenzie
Most students are not aware of the office on campus that offers free health care, counseling and birth control. All the way up, on the third floor of the University Center, sits Health, Counseling and Prevention Services. "Every type of student comes into this office," said Brenda Rigg, a temporary worker who manned the office's front desk.
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Confessions of a facebook addict

Stuart MacKenzie
Let's get one thing straight: I am not one of those freaks who spend all day on AOL Instant Messenger, myspace or on a live journal. I don't have a Web site, a guestbook and I don't blog. I admit it, my name is Stuart MacKenzie and I, along with thousands of other students across the United States, am a facebook-aholic.
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In the studio with the Pernicious Knifs

Stuart MacKenzie
Nestled in an ancient industrial area of Cincinnati, Ultrasuede Studios is just how any music fan would imagine a local recording hot spot. There are posters, stickers and flyers from famous rock 'n' roll heroes and local up-and-comers; inside the studio, an exciting band records for its big break.
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Campus file-sharing down

Stuart MacKenzie
Northern Kentucky University's Office of Information and Technology reported that complaints from the Recording Industry of America Association have decreased after an accusatory letter was mistakenly sent to a large number of students.
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New All Card will work as debit card

Stuart Mackenzie
Northern Kentucky University's All Card Office is giving the entire student body newly-designed All Cards after reaching an agreement with U.S. Bank, in which the All Cards can function as debit cards also.
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Tuition cut for some

Stuart Mackenzie
Northern Kentucky University, in a partnership with the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, has lowered tuition for the residents of six Indiana counties.
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Student speeders beware

Stuart MacKenzie
In the past weeks, the Wilder Police Department has been pulling over an unprecedented amount of Northern Kentucky University students for speeding on John's Hill Road.
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Garage still not functional

Stuart Mackenzie
Northern Kentucky University's newly-built parking garage will not be ready in time for the first week of classes this semester. The garage was supposed to open for student, faculty and staff use on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004.
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Strokes album ‘Room on Fire’ is pure retro pop

Stuart MacKenzie
They might not be "The Saviors of Rock 'N' Roll" or "The Coolest Band Alive," as they are so often hailed, but the Strokes can do one thing well: make a really good record. Not dogged by the sophomore slump, "Room On Fire" shows a more mature, better recorded side of the Strokes.
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Enzo’s coffee: A cup of relaxation

Stuart Mackenzie
We can beat Starbucks any day, said Enzo's Coffee Shop owner Al Sheets. Enzo's is a new gourmet coffee shop that moved into the Highland Heights Shopping Center near Blockbuster and BW3. "We moved from MainStrasse in Covington because that place was dead," said Sheets.
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Bands describe juggling school and music

Stuart Mackenzie
You've seen their flyers up all around school, but have you seen them around the halls? The Northerner has rounded up three local bands whose reputations range from being mentioned in Rolling Stone to Cincinnati Cammy nominees. Each was asked questions about Northern's music scene and what it is like to be a group at Northern Kentucky University.
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The man behind the gun

Stuart MacKenzie
Two years ago, any student attending Northern Kentucky University couldn't have participated in the Olympic sport known as skeet and trap, until Chester Kiser came along. Kiser, a transfer student from the University of Kentucky, single-handedly organized, arranged and helped fund the NKU skeet and trap team.
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