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Norse fall to Bearcats 65-78

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Chase names new dean

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Review: the 1975â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new album dazzles

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Finals Week: tips and full undergrad schedule

NORSE FALL TO BEARCATS story page 4 & 5

PHOTOS BY COLIN JOHNSON

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

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WHAT TO DO Check out the hottest campus happenings and can’t-miss events in Greater Cincinnati.

DEC

10-12 DEC

GOLD ANNIVERSARY ON THE SILVER SCREEN: ‘MONTEREY POP’ | DIGITORIUM | 6:30 P.M.

NKU’s 50th anniversary film festival ends with a free screening of the 1968 music film “Monterey Pop.” Watch musical legends like The Who, Simon and Garfunkel and Jimi Hendrix return on the big screen.

FEAST FOR FINALS: WINTER WONDERLAND | NORSE COMMONS | 7 - 11 P.M.

Stressing out over finals? University Housing has you covered with Feast for Finals: Winter Wonderland. Bring your ugly sweater for a prize, enjoy free food and pet a penguin.

PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS | 5 P.M.

Be mesmerized as 3 million lights transforms Cincinnati Zoo into a “Wild Wonderland.” If you get there an hour early, you can visit Santa. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for children and seniors.

PANCAKES FOR FINALS | BAPTIST STUDENT CENTER | 8 P.M. - MIDNIGHT

If finals crêped up on you fast, head to the Baptist Student Center and get some pancakes! The Baptist Campus Ministry is giving out free pancakes and coffee to all students from Monday to Wednesday on exam week, from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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POLICE BEAT

From University Police logs, here’s the week in crime at NKU.

Nov. 26 - Subject reported their purse and wallet missing in Lucas Administrative Center. Nov. 27 - Subject reported receiving harrassing messages on social media.

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• WATCH: Phi Mu hosts charity spelling bee • WATCH: Norse on the rise! Part 2 • McDonald wins second award this season • NKU Philharmonic to bring multimedia to life

What you missed at SGA Dec. 3 Chris Robertson REPORTER

Student Government Association held their Is NKU tailgate changing? final meeting of the semester with a holiday party. Resolutions were passed and discussed while four University Improvements Chair Paula Marie Gagne new senators were voted in. Here’s what you missed pitched her resolution to revamp NKU’s limited on Monday: tailgating policy. Some suggestions included students having an official form of identification. Students 21 Resolutions Passed and older may consume alcohol on campus with valid ID. Alcohol would be regulated as well. The first resolution honored Christian Dichoso, who SGA President Hannah Edelen and Secretary of died by suicide on Nov. 3. The resolution was read Public Relations Katie Mitchell clarified the resolution out-loud and live-streamed for Alpha Tau Omega isn’t to create rules for tailgating, but have NKU look to watch. The honorary resolution was unanimously at updating its current tailgating policy. passed by SGA. Director of Student Conduct, Rights and Advocacy The second resolution was created by senator Bob Alston said the resolution is not formalized, but Houston Weedn. The resolution would allow student has been created to generate discussion concerning organizations to have a designated area on campus to the current policy. keep litter-free and maintained. The resolution will be revised and looked at again Vice President of Facilities Management, Syed Zaidi, when SGA returns next semester. attended the meeting in support of the resolution. Afterwards, four new senators were voted in to end He said it’d be nice if students could have “a piece of the meeting. property they could call their own.” “It all begins by putting your name and your Student Government Association meets Mondays at commitment into it,” Zaidi said. 3:30 p.m. in SU 104. The resolution was passed by a unanimous vote.

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Kane Mitten

Raising Cane’s opens on US 27

News 03

ASSISTANT ARTS & LIFE EDITOR

Raising Cane’s opened their new location in Cold Spring on Tuesday. The fast-casual chicken restaurant is located right outside of campus on Alexandria Pike and sits behind the Arby’s across from East Village. Raising Cane’s is a restaurant that specializes in chicken fingers, which they refer to as their “one love.” They’re also known for their special chicken sauce, lemonade and Texas toast. Michael Williams, regional marketing advisor for Raising Cane’s Ohio, talked about how “excited” they are to open the restaurant and why they chose Cold Spring. “We think Cold Spring was really underserved. We only had one other Northern Kentucky location over in Florence and we knew people liked the product and it was a good opportunity, a good location and a good site,” Williams said. “We know we’ve got a big student population that loves our product and when you can build it right next door to the campus, we took advantage of the opportunity.” Williams also detailed their dedication to the Northern Kentucky community. This new location has already, on its first day of service, raised $1,000 for Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, which is a

charity that works to end homelessness. He talked about the store’s unique decor, which calls back to Northern Kentucky school sports teams. “We’ve got pieces and jerseys from Bishop Brossart and Campbell County High School, Newport High School, as well as [Holy Cross District High School] and a lot of NKU pieces, so we worked and those were donated from the schools,” Williams said. Ashley Hogan, assistant manager, said they were “really happy” with the turnout and that they’re “looking forward to serving the NKU community.” She recommended that students sign up for the Caniac Club, which is a customer appreciation program. Just for signing up, members get a free box combo (four chicken fingers, regular fries, Cane’s sauce, texas toast, coleslaw and a regular drink). Rewards also include, among others, a free drink on your birthday, a buy one, get one box combo on your original sign up date and special free items on holidays. To sign up, ask for a Caniac Club membership card at checkout. Raising Cane’s is open on 3614 Alexandria Pike from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week. Don’t chicken out— head over to Raising Cane’s today.

Raising Cane’s on US 27/Alexandria Pike is now open 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. PHOTOS BY COLIN JOHNSON

North Poll The Northerner asked Cane’s-goers what their favorite menu items are and what they like about the homestyle fried chicken restaurant:

“Fantastic chicken.” - Isaiah Carpenter

“I love the sauce and the chicken.” - Ashton Popp

“The chicken and the toast.” - Shane Searsy

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Norse fall to UC 65 - 78

Mike Canizales SPORTS EDITOR

It only took 30 years for NKU and the University of Cincinnati to renew their rivalry on the court, but in front of a crowd of over 11,000 at Fifth Third Arena, the Bearcats coasted to a 7865 victory over the Norse on Tuesday night. “I thought we would come in here and compete and I was disappointed that we didn’t,” NKU head coach John Brannen said. “Outside of the Central Florida game, this was the first real adversity of the season.” Despite averaging 19.0 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, Drew McDonald finished the game with eight points and eight rebounds, two shy of the Norse’s all-time rebound record (859) held by LaRon Moore. The Cold Spring, Kentucky native had a shaky first half, as he was held scoreless after missing all seven of his attempts from the field. “The matchup was hard, and it was hard to attack,” Brannen said referring to McDonald’s first half slump. “One of the ways to attack it is to try and get in the middle of the floor and get some slips to the rim and go high/low. But, our biggest guy is about 240 and you need about 270 for that.” The Bearcats outrebounded the Norse 39-31 and held them to just 40 percent (24-of-60) shooting from the field and 44 percent (11-of-25) from the three-point line. “You never know the length and athleticism on film until you get in person,” Brannen said. “I’ve never been to [Mick Cronin’s] practices since being back home and that length and athleticism showed up tonight.” The Bearcats (8-1) used a 14-0 run midway through the first half. Tre Scott would score 14 of his 22 points in the first half and continue to dominate inside for the Bearcats as they built a comfortable lead headed into the break, 45-25. The Norse were plagued with 13 first half fouls to the Bearcats five. The

Bearcats also outrebounded the Norse 28-12 and were 16-of-18 from the charity stripe at halftime. Things continued to get worse for the Norse as they were outscored 3733 and held to 43.3 percent (13-of30) shooting in the second half, as the Bearcats cruised to the victory. Tyler Sharpe led the Norse with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting and was 4-of-7 from the three-point line. Jalen Tate added 13 points, three rebounds and three assists. The Bearcats finished with five players in double figures, led by Scott’s 22 points and 10 rebounds. Jarron Cumberland had 12 points and five assists, while Keith Williams, Justin Jenifer and Nysier Brooks each finished with 10 points. “Give Cincinnati the credit they deserve,” Brannen said. “They took us out of areas that we really needed to get to in order to be successful and they

certainly put us in the positions they put us in.” The Norse will be back in action on Saturday, Dec. 8 as they travel to Eastern Kentucky University for a showdown with the Colonels. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the match will be broadcasted on ESPN+. For more NKU men’s basketball coverage, follow @northernermedia and visit thenortherner.com/sports.

Top left: Head Coach John Brannen reacts to a play during the game against UC on Dec. 4 at Fifth Third Arena. Top center: Brannen reacts to a call on the court. Top right: Tyler Sharpe (15) defends against UC sophomore Jarron Cumberland. Bottom left: Drew McDonald (34) reacts after the first half. Bottom right: Chris Vogt (33) fights to shoot during the game against UC. PHOTOS BY COLIN JOHNSON

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Norse fall to UC 65 - 78

Mike Canizales SPORTS EDITOR

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Finals: how to survive the worst week of the semester

Sam Rosenstiel

ILLUSTRATIONS BY BRIDGETTE GOOTEE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Don’t cram

Pulling all-nighters might seem glamorous to new college students, but be warned. Cramming for exams is less effective than spacing out study time, according to scientific journal Applied Cognitive Psychology. Instead, experts recommend starting to study for big tests a week in advance. If you do stay awake until sunrise frantically poring over BIO 120 notes the night before the exam, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Printer problems? Try Steely

From Dec. 10-13, Steely Library is open 24 hours. Make sure to budget plenty of time to print off that work-of-art final paper before going to class.

Go easy on the coffee

Naval studies show that 200 milligrams is the ideal amount of caffeine to consume at once during a particularly sleepless time. Anything after that second cup of coffee can make it harder for you to wind down even after you’ve finished studying. But researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that drinking more coffee can enhance your long-term memory. The jury is out on the long-term effects of caffeine. Drinking lots of coffee over time can lead to higher risk of heart disease. It can also cause upset stomach, heartburn, and dehydration. A more recent study found people who drink three to five cups of coffee a day have a 15 percent chance of living longer. Maybe all you java-holics out there are onto something.

Take breaks

Taking a short break after 90 minutes of study can increase the amount of knowledge retained, according to a University of Illinois study. After 90 minutes, your brain will lose focus, a phenomenon called “vigilance decrement,” so those marathon study sessions won’t do you any good if you aren’t pacing yourself. So have a snack, take a walk around campus, check in on social media or watch something short on Netflix.

Create study guides, flashcards and other aids

Mapping out the information ahead of time will save you stress later. Check with your professor to see if they have study materials or resources for you. Try online sources like Quizlet for quiz materials on the subject of your choice.

Minimize distractions

Find a quiet space you won’t be disturbed, or use headphones to block out the noise around you. The downside to more online assignments is more online distractions. Free computer and phone apps like Freedom and Flipd temporarily block certain sites while you work so you can be more productive.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Chase College of Law names new dean Dada,

Sam Rosenstiel EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Judith Daar will head NKU’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law, the university announced Tuesday. Daar serves as a visiting professor at the University of California, Irvine at its School of Law and a clinical professor at its School of Medicine. She is also the former interim dean and professor of Law at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California. “Chase has a long history of providing outstanding legal education as reflected in a strong network of proud and accomplished alumni,” Daar said. “I look forward to working with the talented faculty and staff who are dedicated to shaping Chase’s highly capable students into practice-ready and service-minded attorneys, poised to take their place as leaders in the legal profession.” Daar has served as chair of the Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the largest reproductive medicine organization in the world. She has served as president of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics and sat on its Board of Directors. Daar also served as co-chair of the American Bar Association Section on Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Bioethics Committee and was elected to the prestigious American Law Institute. “She has an exceptional academic career

forged from her deep understanding of legal education,” NKU Provost Sue Ott Rowlands said. “Judy is a great fit to lead Chase and build on its strong foundation of producing the top legal talent in the region.” Daar teaches courses in Property, Wills & Trusts, Health Law, Bioethics and Reproductive Technologies and the Law. She has spoken extensively on legal, medical and ethical issues in reproductive medicine, including presenting at the recent International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong and giving testimony to the National Academies of Science. In academia, she has written over 100 book chapters, articles, white papers and editorials on a range of topics including prenatal genetic testing, human reproductive cloning, regulation of reproductive technologies and malfeasance in the provision of assisted conception services. Daar earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Former Chase Dean Jeffrey Standen stepped down from the position in December after a university investigation revealed his office was a “toxic” work environment. For nearly a year, Michael Whiteman has served as interim dean. Daar will assume the role on July 1.

Bluford win SGA presidential election

Judith Daar of University of California, Irvine will assume the role of Chase dean on July 1. Chase offers full-time and part-time programs, and has an enrollment of about 400. LEFT PHOTO BY JOSH KELLY. ABOVE PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHASE COLLEGE OF LAW

NKU earns 4 rankings for online learning excellence

Daniel Jones REPORTER

Northern Kentucky University was recognized as one of the best colleges that offers online learning by the Community for Accredited Online Schools, a leading resource for learning on campus and online. The Community for Accredited Online Schools was founded in 2011 in order to provide students and parents with quality data and information about online education. The annual academic ranking for the 2018-19 school year was recently

published and for schools to qualify, they must be a regionally or nationally accredited school that holds a not-forprofit status in the United States of America and offer at least one online degree. These same schools are then ranked on their quality of education, affordability, flexibility and the type of degrees granted to their students. Doug Jones, CEO and founder of Community for Accredited Online Schools, said in a press release that his site wanted to highlight colleges like

NKU that provide exceptional education experiences online for students. “These schools continue to uphold rigorous accreditation standards and show an overall commitment to maximizing student success,” Jones said. NKU’s online education was ranked for Best Online Schools in Kentucky, Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees, Best Construction Management Schools, Best Radiology Technician Schools.

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Horoscopes: your ‘final’ fate for the semester

Dada, Bluford win SGA presidential e l e c tREVIEW: i o n the 1975’s new album dazzles

Josh Kelly

ARTS & LIFE EDITOR

Capricorn: Text your friends and let them know that you’re not missing, you’re just studying for your exams. You’re going to be stuck in your room all week preparing for the inevitable. Pisces: Do you know that if you fist bump Abraham Lincoln outside of Nunn Hall, it gives you enough luck to get all A’s on your finals? You might want to start making your way over there, like right now. Aquarius: Now that you’ve learned from your earlier mistake, you’re going to spend all of your FLEX dollars on everything at Starbucks and Einstein’s to make it through the week. We hope you don’t get too jittery.

Taurus: This week has been the most stressful. Your stress is at an all time high and you have no cure. Also, Raising Cane’s just opened up, Baptist Campus Ministries will be giving out pancakes and Norse Commons is open until 10 p.m. Seems like you found a cure for the stress. Gemini: After a rough semester of late papers, incomplete assignments and missed classes, the stars say that you need to have at least a whopping 86 percent to pass your hardest class with a B. Good luck. Cancer: The final exam schedule is on page eight. Please look at it. The stars are scared that you might not make it to your

exam. Leo: Leos tend to be the loudest roar in the room when they get caught off guard. However, you don’t have time to do that anymore, and your friends are getting annoyed. So, you play your playlist you’ve created to focus in on the work you need to get done. Virgo: The stars were too busy reminding you to study, that they didn’t even get to talk to us. Stop procrastinating and start hitting those keys for those papers. Please listen to the stars; we need them back next semester. Libra: Your professors assigned too much work last week pushing you past your breaking point. You found the best

way to cope is to purge of all of your textbooks off the roof of the Health Innovation Center. Just make sure they’re not rental books. Scorpio: You are not going to get enough sleep throughout the night, causing you to oversleep and miss your final. The stars suggest you go ahead and draft your excuse email before you go to sleep. Sagittarius: You have this week planned out. You have a study room booked every day of the week and your friends have the same one booked right after, so that means group study time. Getting the whole gang together will be a blast for you. But don’t get too distracted.

having a monologue set to music thrown in the middle should come as no surprise. Healy told Billboard, “We all know how addictive the phone is, but when it’s brought up, it’s boring. It’s almost like Brexit or Trump now: ‘We know, Granddad, we know!’ But we don’t really want to do anything to change it.” “I Like America & America Likes Me” is taken from the title of German artist Josh Beuys’ 1974 performance of the same name. It reflects Healy’s view of America, containing an underlying message about the gun control debate in the United States. Lyrics in the song include “kids don’t want rifles, they want Supreme,” which shows that it’s easier to buy guns than a brand of clothing. Heavier topics are masked by the upbeat pop sounds of “Love It If We Made It,” “Sincerity Is Scary” and “Give Yourself A Try”—a closer listen reveals lyrics quoting President Trump (“thank you Kanye, very cool”) and a mention of a fan, Jane, who had died by suicide. Despite the inevitability of growing up that “Give Yourself A Try” centers around, it celebrates the ability to still feel young. It’s a teenage anthem for the punk kids turned indie. “How To Draw / Petrichor” plays off of “Give Yourself A Try” but as a much more mellow and less lyrical lullaby, with Healy writing it as a nod to childhood. The album contains a taste of everything—including an ode to Healy’s heroin addiction, “It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You),” and a dedication to a woman named Angela whom he met in rehab. “Surrounded By Heads And Bodies” was taken from the first page

of David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest,” which Healy read while in rehab. “There was no one there. It was me and my nurses, who’d come in and check on me, and then Angela, miles away,” Healy told Pitchfork in an interview. “I was surrounded by no one, and the book was just open on the front page, as most copies of ‘Infinite Jest’ are.” Both songs were inspired by his sevenweek stay in rehab in Barbados in late 2017. Oddly upbeat and sweet, “It’s Not Living” plays into the glamor of drug abuse in the rockstar lifestyle that Healy has successfully overcome. The song begs no pity for Healy’s experience, instead memorializing it into a catchy and raw love letter. Healy never strays far from the theme of love in any of his music, whether the love is focused on a person or a thing. A gutwrenching ballad called “Be My Mistake,” hinting toward the singer-songwriter style, is a raw and powerful truth about being young and not knowing what— or who—you want. It’s guilt-ridden and tear-inducing and simply tells the truth about the necessity of making mistakes. The album isn’t without its share of sweet and melodramatic romanticism, with songs like “Inside Your Mind”—a theme song for those whose desire to know their partner’s thoughts is so strong, they’d smash their head open. The band also plays around with the sounds of jazz in “Mine” and adds ‘80s inspired “I Couldn’t Be More In Love” that practically begs to be on the soundtrack to a John Hughes film. Healy doesn’t lose sight of the unique aspect of millennial culture concerning

how prevalent the internet is in our lives. The anxiety, isolation and loneliness that go along with a strong social media presence can be seen in “I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes).” It’s the perfect ending to a record exploring the complex way we live our lives through the internet in this digital age—whether by consuming our constant news or interacting with each other. Despite its morbid lyrics, the song ends cinematically; like when you’ve experienced an outstanding and culturally impacting film for the first time and the credits are finally rolling. You’re left alone wanting more, perhaps a sequel, or to play it all over again. “If you can’t survive, just try,” Healy sings.

Corinne Byrne REPORTER

After disappearing for almost two years, the 1975 re-emerges with their project tackling millennial culture on their new album, “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” The album is arguably this generation’s greatest anthem, delving into the ways in which our generation communicates. Whether it be through texting or social media, this album comments on a level that only our generation can understand and identify with. This is the soundtrack about our lives, which some critics say is reminiscent of Radiohead’s “OK Computer.” “A Brief Inquiry” explores the nuances of online relationships and the internet’s intrinsic role in our culture and interactions with one another. Regardless of whom you interact with, nearly all relationships are affected and shaped by social media. The fascination and curiosity with our current online culture concerning relationships, politics and social trends can be found in songs such as “Love It If We Made It” and “Sincerity Is Scary.” Healy’s exploration of how we interact with each other online and portray ourselves is less a condemnation of our phone addiction and more a self-aware discussion of living in a postmodern age. Healy gives up the spotlight in “The Man Who Married A Robot” and allows Siri to tell a story of a man in love with the internet, with that being his only meaningful relationship. In the end, the man dies, but the internet continues. It’s slightly off-putting through the first listen, but with the entire album being an experimentation in different styles,

A Brief Inquiry to Online Relationships Polydor Records Available on Spotify, Apple Music