Storyteller said stories spread the truth
Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer
May 1, 2013
The Honors Program hosted renowned author Julia Alvarez to speak to a crowd of around 100 people April 25, about the importance of reading and storytelling. Julia Alvarez, author of “A Wedding in Haiti,” spoke to a crowd including President Geoffrey Mearns, NKU students and high school students alike... Read more »
Turkey talk and tea: International Coffee Hour spotlighted Turkey
Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer
April 30, 2013
An array of Turkish food lay on buffet tables as music welcomed a total of 28 students to the most recent International Coffee Hour event April 29 afternoon. The host for the coffee hour was exchange student and international studies major, Kudret Uresin, who was surprised at the turnout. “I didn’t... Read more »
Hospital simulation “first of its kind” at NKU
Kerry Skiff, Contributing writer
April 26, 2013
The College of Health Professions brought together three of its disciplines on Apr. 11 for an inter-professional simulation that placed students in a mock hospital environment. Students from the nursing, radiologic technology and respiratory care programs participated in an hour-long simulation while... Read more »
Students spending the break abroad
Derek White, Staff writer
April 25, 2013
Traveling for a good cause, music education on the summer agenda With summer just within sight in the coming weeks, students from all different organizations and classes alike are making their last arrangements to leave the country during the break. Former study abroad students took in the sights at... Read more »
Puppies coming to ease the stress of finals week
Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013
Imagine a dog licking your face and sitting in your lap with their fur touching your skin while escaping the stress of exam week. During finals week, the English Department will be setting up a puppy and dog shelter outside Landrum Hall with a variety of puppies present. The shelter is going to be set... Read more »
2013-14 theatre lineup offers a taste of it all
Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, the theatre department has wasted no time in releasing their season schedule for the next. An array of plays including “Moby Dick Rehearsed,” “South Pacific,” “As You Like It,” “Arabian Nights,” “My Name Is Alice” and “Monty Python’s... Read more »
Going green: Earth Week events educate campus
Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor
April 25, 2013
Although rain and cold have snuck their way into this week’s forecast, Earth Week at NKU didn’t feel its effects. Earth Week festivities, sponsored by five organizations, have grown to be a big campus event. “We really want students to take ownership of campus sustainability,” Jane Goode, coordinator... Read more »
Student took over for president’s seat for a day
Tara Derington, Staff writer
April 24, 2013
NKU had a new president on Monday with the kickoff of Presidential Ambassadors’ third annual event, President for a Day. Colin Kremer traded places with President Mearns, attending and partaking in board meetings, interviews and conference calls while Mearns sat in on Kremer’s classes. “It is really... Read more »
Celebration closes with senior art exhibit opening
Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 19, 2013
All of this week, students have been proudly showing off their work to members of the university community with NKU’s Celebration of Student Research and Creativity. The senior art exhibit on Friday was one of the last events of the week. Graduating seniors in the fine arts department got to show off... Read more »
Photovoice is worth a thousand words
Amber Tewes, Contributing writer
April 19, 2013
Mentor project connects local high school students and photography It’s been said that one of the best way to become successful is to find yourself a mentor. That’s exactly what some students at local high schools received through a program called Photovoice put on by the masters of social work program... Read more »