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‘Medieval Martian Massacre’ showcases virtual reality

Dylan Tierney, Reporter May 4, 2015

Medieval Martian Massacre says a lot about itself in the title alone. Set in medieval times, the evil martians are invading Earth. It’s up to you to put a stop to their nefarious invasion, the only way...

NKU student and cancer survivor

Moe Daniels, Reporter May 4, 2015

Alyssa Plageman was in the middle of her sophomore year at NKU when she received some life changing news: she was diagnosed with cancer.“I remember it was right before we were taking our final exams,...

The festival has two more films to show before wrapping up.

French Film Festival visits campus

Christian Glass, Reporter April 30, 2015

For the past four Thursdays, and the next two, Griffin Hall’s Digitorium has been home to The Tournées Festival, a celebration of some of France’s top contemporary films and directors.The festival,...

Game room juggles two fighting game tournaments at once

Dylan Tierney, Reporter April 29, 2015

Clicking controllers and rage-inducing outbursts could be heard all through the Student Union’s game room yesterday. Tournaments have been occurring for years, but there was a twist to this tournament...

WNKUs general manager, Sean OMealy.

The evolution of WNKU over 30 years

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor April 29, 2015

WNKU is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their first broadcast on April 29,1985. At 5:30 in the morning, Maryanne Zeleznik was the first voice on the air in front of a room of staff members and a technician...

‘It’s A Grand Night For Murder’ not so grand

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor April 27, 2015

“It’s A Grand Night For Murder” rounded out the trio of plays featured in this year Year End Series (Y.E.S.) Festival running from April 16 to April 26.The play, opening with a strange phone call...

Panelist speak at an event held at the Cincinnati Art Museum on Friday April 24, 2015.

‘Moby-Dick’ still speaks to todays culture

Christian Glass, Reporter April 27, 2015

A symposium held Friday evening at the Cincinnati Art Museum addressed several questions about the famous tale “Moby-Dick” primarily focusing on how the 164 year old novel continues to speak today’s...

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

A little Dakaboom brings laughter

Taylor Upchurch, Reporter April 22, 2015

Two men walk onto the stage; one sits at the piano and begins to play, the other stands behind the mic and sings … nothing. He stands there, and he simply stares at the audience and does … absolutely...

Playwright makes second appearance at Y.E.S Festival

Playwright makes second appearance at Y.E.S Festival

Gavin Colton, Reporter April 22, 2015

In his sophomore year at Cornell University, playwright, David Williams, directed his first act. That’s when it all clicked for the Pittsburgh native. Since then he’s written a plethora of award winning...

Stage manager Meredith Russell addresses her crew. Life behind the curtain is constant.

The show behind the curtain VIDEO

Taylor Upchurch, Reporter April 17, 2015

Musical productions here on NKU’s campus are known for their worthy applause, but the applause should also be directed towards the show that takes place behind the curtain every night, six nights a week. Stage...

Joe Schutzman talks about his career as a firefighter and the inspiration it creates. His position requires him to work 60 to 70 hours a week.

NKU student finds inspiration in fire fighting VIDEO

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter April 16, 2015

Tales of loss, triumph and selflessness fill many pages, as Junior English major Joe Schutzman, takes his creative writing to the next level with his experiences as a firefighter and EMS professional at...

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