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SGA President John Jose discusses plans with SGA Public Relations Secretary Arnela Zekic. The SGA meets every Monday at 3:30 p.m. in SU 104.

Student body president reflects on career and challenges ahead

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor October 22, 2014

As student body president, John Jose enters the second half of the fall semester as head of SGA. The senior organizational leadership major and political science minor caught up with the The Northerner...

 Senior Noah Berry as Robbie Hart with freshman Xander Wells as Sammy and sophomore Taylor Greatbatch as George

Romantic comedy classic takes NKU’s stage

Nancy Curtis, Editor-In-Chief October 22, 2014

The theatre department’s second show of the season is bringing a comedy classic to the stage. “The Wedding Singer,” based on the film starring Adam Sandler, takes the comedy and puts it to original...

A trainer helps a bird pose for a photo at the Cincinnati Zoo. Evan Sgouris took this photo as a means of documenting his experience with Sartore.

Students learn firsthand from world-famous National Geographic photographer

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager October 22, 2014

Have you seen the large canvases flying high on building sides across campus? The ones showing a litter of baby coyotes, a group of African wild dogs and a pair of Golden snub-nosed monkeys? A pair of...

Keefe gives school tours of The Short Happy Life of a Serengeti Lion photo exhibit in the NKU Fine Arts Main Gallery.

NatGeo photographer Michael Nichols talks about the value of collaboration

Brittany Smart, Reporter October 22, 2014

The room darkened as National Geographic photographer Michael Nichols took the stage at Greaves Hall the night of Oct. 15 to showcase his works to the NKU community. “Everything I’ve ever done is...

The African Elephant  is one of the species documented in Joel Sartores Photo Ark that is on display in one of NKUs FotoFocus galleries.

National Geographic photographer introduces NKU to a world half-empty

Kiana Berry, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

“50 percent of all species by 2100 will be headed towards extinction,” said National Geographic photographer of 22 years, Joel Sartore. Thus sparked the motivation behind the Photo Ark, a collection...

Gelbwasser, new to the NKU music department,  will also be teaching foreign languages.

Music department gains new voices

Lizzie Kibler, Staff Reporter October 9, 2014

Two professors have arrived at NKU this year bringing new and exciting ideas such as operas and exhibitions. If you haven't met them yet, here is some information about who they are and where they come...

Two students play Super Smash Bros. U in the game room at NKU.

Wii U hits the Game Room

Dylan Tierney, Contributer October 8, 2014

With the arrival of Nintendo’s Wii U, NKU’s game room has its first next-gen console. In a room bustling with XBOX 360s and PlayStation 3s, it’s a breath of fresh air. “Nintendo has always been...

Fireworks brighten the sky during Coney Islands Fire Up the Night event.

Coney Island fires up the night for third year

Lizzie Kibler, Staff Reporter October 1, 2014

Blues, reds, and golds illuminate the night sky at Coney Island's Fire Up the Night event. This is Coney Island's third year hosting the international fireworks competition on Saturday, Sept. 27. Japan...

Theatre department brings Greek Gods to life

Erin Mullins, Reporter October 1, 2014

NKU’s opening night production of The Bacchae was an exciting, sensual experience that left the audience mesmerized and certainly people were talking about it. This classic Greek tragedy by Euripides...

The full band Electric Citizen stops for a photo shoot while in Los Angeles, Calif. The group is taking a tour through the east coast this fall.

Local musicians forge into “uncharted territory”

Marc Kennedy, Video Editor October 1, 2014

Performing at a historic music venue like the Fillmore Theater in San Francisco is a lofty goal for any rock musician, past or present. With an impressive collection of vintage posters from legendary shows...

Creator of Boogie Bones, Barb Piatt and her dog Boogie show off her homemade dog treats. She bakes many different flavors of dog treats and has begun working on new recipes for cat treats as well. Some of the flavors she offers are Liverlicious Treats, Peanut Butter Bones and Cheesy Paws.

PHOTOS: CliftonFest brings artisan vendors and musicians to neighborhood

Ally Jasper, Contributer October 1, 2014

The Clifton Fest completed its third annual gathering this past weekend in Clifton on Ludlow Ave. Vendors displayed their products, artists covered sidewalks with drawings, and musicians performed throughout...

Scholarship pageant makes history

Scholarship pageant makes history

Lundon White, Contributor September 26, 2014

November will bring the first Miss Krimson and Kreme scholarship pageant to NKU. The PiPi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated will be preparing for its fall Miss Krimson and Kreme pageant,...

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