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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,...

The Afghan Whigs, our Features editors most highly anticipated band of MidPoint Music Festival.

Features Editor List: Top 10 bands to see at MidPoint

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor September 25, 2014

In honor of MidPoint Music Festival we asked our Arts & Life editor (John) and our Features editor (Matt) to write up their top ten must-see acts. Check out their choices and explanations below, and...

Panda Bear, one of the lead singers of the influential group Animal Collective, was our Arts & Life editors top pick for MidPoint Music Festival.

Arts & Life Editor List: Top 10 must-see bands at MidPoint Music Festival

John Flaherty, Arts & Life Editor September 25, 2014

In honor of MidPoint Music Festival we asked our Arts & Life editor (John) and our Features editor (Matt) to write up their top 10 must-see acts. Check out their choices and explanations below, and...

Shay Phipps is a CityBeat intern. She also helped to plan the MidPoint Music Festival.

Student helps plan MidPoint

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter September 24, 2014

Imagine you are eight years old. You’re bubbly, social and obsessed with shows on HGTV. Your mind is filled with creative ideas and dreams of growing up to be an interior designer. Now imagine that...

Saturn Batteries 2013 EP Ever Been In Love? is available on their Bandcamp, along with other releases from the band.

NKU grad student fronts MidPoint Music Fest veterans Saturn Batteries

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor September 24, 2014

Thursday night, Sept. 25, on Christian Moerlein’s indoor stage, Brad Gibson and his band Saturn Batteries will make their fourth Midpoint Music Festival appearance. Gibson, the band’s singer and guitar...

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