The Northerner

From left to right Matt Hepner, Mary Pat, Emily Ries, and Taylor Dwyer throw their Norse Up in Norse Commons.

Norse Commons employee deserves a ‘Pat’ on the back

Matt Spaulding, Staff writer April 24, 2014

In Callahan Hall’s white walled residential dining hall, Callahan Bistro, numerous conversations float around the room and silverware clicks against plates. Some students read quietly or look at their...

Touring troupe touches hearts and spirits of local youth

Touring troupe touches hearts and spirits of local youth

Nikki Gamble, Contributing Writer April 23, 2014

They start out with a singular stomp, clap rhythm. Suddenly it progresses into a room full of different beats echoing off the walls. At the direction of Ken Jones, the troupe then creates a dolphin...

One of the artists create their unique work of art on Griffin Hall lawn.

Graffiti takes over Griffin

Carrie Crotzer, Staff Writer April 22, 2014

Griffin Lawn was taken over last week for NKU’s first annual Graffiti Fest. The event, put on by the Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO),  started at 11 a.m. and ran until late Wednesday...

‘Celebration’ project focuses on the constructs of fear

Ricky Cracchiolo, News Editor April 17, 2014

A student is presenting a project about Edgar Allan Poe and the basic human fear of being buried alive for this year’s Celebration. Collin Eckerle, an English major, developed the idea for the subject...

The cast of NKUs production of  Spamalot takes the stage.

Spam never looked so good

Nancy Curtis and Erin Mullins April 16, 2014

After finding a seat, you will probably notice a few things while you wait for the show to start and other audience members file in. Perhaps you’ll hear the orchestra warming up their various instruments....

NKU Social Media Summit teaches students the value of modern social media marketing

NKU Social Media Summit teaches students the value of modern social media marketing

Austin Elder and Brittany Smart April 15, 2014

The second annual Social Media Summit was held in the Farris Auditorium Thursday evening, an event where students and professors were given a chance to interact and engage with a panel of Social Media...

Senior studio arts major Lwam Eyassu with some of the disposable cameras used for her 100 Voices project.

A journey of ‘100 Voices’ allows youths to tell their story

Nikki Gamble, Contributing Writer April 10, 2014

First, there was a pressing deadline, a sprint to deliver papers and a small car accident. Then, there were barely caught flights, long security checks and lost luggage. Finally, there were exhibitions...

A group of students play a musical piece during 2013 Celebration.

Student Research and Creativity Celebration provides a voice for all

Tori Lentz and Brittany Smart April 10, 2014

The annual Student Research and Creativity celebration will commence its 12th year next week from April 14th -18th as one of the largest student and faculty collaborations on NKU’s campus. Event co-chairman...

NKU band hoping that 2014 continues to be their year

Brody Kenny, Staff Writer April 10, 2014

Along the Shore didn't start this year, but 2014 just might be when the acoustic folk band really starts to take off. After a few hiatuses and lineup reconfigurations, NKU senior and EMB major Kyle Rhodes...

Michael Loftus, freshman, looks at Guardian of the Wood statue in the gallery.

Juried Student Exhibition displays broad range of talents

Brittany Smart, Staff Writer April 3, 2014

NKU’s annual Juried Student Exhibition gave all students the opportunity to display their creativity in five or less works of art to be evaluated by a third party and scored. “It really shows the...

Career Services discusses the relation between social media and your job search

Jessica Kopena, Staff Writer April 3, 2014

Career Services at NKU discussed the importance of modifying the social media sites people use while searching for a job on March 31. Jennifer Richmond and Lisa McElfresh, NKU career advisors, discussed...

Kirby demonstrates an iPad based teaching tool developed by English professor Tamara OCallaghan. The tool, used for her Middle English course,  uses the iPads camera function to scan art based QR codes,  and provide context to students reading.

Tablets are the future, and NKU is getting ready

John Flaherty, Staff Writer April 3, 2014

With over 80 percent of NKU students using laptops, tablets and iPads to complete their school work, according to the office of Information Technology, tablet computers are looking to revolutionize higher...

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