Early grads not hurting the university
Georgina Alamilla, Contributing writer
February 1, 2012
Northern Kentucky University does not lose money when students graduate early. Read more »
Students called to fight for funds
Zachary Rogers, Staff writer
February 1, 2012
On February 7, 2012, students from Northern Kentucky University will travel to Frankfort to join others in sending a unified message: that the legislative body of Kentucky should be investing in higher education, rather than constantly reducing the colleges’ state funding. Read more »
Stem Majors switch gears
Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor
February 1, 2012
Many individuals will begin to pursue college degrees that they will not complete. Of the 2,211 students who enrolled as freshman at Northern Kentucky University in fall 2010, 1,466, or 66.3 percent, returned in fall 2011. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) majors constitute one... Read more »
Alumni overcome unemployment
Darren Jones, Contributing writer
February 1, 2012
Northern Kentucky University students have something to look forward to during their academic career beyond the remnant glory of receiving their degrees. More alumni are said to have been getting jobs in their fields post-graduation. Read more »
Bulletin draws attention to issues
Samantha Hayden, Contributing writer
February 1, 2012
A German man convicted of cannibalism found his way to a bulletin board in Landrum Hall at Northern Kentucky University. Although it has been several years, his name and story will remain a memorable news article for years to come. Read more »
Senate wants to know what you want
Claire Higgins, News editor
February 1, 2012
The incoming president of Northern Kentucky University, although still undecided, will supposedly have his hands on a report created by the SGA that will be give him a broad, detailed look into what the students want to see. Read more »
Across the University, Feb 1, 2012
January 31, 2012
Professor opens vintage print shop in OTR Northern Kentucky University silkscreen print making professor Brian Stuparyk recently opened his own vintage letterpress printing shop in Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati. The shop, Steam Whistle Letterpress and Design, will offer custom-printed paper goods such... Read more »
Police Beats Feb 1, 2012
January 31, 2012
Jan. 23 2:03 p.m. A male subject filed a report when he felt he was being followed by his ex-girlfriend in Norse Commons. Read more »
University follows nationwide trend of decreasing full-time/part-time numbers
Claire Higgins, News editor
January 25, 2012
Nationwide, colleges across the country are lowering their numbers of full-time faculty, while the number of part-time faculty continues to increase. Not only is the number of full-time faculty decreasing, but the number of tenured faculty is also on the decline. To compensate, many schools are increasing... Read more »
State cuts funding, NKU could increase tuition
Casey Binder, Contributing writer
January 25, 2012
Northern Kentucky University President Votruba confirmed last week that NKU will receive less state funding due to Gov. Steve Beshear’s budget plan for 2012-2013. The plan calls for a 6.4 percent decrease in state funding for public institutions, leaving NKU with $3.2 million in deductions Read more... Read more »
