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Homecoming takes on reality TV
Channel surf through the week's events inspired by America's favorite shows
Kellie Geist
Issue date: 1/17/07 Section: Features
Reality TV has been a quick ticket to fame for names such as Taylor Hicks of "American Idol" and Sean Yazbeck of "The Apprentice." The lives of reality television stars are permanently altered by the shows in which they appear. For some, it's a new job. For others, it's a new spouse. For two lucky Northern Kentucky University students, the prize is a crown and an honor.
Homecoming 2007, themed "Back to Reality" (with many activities based on reality television), is a chance for NKU students to come together with a little Norse pride and spirit to crown this year's Homecoming King and Queen.
Although not everyone gets to be royalty, the week is packed full of events for those who want to loosen their collars.
Homecoming events kick off Jan. 19 with Relay for Life, a fund raising event for cancer research that will start at 8 p.m. in the Albright Health Center.
"We always want to give back to the community," said Student Life student chairman Gabe Cronon. "There are lots of students, parents, and faculty members that have been diagnosed with cancer. To include Relay for Life in Homecoming was a very emotional choice. It was one way that we could show pride in the university and still give back to the community."
Don't miss the chance to see students showing off their sweet moves Jan. 22 at the Real World, Real Talent Show. Despite the fact that try-outs have already taken place, Josh Gruenke, the Activities Programming Board advisor, thinks it will be a blast for everyone. "I am really looking forward to the talent show," he said. "There are people performing everything from vocals and dance to comedic acts." The show is at 7 p.m. in Greaves Concert Hall.
Jet-setting around the world isn't possible for most college students, but they can get a taste of it at NKU's Amazing Race Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. on the University Center Plaza.
"It's going to be a lot like the CBS show," Cronon said. "There are mental and physical challenges along the course that even I don't know about. It's a multiple-leg event where strange and wonderful things will take place."
Homecoming 2007, themed "Back to Reality" (with many activities based on reality television), is a chance for NKU students to come together with a little Norse pride and spirit to crown this year's Homecoming King and Queen.
Although not everyone gets to be royalty, the week is packed full of events for those who want to loosen their collars.
Homecoming events kick off Jan. 19 with Relay for Life, a fund raising event for cancer research that will start at 8 p.m. in the Albright Health Center.
"We always want to give back to the community," said Student Life student chairman Gabe Cronon. "There are lots of students, parents, and faculty members that have been diagnosed with cancer. To include Relay for Life in Homecoming was a very emotional choice. It was one way that we could show pride in the university and still give back to the community."
Don't miss the chance to see students showing off their sweet moves Jan. 22 at the Real World, Real Talent Show. Despite the fact that try-outs have already taken place, Josh Gruenke, the Activities Programming Board advisor, thinks it will be a blast for everyone. "I am really looking forward to the talent show," he said. "There are people performing everything from vocals and dance to comedic acts." The show is at 7 p.m. in Greaves Concert Hall.
Jet-setting around the world isn't possible for most college students, but they can get a taste of it at NKU's Amazing Race Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. on the University Center Plaza.
"It's going to be a lot like the CBS show," Cronon said. "There are mental and physical challenges along the course that even I don't know about. It's a multiple-leg event where strange and wonderful things will take place."
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