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VIDEO: Stranger Things roller-skating and themed exercises

Tyler Lee October 31, 2022

In partnership with the Institute for Health Innovation, the Campus Recreation Center held NKU's first themed roller-skating night, starting with Stranger Things. Fitness Coordinator Jimmy McMahon talks...

VIDEO: A look inside the Campus Rec Center

Jaylen Jones, Justis White, and Noah Schuler September 29, 2022

While some students may not have visited the Campus Recreation Center much since the pandemic, regular usage of the center is likely to increase academic performance, retention and graduation rates. We...

The Campus Recreation Center.

Campus Recreation Center to close Wednesday

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 17, 2020
The Campus Recreation Center will close tomorrow, March 18, based on the standards set by the U.S.. Centers for Disease Control and by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
The Campus Recreation Center.

Campus Rec: classes, intramural sports canceled

Billy Keeney, News Editor March 13, 2020

The Campus Recreation Center will stay open despite in-person classes being moved online—with the exception of Friday, March 20—according to an email sent to Rec Center members. All programs, such...

60 percent of students arent getting enough physical activity, according to a study by Northwestern Medicine and Northeastern Illinois University.

Balancing a healthy diet as a college student

Elizabeth Cates, Staff Reporter February 25, 2020

As college students take on heavy course loads, jobs, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities and more, it can be a struggle to prioritize eating well and exercising.  95 percent of college...

VIDEO: Get Involved at the Campus Rec

Keara McClellan, Jason Houston, and Caleb Hodges September 19, 2019

NKU has a large array of resources that it provides for its students. However, many students are still unaware of what is available to them. One of the best locations to find support and other resources...

Police Beat week of March 14

Police Beat week of March 14

Northerner Staff March 13, 2018
A backpack stolen, harassment in the SU, and public intoxication. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Feb. 7

Police Beat week of Feb. 7

The Northerner Staff February 7, 2018
Marijuana found, a snowplow hits a gate arm, a wallet stolen, and a fake license busted. Here are the highlights from UPD's weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Jan. 30

Police Beat week of Jan. 30

Kyra McClendon, Reporter January 30, 2018
A burglary in Regents Hall, a stolen wallet at the CRC, and marijuana citations. Here are the highlights from University Police's weekly crime report.
Negro League teams honored at annual All-Star game

Negro League teams honored at annual All-Star game

Kacie Jackson, Contributor February 16, 2017

The Recreation Center basketball court was turned into a makeshift baseball field to celebrate the history of the Negro Baseball League. Negro League teams were represented as NKU Intramural hosted its...

The new Campus Rec Center will open in phases. Matt Hackett, director of campus recreation, says that the entire buildling should be open around Labor Day.

GALLERY: Campus Rec makes debut

Carrie Crotzer and Abby Anstead August 19, 2015

After nearly four years of planning, dreams have come to life for NKU as they unveil a 169,314 square foot, completely renovated and expanded Campus Recreation Center.“You’d be very hard pressed to...

SGA President John Jose shows students how to sign the petition to #SaveOurRec. Jose held a forum Friday, Jan. 23, to discuss recent news of NKUs outsourcing of management for the Campus Recreation Center.

Jose hushes rumors about new rec facility employment

Gavin Colton, Reporter January 23, 2015

Students and employees are concerned about the future of the Campus Recreation Center (CRC), the largest employer of students on campus. With submissions open for bid from private firms to take over management...

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