Storyteller said stories spread the truth
Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer
May 1, 2013
The Honors Program hosted renowned author Julia Alvarez to speak to a crowd of around 100 people April 25, about the importance of reading and storytelling. Julia Alvarez, author of “A Wedding in Haiti,” spoke to a crowd including President Geoffrey Mearns, NKU students and high school students alike... Read more »
Four-year rule: Why so serious?
Matt Popovich, Staff writer
April 25, 2013
Division I reclassification period raises questions, hurts recruiting A great deal of emphasis has been given to NKU’s first year of Division I athletics. One question regarding the move to Division I that has not been discussed in detail, is the four-year waiting period the NCAA requires of new Division... Read more »
Fans set rules for Globetrotters
Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters brought their game along with humor to The Bank of Kentucky Center against Global Select last Friday in a championship match-up. Northern Kentucky University was host to one of the stops on the “You Write the Rules” World Tour. The game was one big performance... Read more »
Energy conservation efforts on campus
Amber Coakley, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013
Conserving electricity can be as simple as hitting the light switch when you exit an empty room or turning off a computer when leaving a work space. It is the small things that add up quickly yet remain habitual across campus. While waiting to enter a building at Northern Kentucky University it is common... Read more »
Involvement ups retention rates
Nancy Curtis, Staff writer
April 25, 2013
Student involvement is one of the main ways retention rates are improving at NKU. Of all full-time, undergraduate students attending in the fall of 2011, 67.2 percent returned in the fall of 2012, according to documents released by NKU’s Department of Institutional Research. Involvement is a key portion... Read more »
Residence halls may see increase in Internet bandwidth
Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013
The Information Technology department is trying to raise funds to expand the bandwidth of the NKU residential village’s Internet connection. Doug Wells, the director of infrastructure at NKU, said there are plans to expand the village’s Internet connection bandwidth from 200MB to 300MB. Internet... Read more »
Seniors: Turn your tassels to the left
Emily, Hodges
April 25, 2013
Graduates from the spring 2012 commencement celebrated their achievements. This year, graduation is on May 11, with separate ceremonies for undergraduate, graduate and law school students. Over the course of three ceremonies on May 11, approximately 1,600 students will graduate from NKU. Roughly 60 percent... Read more »
Students spending the break abroad
Derek White, Staff writer
April 25, 2013
Traveling for a good cause, music education on the summer agenda With summer just within sight in the coming weeks, students from all different organizations and classes alike are making their last arrangements to leave the country during the break. Former study abroad students took in the sights at... Read more »
Puppies coming to ease the stress of finals week
Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013
Imagine a dog licking your face and sitting in your lap with their fur touching your skin while escaping the stress of exam week. During finals week, the English Department will be setting up a puppy and dog shelter outside Landrum Hall with a variety of puppies present. The shelter is going to be set... Read more »
The Northerner says farewell to friends
April 25, 2013
CLAIRE HIGGINS Editor-in-chief This has to be a joke. I don’t think it’s set in yet that we’re graduating and that I’ve dedicated three years to The Northerner. It’s turned out to be so much more than I expected walking through the Founders Hall 301 door that first time. But I did and I couldn’t... Read more »