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Provost Sue Ott Rowlands was a major influence in writing the series on heroin addiction, as she coordinated author Sam Quinones visit to campus in April.

Finding the story: A reflection on my heroin series

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor May 4, 2016

I sat in a small office across from Dr. Perilou Goddard, a psychology professor who specializes in drug policy. Eyes locked and ears attentive, I listened as she discussed some of the common misconceptions...

A panel discussion took place following Quinones conversation to talk about potential solutions for the heroin epidemic. Panel members include (left to right) Perilou Goddard, Lynne Saddler, Eric Specht, Jason Merrick, Sam Quinones.

PODCAST: Author promotes unity amidst heroin crisis

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 19, 2016

As the moderator took the stage, he asked members of the audience to raise their hand if they have lost a family member or a friend to heroin addiction.A sea of fingers and palms faced the stage, lingering...

Abagaile Long, a student in the Masters program for social work, poses on campus with her project. Longs findings showed that nearly 82 percent of her sample group used an illicit drug in the past year.

Student research shows drug prevalence on campus

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 12, 2016

A group of NKU social work majors surveyed random students and found that a significant percentage used some kind of substance, ranging from marijuana to heroin, within the past year.The group conducted...

Andy Meeks, director of business operations and auxiliary services, poses with one of the new bikes. Meeks is partially responsible for bringing a bike share to campus.

Don’t drive, ride with campus bike share

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 4, 2016

 High-tech bicycles featuring rust-proof aluminum frames, puncture resistant tires and GPS tracking systems will be available to students at the push of a button.  Gotcha Bike will be a campus transportation...

Ashel Kruetzkamp, nurse manager of the emergency department at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, shows Lt. John Gaffin the contents of a naloxone kit. NKU officers were equipped with naloxone on April 1.

University police officers equipped with naloxone

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 1, 2016

Sixteen naloxone kits were delivered to the Northern Kentucky University Police Department on April 1, making them one of the first university police departments in the region to carry the life-saving...

Newly-elected President Will Weber embraces his mother, Janice Weber, after he is declared student body president.

BREAKING: Weber, Wilshire win SGA presidential election

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 1, 2016

With five slates running for the Student Government Association president and vice president positions, Will Weber and Ellen Wilshire came out on top, receiving a total of 291 votes from the student body. A...

Presidential and vice presidential candidates addressed student concerns at the annual presidential debate on March 29. Students can vote March 30 and 31.

Retention, representation hot topics at SGA presidential debate

Andrea Carter, Copy Editor March 30, 2016

The prevailing topics of the Student Government Association presidential debate were retention rates among minority students and the alleged underfunding of minority organizations such as fraternities...

The NKU Chase Federalist Society with Sen. Mitch McConnell after his talk on campus on March 24.

Sen. Mitch McConnell visits NKU, talks Supreme Court nominations, opioid epidemic

Leonard Ivey, Contributor March 25, 2016

Sen. Mitch McConnell addressed his controversial move to delay the next Supreme Court nomination and also weighed in on the national opioid epidemic when he visited NKU’s campus on March 24 to speak...

Daryl Harris named a Fulbright Specialist

Cole Grecco, Reporter March 23, 2016

An associate professor of performance art at NKU’s School of the Arts has been selected to be a part of the Fulbright Specialists program, according to a statement released by the university on March...

The syringe access exchange program in Grant County provides patients with clean syringes and a sharps container. The program is open every Wednesday from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

VIDEO: Aiding or Enabling?

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor March 22, 2016

One Northern Kentucky county has launched a controversial new program in an attempt to reduce the region’s hepatitis C rates, which are 19 times the national average.After years of debate, the Northern...

Sorority members participate in study tables in the Steely Library. On average, students who go Greek have a higher GPA.

Going Greek proves positive for GPA

Nicole Browning, Contributor March 2, 2016

With numerous academic programs and advantages, going Greek has proven to be a beneficial option for improving students’ grade point averages. On average, participants in Greek life have a GPA of...

Leo wins an Oscar… finally

Kelsey Bungenstock, Engagement Editor March 1, 2016

Hollywood’s hottest attended the 88th annual Academy Awards Sunday night, and the Internet has been abuzz ever since. Chris Rock’s opening dialogue boldly addressed #BlackLivesMatter and #OscarsSoWhite,...

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