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Since 2012, INKUBATOR has launched 20 businesses; its graduates have raised around  $7 million in outside funding and created 62 jobs.

Free business program INKUBATOR helps students launch their own ideas

Pavel Klementyev, Contributor December 5, 2017

The process of opening one’s own business is always challenging. Numerous start-ups face struggles on the way to becoming full-grown companies. Mentors, guidance and resources are hard to find in the...

Kremer sits at her post waiting to check students into Norse Commons

Mary Pat Kremer cherishes time with NKU students

Nicole Browning, News Editor November 27, 2017

A fixture at NKU’s on-campus residential cafeteria, Mary Pat Kremer sits at the Norse Commons register; a single bobby pin holds back her gray locks and a red cardigan complements her work uniform. She...

Ahmed, new member of the Fulbright Specialist program, sits with one of her published works

Professor strives for knowledge as new Fulbright Specialist

Natalie Hamren, Reporter November 14, 2017

Political science and organizational leadership professor Dr. Shamima Ahmed immigrated to the United States to earn her master’s degree in 1984. In 2018, she’ll travel overseas again: this time as...

With the establishment of the Health Innovation Center, the neuroscience major will have labs in the new building.

Neuroscience program expanded from minor to major

Natalie Hamren, Reporter November 5, 2017

Northern Kentucky University’s transdisciplinary neuroscience major will allow students to study and choose from three different tracks that will give them experiential learning, opportunities for research...

Put up on-and-off since 2006, the display has been vandalized six times.

Pro-life display destroyed again: an issue of free speech

Nicole Browning, News Editor October 28, 2017

The array of crosses spread across NKU’s plaza lawn by NKU’s pro-life organization, Northern Right to Life, were uprooted, knocked down and destroyed again early Wednesday morning. A repeating act...

Kentucky Hall closed for six-month renovation

Kentucky Hall closed for six-month renovation

Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Contributor October 24, 2017

As winter break approaches, some students will find themselves in an unfortunate predicament: Kentucky Hall will be closed for renovations for an estimated six months, according to Arnie Slaughter.   Slaughter,...

While a decision hasnt been reached, Boehne said, there is more to come soon.

Presidential Update: Board meets to discuss selection process

Nicole Browning, News Editor October 21, 2017

The NKU Board of Regents, after receiving a list of recommended candidates from the NKU Presidential Search and Selection Committee this week, held a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. to...

From left to right, Felix Okpe, Victor Ponce, Sandra Oñate, Allison Herre, and W. Allen Cole served as panelists at the DACA town hall on Oct. 19.

Immigration town hall gives community forum on national issue

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor October 20, 2017
SGA hosted a town hall meeting where students could voice concerns about DACA to a panel of experts and students in the SU ballroom on Thursday night.
Young adults often split their attention between their phone and the road, creating potentially dangerous situations

Snapchatting and driving: a potentially fatal distraction

Megan Bechtold, Contributor October 16, 2017

When caught in slow-moving traffic, student Matthew Nalley is unable to resist pulling out his phone for a quick Snapchat video or photo. Often, in a state of road rage, he will yell at traffic to speed...

Parker Academy, est.  1839, has opened its doors to people of all different demographics from the start.

NKU’s Parker Project funded by National Science Foundation

Josh Goad, Reporter October 8, 2017

The Parker Academy sat not too far from the Ohio River in New Richmond, Ohio, just beneath the horizon so that it was not easily seen. This was for good reason–David and Priscilla Parker housed and educated...

REVIEW: Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories

REVIEW: Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories

Nicole Browning, News Editor September 30, 2017

While many address the problematic racial divide in our society with discussion, action, and sometimes even apathy, Joan Ferrante took a different path: grief. Her documentary, Mourning the Creation of...

Emotional Support Animals: Furry friends that are more than companions

Emotional Support Animals: Furry friends that are more than companions

Jake Rich, Contributor September 29, 2017

Laura Bosse, an NKU nursing student, sat on a bench adjacent to Loch Norse. Though her gaze was fixated on the water, a caramel-cream colored Pomeranian named Foxy only found concern in watching her owner. Foxy--who...

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