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Over 90 and still living it up: Local photographer brings exhibit to NKU

Over 90 and still living it up: Local photographer brings exhibit to NKU

Nancy Curtis, Staff writer March 6, 2013

Right now aging probably isn’t something on the mind of young college students; however, most of us have an older relative who we think of often. Photographer and author Connie Springer thought of...

Where does race begin and end? Speaker argues there is no real line

“Where does race begin and end?” Speaker argues there is no real line

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor March 6, 2013

Activities Programming Board hosted Race is a Pigment of the Imagination last week in hopes to open the minds of NKU students and raise awareness towards the issue of judging a person based on their race. The...

Mearns family wants to make dreams come true with the Dream Campaign

Derek White, Staff writer March 6, 2013

As our fifth school President, Geoffrey Mearns is heading towards his first full year as president of Northern Kentucky University. Mearns and his wife, Jennifer, are already making plans to make a difference...

Alpha Omicron Pi Colonizes, Theta Chi to follow

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor March 6, 2013

Two new additions to Greek life in two weeks Greek life members can rest assured now that Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity has completed the colonization process, thereby establishing a chapter...

Cyber defense team advances to qualifiers after beating UofL

Lizzie Kibler, Contributing writer March 5, 2013

Students from NKU are currently participating in the 2013 Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, which focuses on cyber defense. On Feb. 16, the team won against the University of Louisville...

Tobacco task force meets for early planning

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer March 5, 2013

NKU’s tobacco policy task force met for the first time last week to begin discussing NKU’s transition to a tobacco free campus. The task force will meet once every week or two and will feed the...

Chase announces new SBA representatives

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer March 5, 2013

Chase’s Student Bar Association announced its election results on Mar. 1 during its Monte Carlo night. Fred Rodgers was elected president. According to Joe Cunningham, the current Student Bar Association...

Men’s soccer coach announces 2013 spring schedule

Claire Higgins, Editor-in-chief March 4, 2013

NKU men’s 2013 spring soccer season is not far away. Head coach John Basalyga announced five competition dates for the upcoming season, starting March 24 in Indianapolis, Ind. The Norse will take...

NKU String Project brings music to community and opportunity to students

Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer March 4, 2013

Whether they are playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” or the “Rocky” theme song, the NKU String Project is gaining momentum, making string lessons affordable to people in the community, as well as...

NKU Athletics to launch $6 million campaign at last home game of the season

NKU Athletics to launch $6 million campaign at last home game of the season

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor February 28, 2013

What:  NKU Athletics will formally announce the public phase of its Go Gold: NKU’s Division I Campaign. When and where:  At the final men’s (7:30 p.m.) and women’s (5 p.m.) home basketball...

Women’s club basketball in rebuilding phase

Dejoira Phillips, Contributing writer February 28, 2013

Interested in joining a team that shares similar interests as you? If you’re looking for a way to be involved and develop a new connection with other people, the women’s basketball club is looking...

Softball players recognized for academic success

Brook Clifford, Staff writer February 28, 2013

Five NKU softball players have been honored academically and were named All-American Scholar Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. It is awarded to student athletes who earned a 3.5 or...

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