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Mike Hales, chief financial officer, presents a variety of budget scenarios to faculty and staff on March 3. The final budget changes wont be approved until mid-April.

Open forum discusses budget cuts, tuition increases

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2016

NKU held the first of two open forums Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom for faculty and staff to address concerns of the state budget, funding throughout the university and recruitment and retention...

Sister Circle spends time participating in group activities. Sister Circle is open to all women.

Sister Circle brings female students together

Cole Grecco, Reporter February 24, 2016

About 15 women meet in the Student Union Multi-Purpose room to hear two guest speakers discuss self-motivation and activism.  The women listen to the stories and snap together when something the speaker...

Examining stereotypes of race in the media

Seth Thomas, Reporter February 23, 2016

On Feb. 17, an NKU professor brought a unique perspective to a lecture and group discussion on “Exploiting Historic Black Stereotypes in Popular Culture” in the Student Union. Dr. David Childs,...

Erica Bowen watches her favorite show on Netflix. She often takes breaks from studying to enjoy online shows.

Netflix and procrastinate: the art of binge-watching in college

Mackenzie Manley, Assistant News Editor February 23, 2016

It’s a familiar scene in the modern college climate; a student lounges in the library or perhaps a café, their face illuminated by a computer screen streaming their favorite show, and earbuds closing...

An empty, dimly lit lobby located in Founders Hall.

VIDEO: Last to leave: Wellness Center only remaining department in Founders Hall

Mackenzie Manley, Assistant News Editor February 5, 2016

Founder’s Hall, the five-story facility once home to an array of departments and offices, is now dimly lit with silent corridors.  Tables and chairs are stacked up against walls in the once bustling...

Academic proposal to benefit students and faculty

Andrea Carter, News Editor February 4, 2016

An updated grade appeals policy has been proposed in order to centralize information for students and give them a fair chance to petition final course grades.Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs...

State budget to impact university funding

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2016

Newly elected Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin came into office with a plan to make many changes around the Commonwealth, and on Jan. 26 the announcement of a change to funding for state universities sent...

Audio engineer Jake Free (left) and Heidi Troll prepare for the broadcast to begin.

Students broadcast in a class of their own

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

Inside BB&T Arena, there is a trailer that sits behind the student section bleachers. From the outside, it doesn’t appear to be anything special. The white paint is slightly stained and it lacks...

Only 28 percent of NKUs yearly budget is provided by state funding, significantly less than all other universities in the state.

Outcomes-based funding top priority for Mearns

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2016

 NKU President Geoffrey Mearns addressed the Student Government Association at their Monday meeting on Jan. 25, calling for them to aid in the battle against Frankfort to change the decades old funding...

UPDATE: Lawsuit accuses university of indifference and inadequacy

UPDATE: Lawsuit accuses university of indifference and inadequacy

Andrea Carter, News Editor January 26, 2016

This story was updated on Jan. 27 to include an additional response from the university.A lawsuit filed by a Northern Kentucky University student on Jan. 20 accuses university officials of indifference...

BREAKING: NKU facing lawsuit that accuses officials of mishandling sexual assault case

BREAKING: NKU facing lawsuit that accuses officials of mishandling sexual assault case

Staff January 22, 2016

This story was updated on Jan. 22 at 7:08 p.m.According to a Friday report from The Northern Kentucky Tribune, an NKU student, under the name of Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against the university on Wednesday,...

Home sweet home: Flex Housing to provide a space for all students

Home sweet home: Flex Housing to provide a space for all students

Carrie Crotzer and Abby Anstead January 21, 2016

Joining many universities across the nation, Northern Kentucky University is in the process of developing a flexible housing model that will support all students - regardless of gender identification,...

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