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Law, informatics combine for annual event

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff Writer February 14, 2013

This weekend, the annual Northern Kentucky Law Review’s Law and Informatics Symposium on Labor and Employment Issues will focus directly on social media in the employment context. As social media sites...

Provost plans for transition into faculty

Kevin Schultz, News editor February 14, 2013

After nine years of service to Northern Kentucky University as vice president for academic affairs and provost, Gail Wells’ 34-year journey at the university will come full circle. NKU President Geoffrey...

Earlier registration for incoming freshmen

Danielle Roberts, Staff writer February 14, 2013

Beginning in summer of 2013, freshman students will now be able to register for classes earlier than they have in the past, thanks to a new policy that has been implemented by the  Admission and Academic...

Alcohol, diet drink study goes nationwide

Alcohol, diet drink study goes nationwide

Tara Derington, Staff writer February 14, 2013

An NKU professor is receiving national publicity once again after last week’s release of her study on mixing alcohol and diet soft drinks. Cecile Marczinski is an assistant professor in the department...

Call to SGA: Wake up and reach out

Staff editorial February 14, 2013

The Student Government Association at NKU is a hardworking group of people. They hold formal meetings every Monday, work with the university administration and executives, they even create their own resolutions...

Leading scorer cares more about team success than personal gain

Leading scorer cares more about team success than personal gain

Brook Clifford, Staff writer February 7, 2013

NKU men’s basketball senior guard Eshaunte “Bear” Jones scored the College Sports Madness Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week for two consecutive weeks. The title is awarded each Monday nationally...

Getting fit in new ways in Northern Kentucky

Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer February 7, 2013

At the beginning of the year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit, but often their drive fades within a few weeks. Having a more exciting workout plan may be one way to inspire people...

Wu-Tang Clan rapper offers real-life advice

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor February 7, 2013

New York-based rapper Cappadonna visited Highland Heights to speak about leadership in hip-hop and his experience as a member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan Tuesday evening in the Student Union. The...

School spirit is strong among members at Norse basketball games

School spirit is strong among members at Norse basketball games

Derek White, Contributing writer February 7, 2013

When watching any college basketball team, the band is often something heard echoing in the background but not seen. The same is often the case with the NKU Pep Band, a group comprised of on average just...

Steely Library works to flip classrooms across campus

Mac Payton, Staff writer February 7, 2013

Two of Steely’s librarians are working to implement a new format into classes across campus. This new format, called the “flipped classroom,” is going to be “more active, with less lecturing,”...

SGA plans to improve university brand

Kevin Schultz, News editor February 7, 2013

A plan to help further progress NKU’s sense of individuality and school spirit is in the works by the university’s Student Government Association. The plan, a resolution presented for the first...

Phi Alpha Delta partakes in Polar Plunge

Phi Alpha Delta partakes in Polar Plunge

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor February 7, 2013

Through the snow and the cold, eight members of the Phi Alpha Delta Hoffman Chapter from the Chase College of Law and their team participated in the 2013 Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics...

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