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A different perspective: NKU’s newest police officers

Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor September 11, 2019
NKU's police department has recently hired three female officers, making it the first time the department has had three female officers at one time.
Fiji: What went wrong?

Fiji: What went wrong?

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor September 8, 2019
When Phi Gamma Delta—also known as Fiji—arrived on campus in fall 2016, excitement was high. But this once-promising fraternity quickly lost its way after the departure of the campus chapter’s first president and several subsequent struggles with recruiting.
Students of the College of Medicine cutting the ribbon, marking the official opening of the college.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks the Opening of the UK College of Medicine on NKU’s Campus

Noël Waltz, Copy Editor September 6, 2019

A ceremony marking the official opening of the UK College of Medicine on NKU’s campus occurred in the Student Union Ballroom Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.  Members had the chance to hear the ambitions...

What’s coming to streaming in September

What’s coming to streaming in September

Kane Mitten and Billy Keeney September 2, 2019

The school year is now in full swing, and with it comes the endless amounts of procrastination and ‘I should totally be doing something else right now’ moments that every student goes through. With...

Police report sexual assault in Lot Z

Police report sexual assault in Lot Z

Billy Keeney, News Editor September 1, 2019

University Police released a timely warning Sunday stating a sexual assault occurred in Lot Z, the lower lot at Callahan Hall, on Aug. 31. According to the release, the victim and the suspect were sitting...

Review: Taylor Swifts Lover

Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’

Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor August 29, 2019

Taylor Swift returned this weekend with 18 new tracks on her seventh album, “Lover.” While perhaps not a groundbreaking musical masterpiece, “Lover” is a particularly important album for Swift,...

LIFT Scholar Program invests in student success

LIFT Scholar Program invests in student success

Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor August 29, 2019

Earlier this month, NKU announced the creation of the new Lifelong Investment and Future Transformation (LIFT) Scholars Program. This program was created with the combined $2 million given in gifts by...

Trey Johnson performing an original piece at Poetic Justices open mic night on Aug. 27.

Poetic Justice energizes the night at Open Mic

Ellie O'Hara, Contributor August 28, 2019
Students, friends, supporters and others came together Tuesday in the Student Union for Poetic Justice’s open mic night.
Students enjoy Paint Wars on Sunday.

‘Paint Wars’ makes a splash on Science Center Lawn

Jaiah Ignacio, Contributor August 26, 2019
As students made their way to the lawn, they were handed white t-shirts and a word of advice: go in and get messy.
Ethan Craig serves up some ice cream to students and faculty at Fridays ice cream social.

Ice cream event draws in students and faculty alike

Haley Millay, Contributor August 23, 2019

Students flocked to the Student Union Plaza during the afternoon lunch rush on Friday, where a create-your-own ice cream bar was available with an assortment of flavors and toppings.  The Office of...

New MBB coach wants ‘a thousand students in the gym’

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

Head men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn is looking to make NKU the hardest place to play in the Horizon League. Through the summer, he’s prepared his team to play a more competitive schedule, and wants...

‘The Big Event’ brings students together

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor August 22, 2019
Lots of unfamiliar people, a variety of odd yet exciting events and everyone in attendance confused and unsure of what they should be doing—NKU’s first annual The Big Event was the perfect metaphor for college.
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