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Burundian drummer performs while balancing a drum on his head

GALLERY: African Student Union celebrates Arrival to the Motherland

Mesa Serikali, Contributor March 28, 2016

Bringing in the sights and smells and culture of the many countries of Africa, the African Student Union hosted the third annual Culture Show, Arrival to the Motherland Friday, March 25.The show included...

Tinder is an app that can be utilized on different mobile devices. Users log in using their Facebook account.

Hooked, hitched or ditched

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor March 23, 2016

Senior English major Ally Hubbard never expected that a dating app would lead her to getting married in a Rafferty’s, but after three months of dating her Tinder match, that’s where she found herself.Tinder...

Kyle Segars hip-hop inspired metAMOURphisis closes out Dance 16.

Hats off for Dance ’16 after multiple mishaps

Cole Grecco, Reporter March 21, 2016

NKU’s theater and dance department brought many dance styles, ranging from tap to contemporary, to the packed Corbett Theater on Friday night.Dance ’16, a collaborative effort featuring six senior...

NKU student tour guide Faith Pearce talks to Withrow University High School eighth graders about NKU dormitories.

Norse Explore guides future students

Nova Sinclair, Contributor March 18, 2016

Students of a variety of majors are working for Northern Kentucky University as campus tour guides, leading Norse Explore group visits which aim to inspire elementary and middle school students to begin...

An old Pokemon battle takes place on a 3DS. The retro games will are available for $10.

Looking back and looking forward: Pokemon makes a comeback

Dylan Tierney, Contributor March 14, 2016

Pokemon is one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture. Between the various video games, card games, cartoons and movies, Pokemon is a staple of childhood fun.Many students who were kids when the...

Shannon Miller and Jason Gusto came from St. Elizabeth. They were there to also help students stay safe.

Play it safe spring break

Matt Gahris, Contributor March 3, 2016

NKU’s Heath, Counseling and Student Wellness Center hosted its second annual Play It Safe Spring Break event on Wednesday in the University Center lobby, encouraging students to engage in safe and healthy...

Jules Rhodes shows distress in the scene. These scenes took place in the Otto Budig Theater.

Just roll with it : NKU improv group takes the stage

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor March 2, 2016

“As long as we can add…”“Poached eggs?”“Poached eggs!”Imagine carrying on a show based on a prompt. Then two audience members are pulled in stage to help you continue whatever story you were...

ATO brothers Rob Wilhite, Michael Kirtley, Evan Wall, Grant Schwarber, and Neill Abel playing Kerplunk! ATOs annual event Mardi Taus took place on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Mardi Taus continues to make a difference

Molly Patrick, Contributor February 29, 2016

Laughter and chatter filled the Student Union Ballroom Saturday night as a line formed of parents, grandparents, children and students as they patiently waited to enter the third Annual Mardi Taus event.Mardi...

Senior Andrew Kist is a first-generation student. His choice to attend NKU has opened many doorways for him.

Choosing opportunity: Donation to benefit first-generation students

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor February 25, 2016

The initial step to attending college is to make the decision to go.But for a first generation student, the first of a family to go to college, it could be more difficult to make that choice.Rich Boehne,...

Aaron Marshall playing the character Xander, Gabby Francis (Becca) preparing for a passionate kiss in the upcoming play, Years.

In the making for ‘Years’

Cole Grecco, Contributor February 18, 2016

“Years” began as just a collection of songs in senior musical theatre major Kyle Segar’s binder.“I was writing songs my whole life,” Segar said.  “I realized some of them could be strung together...

Lacey Roop performs slam poetry in the Student Union multi-purpose room. The event took place on Feb. 11.

More than a mic: Slam poetry at NKU

Kelsey Bungenstock, Engagement Editor February 17, 2016

Lacey Roop carried a messenger bag full of pages of her poems to the Student Union multipurpose room, ready to share her story on Feb. 11.Roop, known for her slam poetry performances,  has been presenting...

Once in a Lifetime is a satire that follows the journey of George, Jerry, and Mae to Hollywood in pursue of the newly invented talkies. The play premieres on Feb. 18 in NKUs Corbett Theatre.

‘Once in a Lifetime’ brings satirical comedy to NKU

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts and Life Editor February 16, 2016

The transition from silent film to talkies in the mid-1930s transformed the face of the American movie industry. NKU’s theatre department is bringing this pivotal moment back to life with “Once in...

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