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You’re like The Northerner because I’ll pick you up: Top ten cheesy pick-up lines

Staff February 12, 2016

“If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.” --Kelsey Bungenstock, Engagement Editor “I went fishing this weekend and I caught a fish that was THIS big. (Put arm around your date now.)”--Lizzie...

Holding the future in his hand

Holding the future in his hand

Cole Grecco, Contributor February 11, 2016

While many students at NKU will be fumbling with their keys to unlock their door after a day of classes, there is one student who doesn’t have to worry about that.Garrett Frey, a senior entrepreneurship...

A group of oompa loompas from L’Oréal jumped in. The green hair and orange makeup, much to the announcer’s from Q 102 surprise, survived the water without smearing.

Polar Plunge: Cold for a cause

Mackenzie Manley, Assistant News Editor February 10, 2016

On Saturday Feb. 6, with the sun shining and the smell of bacon goetta pizza wafting in air, over 600 individuals braved the frigid temperatures for the annual Polar Plunge event.Amidst a bustling crowd...

Danny Hagedorn and Nicole Hudson Norse Up by Loch Norse lake. The couple met here and plan to marry in September.

Say yes: Tales of NKU love stories

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor February 10, 2016

You may not have seen the fat baby flying around with heart shaped arrows, but you probably have seen the effects of that arrow hitting someone. Or maybe you've been struck by a love arrow yourself.Regardless,...

More than just a costume: The art of cosplaying

More than just a costume: The art of cosplaying

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor February 2, 2016

From Halloween to dress-up games, people have loved the idea of becoming something other than themselves, even if only for a little while. This idea carries on through the art of cosplaying. By definition,...

Alli Zembrodt(left) and her friends gather their strength to climb the rock wall, part of the homecoming festival.

Homecoming festivities and talents

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts and Life Editor February 1, 2016

Upbeat, popular music flowed out of the Campus Rec Center on the night of Jan. 30 for the annual homecoming festival. Students were excited to participate in some of the new sporting activities.A mechanical...

Branden Middendorf is one of the creators of the Game Jam event. He is a former NKU student.

Cincy Global Game Jam: A chance for anyone to make a video game

Leonard Ivey, Contributor January 28, 2016

The sun sets on the valley. Its rays glisten on the still waters of a lake while insects steadily chirp amongst the foliage. You guide your horse to the shoreline so she can drink and so you both can get...

Students participate in the 2015 Homecoming helmet decorating competition. This is organized by the Activities Programming Board and the Homecoming Committee.

‘All hands on deck’ NKU’s going for the gold

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts and Life Editor January 28, 2016

With the events of Homecoming 2016 well underway, the Homecoming Committee and the Activities Programming Board are fighting the pressure by enlisting co-directors and taking on the job with partners.Abby...

New Year’s resolutions last longer than a day

Kelsey Bungenstock, Engagment Editor January 19, 2016

It is a common joke that people break or abandon their resolutions after a few weeks, but how can people make resolutions work out for the long run?The first week of classes have brought NKU students out...

From the street, the cabin can be viewed when entering campus. The cabin is currently being restored.

Our ‘neat little jewel’ on campus

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor January 18, 2016

After experiencing break-ins and families of raccoons residing inside, the cabin on campus is becoming something more.Walking onto NKU’s campus, one can find a rustic cabin near the Honors House. However,...

The man who sold the world and the other who saved it

Mackenzie Manley, Assistant news editor January 15, 2016

On Sunday, Jan. 10, musician, actor and fashion icon David Bowie died. Four days later actor Alan Rickman died. Both died peacefully in their homes after battles with cancer. Both Rickman and Bowie died...

Disability Programs and Services offers assistance to students at NKU. Students like Jacob can gain access to C-print and interpreters.

Disability programs and services enables students to learn

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor January 12, 2016

During a conversation, if someone scrunched their nose, one would think they might have an itch.For those in the deaf community, it could mean, "I understand you" or "I agree."According to Deaf and Hard...

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