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Jared Koshiol hangs out with other Star Wars fans. Koshiol is wearing a Jango Fett helmet.

The ‘Force’ is strong with NKU

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor January 11, 2016

Breaking box office records this year, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” took the world by storm. According to The Hollywood Reporter, J.J. Abrams’ film is officially the highest-grossing film of all...

‘The Trouble with Boys’ tackles sexual assault

Maggie Fulmer, Reporter December 2, 2015

The Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre housed its second show of the semester when it opened “The Trouble with Boys”, directed by professor Brian Robertson, on Tuesday night. Written by Alexx Rouse,...

Students play instruments in the cafe.  York Street Cafe hosts the jazz bands.

NKU Jazz plays York Street Cafe

Seth Thomas, Reporter December 2, 2015

There is a dimly lit bar at the top of a wooden staircase on a Newport street corner. Every few weeks, a wide range of students and parents congregate to hear the live music of the NKU jazz students.Jazz...

Professor Hogg teaches at NKU. He leads a double life as musician.

Professor Hogg: ‘Boss’ of jazz

Seth Thomas, Reporter December 1, 2015

One night in Marrakesh, Morocco, Professor William Brian “Boss” Hogg, the director of jazz studies at NKU,was interrupted in the middle of a gig at a club to play with the king.He thought he had been...

Working Thanksgiving adds stress for students

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor November 25, 2015

During a student's time at college, parents can't wait to see their kids finally come home during the holiday season. At NKU, students are off from school the day before, of and after Thanksgiving allowing...

The opening scene of Circle, Mirror, Transformation. The show is student run and produced.

A look at ‘Circle, Mirror, Transformation’

Sarah Clark, Reporter November 20, 2015

A small classroom on the first floor of the Fine Arts building is now home to the student-run Studio Series, previously nicknamed the 307 Series. “Circle Mirror Transformation” was the first show...

Gamers brave the cold outside for the release of Fallout 4. This is a common theme with big name games.

New game releases draw in big fans

Dylan Tierney, Reporter November 20, 2015

Fallout 4 isn’t an average video game release. It’s one of the biggest role-playing franchise in gaming, having shipped over 12 million copies on its first day of release.From developer Bethesda, makers...

The theme for this year second fashion show was a latte love. A buddy flashed a heart to represent this.

GALLERY: Best Buddies has a ‘latte love’

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 18, 2015

Best Buddies stomped the runway, showing their spunky personalities and sporting attire from their sponsor’s organization on Tuesday night.Best Buddies is a nonprofit group that helps people who deal...

 By joining Best Buddies, Benjamin Mulberry(left) found a way to share his passion and spread awareness for people with special needs.

Best Buddies forms life changing friendships

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 16, 2015

During his sophomore year of high school, Benjamin Mulberry met a girl named Brittany. She had Down syndrome and terminal leukemia. Brittany’s dream was to become homecoming queen. Mulberry’s class...

Bonnie Meyer identifies in the LGBTQ community. National Coming Out Day was Oct. 11 this year.

Rising from the ashes: Bonnie Meyer’s story

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor November 13, 2015

A tattoo of a phoenix extends its wings across Bonnie Meyer’s back. Around her right wrist, a quote from the novel “Wicked” is etched with an outline of Elphaba Thropp.“I shall wait for your shoes.”Both...

VIDEO: Nonprofit uses art to give back

Maggie Fulmer, Reporter November 10, 2015

In the winter of 2012, Lou Denning asked Mari Knight what she wanted for Christmas. After careful thought, Knight responded by saying “what do I need?” It was that answer that led the pair to give...

Players take part in the event. Red Bull took on as sponsors.

Destiny players team up for Red Bull Clash course

Dylan Tierney, Reporter November 8, 2015

Hectic chatter could be heard from the squads of three completing missions in Destiny, one of the biggest shooters to hit Xboxes and PlayStations in years. Speed and efficiency were key in these missions...

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