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One of the newborn kittens. This young kitten fits in the palm of Hancocks hand.

Professor gives hope to newborn kittens

Megan Bechtold, Contributing Writer November 5, 2015

Of the many ways that students, faculty and staff are getting involved around the area, the cuddliest of ways has to be dedicating time to caring for and housing kittens as one professor has.Nancy S. Hancock,...

Students hide behind social media platform

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 4, 2015

The app known as Yik Yak allows users to post anonymously, and has been generating a lot of bad press among universities. While several colleges have banned the app from their wifi networks, NKU’s “yaks”...

AEL students participate in a conversation partners session with another class at NKU. Now, Conversation Partners has gone beyond the classroom and students are paired with partners to meet on a weekly basis to work on their English-language skills.

Conversation Partners creates friendships for international students

Mackenzie Manley, Reporter November 4, 2015

Faris Almansour, a smiley Saudi Arabian student in the American English Learning Program (AELP), and American student Alyssa Richter were friends before they were paired together through conversation partners....

Matt Nolte describes the challenges of creating artwork for The Good Dinosaur. Disney Pixar came to Griffin Hall Tuesday.

Dinosaurs roam Griffin Hall

Lizzie Kibler, Arts&Life Editor November 3, 2015

It’s not a bar crawl, but a campus crawl. Disney Pixar is taking part in a program that invites the creators of big-name animated movies to college campuses.Northern Kentucky University happened to be...

Frank-N-Furter’s opening song, “Sweet Transvestite” comes to a close. Frank-N-Furter, who sits in the throne and is surrounded by his servants, is portrayed by Josh Newman in NKUs “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadowcast production.

GALLERY: NKU brings life to cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Mackenzie Manley, Reporter November 2, 2015

The 1975 musical comedy horror cult classic film, Rocky Horror Picture Show, played in the background as NKU students donned in fishnets, corsets and just their underwear brought the movie to life through...

Bendekovich cosplaying as Fire Emblems protagonist Lucina at a tournament. Twitch players are becoming more prominent.

Twitch streamer shares her successes and challenges

Dylan Tierney, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015

Competition has been an instrumental facet of civilization for thousands of years. There’s an inherent thrill to seeing two opposing forces duke it out, and that sentiment rings true today. It doesn’t...

The VP of ACR, Brandy Brawner (left) and President, Dana Jetter (right) paint the spirit rock in front of Norse Commons advertising Callahans Haunted House on Oct. 29.

GALLERY: The haunting of Callahan: The legend of ghost Millie

Emily Osterholz, Reporter October 27, 2015

Piercing shrieks echo through the basement rooms of Callahan residence. Strobe lights flash frantically as NKU students timidly make their way through the maze of hallways. Monsters await at every twist...

Making room in society: Tales of coming out

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor October 24, 2015

Finding a place at the table in society may be bold, but setting your own plate is even bolder. Acceptance has been an age-old struggle for many different groups. In a society typically resistant to change,...

CEO President Samantha Pearson awarding first place Briana Crawford. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization held its first elevator pitch competition Thursday.

Innovative contest for innovative Ideas

Sarah Clark, Reporter October 24, 2015

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization held its first elevator pitch competition Thursday evening in Griffin Hall’s Digitorium.The contest, labelled Pitch your Treat, consisted of five finalists...

Sheridan Allen offers a listening ear to anyone who needs it. Allen started Punk Talks for DIY bands.

Combining music and mental health through Punk Talks

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor October 19, 2015

Rock and roll is commonly perceived as a world full of  hardcore musicians who do nothing but party and make music, but what lies beneath the surface of up and coming rockers is a serious strain on the...

Both Miami and NKU students, along with guest speakers that are activists in the OTR community take part in the class. The class meets in Buddys Place.

Writers become a tool for change for NKU students

Mackenzie Manley, Reporter October 19, 2015

Nestled on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati cars line the streets, businesses bring color to storefronts and a diverse array of people bustle about. At the heart of it all is Buddy’s Place,...

GALLERY: Humans Helping Animals in our community

GALLERY: Humans Helping Animals in our community

Sarah Clark, Reporter October 19, 2015

There are a dozen animal shelters in the Cincinnati area. Most are short staffed and in need of volunteers. Animals are abandoned, abused and forgotten.Last year, freshman Hannah Paddick recognized this...

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