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Austin Lee and Anne Thompson stand with Pineapple. The robot takes part in social robotics.

Meet Pineapple, NKU’s newest artificial intelligence

Tony Root, Contributor October 19, 2015

Between the studies on digital media production and computer sciences, Griffin Hall is home to some impressive technology. You might start seeing a new, digital face wandering the halls of the College...

NKU welcomes comedian Al Jackson

Megan Bechtold, Contributor October 16, 2015

In the grind of midterms, the Activity Programing Board looked to bring a little relief to students by hosting comedian Al Jackson in the Student Union Multipurpose room on Oct. 14.The room filled with...

The set up of the stage for Winters Tale. It will run from Oct. 20-25.

VIDEO: NKU takes on Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”

Maggie Fulmer, Staff Writer October 14, 2015

Corrie Danieley’s office door is covered from top to bottom in pictures she found on Pinterest. They aren’t photos she chose at random, but are photos she thinks will inspire the cast and crew of each...

Students involved with the robots creation.  The robot was created by BIS 394 students.

GALLERY: Robotic friend hopes to help Newport Police

Emily Osterholz, Contributor October 7, 2015

One of Newport Police Department’s newest members is outfitted with some of the highest technology on the force.A robot created by the NKU’s BIS 394 class joined the NPD on Aug. 4. The class used Raspberry...

Sophomore Gabby Siekman, Kevin Muente and Jack Seiter paint tiles that are part of the piece. The exhibit runs until Oct. 30.

GALLERY: Collaboration exhibit gives insight to lost minds

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor September 30, 2015

No matter how gone a person suffering with Alzheimer's may seem, that person is still there even though they may appear to be a shell of their former selves.That is the concept that Liliana Duque Piñeiro...

The Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre has a home in FA 118. This will be home to student-run productions.

Former student helps bring new theatre space to life

Maggie Fulmer, Contributor September 29, 2015

Henry Konstantinow was 70 years old when he first started taking theatre classes at NKU. For around 10 years he spent his time in classes learning amongst other students and being involved in the theatre...

Gender Inclusive bathrooms are appearing more and more on campus. They are available for everyone.

NKU increases gender inclusive restrooms across campus

Mackenzie Manley, Reporter September 28, 2015

Gender inclusive restrooms have been incorporated on NKU’s campus after the Student Government Association passed a resolution calling for inclusive restrooms to be in high traffic areas across campus. The...

JSPH at MidPoint Music Festival

Sarah Clark, Reporter September 28, 2015

Over the Rhine was packed with music lovers Saturday night. At 8:30 p.m., the line to get into the Drinkery on Main Stwas 10 people deep. Shortly after 8:45 p.m. the stage lights went up and the band JSPH...

HANA took the stage Friday night in Washington Park. HANA was part of MidPoint Music Festival.

GALLERY: MidPoint Music Festival: Friday night kick off

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor September 26, 2015

Washington Park was abuzz Friday night with the first shows of MidPoint Music Festival.The festival started off in the brand new Indie Craft Village with a free show by the band Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr....

Bands perform at MidPoint in 2013. MidPoint will take place this year Sept. 25-27.

MidPoint Music Festival will rock Cincinnati for another year

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor September 22, 2015

The indie scene is back in Cincinnati again! Students and music fans alike will flock to Cincinnati Sept. 25-27 for the 14th annual MidPoint Music Festival as 150 bands will take 14 different stages. The...

Sweet and the Sweet Sweets is a local band. They will perform Sunday night at Maudies.

The “sweetest” band at MidPoint

Maggie Fulmer, Contributor September 22, 2015

Rich Shivener walked into his bandmate Tom Ryan’s house one Sunday evening to find an empty living room. A room that would later be used as a set for their band, Sweet and the Sweet Sweets, first music...

Joseph Nevels stage persona is JSPH. He will be performing Saturday night at The Drinkery.

JSPH to take stage at MidPoint

Tony Root, Contributor September 22, 2015

While many are planning for life after graduating, Joseph Nevels has already accomplished much. Graduating in 2014, he has already earned a law degree, been signed to a publishing company and is now performing...

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