‘New level of exposure’: Artists reveal work at Juried Exhibition
Abigail Crabill, Contributor
March 29, 2017
Students at NKU were given the opportunity to put their artistic talents on display in the university’s annual Juried Student Exhibition located in the Fine Arts Building’s Third Floor Gallery and Main Gallery, featuring an array of mediums including painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking and visua...
NKU actress reflects upon her professional stage debut
Chris Robertson, Contributor
March 19, 2017
On opening night, Kearston Hawkins-Johnson stood on stage in front of a crowd of people. In the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, located in Over The Rhine, Hawkins-Johnson could feel her heart pounding. She was making her professional acting debut as the lead character in “Dragon Play.” “I felt shivering in...
Student Vine Star Moves On
Emily Moran, Reporter
February 15, 2017
NKU student Branan Foster never thought he would make money from his Vine account. MTV's Ridiculousness bought the nonexclusive rights to three of Foster’s videos. Vine, the once popular video app, went out of business Jan. 17. But the impact it left on users is still felt. For Foster, the feeling...
Behind the curtain of ‘All Shook Up’s’ production
Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life editor
February 14, 2017
Twenty feet high and ten feet wide, LED panels hang high above the stage of Corbett Theater. Before they switch on, these lights might not look appealing, but after the tiny bulbs are ignited, the environment is transformed from a theater to a concert. A new musical comedy, “All Shook Up”, is inspired ...
Bring your popcorn: “The Shawshank Redemption” plays at the Digitorium
Chris Robertson, Contributor
February 13, 2017
Movies that Matter (to us!) will be showing “The Shawshank Redemption” at 4 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Griffin Hall Digitorium. Chris Strobel, the host of the event, will be offering a short discussion with students after the film ends. Movies that Matter was started in Spring of 2016 by NKU professo...
Study Abroad Fair: Find out where you can go
Emily Sherry, Copy Editor
February 6, 2017
In the past there was a fall Study Abroad Fair, now the Office of Education Abroad has added a spring fair, as well as a new program, Study Away. Each year, students are given the opportunity to go abroad through NKU. The Office of Education Abroad held their third annual spring Study Abroad Fair on F...
Arcade to theater: Auditions held for “Pac-Man the Movie”
Chris Robertson, Contributor
February 2, 2017
The bright lights gleam down on each actor as they audition for the roles of either Pac-Man, Inky, Blinky, Pinky or Clyde in the student film, “Pac-Man the Movie.” An actor auditions in Griffin Hall's Large Performance Studio; others await their shot outside the room, the atmosphere lax. Ethan Cor...
How taekwondo changed a student’s life
Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life editor
January 25, 2017
She grips the red handle tightly, extending the white tip further in front of her. The fading sun eliminates the remaining light and as evening sets in, Clara Fightmaster makes her way from the science building. She felt watched. Are they staring at me? Do they think I’m weird? Are they laughing at m...
GALLERY: MLK Candlelight Vigil ignites passion in NKU community
Nicole Browning, Assistant Arts & Life editor
January 12, 2017
Students gathered in a circle and held flameless candles while singing “This Little Light of Mine.” They spoke in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday night in the SU lobby. The Candlelight Vigil was held by the African American Programs & Services (AAP&S) and Alpha Phi Alpha;...
What to do on campus this week
Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life editor
January 9, 2017
Wednesday Jan. 11 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will be discussing this year's induction ceremony, selection of chapter officers, and a food drive to raise supplies for Fuel NKU Food Pantry from 6:30-8 p.m. on the fourth floor lobby of Landrum. T...
GALLERY: A look into the senior art projects
Michael Stegner, Reporter
December 6, 2016
As students rush to finish assignments and cram for final exams, nine seniors from the School of the Arts have already completed their work, currently on display for all to see. Made up of painters, sculptors, photographers, and an array of artistic visionaries, the nine seniors’ final portfolios cover...
Jodie Sweetin from “Full House” to come to NKU
Sierra Gibson, Reporter
November 28, 2016
A former child actor will be coming to Northern Kentucky University to share her personal stories of overcoming drug abuse. The Activities Programming Board is hosting Jodie Sweetin, better known as Stephanie from “Full House” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Greaves Hall. Victoria Hafele, executive director...
