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The characters in this scene are Henry Higgins played by Justin Woolums, Colonel Pickering played by Taylor Greatbatch and Alfred Doolittle played by Zach Robinson. This scene is when Alfred is trying to get Higgins to pay him five pounds.

‘Pygmalion’ brings a new outlook on life

Alex King, Contributor March 29, 2016

The NKU theatre department is bringing to life a centuries-old comedy, highlighting the demeanor of common people within Victorian England, and the struggle of one girl to fit in despite her speech differences.Pygmalion,...

Burundian drummer performs while balancing a drum on his head

GALLERY: African Student Union celebrates Arrival to the Motherland

Mesa Serikali, Contributor March 28, 2016

Bringing in the sights and smells and culture of the many countries of Africa, the African Student Union hosted the third annual Culture Show, Arrival to the Motherland Friday, March 25.The show included...

Tinder is an app that can be utilized on different mobile devices. Users log in using their Facebook account.

Hooked, hitched or ditched

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor March 23, 2016

Senior English major Ally Hubbard never expected that a dating app would lead her to getting married in a Rafferty’s, but after three months of dating her Tinder match, that’s where she found herself.Tinder...

NKU international programs help build new homes for students

NKU international programs help build new homes for students

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts&Life Editor March 22, 2016

The smell of freshly brewed coffee, the subtle hum of trendy music, the soft conversations in small corners, the perfect view to the bustling student union- Yash Savadra’s favorite place at NKU is Starbucks. Since...

Kyle Segars hip-hop inspired metAMOURphisis closes out Dance 16.

Hats off for Dance ’16 after multiple mishaps

Cole Grecco, Reporter March 21, 2016

NKU’s theater and dance department brought many dance styles, ranging from tap to contemporary, to the packed Corbett Theater on Friday night.Dance ’16, a collaborative effort featuring six senior...

Students stop by Alpha Phi Omegas booth in the Student Union to get rid of their insecurities. The project, Trash Your Insecurities, was aimed at helping people to better their self-empowerment.

VIDEO: Setting insecurities ablaze

Sarah Clark, Reporter March 19, 2016

Alpha Phi Omega is embracing spring and encouraging all students on campus to adopt the new season with a new beginning and a new self-image.   Trash Your Insecurities was a program on campus this...

NKU student tour guide Faith Pearce talks to Withrow University High School eighth graders about NKU dormitories.

Norse Explore guides future students

Nova Sinclair, Contributor March 18, 2016

Students of a variety of majors are working for Northern Kentucky University as campus tour guides, leading Norse Explore group visits which aim to inspire elementary and middle school students to begin...

An old Pokemon battle takes place on a 3DS. The retro games will are available for $10.

Looking back and looking forward: Pokemon makes a comeback

Dylan Tierney, Contributor March 14, 2016

Pokemon is one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture. Between the various video games, card games, cartoons and movies, Pokemon is a staple of childhood fun.Many students who were kids when the...

Shannon Miller and Jason Gusto came from St. Elizabeth. They were there to also help students stay safe.

Play it safe spring break

Matt Gahris, Contributor March 3, 2016

NKU’s Heath, Counseling and Student Wellness Center hosted its second annual Play It Safe Spring Break event on Wednesday in the University Center lobby, encouraging students to engage in safe and healthy...

Jules Rhodes shows distress in the scene. These scenes took place in the Otto Budig Theater.

Just roll with it : NKU improv group takes the stage

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor March 2, 2016

“As long as we can add…”“Poached eggs?”“Poached eggs!”Imagine carrying on a show based on a prompt. Then two audience members are pulled in stage to help you continue whatever story you were...

This is Berns cover photo for her mix tapes, which she prefers to hand out wherever and whenever she can.

Dreams and schemes: Future rap star

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts&Life editor March 1, 2016

“I'm beginning to feel like a Rap God, Rap God. All my people from the front to the back nod, back nod. Now who thinks their arms are long enough to slap box, slap box? They said I rap like a robot,...

Carter Kring, a sophomore physics major,  checks simulations daily to read the symbols received from the detector in the Cream experiment. The detector will journey to the International Space Station next year.

Physics department collaborates with NASA

Ally Jasper, Contributor February 29, 2016

He fills a long thin balloon with helium so that only the bulb has expanded. The thin part of the balloon expands on its own during its journey into space. The balloon floats up into the sky and once it...

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