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Students participate in the 2015 Homecoming helmet decorating competition. This is organized by the Activities Programming Board and the Homecoming Committee.

‘All hands on deck’ NKU’s going for the gold

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts and Life Editor January 28, 2016

With the events of Homecoming 2016 well underway, the Homecoming Committee and the Activities Programming Board are fighting the pressure by enlisting co-directors and taking on the job with partners.Abby...

New Year’s resolutions last longer than a day

Kelsey Bungenstock, Engagment Editor January 19, 2016

It is a common joke that people break or abandon their resolutions after a few weeks, but how can people make resolutions work out for the long run?The first week of classes have brought NKU students out...

From the street, the cabin can be viewed when entering campus. The cabin is currently being restored.

Our ‘neat little jewel’ on campus

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor January 18, 2016

After experiencing break-ins and families of raccoons residing inside, the cabin on campus is becoming something more.Walking onto NKU’s campus, one can find a rustic cabin near the Honors House. However,...

Disability Programs and Services offers assistance to students at NKU. Students like Jacob can gain access to C-print and interpreters.

Disability programs and services enables students to learn

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor January 12, 2016

During a conversation, if someone scrunched their nose, one would think they might have an itch.For those in the deaf community, it could mean, "I understand you" or "I agree."According to Deaf and Hard...

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...

Many students turn to energy drinks to make it through finals. These include popular brands like Monster and Red Bull.

Are energy drinks the key to making a good grade?

Molly True, Reporter December 11, 2015

Many turned to energy drinks to make it through finals week, but how effective were those caffeine-loaded drinks in helping your performance on tests? Studies conducted by professors at NKU have found...

Helping the world one charity at a time

Helping the world one charity at a time

Michaela Beechem, Reporter December 10, 2015

With the biggest smile and a boisterous laugh Drew Bamberger's love of life is contagious to anyone who meets him. Bamberger, a senior at NKU, is pursuing a degree in social work. He is involved in...

Economics rocks Griffin Hall, enhances education

Sarah Clark, Reporter December 4, 2015

A competition of scholar and production took place Wednesday night in the Griffin Hall Digitorium as Economic and EMB students paired up to present Econ Beats, a local title for a nationally popular program...

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...

A typical vegetarian Thanksgiving consists of sides, such as green beans, corn, and rolls. As time goes by, vegetarians may branch out to alternatives to meat, such as Tofurky, like Ashley Gritton.

More than turkey this Thanksgiving

Mackenzie Manley, Reporter November 25, 2015

The weather has cooled and the leaves have fallen, and that means one thing for sure, it’s time for Thanksgiving. A holiday overly associated with turkeys cooked in a variety of ways, Vegetarian...

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...

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