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Gamers brave the cold outside for the release of Fallout 4. This is a common theme with big name games.

New game releases draw in big fans

Dylan Tierney, Reporter November 20, 2015

Fallout 4 isn’t an average video game release. It’s one of the biggest role-playing franchise in gaming, having shipped over 12 million copies on its first day of release.From developer Bethesda, makers...

The theme for this year second fashion show was a latte love. A buddy flashed a heart to represent this.

GALLERY: Best Buddies has a ‘latte love’

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 18, 2015

Best Buddies stomped the runway, showing their spunky personalities and sporting attire from their sponsor’s organization on Tuesday night.Best Buddies is a nonprofit group that helps people who deal...

 By joining Best Buddies, Benjamin Mulberry(left) found a way to share his passion and spread awareness for people with special needs.

Best Buddies forms life changing friendships

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 16, 2015

During his sophomore year of high school, Benjamin Mulberry met a girl named Brittany. She had Down syndrome and terminal leukemia. Brittany’s dream was to become homecoming queen. Mulberry’s class...

Bonnie Meyer identifies in the LGBTQ community. National Coming Out Day was Oct. 11 this year.

Rising from the ashes: Bonnie Meyer’s story

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor November 13, 2015

A tattoo of a phoenix extends its wings across Bonnie Meyer’s back. Around her right wrist, a quote from the novel “Wicked” is etched with an outline of Elphaba Thropp.“I shall wait for your shoes.”Both...

VIDEO: Nonprofit uses art to give back

Maggie Fulmer, Reporter November 10, 2015

In the winter of 2012, Lou Denning asked Mari Knight what she wanted for Christmas. After careful thought, Knight responded by saying “what do I need?” It was that answer that led the pair to give...

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,...

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...

The multicultural roots of Halloween

Seth Thomas, Contributor October 28, 2015

The traditions of the modern holiday known as Halloween are drawn from many religions and cultures. While nearly every culture celebrates the holiday differently, the one thing they all agree on is that...

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,...

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