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Sheridan Allen offers a listening ear to anyone who needs it. Allen started Punk Talks for DIY bands.

Combining music and mental health through Punk Talks

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor October 19, 2015

Rock and roll is commonly perceived as a world full of  hardcore musicians who do nothing but party and make music, but what lies beneath the surface of up and coming rockers is a serious strain on the...

Both Miami and NKU students, along with guest speakers that are activists in the OTR community take part in the class. The class meets in Buddys Place.

Writers become a tool for change for NKU students

Mackenzie Manley, Reporter October 19, 2015

Nestled on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati cars line the streets, businesses bring color to storefronts and a diverse array of people bustle about. At the heart of it all is Buddy’s Place,...

GALLERY: Humans Helping Animals in our community

GALLERY: Humans Helping Animals in our community

Sarah Clark, Reporter October 19, 2015

There are a dozen animal shelters in the Cincinnati area. Most are short staffed and in need of volunteers. Animals are abandoned, abused and forgotten.Last year, freshman Hannah Paddick recognized this...

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...

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...

Gabby Molony sits at her desk. Molony is the Norse Violence Prevention coordinator.

Norse Violence Prevention Center gives students a voice

Mackenzie Manley, Contributor September 16, 2015

On Aug. 31 it was reported that a female was sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance, whom she met through university housing, according to NKU police reports. This occurrence is not isolated nor is...

NKU Equestrian Team: Building confidence through riding

NKU Equestrian Team: Building confidence through riding

Molly B. True, Contributor September 10, 2015

Students interested in horseback riding who do not own a horse, or have never ridden before, need not be discouraged. The Northern Kentucky University Equestrian Team welcomes any student interested in...

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