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Along the Shore poses for their photo shoot. Their EP release is Sept. 10.

Capturing the sound: Along the Shore

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor September 9, 2015

Walking into St. John’s Congregational church with instruments and amps in tow, Along the Shore begins their typical Sunday afternoon in band practice.After setting up their equipment, singer Claire...

Filling the shoes of an old friend

Gavin Colton, Reporter September 8, 2015

When Michael Hatton sat in the late Joe Conger’s office in the Fine Arts building as a student, he had no idea that 16 years later he would be sitting on the other side of NKU’s new School of the Arts. At...

McCombs fills SOTA Visual Arts Chair

Mackenzie Manley, Contributor September 8, 2015

  The landscape of NKU’s art programs has shifted since the new School of the Arts was introduced, many of those changes coming with the administration.  The new school includes the formerly...

Students attempt to find cheaper ways of getting textbooks.

Find textbooks without breaking the bank

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor August 17, 2015

Students find themselves in the same situation each year: how will I get textbooks? There is always the option of buying the book in hopes of selling it back for a decent price at the end. However, that...

Essentials for a day on campus

Andrea Carter, Copy Editor August 16, 2015

While navigating through the concrete jungle also known as NKU’s campus, nothing is more vital than a well packed backpack. Since backpacks are the hub of what college students need to stay prepared,...

The festival has two more films to show before wrapping up.

French Film Festival visits campus

Christian Glass, Reporter April 30, 2015

For the past four Thursdays, and the next two, Griffin Hall’s Digitorium has been home to The Tournées Festival, a celebration of some of France’s top contemporary films and directors.The festival,...

WNKUs general manager, Sean OMealy.

The evolution of WNKU over 30 years

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor April 29, 2015

WNKU is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their first broadcast on April 29,1985. At 5:30 in the morning, Maryanne Zeleznik was the first voice on the air in front of a room of staff members and a technician...

‘It’s A Grand Night For Murder’ not so grand

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor April 27, 2015

“It’s A Grand Night For Murder” rounded out the trio of plays featured in this year Year End Series (Y.E.S.) Festival running from April 16 to April 26.The play, opening with a strange phone call...

Panelist speak at an event held at the Cincinnati Art Museum on Friday April 24, 2015.

‘Moby-Dick’ still speaks to todays culture

Christian Glass, Reporter April 27, 2015

A symposium held Friday evening at the Cincinnati Art Museum addressed several questions about the famous tale “Moby-Dick” primarily focusing on how the 164 year old novel continues to speak today’s...

Playwright makes second appearance at Y.E.S Festival

Playwright makes second appearance at Y.E.S Festival

Gavin Colton, Reporter April 22, 2015

In his sophomore year at Cornell University, playwright, David Williams, directed his first act. That’s when it all clicked for the Pittsburgh native. Since then he’s written a plethora of award winning...

Stage manager Meredith Russell addresses her crew. Life behind the curtain is constant.

The show behind the curtain VIDEO

Taylor Upchurch, Reporter April 17, 2015

Musical productions here on NKU’s campus are known for their worthy applause, but the applause should also be directed towards the show that takes place behind the curtain every night, six nights a week. Stage...

Joe Schutzman talks about his career as a firefighter and the inspiration it creates. His position requires him to work 60 to 70 hours a week.

NKU student finds inspiration in fire fighting VIDEO

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter April 16, 2015

Tales of loss, triumph and selflessness fill many pages, as Junior English major Joe Schutzman, takes his creative writing to the next level with his experiences as a firefighter and EMS professional at...

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