Fall Fest showcases organizations and impact of student engagement
Alyssa Weber, Contributor
September 13, 2019
College can be a confusing time in anyone’s life, between the newfound independence, hectic schedules and homework assignments that never seem to end. However, getting involved on campus can make a world of difference. On Wednesday afternoon, students gathered along Student Union Plaza to speak about their organizations and the impact involvement has had on their college experience.
Poetic Justice energizes the night at Open Mic
Ellie O'Hara, Contributor
August 28, 2019
Students, friends, supporters and others came together Tuesday in the Student Union for Poetic Justice’s open mic night.
‘Paint Wars’ makes a splash on Science Center Lawn
Jaiah Ignacio, Contributor
August 26, 2019
As students made their way to the lawn, they were handed white t-shirts and a word of advice: go in and get messy.
NKU weighs in on Sony, Marvel controversy
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
August 24, 2019
*This story contains major spoilers about Marvel Studios’ "Avengers: Endgame" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home"* A crowd in the Otto M. Budig Theater chatted about the first week of class and munched on movie concessions. As the lights dimmed, the noise in the theater was reduced to the sound of Ton...
Ice cream event draws in students and faculty alike
Haley Millay, Contributor
August 23, 2019
Students flocked to the Student Union Plaza during the afternoon lunch rush on Friday, where a create-your-own ice cream bar was available with an assortment of flavors and toppings. The Office of Student Engagement, along with the help of Northern Kentucky Leadership Institute, hosted the ice cre...
‘The Big Event’ brings students together
Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor
August 22, 2019
Lots of unfamiliar people, a variety of odd yet exciting events and everyone in attendance confused and unsure of what they should be doing—NKU’s first annual The Big Event was the perfect metaphor for college.
St. Baldrick’s event allows students to shave heads and save lives
Haley Millay, Contributor
April 26, 2019
Students shaved their heads as part of the annual spring philanthropy event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation put on by Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity in the Student Union on Friday. St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization that, according to its website, works “closely with leading...
GALLERY: Students celebrate at annual Gayla
Corinne Byrne, Reporter
April 22, 2019
NKU’s Rainbow Underground hosted its annual Gayla Friday night in the University Center ballroom, welcoming students from the campus and surrounding high schools to have a second chance at prom. Adrian Whittamore, president of Rainbow Underground, said he didn’t get to go to prom in high ...
Students share their stories at Pride Week Open Mic
Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
April 17, 2019
Students, friends and significant others gathered to hear NKU students share their stories at the 6th annual Open Mic Night in the Student Union multipurpose room, as part of the annual Pride Week.
GALLERY: Students show out for campus Pride March
Billy Keeney, Copy Editor
April 17, 2019
NKU’s sixth Annual Pride March officially kicked off Pride Week this Monday.
Ted Bundy biopic shot at NKU releases on Netflix May 3
Billy Keeney, Copy Editor
April 4, 2019
The new film, starring Zac Efron, has several scenes shot on NKU's campus.
“Initiative” brings Kentucky playwright’s career full circle
Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
April 3, 2019
Initiative, opening Thursday at Y.E.S. Fest, centers around a man's cancer diagnosis and his love for tabletop gaming.