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The Mayhem Poets took the stage at NKU this past week.

Poets bring a little Mayhem to NKU

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer January 31, 2014

When poets Mason Granger, Kyle Rapps and Scott (with three t’s) Raven took to the stage at the NKU Student Union Wednesday night, students may not have been sure what they were in for. But, after an...

Arabian Nights director Brian Robertson gives his actors instructions.

A look into the variety of spring theatre productions

Nancy Curtis and Erin Mullins January 30, 2014

The NKU spring theatre line-up will share the power of storytelling with the audience as well as affirm that we all have a desire to be entertained. Michael Hatton, assistant theatre department chair,...

Band Symposium gives great experience to aspiring musicians

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer January 22, 2014

Applause erupted from the crowd as the 7th Annual Tri-State Band Symposium came to a close with the resounding notes of Edwin Goldman’s “The Chimes of Liberty.” This performance, directed by Brant...

Taft museum director talked about empathy and passion during Viva Humanities lecture

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer December 11, 2013

During the Thanksgiving holiday, Taft Museum of Art director, Deborah Emont Scott took advantage of the moment to ask her daughters why humanities were important.  Her 25-year-old daughter said humanities...

Alumni present their talent to celebrate outgoing provost

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer December 11, 2013

In Greaves Concert Hall on Sunday night, four hands played selections by Gershwin, Barber and others on the grand Steinway piano. Ukraine born Anna and Dmitri Shelest were the NKU graduates and husband...

Tiffany Wilson, Kendall Herold, 
and Amanda VanBenschoten spoke to students at the latest SPJ event.

Recent media grads give advice to journalism students

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor December 3, 2013

Journalism and media students should take advantage of all the opportunities available to them while they’re in college, according to three recent grads who visited Northern Kentucky University on Friday,...

New York Times best-selling science fiction author John Scalzi talking about his latest book during an presentation at NKU.

Science fiction author shares the ‘gift’ of humanities

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

A 75-year-old man stands before the grave of his wife and says good-bye, presumably forever, before embarking on a mission to space where he’ll serve as a science-enhanced soldier. This is the beginning...

(L to R) Kevin Dugan, Kate McGinty, Krista Neher, Lisa Braun, and moderator Holly Edgell discuss the future of social media and journalism.

Five lessons from SPJ’s “The News Goes Social” lunch

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor November 13, 2013

The news media’s increasing emphasis on social media has led to new approaches to storytelling, new opportunities for conversation and new emphasis on personal brands. Those were some of the themes...

Filmmaker and MTV star Andrew Jenks speaks to NKU students in the Student Union ballroom on Monday November, 11th.

MTV star Andrew Jenks speaks about determination, humility and nursing homes

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer November 12, 2013

Typical 19-year-olds don’t move into nursing homes for six weeks, but when MTV’s World of Jenks star, Andrew Jenks thought about it, it made complete sense. The Activities Programing Board brought...

Author Frank X. Walker presented poetry about continuing celebration of the arts on Nov. 6.

Kentucky poet laureate visits campus

Theresa Wiehoff, Contributing Writer November 12, 2013

Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker performed an excerpt from his poem “Sorority Meeting” from his sixth collection of poetry, “Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers” to a crowd of NKU...

NKU students participated at Pumpkin Bust in events such as tug-of-war, a pie eating contest, and zombie running. NKU Activities Programming Board sponsored the event on the Griffin Hall Oval on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.

Pumpkin Bust 2013 Photo Gallery

Kody Kahle, Photo Editor October 29, 2013

Author Lynn Hightower signs copies of her latest book at Northern Kentucky University. Hightower gave a reading of her latest novel and told the story of studying under a famous Kentucky poet to an audience on in the Otto Budig Theater on Oct. 23.

Lynn Hightower presents her chilling novel, journey into writing profession

Katie Smolkovich, Contributing Writer October 25, 2013

University of Kentucky Journalism major gone successful author, Lynn Hightower, came to NKU on Oct. 23 for a book signing of her newest novel, The Piper . Hightower currently teaches Novel Writing at...

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