VIDEO | Feel the beat event
November 17, 2017
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As the NKU Activity Programming Board's Entertainment division's final event for the semester, Feel the Beat was held Thursday night (November 9th) as an opportunity for students to come and show themselves in a more expressive fashion. The...
Pixar designer breathes life into “Coco” in Digitorium
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
November 8, 2017
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Christian Hoffman, character supervisor at Pixar, shared film clips and concept art for the studio’s latest animated feature “Coco” in the Digitorium on Tuesday.
Peek inside the cyber-security lab: coming Spring 2018
Wayne Gates, Reporter
October 23, 2017
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NKU students who plan to enter the battle for cybersecurity when they graduate will have a new place in Griffin Hall to practice their skills against the electronic enemy next Spring. Budding security professionals will go “keyboard to keyboard” with hackers in the new JRG Cyber Threat Intellige...
SGA to host immigration town hall, vote on DACA resolution
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
October 17, 2017
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SGA will address concerns about the future of DACA recipients at an immigration town hall on Oct. 19 in the SU. SGA's DACA solidarity resolution goes to a vote on Oct. 23.
Video | On the Street: Fall break plans
October 15, 2017
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What are your plans for Fall break? The Northerner walked around campus and asked some students their plans. Watch the video to find out!
Henry series production tackles themes of femininity and identity
Maria Dossett, Contributor
October 12, 2017
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NKU prides itself in being a university that provides students with plenty of experience in their field before they venture out into “the real world” and pursue their career. Tucked away on the first floor of the Fine Arts Center sits The Henry, a theater that allows the students freedom to explore th...
A weekend of Native American heritage: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Alex King, Reporter
October 11, 2017
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Though many recognize Oct. 9 as Columbus Day, a growing number are beginning to celebrate a new holiday in its place: Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Native American Ministry Council did just that, leading a weekend from Oct. 6-8 hosted by the Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. “There were N...
Slavery and Freedom: the American Paradox
Erinn Sweet, Contributor
October 7, 2017
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After the on-campus screening of award-winning documentary "Liberty and Slavery: The Paradox of America’s Founding Fathers" and a 20-minute promo for the unreleased film "All or Nothin'" on Sept. 28, a panel discussion that included both the creators and professors followed. The panel discussion inc...
The first Griffin Fest
October 6, 2017
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The First Inaugural GriffinFest took place Thursday, October 5th. Based on a “Reverse Career Fair” format, students explained their projects to prospective employers who came to them, instead of the other way around. The Fest also included a talk by Keynote Speaker and NKU Alumni Marty Boyer, in whi...
VIDEO | Decades skate party
October 3, 2017
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With the fall semester in full swing, the NKU Activities Programming Board (APB) and Association of Campus Residents (ACR) have collaborated to bring a “Decades” Skate Party to life. With no attendance fee, students were welcomed to rent out skates and enjoy the loud music and atmosphere of much of...
VIDEO: Local rappers show off at cypher
Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor
September 29, 2017
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A chorus of “oohs” erupt from the crowd followed by laughter. Audience members hop to their feet, moved by Mich Tanksley--an NKU student who raps under the name Tooney Lean--who just decimated his opponent in a rap battle, as the enthused crowd suggested. The moment was a highlight of Thursday Night Lights...
SOTA Wellness Session:Self-Care and You
Kiara Reece, Contributor
September 18, 2017
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The School of the Arts will host a wellness session for SOTA majors and minors on Thursday, September 21. The lead speaker will be Staff Clinician, Diana Petta Wallace and the session will focus on self-care skills in the college atmosphere such as mental health, depression, and anxiety. The session will al...