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Restoring love with loads of free laundry

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer February 13, 2013

Love and the fresh aroma of clean laundry filled the air outside of Kentucky Hall, the University Suites, Norse Commons and Callahan Hall this past Tuesday. Loads of Love is a unique event held by the...

New art exhibitions opening this week, dreaming of change

Shelby Rogers, Contributing writer February 12, 2013

Two new exhibitions will be coming to the NKU Art Galleries on Feb. 14. They will display art in two exhibitions created by current students, NKU alumnae, as well as regional artists. One of the featured...

Getting fit in new ways in Northern Kentucky

Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer February 7, 2013

At the beginning of the year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit, but often their drive fades within a few weeks. Having a more exciting workout plan may be one way to inspire people...

Wu-Tang Clan rapper offers real-life advice

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor February 7, 2013

New York-based rapper Cappadonna visited Highland Heights to speak about leadership in hip-hop and his experience as a member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan Tuesday evening in the Student Union. The...

Phi Alpha Delta partakes in Polar Plunge

Phi Alpha Delta partakes in Polar Plunge

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor February 7, 2013

Through the snow and the cold, eight members of the Phi Alpha Delta Hoffman Chapter from the Chase College of Law and their team participated in the 2013 Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics...

Valentine’s activities abundant in area

Danielle Roberts, Staff writer February 7, 2013

If your Valentine’s Day dinner usually ends in the blaring sound of the smoke detectors going off on account of your badly burned pot roast, then maybe a romantic evening at home isn’t the best option...

Monthly coffee hour blends culture, fun

Monthly coffee hour blends culture, fun

Matt Popovich, Staff writer February 7, 2013

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) held the first International Coffee Hour of this semester last week. The International Coffee Hour, held once a month, is organized by NKU students...

Six@Six lecture returns with ‘Wobbly Atoms’

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor January 31, 2013

Six@Six lecture series returns to the tri-state area with “Wobbly Atoms,” a demonstration about how atoms are constantly moving inside of all solid objects. NKU associate physics professor Matthew...

Crafty pizza parties in ceramics building

Derek White, Staff writer January 31, 2013

If you’re not directly involved in the fine arts department, you may have never heard of the ceramics and sculpture building on campus, let alone what goes on there. But if you happen to walk by it on...

How to save money on a college budget

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor January 31, 2013

Budgeting may seem simple, income vs. expenses and when they’re due, but for some college students, and people in general, budgeting can be a struggle. It may feel like you’re already standing in...

No rain on the fashion parade

No rain on the fashion parade

Caitlin Centner and Tara Derington, Arts & Life editor/ Staff writer January 31, 2013

The abnormally warm, wet winter weather hasn’t slowed down NKU students or their fashion sense. In fact, many embraced the damp weather with rain boots and trench coats. A variety of footwear arrayed...

Kentucky battle comes to life in documentary

Mac Payton, Staff writer January 31, 2013

Steve Oldfield and Sean Thomas,  graduate students in NKU’s public history program, are making a documentary about a little-known battle of the Civil War that took place in the small town of Augusta,...

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