The Northerner

Campus org. working toward equality

Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor April 4, 2012

The mood was jovial but serious when Northern Kentucky University campus group SAFE (Staff, Administration and Faculty for Equality) met in a classroom March 30 to discuss possible ways of improving the...

Photo courtesy of Daniel Desmarais

The Cirque is in town

Tara Derington April 4, 2012

For the second year in a row, Cirque du Soleil entranced locals with unbelievable acrobatic acts at Northern Kentucky University’s Bank of Kentucky Center over the weekend. As a “harmonious blend...

Pi Kappa Alpha hosts first Bowling for Bucks

Pi Kappa Alpha hosts first “Bowling for Bucks”

Caitlin Centner, Contributing writer April 4, 2012

On March 30 the sound of a bowling ball striking pins meant money raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The gentlemen of Pi Kappa Alpha hosted the inaugural Bowling for Bucks at Super Bowl...

Tolerance is key in Upcoming Lecture

Tolerance is key in Upcoming Lecture

Hana Kim, Contributing writer April 4, 2012

You suddenly blurt out inappropriate words in public, make noises randomly or bark like a dog at people, even if it isn’t what you want to do. To make things worse, these random occurrences happen regularly,...

Students throw surprise party for pres.

Students throw surprise party for pres.

Kevin Erpenbeck, Staff writer March 28, 2012

Throughout the year, students of Northern Kentucky University have found several ways to thank departing President James Votruba for the contributions he has made to the school during his 15-year tenure....

Greek life has action-packed week

Greek life has action-packed week

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer March 28, 2012

Last week was busy for Greek Life, leaving hardly a dull moment in regards to activities on campus. Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon all held events on campus to raise money...

Blood from brothers for a brother

Blood from brothers for a brother

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer March 28, 2012

On a sunny afternoon while many enjoyed the weather outdoors, others stayed cool in the air conditioning and gave blood that will benefit treatments for Travis French, a former Northern Kentucky University...

Theater season ends with a lighter note

Ryan Cahill, Contributing writer March 28, 2012

In a year that has had a fairly serious theme in performances, the Northern Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance will end its season on a lighter note. The NKU Department of Theater and...

Foreign films shown on campus

Foreign films shown on campus

Samantha Hayden, Contributing writer March 28, 2012

Anastasia was cursed to die young, but three fairies recast the horrible spell. At age six, she would fall into a deep sleep that would last 100 years, to waken as a beautiful teenager. This “Sleeping...

NKU Blues Night

Brett Schreiner, Contributing writer March 28, 2012

On a cool Saturday evening in Cold Spring, Ky., several people from around the area gathered at Guys and Dolls Bar and Grill to socialize with friends, enjoy some good food and cocktails and be a part...

Ce;ebrating Student research success

Roxanna Blevins, Assignments editor March 27, 2012

Northern Kentucky University will celebrate students’ work in the annual Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2-6. On any given day at NKU, students are playing instruments, performing...

Exhibit showcases student visual art

Exhibit showcases student visual art

Darren Jones, Contributing writer March 21, 2012

In the heart of Northern Kentucky University’s Fine Arts building is a dual room exhibiting student artwork. Each section of the room is brightly lit, illuminating the hardwood floors and plain white...

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