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Dance class reaches out to young students

Dance class reaches out to young students

Casey Binder, Contributing writer February 15, 2012

“We just wanna make the world dance, forget about the price tag,” lyrics by pop-star Jessie J rumbles through the auditorium, ricocheting off the pencil-marked wooden chairs to the ceiling. Here at...

A matter of context

A matter of context

Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor February 15, 2012

Two new exhibitions opened to the public Feb. 9 in the third floor galleries of Northern Kentucky University’s Fine Arts Center. “The Valentine’s Exhibition” and “Contextual: An Exhibition of...

Natural Beauties

Natural Beauties

Brittany Granville, Cartoonist February 15, 2012

When you think of “good hair,” what comes to mind? Creator, editor and producer of the film “Natural Women,” Cindy Hurst, recalls a discussion she had with a group of black children. Long, straight...

NAACP chapter increases membership, celebrates birthday

NAACP chapter increases membership, celebrates birthday

Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor February 15, 2012

The Northern Kentucky University chapter of the NAACP welcomed two new members at its birthday celebration Feb. 12, increasing membership from 44 to 46. The NKU chapter of the National Association for...

New Disney movie questions fate, strength to fight

Roxanna Blevins, Contributing writer February 15, 2012

Imagine a world where a fishing hook is as big as a grappling hook, a straight pin is the size of a sword and a sugar cube is as big as your head. This is how the world is for Arrietty, the teenage girl...

Anchor down with the DG sisters

Caitlin Centner, Contributing writer February 15, 2012

Cakes galore was the scene at “Desserts with DG” on Feb. 10. The event was held in the University Center cafeteria from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Delta Gamma Zeta Sigma chapter. This...

Dining services vying for world record title

Dining services vying for world record title

Courtney Pugh, Contributing writer February 15, 2012

Northern Kentucky University Dining Services is hosting a charity event on April 9 in which participants will attempt to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. “Balance” is the name of the...

Equestrian team members go to regionals

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer February 8, 2012

Northern Kentucky University’s very own equestrian team competed this past weekend at the University of Louisville and will compete at Morehead State University Feb. 11. NKET was formed on NKU’s...

Up ‘Til Dawn holds awareness week

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer February 8, 2012

The Northern Kentucky University chapter of Up ‘til Dawn held an awareness week Feb. 6 though 9 in the Student Union. The main goal of the organization is to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research...

Date auction just in time for Valentine’s Day

Date auction just in time for Valentine’s Day

Tara Derington, Staff writer February 8, 2012

Laughter and applause floated through the hallways of the Fine Arts building as the Kappa Kappa Psi’s Date Auction preceded in the choir room. Dressed in rolled up pants, a sweater vest, bow tie and...

Laugh out loud: Comedian humors audience

Laugh out loud: Comedian humors audience

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer February 8, 2012

The Activities Programming Board at Northern Kentucky University dove into spring semester events with their kickoff event Club Norse, which featured comedian Jonny Loquasto on Feb. 2 in the Student Union...

Sign course offered in a unique way

Sign course offered in a unique way

Brandon Barb, A&L Editor February 8, 2012

Growing up senior communication major Crystal Hudson was able to hear the food cooking on a stove. As the years progressed and a few unfortunate accidents happened the her sense of hearing faded and she...

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