The Northerner

Young musicians build friendships at NKU music program

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer February 5, 2014

The summer programs sponsored by NKU’s Music Preparatory Department are teaching musicians of all ages a variety of skills that encourage them to develop their talents and love of the arts. All four...

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,...

Two students view faculty members photographs as part of the current art exhibition.

Sneak a peek into this spring’s art exhibits

Carrie Crotzer, Contributing Writer January 30, 2014

Modern artistic expression using technology, bronze work and even mini waffle trucks are all a part of the eccentric range of pieces which can be found in the current Full and Part-time Visual Arts Faculty...

Jansen has created three apps and has a fourth in development.

Student’s apps reach out to the world’s unlikeliest corners

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer January 29, 2014

Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines are not locations that most would imagine information created by a college freshman to be viewed. However, freshman Shane Jansen and his company sjjapps have created...

“Lone Survivor”: “Saving Private Ryan” for the Call of Duty Generation?

Robert Huelsman, Video Editor January 29, 2014

I tend to avoid reading reviews of movies I have not seen. I prefer to read what others have to say after I have my own opinion. However, sometimes the hype for a movie is inescapable, as is the case with...

Student battles bouts of homelessness to pursue dreams of rapping, higher education

Brody Kenny, Contributing Writer January 23, 2014

When Jimmie Reynolds was 11 years old, he wrote his first song. At age 16, his first track “To Mickey D's” was recorded. Now at 21, the junior integrative studies major has recorded two albums, performed...

Emile Lubeck sits at a computer working on her web design work. Before web design Emile wanted to be a teacher.

Dreams change but the journey continues

Jessica Kopena, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

Think about it. What were you dying to be when you were just a child? Maybe an astronaut? Or a famous musician? How about now? Does who you are now measure up to who you wanted to be as a kid? “50-70...

“Her” Prioritizing between video games and internet porn

Robert Huelsman, Video Editor January 22, 2014

I like Michael Bay movies. Right about now you are asking what that has to do with “Her.” You are correct in thinking it means absolutely nothing, except that if you take exception to this review,...

Student uses scholastic skills to better his coffee brewing business

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

Omar De La Cruz runs XIX Ambar, a coffee bean distribution business, with his father Franklin De La Cruz. While the company was started to benefit themselves, it was also started to benefit those who grow...

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...

Alumna undertakes deathly pursuit

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor January 16, 2014

Death is a healing process. When someone passes away, their loved ones who are left behind still need time to heal and move on. It is a process that survivors of the deceased should not undergo alone...

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