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New York Times best-selling science fiction author John Scalzi talking about his latest book during an presentation at NKU.

Science fiction author shares the ‘gift’ of humanities

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

A 75-year-old man stands before the grave of his wife and says good-bye, presumably forever, before embarking on a mission to space where he’ll serve as a science-enhanced soldier. This is the beginning...

Veteran brings military knowledge and experience to campus

Jessica Kopena, Staff Writer November 21, 2013

Robert Snow is raising awareness of the impacts that veterans have made in history by setting up displays around the Greater Cincinnati area of historic military memorabilia from the famous wars that American...

Corbin Ash-Fox cleans a window on campus. Ash-Fox works as a custodian on campus while taking courses as well.

Student juggling custodial work and college courses

Matt Spaulding, Staff writer November 20, 2013

Corbin Fox-Ash stares at a Jolly Rancher wrapper left on the ground in front of a trash can in the entryway of the Business Academic Center.  The fall wind blows the miscalculated toss around the floor...

As You Like It being performed by NKU students.

Students prove ‘all the world’s a stage’ as they bring life to Shakespeare’s words

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer November 20, 2013

Junior Wes Carman grabs the front of junior Chandler Taylor’s shirt with both hands and brings Taylor to his knees. Taylor’s surprised by this turn of events and fear spreads across his face as he...

NKU Gives International Students the “American Experience”

NKU Gives International Students the “American Experience”

Marc Kennedy, Contributing Writer November 19, 2013

If you’ve noticed a significant increase in NKUs international student body, it’s no coincidence. Several faculty members and administrators have made it their mission to make NKU home to hundreds...

International students adjust to on-campus dining options

International students adjust to on-campus dining options

Silvana Hill, Staff Writer November 18, 2013

Originally from the town of Al `Uyun in western Saudi Arabia, Ahmed al Asheen began attending NKU in fall of 2012 as an engineering major. And besides facing difficulty in his area of study, al Asheen...

Entrepeneurs to manifest culture by supporting student artists

Entrepeneurs to manifest culture by supporting student artists

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor November 18, 2013

At the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization national conference this past weekend, NKU’s CEO chapter made a special presentation and garnered a huge success. CEO presented their t-shirt design project...

Program helping non-traditional students

Jessica Kopena, Staff Writer November 14, 2013

The Mosley’s have a busy schedule. Waking up at around 5:30 a.m. on most mornings, Michael and his wife Amy attend NKU as full-time students and raise their 5-year-old son Mason, all while both working...

(L to R) Kevin Dugan, Kate McGinty, Krista Neher, Lisa Braun, and moderator Holly Edgell discuss the future of social media and journalism.

Five lessons from SPJ’s “The News Goes Social” lunch

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor November 13, 2013

The news media’s increasing emphasis on social media has led to new approaches to storytelling, new opportunities for conversation and new emphasis on personal brands. Those were some of the themes...

Filmmaker and MTV star Andrew Jenks speaks to NKU students in the Student Union ballroom on Monday November, 11th.

MTV star Andrew Jenks speaks about determination, humility and nursing homes

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer November 12, 2013

Typical 19-year-olds don’t move into nursing homes for six weeks, but when MTV’s World of Jenks star, Andrew Jenks thought about it, it made complete sense. The Activities Programing Board brought...

Author Frank X. Walker presented poetry about continuing celebration of the arts on Nov. 6.

Kentucky poet laureate visits campus

Theresa Wiehoff, Contributing Writer November 12, 2013

Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker performed an excerpt from his poem “Sorority Meeting” from his sixth collection of poetry, “Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers” to a crowd of NKU...

Professor-director brings “golden age” musical to NKU Theatre

Silvana Hill, Staff Writer November 4, 2013

A classic story of love, conflict and prejudice in the middle of the Pacific Ocean came to life this week in the NKU Corbett Theatre. Brought to campus by the NKU drama department under the direction...

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