The Northerner

Temporary housing poses numerous challenges

Silvana Hill, Contributing writer August 29, 2013

Residents of Callahan Hall and future residents of the soon-to-be-completed Lakeside Terrace residence hall have found themselves a little too close for comfort in these first weeks of the fall semester. The...

Involve as a student, evolve as a person

Abigail Hull, Staff writer August 21, 2013

Benefits arise from student participation  No matter if a student is interested in Greek Life, service opportunities, student government, or even creating their own student-run organization, NKU has...

Theatre dept. prepares for fall curtain call

Erin Mullins, Staff writer August 21, 2013

The theatre season is starting for NKU and many students will have a chance to participate in two distinct plays and a musical this semester. The first production this fall will be “Moby Dick--Rehearsed,”...

Freshmen (From Left) Katelyn Nelson and Liz Schmidt attend the showing of The Great Gatsby, which hosted a full lawn of attendees outside of Griffin Hall

First day of classes ends with “The Great Gatsby” showing

Abigail Hull, Contributing Writer August 20, 2013

Last night was the Movie on the Lawn event put on by the Activities Programming Board here at NKU. APB showed "The Great Gatsby," much different than the superhero themes of previous years with "The Avengers,"...

Photo by Maggie Pund
A NKU student performs on the Cyr wheel in the amphitheater for the Celebration of Student Creativity and Research. Kirk Wallace, a math and physics major, is known around campus for his creative athletic demonstrations and unusual hobbies

One NKU student does it all, known on campus for it

Maggie Pund, Staff writer May 9, 2013

Whether it is peering over crowds while scaling the side of a building or spinning around the amphitheater inside of a massive metal ring as an audience circles, some students enjoy looking at life from...

Staying stress free during finals week

Theresa Wiehoff, Contributing writer May 9, 2013

Staying stress free during finals week is easier said than done but with a little stress management ideas this can be obtainable. The student health and wellness center at NKU recommends five tips to...

Student psychic plans to give back

Student psychic plans to give back

Amber Coakley, Contributing writer May 9, 2013

When it comes to psychic readings there is often controversy around the legitimacy of the power at hand. There also tends to be the questioning of ethical values and if psychics cross the boundary of faith. Northern...

NKU theater continues in the summer with dinner and a show

Sarah McIntosh, Contributing writer May 8, 2013

What began as an NKU summer dinner theatre has grown into what is now known as NKU’s premiere professional theatre whose cast members include some of the most talented regional and national performers...

How to find the best price for summer vacations: Travel agents weigh in

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer May 7, 2013

Summer vacation is just days away, which also means college budgets play a major factor into traveling and destination choices. From handling flights to using a travel agent, there are several ways college...

Students spent semester researching the mystery of black holes

Students spent semester researching the mystery of black holes

Maggie Pund, Staff writer May 6, 2013

With gravitational forces powerful enough to warp space-time, black holes are considered among the most mysterious and alarming things in the universe. This semester at Northern Kentucky University, a...

Fre$h Shop: “Healthy food is awesome”

Erin Pierce, Contributing writer May 6, 2013

NKU Wellness takes popular song to promote healthy eating No, that isn’t Macklemore you’re hearing. It's NKU Wellness Ambassadors, LJ Adkins and Artie Minera, who put their passion for wellness and...

Local cafes with the right studying atmosphere

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer May 3, 2013

With finals week quickly approaching, it’s no secret that last minute studying will be taking place.  Here are three local coffee shops that offer a quiet and relaxed environment, prime for studying...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.
Arts & Life