The Northerner

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...

Feast for Finals returns to round out the semester

Feast for Finals returns to round out the semester

Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer May 3, 2013

Over 400 students waited to get their late-night breakfast and take a break from studying Thursday night in Norse Commons. Feast for Finals, an event with free food and games held at the end of every semester...

Q & A with APB’s new president

Dejoira Phillips, Contributing writer May 2, 2013

NKU’s Activities Programming Board helps students develop relationships, meet new people and enjoy exciting events with others who share a common interest. Every year, APB elects a new president to...

Storyteller said stories spread the truth

Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer May 1, 2013

The Honors Program hosted renowned author Julia Alvarez to speak to a crowd of around 100 people April 25, about the importance of reading and storytelling. Julia Alvarez, author of “A Wedding in Haiti,”...

Turkey talk and tea: International Coffee Hour spotlighted Turkey

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer April 30, 2013

An array of Turkish food lay on buffet tables as music welcomed a total of 28 students to the most recent International Coffee Hour event April 29 afternoon.  The host for the coffee hour was exchange...

Hospital simulation “first of its kind” at NKU

Kerry Skiff, Contributing writer April 26, 2013

The College of Health Professions brought together three of its disciplines on Apr. 11 for an inter-professional simulation that placed students in a mock hospital environment. Students from the nursing,...

Students spending the break abroad

Derek White, Staff writer April 25, 2013

Traveling for a good cause, music education on the summer agenda With summer just within sight in the coming weeks, students from all different organizations and classes alike are making their last...

Puppies coming to ease the stress of finals week

Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer April 25, 2013

Imagine a dog licking your face and sitting in your lap with their fur touching your skin while escaping the stress of exam week. During finals week, the English Department will be setting up a puppy...

2013-14 theatre lineup offers a taste of it all

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer April 25, 2013

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, the theatre department has wasted no time in releasing their season schedule for the next. An array of plays including “Moby Dick Rehearsed,” “South...

Going green: Earth Week events educate campus

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor April 25, 2013

Although rain and cold have snuck their way into this week’s forecast, Earth Week at NKU didn’t feel its effects. Earth Week festivities, sponsored by five organizations, have grown to be a big...

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Student took over for president’s seat for a day

Tara Derington, Staff writer April 24, 2013

NKU had a new president on Monday with the kickoff of Presidential Ambassadors’ third annual event, President for a Day. Colin Kremer traded places with President Mearns, attending and partaking in board...

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