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The Mathemalchemy multimedia installation on the fourth floor of the MEP building.

Traveling multimedia project celebrates math at Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor December 6, 2023

The meticulous and whimsical world of Mathemalchemy has come to Northern Kentucky University. The traveling installation mixes art and mathematics in a variety of media, including but not limited to:...

Northern Kentucky University’s Master’s of Public History program is working with the city of Newport and professional state archeologists to excavate the Newport Barracks site.

Archeological project underway at historic Newport Barracks site

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor December 5, 2023

Years of research by Northern Kentucky University’s Master’s of Public History program are coalescing into an archeological effort to dig up artifacts at General James Taylor Park where the Newport...

Emily Hilbrecht does a hinge side tilt on stage during Dance ‘22.

The fears, dreams and plans of Emily Hilbrecht

Holland Rajewski, Contributor December 4, 2023

A murmur of voices float around the theater. The cast huddles in a circle backstage, holding hands and stating their intentions for the show. Emily Hilbrecht prepares to step out into the glistening...

VIDEO: John Herndon’s impact on SOTA and the NKU community

Rachael Williams, Contributor December 4, 2023

Learn more about John Herndon's experience as a non-traditional student inside SOTA studying technical theatre.

PHOTO GALLERY: NKU mens basketball vs. Robert Morris

PHOTO GALLERY: NKU men’s basketball vs. Robert Morris

Sydney Bellm, Assistant Photo Editor December 2, 2023

Shelby laughing with her teammates.

My home away from home

Jillian Kohls, Contributor December 2, 2023

Shelby Porter, a freshman on NKU’s volleyball team, moved from Grand Rapids, Michigan three months ago to attend Northern Kentucky University. Volleyball has been a guide for Porter, as the move was...

Lucy Burns serves as Student Government Associations current vice president.

From Western Kentucky to Highland Heights: The path that led Lucy Burns to student government vice presidency

Kylie McCulloch, Contibutor November 30, 2023

From private school to public school to homeschooling, Lucy Burns found herself moving frequently throughout her early years. Now a junior at Northern Kentucky University and vice president of Student...

VIDEO: Identifying your ‘why’

Kennedy Durbin, Contributor November 29, 2023

How do you identify your "why?" Find out from Ashley Morris, a life coach and mental health advocate.

BREAKING: NKU without power, campus closed until noon

BREAKING: NKU without power, campus closed until noon

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 29, 2023

UPDATE– Power has been restored to campus as of 8 a.m. Campus will remain closed until noon. Due to a campus-wide power outage, Northern Kentucky University will be closed until noon on Wednesday, Nov....

Covington native Isaiah Phillips was voted Student Government Associations President for the 2023-24 academic year.

13 questions with SGA President Isaiah Phillips

Emily Sisk and Kylie McCulloch November 28, 2023

Junior Isaiah Phillips serves as NKU’s Student Government Association President. He also serves as student regent, being the sole student representative on the Board of Regents. Phillips began his presidency...

How COVID-19 has affected foreign language learning in 2023

How COVID-19 has affected foreign language learning in 2023

Max Gruber, Contributor November 28, 2023

The year 2020 will be remembered with infamy, forever scarred by the omnipresent fear of COVID-19. 2020 was a brutal year for everyone: workers, parents, children, students and teachers. Northern Kentucky...

The stop at NKU was Harlows third show out of six on the tour.

VIEWPOINT: Jack Harlow conquers Northern Kentucky

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor November 27, 2023

Jack Harlow is claiming the entire state of Kentucky as his home on his “No Place Like Home Tour.” Harlow played before a packed crowd at Truist Arena Sunday night. He hails from Louisville...

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