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Protest fails, students frustrated with winter break fee at housing forum

Mildred Nguyen, Wyatt Kain, and Killian Baarlaer November 2, 2023

University Housing held an open dialogue Tuesday evening to field student concerns and gather feedback about the $500 winter break housing fee, which is new this year. A sparsely attended student protest...

Members of FCA together at the FCA house.

NKU faith-based organization brings athletes together

Torie Houston, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Located at a house on Northern Kentucky University’s campus is an athletic organization that does more than tell athletes about the “great game” that they had each week. Fellowship of Christian...

VIDEO: The Supersax Ensemble of NKU

Shannon Burdett, Ben Ryan, and Kolton Smith November 1, 2023

Northern Kentucky University's music programs have an ensemble, a supersax ensemble. Participating students can explore the diversity of the saxophone in jazz and build their confidence as performers.

Dr. Richard Durtsche stands on the bank of the Ohio River in St. Anne Woods and Wetlands.

The hidden world of St. Anne

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor October 30, 2023

Dr. Richard Durtsche unhooked a black forearm-length tube from a tree trunk, pressed its circular opening against the palm of his hand. He shook the tube lightly, but nothing came out. So he moved on,...

VIDEO: Care Closet Brings Affordable Clothing Deals to Students

Jimi Dutton, Duy Ngo, and Zachary Baxter October 30, 2023

With the expenses that college brings, it can be hard to afford clothing, especially business clothing for interviews. The University Connect and Persist office has partnered with the Newport Care Closet...

Students are protesting University Housing next Wednesday, here’s why

Students are protesting University Housing next Wednesday, here’s why

Emily Sisk, News Editor October 27, 2023

Residential students plan to congregate outside Norse Commons next Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 4:15 p.m. to protest University Housing’s new winter break fee. For the first time, University Housing will...

NKU Police Department participates in Popsicles with Police along with NKU Mens Soccer Team at the beginning of the fall semester.

NKU Police Department: Building trust and relationships with the community

Aya Aleily, Contributor October 27, 2023

“Police cars and badges and uniforms and all that stuff doesn’t mean anything if the community doesn’t trust you enough to call,” said NKU Police Department Lieutenant Will Love. After students...

Max Kitemillers piece lies discreetly under a staircase.

What are the cardboard sculptures that took over the SU this week?

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 26, 2023

The walk through the Student Union concourse outside of the food court is a tad more eye-catching this week as a pop-up exhibit has studded it with cardboard sculptures.  Student creations from...

NKU students can catch plenty of festive Halloween activities all week around campus.

Eight haunting Halloween events happening on campus

Emily Sisk, News Editor October 26, 2023

With Halloween just around the corner, NKU students can find plenty of haunting entertainment and feel-good festivities right here on campus. 1. Halloween Fest, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. For a Halloween...

New international students from Ivory Coast, India and Japan gather to share their experiences at NKU.

International students’ first month in America

Emily Sisk and Wyatt Kain October 26, 2023

In the bustling Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, freshman Sahil Bachwani found himself in America for the first time. Suitcases in hand, the Ivory Coast native and his parents made their...

President Short-Thompson meets with student government

President Short-Thompson meets with student government

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor October 24, 2023

President Cady Short-Thompson answered questions on enrollment, infrastructure, dining and faculty numbers at this week’s Student Government Association meeting. The president has focused primarily...

The cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show rehearsing in the Fine Arts Center.

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is back—with some changes

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 23, 2023

The Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre’s annual production of the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returns the weekend of Oct. 26, but the student-run theater group’s marquee show is set to look...

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