A matter of context
Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor
February 15, 2012
Two new exhibitions opened to the public Feb. 9 in the third floor galleries of Northern Kentucky University’s Fine Arts Center. “The Valentine’s Exhibition” and “Contextual: An Exhibition of Image and Word” incorporate the talent of artists on both a local and a national level. “Contextual,”...
Natural Beauties
Brittany Granville, Cartoonist
February 15, 2012
When you think of “good hair,” what comes to mind? Creator, editor and producer of the film “Natural Women,” Cindy Hurst, recalls a discussion she had with a group of black children. Long, straight and silky is how many of the children described it. “Bad hair” was called short, nappy, kinky...
Students challenged to find solutions in 36 hours
Ryan Cahill, Contributing writer
February 15, 2012
Northern Kentucky University students have the opportunity to help local businesses and organizations in a high-intensity 36-hour Griffin Hall event the weekend of Feb. 18. In the first-ever MashComm36, sponsored by the department of communication and the College of Informatics, students majoring in...
Norse prepare for final GLVC season
Andrew Despotes, Staff writer
February 15, 2012
It’s that time of year again when the weather improves and the leaves start growing back. Baseball season is right around the corner, and practice is underway. Northern Kentucky University’s baseball team is coming off a strong season after having a 36-21 record. They had a season high eight-game...
Laugh out loud: Comedian humors audience
Caitlin Centner, Staff writer
February 8, 2012
The Activities Programming Board at Northern Kentucky University dove into spring semester events with their kickoff event Club Norse, which featured comedian Jonny Loquasto on Feb. 2 in the Student Union Ballroom. The 30-year-old native of Pennsylvania traveled to NKU from Los Angeles, Ca. With a forte...
Sign course offered in a unique way
Brandon Barb, A&L Editor
February 8, 2012
Growing up senior communication major Crystal Hudson was able to hear the food cooking on a stove. As the years progressed and a few unfortunate accidents happened the her sense of hearing faded and she wasn’t able to hear when the stove would alert to her food being cooked. Being “late deaf”...
Students fight for more funding at the capitol
Zachary Rogers, Staff writer
February 8, 2012
It was brisk and seasonable the morning of Feb. 7, and around 100 Northern Kentucky University students took this time to gather outside the Student Union building. Each waited patiently to sign up, grab a box lunch and pile into the waiting buses for the forthcoming 90-mile journey that would take them...
On-campus childcare benefits student parents
Casey Binder, Contributing writer
February 8, 2012
A purple and yellow papier-mâché butterfly floats from the ceiling, overlooking the children below. The bright walls support a long coat rack stuffed full of marshmallow-like winter coats with Disney-inspired backpacks and matching lunch boxes. The rooms are filled with children laughing and the undeniable...
Univ. takes new approach to pedestrian safety
Claire Higgins, News editor
February 8, 2012
Students may have noticed some new noises echoing across campus as they drive into campus or await their turn to cross the street. The recently added rumble strips at crosswalks are the campus’ newest additions to increase security for students. According to Jeff Baker, interim director of operations...
Early grads not hurting the university
Georgina Alamilla, Contributing writer
February 1, 2012
Northern Kentucky University does not lose money when students graduate early. NKU currently has 15,738 students who generate approximately $98 million in student tuition and scholarship fees per year. “Even though students who graduate early are no longer paying tuition, the university no longer...
Stem Majors switch gears
Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor
February 1, 2012
Many individuals will begin to pursue college degrees that they will not complete. Of the 2,211 students who enrolled as freshman at Northern Kentucky University in fall 2010, 1,466, or 66.3 percent, returned in fall 2011. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) majors constitute one...
Alumni overcome unemployment
Darren Jones, Contributing writer
February 1, 2012
Northern Kentucky University students have something to look forward to during their academic career beyond the remnant glory of receiving their degrees. More alumni are said to have been getting jobs in their fields post-graduation. According to the Workforce Kentucky website, as of December 2011,...
