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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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Kelsie Small was a nursing student at NKU.

NKU nursing student died during weekend

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor May 13, 2020

Nursing student Kelsie Small died in a shooting in Louisville over the weekend, according to Courier Journal. The shooting occurred early Saturday May 9. Courier Journal reported Small was pronounced...

Coronavirus myths: what to do, how to stop it

Coronavirus myths: what to do, how to stop it

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 13, 2020

In the age of social media, misinformation runs rampant—especially in the time of a global pandemic. With so many people posting inaccuracies on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook with talks of misconceptions...

Washing your hands is a way to prevent the spread of infections.

Study abroad trips canceled due to Coronavirus

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor March 6, 2020

Two study abroad programs scheduled for spring break have been canceled due to confirmed Coronavirus cases in the destination areas, according to NKU Education Abroad officials.  President Ashish Vaidya,...

The 17 cities in Kentucky that have enacted Fairness Ordinances.

Under new governor, LGBTQ campus community looks ahead

Kyle Wade, Copy Editor January 31, 2020
Even though NKU is a safe haven against discrimination, it is still legal for any reason outside of campus boundaries. This means people can lose their jobs, housing or be denied service because of their religion, race or sexual orientation—essentially, fired for what makes them who they are. 
Amid pension crisis, Beshear offers hope

Amid pension crisis, Beshear offers hope

Billy Keeney, News Editor January 29, 2020

After Kentucky educators marched on Frankfort on April 2, 2018 in the wake of the final approval of Senate Bill 151 (SB 151), the controversial proposal was later overturned by the Kentucky Supreme Court...

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