WATCH: The Debate on Gun Safety Reaches NKU

April 26, 2018

Filed under Featured Story, National News, News, Video

The national gun debate has sparked new passion and conversation in many students since the shooting in Parkland, Florida.  While much of the legislation that has been proposed in the wake of the school shooting has been to increase the presence of guns in schools, many more are opposed to the idea....

‘NKU, what are we going to do?’: Students, professors, staff rally against state cuts, pension hikes

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor

April 12, 2018

Filed under Featured Story, Kentucky News, National News, News

Roaring louder than the coursing winds outside the Student Union were chants of “fund our future” led by students, faculty and staff protesting state education cuts. Homemade signs with “I AM WORTH IT,” “LET’S NOT GO BACKWARD” and “SAVE HIGHER EDUCATION” written in black ink waved as speakers advocated for relief from cuts.

Why the Second Amendment stuck around

Natalie Hamren, Asst. News Editor

March 31, 2018

Filed under Featured Story, National News, News

With each mass shooting, the gun control debate emerges and re-emerges. At its center is what the Second Amendment, ratified in 1791, actually means.

Immigration town hall gives community forum on national issue

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor

October 20, 2017

Filed under Featured Story, National News, News

SGA hosted a town hall meeting where students could voice concerns about DACA to a panel of experts and students in the SU ballroom on Thursday night.

SGA to host immigration town hall, vote on DACA resolution

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor

October 17, 2017

Filed under Campus Events, Featured Story, National News, News

SGA will address concerns about the future of DACA recipients at an immigration town hall on Oct. 19 in the SU. SGA's DACA solidarity resolution goes to a vote on Oct. 23.

AP editor immersed in unbelievable presidential election cycle

Matt Sexton, Reporter

October 9, 2015

Filed under Featured Story, National News, News

Still 13 months away from the presidential election, the race to the White House has been more unbelievable than one could imagine, according to the Associated Press’ national political editor.David Scott, who has held that position since April 29, 2014 spoke to an attentive audience Wednesday in t...

Hillary Clinton draws big crowds to campus

Kevin Schultz and Carrie Crotzer

November 1, 2014

Filed under 2014, Featured Story, Kentucky News, National News, News

Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stopped by Northern Kentucky University this morning to rally for Kentucky democrat senatorial candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes. Clinton and Grimes both gave speeches to a crowd of about 1,400 people in the university's Bank of Kentucky Center. ...

Wu-Tang Clan rapper offers real-life advice

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor

February 7, 2013

Filed under Arts & Life, Campus Events, Kentucky News, National News

New York-based rapper Cappadonna visited Highland Heights to speak about leadership in hip-hop and his experience as a member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan Tuesday evening in the Student Union. The lecture consisted of a history lesson on hip-hop, as well as guidelines for leadership, maturity and...

Local attractions create influx of job opportunities

Danielle Roberts, Staff writer

February 7, 2013

Filed under Kentucky News, National News, News

Between the numerous grand openings of establishments in downtown Cincinnati and the approaching summer season that is sure to bring big business to some of the area’s popular attractions, job seekers are now seeing ample opportunities for local employment. The Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati is...

Green initiatives on campus on the rise

Derek White, Staff writer

February 7, 2013

Filed under Kentucky News, National News, News

The impact of the eco-friendly programs on campus may appear minor to an outsider. If you were to get a look at what goes on behind the scenes, however; you would begin to see the bigger picture of what NKU’s green programs are doing to make the campus cleaner and more efficient. The overall work...

How to save money on a college budget

Caitlin Centner, Arts & Life editor

January 31, 2013

Filed under Arts & Life, Kentucky News, National News

Budgeting may seem simple, income vs. expenses and when they’re due, but for some college students, and people in general, budgeting can be a struggle. It may feel like you’re already standing in knee-deep water that’s quickly rising when it comes to finances; but with the right resources you...

Freshmen applications up 30 percent

Kevin Schultz, News editor

January 31, 2013

Filed under Kentucky News, National News, News

Interest in NKU is on the rise from potential freshmen students, with applications for the class of 2017 up over 30 percent, according to an announcement made by Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Paul Orscheln at the Jan. 9 Board of Regents meeting. The reasons for this dramatic increase...