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Graduates raise their hands in celebration following Saturdays fall commencement.

‘We did it!’ NKU celebrates over 1,900 graduates

Emily Sisk, News Editor December 16, 2023

Northern Kentucky University recognized a total of 1,957 graduates at Saturday’s fall commencement at Truist Arena. The day consisted of two ceremonies: graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences,...

NKU to honor over 1,900 graduates at Saturday’s commencement

NKU to honor over 1,900 graduates at Saturday’s commencement

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2023

NKU will honor over 1,900 graduates in two commencement ceremonies this Saturday, Dec. 16 in Truist Arena.  The first ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will recognize graduates from the College of...

From left to right: Nancy Campbell, Laura Sullivan, Lois Schultz , Mary Chesnut, Lois Hamill.

Farewell from the ‘ladies of the library’

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor December 12, 2023

Sitting in a Steely Library classroom before five soon-to-be-retired librarians who have been cleverly dubbed the “ladies of the library” to honor their concerted exodus, the meeting felt more...

Julie Pace, executive editor of The Associated Press, speaking at the Six@Six Lecture Series in NKU’s Digitorium in Griffin Hall.

Journalism challenges during a digital age: Associated Press editor brings conversation to NKU

Shae Meade, Contributor December 8, 2023

A 15-year-long tradition continued Thursday evening as executive editor of The Associated Press Julie Pace spoke at the Six@Six Lecture Series, an event run by Northern Kentucky University Scripps...

Empower Learn Create on the first floor of the Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center.

The resources and challenges for childcare at NKU

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor December 8, 2023

Every morning between 7 and 9:30 a.m. the children of NKU faculty, staff and students arrive on the first floor of the Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center. Some of them might come to the window...

Dr. Michael Baranowski and Dr. Kimberly Weir stand in Weirs office located in Founders Hall.

Political science spouses wave goodbye after 20 years at NKU

Emily Sisk, News Editor December 7, 2023

Standing on a pier in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Michael Baranowski and Dr. Kimberly Weir professed their “I do’s.” The date was August 5, 2004. Surrounded by a preacher, eight attendees, the...

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...

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...

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...

Photo of ChatGPT AI technology on mobile phone.

Surf or drown in impending wave of AI’s career involvement

Elita St. Clair, Social Media Editor November 21, 2023

It’s not breaking news that artificial intelligence is a trending buzz of this year. Computer systems performing human tasks allow for countless possibilities, such as virtual assistants, chatbots,...

Christian organizations gather together at ‘NKUnited’

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 18, 2023

Students congregated into a dimly lit Otto M. Budig Theatre Thursday night. Seeking Christian community, the students came to be a part of “NKUnited,” a once-a-semester event where every Christian...

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