The Northerner

Dr. Lori Hart tells students “everything they always wanted to know about the opposite sex”

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter

Students shifted in their seats murmuring excitedly as they waited for CAMPUSPEAK’s Dr. Lori Hart to give her talk on opposite sex relationships in the SU ballroom on Nov. 11. Hart began by asking everyone...

Only 133 attend ‘Norse Rock Rumble’ event at Bank of Kentucky Center

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter

The band ‘Calm the Tides’ secured their spot for first place Saturday night in the Bank of Kentucky Center at ‘Norse Rock Rumble.’ Hosted by the Activities Programming Board and emceed by comedian...

Interview with a Vampire: a closer look into USS Nightmare

Brittany Smart, Reporter

NKU student Julia Brockman has found a family that scares together and stays together. “On the boat, we consider ourselves a family,” Brockman said. “Last year I was new so it was kind of awkward...

NatGeo photographer Michael Nichols talks about the value of collaboration

Brittany Smart, Reporter

The room darkened as National Geographic photographer Michael Nichols took the stage at Greaves Hall the night of Oct. 15 to showcase his works to the NKU community. “Everything I’ve ever done is...

LGBTQ director calls for students to be “allies”

Brittany Smart, Reporter

Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement’s Democracy Square Live open forum event hosted by LGBTQ director Bonnie Meyer Tuesday afternoon in the Student Union revolved around many topics including...

Student helps plan MidPoint

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter

Imagine you are eight years old. You’re bubbly, social and obsessed with shows on HGTV. Your mind is filled with creative ideas and dreams of growing up to be an interior designer. Now imagine that...

Student Union shrinks drinks, raises prices to match inflation

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter

Some students may have noticed that the cups in the Student Union that come with a standard meal are now nearly half the size they used to be, but are sold at the same price. Starting this semester 16...

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FreshFusion 2018 will be held 1-4 p.m. Aug. 18 in front of University Center.

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Fresh fusion view from above.

[Photo] FreshFusion aims to make first-years ‘at-home’

Josh Kelly, Assistant Arts & Life Editor

Students could write on the Relay for Life banner if someone they knew was affected by cancer or just to write words of encouragement. File photo, Aug. 26, 2014.

Fresh Fusion closes out the first week of classes

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter

The smell of hot pizza wafts through the heavy humid air as blaring music and laughter echoes off the university walls as the annual Fresh Fusion begins late Friday afternoon. Another noise, an almost...

Battling bookstores lightens sting on students

Brittany Smart, Reporter

Barnes & Noble College is consistently shown as the most expensive seller of textbooks for NKU students. However, the store’s senior corporate marketing specialist Judith Buckingham said affordability...

NKU Social Media Summit teaches students the value of modern social media marketing

Austin Elder and Brittany Smart

The second annual Social Media Summit was held in the Farris Auditorium Thursday evening, an event where students and professors were given a chance to interact and engage with a panel of Social Media...

Student Research and Creativity Celebration provides a voice for all

Tori Lentz and Brittany Smart

The annual Student Research and Creativity celebration will commence its 12th year next week from April 14th -18th as one of the largest student and faculty collaborations on NKU’s campus. Event co-chairman...

Juried Student Exhibition displays broad range of talents

Brittany Smart, Staff Writer

NKU’s annual Juried Student Exhibition gave all students the opportunity to display their creativity in five or less works of art to be evaluated by a third party and scored. “It really shows the...

NKU Greek organizations took root in ’70s and flourish today

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer

There are a total of 14 Greek letter organizations residing on campus this year who have been part of a trend that has been accelerating at a rapid rate in the past five years. A Growing Culture Just...

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity wins the 2nd Annual Homecoming Step Show

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer

NKU’s Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity took the gold last Friday night at the 2nd Annual Homecoming Step Show held in The Bank of Kentucky Center. The show was hosted by African American Programs and Services...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Relationships: Advice from the Dating Doctor

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer

Students filed in the Student Union Ballroom Wednesday night eager to hear David Coleman, Campus Activities Magazine’s 13-Time Speaker of the Year, talk about love and how to make smart choices when...

Young musicians build friendships at NKU music program

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer

The summer programs sponsored by NKU’s Music Preparatory Department are teaching musicians of all ages a variety of skills that encourage them to develop their talents and love of the arts. All four...

Band Symposium gives great experience to aspiring musicians

Brittany Smart, Contributing Writer

Applause erupted from the crowd as the 7th Annual Tri-State Band Symposium came to a close with the resounding notes of Edwin Goldman’s “The Chimes of Liberty.” This performance, directed by Brant...