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All content by Kellie Geist

‘CATS’ prowls the theatre

Kellie Geist
It's hard to believe that the man who wrote "CATS" also wrote "Phantom of the Opera" and co-wrote "Evita" and "Jesus Christ Superstar." It's even harder to believe that "CATS" is the second longest-running Broadway-production. This pre-Rogers and Hammerstein-esque musical is really more of a revue packed with felines than a typical musical.
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Students compete for a world class opportunity in Lithuania

Kellie Geist
As Northern Kentucky University's media informatics program continues to grow, so do the opportunities. This summer, two students from the program will travel to Lithuania for a five-week internship in 3-D animation and modeling. Cincimedia, a local branch of the e-sense Group, worked with NKU to set up the internships.
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Back finds success in ‘back-yard’

Kellie Geist
Every college student struggles with time management between going to class, studying, working and trying to maintain a social life. But add in baseball practice and up to six games a week and things can get really tough. "Baseball demands a lot of time between practice and games.
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Pups recover with water fitness

Kellie Geist
Water fitness has gone to the dogs - literally. Hot Diggity Dog canine water fitness, owned and operated by Northern Kentucky University alumna Shauna Grainger, not only provides a place for dogs to recover from surgeries and strains, but it's also a place to take a few wet steps toward a healthier life.
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Pretty in Pink:

Kellie Geist
If a night of basketball and a free Votruba bobble-head isn't enough to pack Regents Hall, the Feb. 14 women and men's games against St. Joseph will also help to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Hoops for Hope is Northern Kentucky University's version of Think Pink Week, a program that was started in 2007 by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
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Pi Kappa Phi says bye for now

Kellie Geist
The Greek community mourns the loss of one of its organizations after Pi Kappa Phi packed its bags Feb. 4. The colony left Northern Kentucky University at the order of its national organization. "The organization felt that the colony wasn't the best allocation of their resources and shut them down," Mark Gallondorn, president of the Interfraternity Council, said.
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Scrapbooking to remember student

Kellie Geist
Friends gathered in the Otto M. Budig Theater Feb. 1 to remember Mahesh Subramannian, an international student who was found dead Jan. 20. "This memorial was a good thing because it was a good way for the campus family to remember him," said Northern Kentucky University alumnus Emily Kleane.
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Cultural exhibition digs deep

Kellie Geist
The Museum of Anthropology contains artifacts and objects of cultures, past and present, from all over the world, with exhibits and photographs placed throughout campus. According to the museum's Web site, The Museum of Anthropology was founded in 1976 by Dr.
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Thefts reported in bookstore

Kellie Geist
A series of book thefts prompted University Police to release the year's first crime alert in the Norse News Network. Two of the thefts were of personal property left in the cubbies at the University Bookstore. "Theft from the cubbies isn't that huge of a deal right now, but we wanted to send out that memo in the N3 so that students would be more aware of themselves and their belongings," said University Police Chief Harold Todd.
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BMO mentors help students succeed

Kellie Geist
Rather than enjoy a snow day, Holmes High School students checked out Northern Kentucky University Jan. 22. Hosted by the Black Men's Organization, the Office of Admissions and the African American Mentoring Program, students were assigned to a mentor who took them to classes and talked to them about the college experience.
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‘Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ slices through box office sales

Kellie Geist
When Hollywood tries to turn a Broadway show into a cash cow, there are a few elements they have to nail. The most obvious and important, of which is having a vocally talented cast. "Chicago" had Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger, "Rent" had Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp and "Hairspray" had John Travolta and Queen Latifah.
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Dorm makeover makes the most of small spaces

Kellie Geist
Although it isn't exactly a 'move that bus' affair, the Activities Program Dorm Do-Over set out to change at least two lives. Roomies Sam Frankel, a senior fine arts major, and Jake Lehnert, a sophomore computer information technology major, left their Commonwealth room to comedian, formor HGTV personality and dorm makeover artist Claire Berger for a complete, though not permanent, upgrade Oct.
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Kwanzaa: A holiday of culture, tradition

Kellie Geist
As the holidays roll around, it's easy to get caught up in the spirit of Christmas or Chanukah. But what about the spirit of Kwanzaa? Despite some misconceptions, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday. However, it is a time to revel in many of the same comforts.
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‘The Grinch’ returns to Broadway

Kellie Geist
Up and coming theater hopefuls might have a difficult time finding work this winter as 26 Broadway shows remain dark. As the stagehands stike enters its fourth week, companies continue to cease auditions and hiring. "Those hopefuls have it the hardest," said Mark Hardy, Northern Kentucky University theater professor, actor and former New Yorker.
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Police discover student’s stolen art

Kellie Geist
A female torso from Bethany Kramer's art installation "Seeds of Time," which was reported stolen Nov. 17 around noon, was recovered late Nov. 18. "The torso was found in a breezeway outside Norse Hall," Chief of Police Harold Todd said. "It's not a place where there are a lot of people, so we don't have much to go on right now.
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Police find student’s stolen art

Kellie Geist
A female torso from Bethany Kramer's art installation "Seeds of Time," which was reported stolen Nov. 17 around noon, was recovered late Nov. 18. "The torso was found in a breezeway outside Norse Hall," Chief of University Police Harold Todd said. "It's not a place where there are a lot of people, so we don't have much to go on right now.
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Show a melting pot of creativity

Kellie Geist
For some students, the art galleries are a forbidden wonderland packed with untouchables. But on Nov. 8, the Northern Kentucky University Third Floor and Main galleries in the Fine Arts Center were filled to the brim with artists, students, friends, family and faculty for the opening of the first half of the senior shows.
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Serves up on badminton court

Kellie Geist
A hot summer day, an ice-cold beverage, two racquets, a plastic shuttlecock and a volleyball net. "That's the experience most American's have with badminton, but it's really the second biggest sport in the world," said Gary Eippert, a Northern Kentucky University professor who teaches beginning badminton and serves as the adviser for the Badminton Club.
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KD swing defies new regulations

Kellie Geist
It's big. It's colorful. It sways. And, now that a bench policy has been put into place, the Kappa Delta swing is enjoying its last days as an A-frame. According to Kim Vance, assistant director of student life and Greek advisor, the bench policy has been in the works since a fraternity bench was destroyed in 2005.
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LIFE game teaches acceptance

Kellie Geist
On a normal day, LIFE is just a board game. But on Nov. 5 and 6, it was an interactive game played with human pieces and simulated setbacks in the University Center Ballroom. "The Game of Life is a hands on diversity experience," said David Stetter, Norse Leadership Society president.
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‘Darkside’ preps to sell out seats

Kellie Geist
Every time a spacecraft leaves the Earth's surface, it faces a galaxy full of the unknown. This final frontier calls to scientists and adventurers alike. But every journey is different, and like many great adventures, they don't always go as planned. "Darkside" is set in 1973, during the height of the American space program.
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Sorority donates money for child abuse prevention

Kellie Geist
For many students, organizations are just about building a r'eacute;sum'eacute;. But for the women of Kappa Delta, it's about helping others. Kappa Delta's most recent endeavor involved presenting a check for almost $1,600 to the Northern Kentucky Family Nurturing Center Oct.
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Horror film draws tears

Kellie Geist
Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost city in the United States, faces a month of darkness every winter. Not willing to face 30 days without sun, many of the townspeople head south, leaving 152 of their neighbors, friends and loved ones to face the time, and the creatures, alone.
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Getting hungry for the hungry

Kellie Geist
Going for one day without your daily Ritazza and Chick-fil-A might seem devastating, but for the students participating in the Fast-a-thon, the vittles-free day is worth it. The Fast-a-thon, hosted by the Muslim Student Association Oct. 12, will be held from dawn to dusk to collect money for the hungry in celebration of Ramadan.
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Film triology goes extinct with disappointing finale

Kellie Geist
Some movies just lend themselves to trilogies. "Star Wars," "Lord of the Rings," even "The Matrix." But "Resident Evil" is not one of those movies. "Resident Evil: Extinction," Sony's latest million dollar baby, marks the third and final installment of the "Resident Evil" movie series.
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Love or Hate?

Kellie Geist
An anonymous campus organization is encouraging students to spout their emotions about nine topics - first on a blog, and now on giant white boards in the University Center plaza. The Love/Hate white boards appeared Sept. 10 as the second phase of the elusive campaign, which began Sept.
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9/11 memorial service no more at Northern

Kellie Geist
For the past five years Northern Kentucky University has commemorated the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy with memorial services and moments of silence. But this year, the day went by without official recognition. "People are at a stage now where they can move past it," said Chris Cole, the Director of University Communications.
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Can a bag compromise your health?

Kellie Geist
They range from army green to paisley pink. Some can barely hold a makeup kit while others are designed for a laptop and a pile of books. You can wear them over your shoulder, your back or both. But whether it's for fashion or function, virtually every college student has a school bag of some kind.
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‘Balls’ will make viewers blue

Kellie Geist
In a world jaded by Most Extreme Elimnation Challenge and bad kung fu films, comes another attempt to fuse the martial art flick with the sport spoof - "Balls of Fury." When 30-something washed-up child pingpong prodigy Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler) is recruited for special government operation, the shadows of his former glories become his future.
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How to survive your college roommates

Kellie Geist
Whether it's walking in on your roommate and her boyfriend, or trying to sleep when he plays Warcraft until sunrise, everyone who's shared their space has a story to tell. But leaving your solo-room at home doesn't have to mean losing your sanity. With a little communication, respect and friendly understanding, your life with a roommate can be more than bearable - it can be awesome.
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From sanitation to royal court

Kellie Geist
For many, an internship involves little more than getting coffee and learning to take a joke, but for senior Alison Medley, the experience was far more rewarding. Medley spent her junior year of college teaching fourth graders the negative effects of pollution on the environment as an intern with the Sanitation District.
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Stress and anxiety making you sweat finals? Don’t worry, they don’t have to

Kellie Geist
It's your final exam of your final class of your final day of your final week before summer vacation. There's a student sniffing back his cold in the far corner, someone else is clicking her pen, and you are staring at a seemingly impossible question. Are your eyes starting to blur? Are you hands sweating? Does your stomach hurt? For some students, test anxiety can be a nightmare, and although you can't cure anxiety, you can get through finals week.
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Festival said yes to student play

Kellie Geist
In the last 23 years, the Northern Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance has hosted 13 Y.E.S. Festivals. In those 13 festivals, it has premiered 42 shows. And of those 42 shows, an NKU student has written only one. "The Chester County Automaton(s)," by senior Brad Cupples, is the first ever Y.
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Y.E.S. Festival premieres three plays

Kellie Geist
In 1981, two former faculty members rode home from The Actors Theatre of Louisville's "Humana Festival of New American Plays." They talked about whether Northern Kentucky University could put on such an event. In 1983, the Year End Series Festival of New Plays (Y.
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Saucy Brit breaks onto America’s pop airwaves

Kellie Geist
If you put Natasha Bedingfield and Pink in a blender on mix and gave them a dash of Spice Girls, you'd have one of England's spiciest crossover artists - Lily Allen "Alright, Still," Allen's debut album, released in America Jan. 30 and her now hit-single "Smile" followed with a smash.
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Guitar god to grace WNKU

Kellie Geist
The WNKU spring fund drive at Northern Kentucky University's public radio station is getting a little help March 23 from rock legend and Cincinnati resident Peter Frampton, who is set to bring the third floor of Landrum alive as he co-hosts the noon hour with 89.
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NKU Club wins medals in competition

Kellie Geist and Kellie Geist
Sharp moves and graceful forms landed four Northern Kentucky University students a place in the National Taekwondo Championships during a state competition, Feb. 24. The NKU Taekwondo Club hosted the 2007 United States Specialty Sports Association Kentucky State Taekwondo Championship on Feb.
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Call someone who will care

Kellie Geist and Kellie Geist
They could be found in restroom foyers, outside restaurants and even in dedicated booths on the street, but in the wake of the cell phone era, pay phones are disappearing like boats in the Bermuda Triangle - and Northern Kentucky University's phones are no exception.
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Catching Z’s on campus

Kellie Geist and Kellie Geist
It's a common conception that college students prioritize their social lives, sports and studying over getting a good night's sleep - and the evidence is easy to find. Take a stroll through almost any hallway on campus. When Northern Kentucky University students aren't working on getting A's, they're trying to catch some Z's.
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Homecoming takes on reality TV

Kellie Geist and Kellie Geist
Reality TV has been a quick ticket to fame for names such as Taylor Hicks of "American Idol" and Sean Yazbeck of "The Apprentice." The lives of reality television stars are permanently altered by the shows in which they appear. For some, it's a new job. For others, it's a new spouse.
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Can your system beat the competition?

Kellie Geist and Kellie Geist
With all the "next generation" jargon spewing from the mouth of the videogame industry these days, it's sometimes hard to know what's what. Some people are dedicated to a certain system platform while others are looking for the cream-of-the-crop console.
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Great Scot! Student spents the fall abroad

Kellie Geist and Kellie Geist
When senior Justin Terry was on his way to Scotland, he was worried about committing some faux pas, but when he got there, fate had already stepped in - his luggage was lost, and hey presto! Three days later, he was the stereotypical "smelly Euro." Terry, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance student with an emphasis in acting, has spent this semester at Glascow Caledonian University in Glascow, Scotland.
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Aphrodisiacs: Sex up your life

Kellie Geist
Since the time of Adam and Eve, certain foods, including apples, have been synonymous with temptation and desire. Aphrodisiacs, which the Food and Drug Administration define as something that is meant to arouse or increase sexual drive and improve sexual performance, have been hot since the Romans created Spanish Fly.
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Web site tracks personal fitness

Kellie Geist
No one wants to live under the thumb of an overpaid, officious, manipulative and self-righteous being - also known as a boss. For Abigail Miller, being her own supervisor is becoming a reality. "If you asked anyone in my family, they would tell you that I've always wanted to be my own boss," Miller said.
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Student Spotlight: Jodi Kuley

Kellie Geist
It's hard to teach and impossible to learn where art comes from. For some, art springs from a muse, while for others it's derived from within. For Jodi Kuley, a senior graphic design major, that inspiration comes from her family. "My mother and sister are really into design but never really did anything with it," she said.
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Student Spotlight: Megan Caroway

Kellie Geist
Many musicians can relate to being 'encouraged' a little too heavily by their parents to take lessons and practice. For Megan Caroway, a Northern Kentucky University freshman pianist, this was not the case. "My parents didn't so much care how much I practiced," she said.
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Student Spotlight

Kellie Geist
Many musicians can relate to being 'encouraged' a little too heavily by parents to take lessons and practice. For Megan Caroway, a Northern Kentucky University freshman pianist, this wasn't the case. "My parents didn't so much care how much I practiced," she said.
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Student Spotlight: Madeline Bailey

Kellie Geist
Madeline Bailey stands out - literally. The non-Latino Northern Kentucky University junior is the president of the Latino Student Union y Amigos student organization. "The culture is wonderful and the language is romantic. I love it," she said. Despite her obvious difference in ancestry, Bailey said she's never had any negative reactions.
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Student Spotlight

Kellie Geist
Madeline Bailey stands out - literally. The non-Latino Northern Kentucky University junior is the president of the Latino Student Union y Amigos student organization. "The culture is wonderful and the language is romantic. I love it," she said. Despite her obvious difference in ancestry, Bailey said she's never had any negative reactions.
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Student Spotlight: Alyssa Foley

Kellie Geist
A young woman sits in a swivel chair in the second floor hallway of the Fine Art Building. She pulls her feet up and smiles as countless acquaintances say hello -many of whom she doesn't recognize. Such is the life of an actress at Northern Kentucky University Senior Alyssa Foley plays Ms.
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Stop the what-to-do blues

Kellie Geist
In a world where the collegiate social life knows no bounds, it is hard to imagine having the river of ideas run dry. But when it comes to having something to do on a big night out, there's always the "I don't know. What do you want to do?" battle. I too am a victim of the endless back and forth.
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Student Spotlight: Tristen Dye

Kellie Geist
A record of 370 kills may not seem like something to boast about, but for junior accounting major, Tristen Dye, it's a selling point. No, she's not a mass murderer. Dye, a volleyball player at Northern Kentucky University, had 370 spikes, or kills, as one of last season's outside hitters.
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Student kicked it in Mexico

Kellie Geist
As National Hispanic month begins, students at Northern Kentucky University may not realize there is a former professional Mexican soccer player among them. Aug. 4, 2002, sophomore Enrique Arana packed his bags and hopped on a plane for Guadalajara, Mexico, to take his place as a member of the Mexican Soccer Team.
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New Facebook upsets users

Kellie Geist
Many Northern Kentucky University students have become uncomfortable with the new "face" of Facebook.com. It's not the pictures your best friend posted of you from your dance party or a post your ex wrote on your wall. It's the fact that your friends can now see those actions without even having to search.
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Garage clearance prevents towing

Kellie Geist
Last week, I parked on the bottom floor of the "free" parking garage like I always do. I sped passed the rows of parked and abandoned cars down the ramp to the bottom floor. Prior to the day's events, I had a theory that parking on the bottom floor would protect my vehicle both from other cars as well as the elements.
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Open Season on basketball

Kellie Geist
With the Norse basketball season just around the corner, this year's Women's team is optimistic. With seven returning, three freshmen and two transfer players, none of which are seniors, the team is young but prepared. Guard and small forward Brittany Winner, a junior majoring in Spanish Education, said that a personal challenge has been leadership.
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Heritage month closes with ‘respected’ speaker

Kellie Geist
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Christina Garcia was Keynote Speaker for a presentation which occured on Oct. 7 in Greaves Concert Hall. The speech focused on what she called "living on the hyphen." Garcia said that living on a hyphen means that you live with two cultures and by doing so, understand both cultures better.
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Thousands to walk for a cause

Kellie Geist
On Saturday, Sept. 17, more than 4,000 people will gather at Newport on the Levee for the 4th annual Buddy Walk. The Buddy Walk is a fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Debbie Baker, event coordinator for the DSAGC said, "The Buddy Walk is really a celebration for people whose lives have been touched by Down syndrome.
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Museum named after NKU professor

Kellie Geist
Over 300 people from the Tri-state and beyond came to the Fort Wright Battery Hooper site Aug. 20 to witness the dedication of the museum and park to Dr. James A. Ramage. Ramage is a historian, teacher and an author specializing in Civil War studies. He has been a full-time faculty member at Northern Kentucky University since 1972.
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