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Jesse Thomas poses for her music poster. She will be returning to the area on Sept. 25 at the Southgate House.

NKU graduate returns to play the Southgate House

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor September 17, 2014

Six months after moving to Los Angeles to become an actress, Jesse Thomas had run out of money and her lease was up. “I moved in with my buddy who played in Goldfinger. The only reason I knew him was...

NKU Alum tells of poverty, challenges faced by students of Newport Intermediate

Alyson Schoenung, Staff Writer February 11, 2014

Andy Rachford finds himself sitting in his fourth grade classroom, surrounded by children who may or may not be ready to conquer the day’s science lesson. Rachford, a 23-year-old who, fresh out of college,...

Recent graduate joins Peace Corps

Recent graduate joins Peace Corps

Amber Coakley, Staff writer August 29, 2013

For many NKU students, summer’s end meant heading back to classes. But for recent NKU graduate Samantha McKenzie, the end of the summer meant preparing to move to Central America. After receiving...

Sports Business Club celebrates 10 years

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer March 28, 2013

April 12 event set to host speakers, networking for students and alumni The Sports Business Club will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an event at the Bank of Kentucky Center on April 12. Students,...

Alum writes children’s book with a purpose

Alum writes children’s book with a purpose

Brook Clifford, Staff writer November 15, 2012

After graduating, Dennis Charlton began his business career and made use of his business administration degree. While pursuing business, he wrote a draft for a children’s book a few years ago and set...

Alumni overcome unemployment

Alumni overcome unemployment

Darren Jones, Contributing writer February 1, 2012

Northern Kentucky University students have something to look forward to during their academic career beyond the remnant glory of receiving their degrees. More alumni are said to have been getting jobs...

A lesson from a bird’s-eye view

Shawn Buckenmeyer February 16, 2011

They soar high above telephone lines, the traffic on the road, and the streams of people walking beneath them. With wings of majestic feathers, they are birds. Northern Kentucky University opens a new...

Beattie selected by Toronto FC in MLS draft

Nick Jones January 19, 2011

Toronto FC selected former Northern Kentucky University soccer standout Steven Beattie with the 13th pick in the Major League Soccer supplemental draft on Tuesday. Beattie, a former striker and midfielder...

Alumni night reunites grads

Matt Brewer January 12, 2011

Despite all the empty seats in the Bank of Kentucky Center, the Northern Kentucky University Pep Band added an element of excitement and school pride to the men’s and women’s basketball games. To add...

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