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Some student fees to be refunded, Norse Commons to remain open

Natalie Hamren and Kane Mitten March 25, 2020

President Ashish Vaidya announced in a campus-wide email that parking, dining and housing fees already paid will be pro-rated and refunded to students. Vaidya said refunds will be applied to outstanding...

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Summer courses moved online, campus buildings locked

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 24, 2020

In response to the growing concern over the COVID-19 pandemic, Provost Sue Ott Rowlands announced Tuesday that NKU has moved all May intersession and summer courses to online instruction. Priority registration...

NKU national champs t-shirt created by Paula Hook, a member of Norse Nation.

NKU Men’s basketball 2020 National Champions

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 23, 2020
This past weekend would have been NKU’s third showing in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Due to COVID-19, the Norse weren’t able to compete in the national tournament. A lot of teams didn’t even get to start their conference championships, speculation of NKU would play was still out. Villanova and Baylor were number two seeds that popped up the most as NKU’s contenders.
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Ohio residents ordered to shelter-in-place

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 22, 2020

Ohio is now under a shelter-in-place order to limit the spread of coronavirus, Governor Mike DeWine announced Sunday afternoon. Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton signed the order, which is in effect beginning...

A rooftop view from their hotel in Antigua, Guatemala.

How coronavirus affected Norse abroad

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor March 22, 2020

The University announced on March 18 that all Education Abroad trips are canceled through the end of summer. Michelle Melish, assistant director in the office of education abroad, said emails were sent...

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Vaidya: spring commencement canceled

Natalie Hamren and Billy Keeney March 20, 2020

President Ashish Vaidya announced in a campus-wide email today that spring commencement will be canceled due to coronavirus concerns.  All 2020 graduates are invited to participate in the December...

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Maintenance updates: strategies on cleaning campus

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor March 19, 2020

In response to the increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, over 60 custodial workers have remained on campus to ensure the health and safety of students and faculty. NKU’s facilities...

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COVID-19 reimbursement procedures for student, faculty, staff travel

Billy Keeney, News Editor March 18, 2020

NKU faculty and staff members with unrecoverable out-of-pocket travel expenses due to the coronavirus pandemic may seek reimbursement through the MyNKU Travel Module, according to a press release from...

The James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union.

NKU students create Facebook group to house displaced students

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

Two NKU students created “Ghostlight Housing NKY” to help recently displaced NKU students find housing and other resources.  Sophomore integrative studies major Jessica Archer and senior public...

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Northern Kentucky announces first regional case of coronavirus

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 18, 2020

Northern Kentucky now has its first confirmed case of Coronavirus. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced five new cases in the state on Wednesday; one of the cases is in Kenton County. The individual...

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President announces University Housing to close

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor March 18, 2020

On Wednesday, President Ashish Vaidya announced that University Housing will be closed, all Study Abroad programs will be canceled until the end of the summer and gave an update on the commencement and...

The Campus Recreation Center.

Campus Recreation Center to close Wednesday

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 17, 2020
The Campus Recreation Center will close tomorrow, March 18, based on the standards set by the U.S.. Centers for Disease Control and by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
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