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Community children and volunteer NKU makes cotton swab skeletons during Norse-O-Ween event.

VIDEO: Hundreds of children flock to Callahan for Norse-O-Ween

Dylan Tierney, Contributor October 31, 2014

The Eighth Annual Norse-O-Ween was held in Callahan Hall on Oct.30. Running from 6 to 8 p.m. kids participated in Halloween festivities that included much more than trick-or-treating. “Lots of candy...

The Kroger lot filled because of the overcrowding in Callahan. Students say that since the addition of the Northern Terrace, the Callahan lot fills quickly making it difficult to find a spot.

Off-campus residents struggle for parking

Brody Kenny, Contributor September 26, 2014

NKU’s newest dorm Northern Terrace has created a major parking issue for the off-campus resident community. The addition of an access drive as well as a green space between the two buildings resulted...

Construction projects enter wrap up phase

Karen Plunkett, Contributor August 27, 2014

A lot of construction has been done in the recent months. Many students and faculty have probably heard the noise from the construction tools or machinery and wondering what exactly is happening on campus? There...

Norse Commons to receive major changes next year

Norse Commons to receive major changes next year

Matt Hempfling, Staff writer September 5, 2013

Students in university housing will see big changes next fall in Norse Commons, according to Robert Knarr, the university project manager handling the renovations of the facility. “The overall scope...

Temporary housing poses numerous challenges

Silvana Hill, Contributing writer August 29, 2013

Residents of Callahan Hall and future residents of the soon-to-be-completed Lakeside Terrace residence hall have found themselves a little too close for comfort in these first weeks of the fall semester. The...

Housing shortage places students in Lakeside Terrace

Mac Payton, News editor August 21, 2013

Approximately 130 students have been placed into temporary housing assignments, including 30 residents living in Lakeside Terrace, according to Director of University Housing Arnie Slaughter. Lakeside...

Summer is a time to prep for housing next year, housing said

Emily Hodges, Contributing writer April 30, 2013

Each fall University Housing prepares to open at full capacity, over 1800 students, and new applications in the spring. Part of the reason may be student satisfaction with campus housing. Arnie Slaughter,...

Summer housing available, apply today for possible credit

Matt Hempfling, Contributing writer April 15, 2013

Students that need to stay in the NKU area over the summer will be able to take advantage of NKU’s summer housing program and stay in Callahan Hall, and if they apply before April 16, could be eligible...

Housing rates to increase, students will get more bang for their buck

Housing rates to increase, students will get more “bang for their buck”

Matt Hempfling, Contributing writer February 28, 2013

Campus housing rates at NKU are set to increase four percent this fall, pending approval from the Board of Regents. According to the University Housing office, the rate increases are necessary to help...

Campus vs. Off Campus Housing

Campus vs. Off Campus Housing

Danielle Roberts, Contributing Writer September 13, 2012

Before making the commitment to sign a lease for an apartment or pay to live on campus in the residential housing, Northern Kentucky University students should consider all the variables. Some important...

Housing, dining costs on the rise

Housing, dining costs on the rise

Zachary Rogers, Staff writer February 29, 2012

Students at Northern Kentucky University should expect an increase in price of on-campus services. NKU Campus Housing and Dining will be increasing the cost of housing and residential meal plans. Campus...

New housing plans making room for more connections

New housing plans making room for more connections

Zachary Rogers, Staff writer February 22, 2012

To better accommodate incoming first year students, and in an attempt to promote participation in school events, Northern Kentucky University Housing will revamp the program known as “The Norse Experience.”...

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