The original ‘Sin City’: exploring Newport’s past of mobs, crimes and more
Rachel Smith, Reporter
October 25, 2019
1955 Frank Sinatra gambled in the back room of the casinos on York Street. Dean Martin entertained guests at infamous mafia member Frank “Screw” Andrews’ house parties. And criminal racketeer Melvin Clark collapsed with a bullet lodged in his throat on Central Avenue. This was Newport—desirab...
‘Step back in history’: Southgate School promotes education, understanding
Rachel Smith, Reporter
September 13, 2019
When James Harris was eight years old, he would stand on a Newport street and gawk at the local school closest to his home. Harris said it was so unlike the school he had to walk several blocks to attend because this one had an enormous playground—one with shiny swings, seesaws and slides. It cap...
Governor Bevin signs House Bill 1 into law
Billy Keeney, News Editor
July 28, 2019
Governor Matt Bevin joined state legislators and stakeholder groups in Frankfort, Kentucky Wednesday, July 24, to officially sign House Bill 1 into law—which was passed by the General Assembly in special session earlier that day. “We are grateful for the diligent work of fiscally responsible House and S...
Habitat for Humanity taking on Collegiate Challenge
Casey Crowe, Contributor
February 22, 2019
Several NKU students are using their spring break as a way to make a difference in the lives of others. Students from the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be travelling to Hardin County, Kentucky the week of March 10-15. “It’s work; it’s not like a spring break where you lay on the beach....
Election 2018: What you need to know
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
Election Day is tomorrow. Are you prepared to vote?
How NKU fights its shrinking enrollment
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
October 24, 2018
Continued decline in enrollment could lead to further shortfalls, which means less spending on everything. This year’s shortfall occurred because NKU estimated the enrollment decline on historic data— but is there a precedent?
Hepatitis A: how to stay safe during statewide outbreak
Natalie Hamren, News Editor
September 18, 2018
In Kentucky, cases of hepatitis A continue to climb. Per year, the commonwealth typically experiences 20 cases of the virus. Since November 2017, that number has grown to over 1,300 reported cases in the state and 50 in northern Kentucky, according to the Northern Kentucky Health Department.
UPDATED: Bevin recommends $3.9 million cut to NKU
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
January 16, 2018
Gov. Matt Bevin proposed a 7.7 percent or $3.9 million funding cut for Northern Kentucky University in his state of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 16.
St. Amand: More state cuts add to funding disparity
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
January 11, 2018
Interim pres. Gerard St. Amand said NKU’s state appropriations will be cut by $516,000 at a Board of Regents meeting on Jan. 10.
Gov. does not call pension reform session, cites House scandal
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
December 26, 2017
Gov. Matt Bevin said he may not call a special session for state lawmakers to discuss pension reform, according to the AP.
Amand: Pension costs “biggest hurdle” for NKU budget
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
November 8, 2017
"This is the biggest, biggest hurdle to anything that we can do to try to fix our budget situation, and for the state as a whole,” Amand said at a Board of Regents meeting Wednesday.
GALLERY: Move-in day kicks off Welcome Week
Alec Reynolds, Video Editor
August 18, 2016
Traffic was backed up as far as the eye could see Thursday afternoon as students, parents and volunteers transported totes and furniture into the university's housing facilities. Move-in day marks the start of Welcome Week, which was also celebrated Thursday afternoon with a picnic in the Student U...
