Student Government Association: How does it work?
Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, News, SGA
With 30 Senate members and an Executive Board of 10, Student Government Association is a dedicated, hardworking student-run organization that advocates for NKU students. “SGA does a lot of great things for this university, a lot of fun things and difficult things,” said Matt Frey, vice presid...
Honors College launches in Founders Hall
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News
The second floor of Founders Hall is home to NKU’s newest college: the Honors College. Once serving to bridge the gap between disciplines and creating advanced curriculum for both students and faculty, it has been deemed an important component in NKU’s future successes.
SGA takes action against ‘hate speech’ on campus
Blake Girlinghouse, Reporter
April 17, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News, SGA
In response to seasonal speakers that come to campus—ones that often challenge the belief systems, ideologies and identities of many NKU community members—SGA passed a resolution that would alert students and faculty of ‘hate speakers’ arriving on campus.
Off to the races: first student body president candidates announce on Twitter
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
February 12, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News, SGA
Two sets of candidates announced their run for student body president and vice president on Monday.
SGA passes DACA solidarity resolution
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
October 24, 2017
Filed under Breaking News, Featured Story, News
SGA passed a resolution for solidarity with DACA recipients at their meeting on Oct. 23. Resolution 2017-2018.001 aims to establish NKU “as a safe community which fosters a positive learning environment and protects the rights and privacy of students on campus.”
Immigration town hall gives community forum on national issue
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
October 20, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, National News, News
SGA hosted a town hall meeting where students could voice concerns about DACA to a panel of experts and students in the SU ballroom on Thursday night.
SGA to host immigration town hall, vote on DACA resolution
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
October 17, 2017
Filed under Campus Events, Featured Story, National News, News
SGA will address concerns about the future of DACA recipients at an immigration town hall on Oct. 19 in the SU. SGA's DACA solidarity resolution goes to a vote on Oct. 23.
NKU alum calls mascot change ‘a shame’
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
October 26, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, News, Sports Features
NKU alum Steve Ruch remembers his friend, Mark Buerger, dressing up like a Norse and patrolling the sidelines during basketball games, long before Victor E. Viking made his first appearance on campus. Ruch said he has watched athletics grow with the size of the university, but he said he is not a ...
BREAKING: Weber, Wilshire win SGA presidential election
Abby Anstead, Managing Editor
March 31, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, Campus Events
With five slates running for the Student Government Association president and vice president positions, Will Weber and Ellen Wilshire came out on top, receiving a total of 291 votes from the student body. A group of 30 students cheered as Chief Justice Joey Smith declared the pair winners of the 20...
Town hall addresses campus safety
Abby Anstead, News Editor
November 5, 2015
Filed under Campus Events, Featured Story, News
Students from a variety of backgrounds and affiliations gathered in the Student Union Monday evening for a town hall meeting. Despite their differences, the students expressed one common concern-- the safety of the campus community. The town hall, hosted by the Student Government Association, ...