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Richard Cracchiolo

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor

Richard Cracchiolo is a senior journalism and English double major at Northern Kentucky University. Richard has an interest in covering the administrative policy on campus, specifically the 2014 tobacco ban. In his free time, Richard writes columns for the Kentucky Enquirer and loves Pokemon and Photoshop.

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School's out

School’s out

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
May 6, 2015
Regent, business president skis in free time

Regent, business president skis in free time

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
April 29, 2015
Student Government senators saw the framework of the new pool and warm water pool. The new pool will be one of the last installments of the Rec Center and will feature the NKU logo on its floor.

Rec Center construction to wrap up Fall 2015

Richard Cracchiolo and Tori Lentz
April 8, 2015
‘Bravely Default’ puts new spin on classic JRPG formula

‘Bravely Default’ puts new spin on classic JRPG formula

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
February 26, 2015

NKU to switch to incentive-based budget model

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
February 25, 2015
Tiffany Mayse's, among others', email accounts were used to send spam. They themselves did not send the emails.

Did you click on the ‘Account Report’ spam email?

Tori Lentz and Richard Cracchiolo
February 9, 2015
Mary Cupito delivering a lecture. She was a beloved professor and member of the journalism department.

In memoriam: Mary Cupito

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
February 5, 2015
'Dark Witch' features a variety of enemies, such as this fire-breathing snowman.

‘Dark Witch’ provides a fun, weird challenge

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
January 27, 2015
NKU President Mearns speaking during during his 2015 Spring Convocation. President Mearns spoke about the past year and the upcoming year in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

Convocation speech kicks off spring semester

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
January 9, 2015
'Omega Ruby' and 'Alpha Sapphire' were released on Nov. 21. The games are set in the Pokemon world's Hoenn region.

First look at ‘Alpha Sapphire’

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
November 24, 2014
'Gunvolt' was released in August and it plays a lot like 'Mega Man'

‘Gunvolt’ could be this generation’s ‘Mega Man’ (SPOILERS)

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
November 18, 2014
The demo is available through special codes. Nintendo sent out the codes last month via email.

Pokémon remakes play with nostalgia factor (SPOILERS)

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
November 5, 2014

BREAKING: Former dance coach improperly used $6,800, could be center of investigation

Kevin Schultz and Richard Cracchiolo
November 3, 2014

Internet scammers prey on student victims

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
October 29, 2014

‘Gender inclusive’ restrooms resolution put on hold

Tori Lentz and Richard Cracchiolo
September 26, 2014
Nose Violence Prevention handed out buttons on its campus-wide launch day. It has a Green Dot training session on Thursday, Sept. 18 to promote bystander intervention.

NKU fights sexual assaults

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
September 17, 2014
Ann James (center) discusses with students and staff the process the university takes when a student files a sexual assault claim.

Democracy Square drives national issue to NKU

Richard Cracchiolo, New Editor
September 5, 2014

Budget cuts lead to layoffs

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
September 4, 2014
NKU President Geoffrey Mearns speaks about the coming year during his Fall 2014 Convocation. The NKU Fall 2014 Convocation was held in Greaves Hall on NKU campus on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Strategic plan numbers paint a bright picture

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
August 20, 2014
NKU President Geoffrey Mearns speaks about the coming year during his Fall 2014 Convocation. The NKU Fall 2014 Convocation was held in Greaves Hall on NKU campus on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Convocation speech reminds university why it’s special

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
August 15, 2014
NKU President Geoffrey Mearns addresses several hundred people at his annual budget address. Topics included tuition increase, eliminating positions, state budget funding and money received for the future Health Innovations Center.

Mearns addresses NKU budget

Stephen Wilder and Richard Cracchiolo
April 30, 2014

UPDATED: Jose and Hahnel found ‘not responsible’ for libel charges, grievance dismissed

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
April 9, 2014
Professor’s work breathes new life into medieval literature

Professor’s work breathes new life into medieval literature

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
April 8, 2014

SGA proves it has humor

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
April 2, 2014
SGA Senator Jarrod West calls Kentucky's legislative hotline. The senators called the hotline during one of their meetings.

UPDATED: University fights financial woes

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
March 26, 2014
SGA Senator Jarrod West calls Kentucky's legislative hotline. The senators called the hotline during one of their meetings.

Financial woes to take toll on NKU students’ tuition

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
March 5, 2014
SGA releases Spring 2014 semester budget

SGA releases Spring 2014 semester budget

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
February 19, 2014

Town hall postponed over controversy

Tori Lentz and Richard Cracchiolo
February 18, 2014
Callahan resident Vivian Littleton surfs the web.

NKU getting upgrade

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
February 12, 2014

Blessings can be found in even the worst situations

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
February 5, 2014
Throughout the polar blast, students found ways to handle the low temperatures on their walks across campus. “I wear a hat all the time,” Alexus Berns, a senior creative writing major, said. “My nose is constantly runny. I can’t feel my face and I feel like I don’t have a nose.”

NKU community withstands arctic weather

Maggie Pund and Richard Cracchiolo
January 30, 2014
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Compromise could welcome more positive reception on tobacco ban

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
January 23, 2014
Tobacco-free marketing near one of many former smoking hot spots on campus. On January 1, 2014 Northern Kentucky University became a tobacco-free campus.

What will NKU’s new tobacco policy mean for violators and those trying to quit?

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
January 17, 2014

Alumna undertakes deathly pursuit

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
January 16, 2014
NKU President Geoffrey Mearns delivers his Spring Convocation to NKU staff and students, explaining his ideas for the Strategic Plan for the upcoming years. The NKU Spring 2014 Convocation was held in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, January 10, 2014.

Convocation speech kicks off new semester

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor
January 10, 2014

SGA plans to improve internet on campus

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer
October 24, 2013

Fear shouldn’t hold you back

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer
October 24, 2013

SGA allocates $2,000 for emergency book fund

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer
September 26, 2013

Task force takes next step in ban

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer
August 29, 2013

Chase College of Law hires new dean

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer
August 22, 2013

Residence halls may see increase in Internet bandwidth

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer
April 24, 2013

Tobacco task force meets for early planning

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer
March 5, 2013

Chase announces new SBA representatives

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer
March 5, 2013

Chase gives students a chance to give back to law school

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer
February 28, 2013
Guest speaker honors Chase’s life

Guest speaker honors Chase’s life

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer
February 14, 2013

Law, informatics combine for annual event

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff Writer
February 14, 2013
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