The Northerner

Colours of Pride hosts discussion on diversity in LGBTQ community

Seth Thomas, Contributor April 9, 2016

Members of the NKU support group Colours of Pride held a panel and group discussion on issues regarding minorities within the LGBTQ community as part of Norse Pride Week.On Wednesday afternoon, Colours...

Taking the stage at Pride Week’s open-mic night

Cole Grecco, Writer April 9, 2016

Rae Loftis stands at the mic, clutching papers in her hand.  Loftis begins reading her poem, it’s her most recent piece, “Smile Big.”Throughout the poem Loftis discusses the experiences she and...

Williams picks around for the perfect piece of squid in a lunch she brought from home. Williams was first diagnosed with celiac disease in the 8th grade.

Gluten-free diets: More than a passing fad for some

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor April 8, 2016

She sits down for lunch, and pulls a gluten-free concoction of squid from her bag, complete with a side of clementine.Deanna Williams, a junior international studies major, explained that she was  diagnosed...

Jim Obergefell speaks during NKU Pride Week. Obergefell notes that the fight is not over.

Jim Obergefell keynotes NKU Pride Week: No, we’re not equal, the fight isn’t over

Leonard Ivey, Contributor April 6, 2016

The lead plaintiff from the landmark Supreme Court case that guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marriage visited NKU on Tuesday to discuss how he got involved in what he calls “accidental activism”...

Kristian Johnson embraces Katie Greenman. Greenman was the lead speaker at the event and hugged each speaker afterwards.

Dear World: Connecting students with stories

Nicole Browning, Contributor April 3, 2016

When Katie Greenman, lead speaker at the event and team member of the “Dear World” project asked the audience who would want to be a part of Morgan Bell’s family, every hand in the room went up.“I...

Newly-elected President Will Weber embraces his mother, Janice Weber, after he is declared student body president.

BREAKING: Weber, Wilshire win SGA presidential election

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 1, 2016

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...

Presidential and vice presidential candidates addressed student concerns at the annual presidential debate on March 29. Students can vote March 30 and 31.

Retention, representation hot topics at SGA presidential debate

Andrea Carter, Copy Editor March 30, 2016

The prevailing topics of the Student Government Association presidential debate were retention rates among minority students and the alleged underfunding of minority organizations such as fraternities...

‘Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’ review

Dylan Tierney, Contributor March 30, 2016

Zack Snyder, known for his adaptations of “300”, “Watchmen” and 2013’s “Man of Steel”, has a reputation for being a divisive director. Snyder advocates for spectacle and visual style over...

The characters in this scene are Henry Higgins played by Justin Woolums, Colonel Pickering played by Taylor Greatbatch and Alfred Doolittle played by Zach Robinson. This scene is when Alfred is trying to get Higgins to pay him five pounds.

‘Pygmalion’ brings a new outlook on life

Alex King, Contributor March 29, 2016

The NKU theatre department is bringing to life a centuries-old comedy, highlighting the demeanor of common people within Victorian England, and the struggle of one girl to fit in despite her speech differences.Pygmalion,...

Burundian drummer performs while balancing a drum on his head

GALLERY: African Student Union celebrates Arrival to the Motherland

Mesa Serikali, Contributor March 28, 2016

Bringing in the sights and smells and culture of the many countries of Africa, the African Student Union hosted the third annual Culture Show, Arrival to the Motherland Friday, March 25.The show included...

The NKU Chase Federalist Society with Sen. Mitch McConnell after his talk on campus on March 24.

Sen. Mitch McConnell visits NKU, talks Supreme Court nominations, opioid epidemic

Leonard Ivey, Contributor March 25, 2016

Sen. Mitch McConnell addressed his controversial move to delay the next Supreme Court nomination and also weighed in on the national opioid epidemic when he visited NKU’s campus on March 24 to speak...

Daryl Harris named a Fulbright Specialist

Cole Grecco, Reporter March 23, 2016

An associate professor of performance art at NKU’s School of the Arts has been selected to be a part of the Fulbright Specialists program, according to a statement released by the university on March...

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