The Northerner

NKU student tour guide Faith Pearce talks to Withrow University High School eighth graders about NKU dormitories.

Norse Explore guides future students

Nova Sinclair, Contributor March 18, 2016

Students of a variety of majors are working for Northern Kentucky University as campus tour guides, leading Norse Explore group visits which aim to inspire elementary and middle school students to begin...

An old Pokemon battle takes place on a 3DS. The retro games will are available for $10.

Looking back and looking forward: Pokemon makes a comeback

Dylan Tierney, Contributor March 14, 2016

Pokemon is one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture. Between the various video games, card games, cartoons and movies, Pokemon is a staple of childhood fun.Many students who were kids when the...

Vet’s Resource Station supports those who serve

Nicole Browning, Contributor March 4, 2016

For veteran students who are looking for direction, comfort or connection with those who have served, the Veteran’s Resource Station is a place to ask questions, resolve issues or simply make friends...

Shannon Miller and Jason Gusto came from St. Elizabeth. They were there to also help students stay safe.

Play it safe spring break

Matt Gahris, Contributor March 3, 2016

NKU’s Heath, Counseling and Student Wellness Center hosted its second annual Play It Safe Spring Break event on Wednesday in the University Center lobby, encouraging students to engage in safe and healthy...

Student organizations shrink due to the expansion of student responsibilities

Molly Patrick, Reporter March 2, 2016

There are over 200 student organizations at Northern Kentucky University. Despite the amount of opportunities to get involved, some students opt out of taking part in campus activities. NKU is predominantly...

Jules Rhodes shows distress in the scene. These scenes took place in the Otto Budig Theater.

Just roll with it : NKU improv group takes the stage

Lizzie Kibler, Arts and Life Editor March 2, 2016

“As long as we can add…”“Poached eggs?”“Poached eggs!”Imagine carrying on a show based on a prompt. Then two audience members are pulled in stage to help you continue whatever story you were...

This is Berns cover photo for her mix tapes, which she prefers to hand out wherever and whenever she can.

Dreams and schemes: Future rap star

Emily Osterholz, Assistant Arts&Life editor March 1, 2016

“I'm beginning to feel like a Rap God, Rap God. All my people from the front to the back nod, back nod. Now who thinks their arms are long enough to slap box, slap box? They said I rap like a robot,...

Carter Kring, a sophomore physics major,  checks simulations daily to read the symbols received from the detector in the Cream experiment. The detector will journey to the International Space Station next year.

Physics department collaborates with NASA

Ally Jasper, Contributor February 29, 2016

He fills a long thin balloon with helium so that only the bulb has expanded. The thin part of the balloon expands on its own during its journey into space. The balloon floats up into the sky and once it...

Professor tackles fresh farming with fresh perspective

Professor tackles fresh farming with fresh perspective

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor February 29, 2016

Nursing and organic farming may seem like disparate dots on the map of life, but for Dr. Carrie McCoy the two fields are invariably interwoven.McCoy has lived in the Northern Kentucky region since the...

ATO brothers Rob Wilhite, Michael Kirtley, Evan Wall, Grant Schwarber, and Neill Abel playing Kerplunk! ATOs annual event Mardi Taus took place on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Mardi Taus continues to make a difference

Molly Patrick, Contributor February 29, 2016

Laughter and chatter filled the Student Union Ballroom Saturday night as a line formed of parents, grandparents, children and students as they patiently waited to enter the third Annual Mardi Taus event.Mardi...

Examining stereotypes of race in the media

Seth Thomas, Reporter February 23, 2016

On Feb. 17, an NKU professor brought a unique perspective to a lecture and group discussion on “Exploiting Historic Black Stereotypes in Popular Culture” in the Student Union. Dr. David Childs,...

Erica Bowen watches her favorite show on Netflix. She often takes breaks from studying to enjoy online shows.

Netflix and procrastinate: the art of binge-watching in college

Mackenzie Manley, Assistant News Editor February 23, 2016

It’s a familiar scene in the modern college climate; a student lounges in the library or perhaps a café, their face illuminated by a computer screen streaming their favorite show, and earbuds closing...

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