The Northerner

Working Thanksgiving adds stress for students

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor November 25, 2015

During a student's time at college, parents can't wait to see their kids finally come home during the holiday season. At NKU, students are off from school the day before, of and after Thanksgiving allowing...

The opening scene of Circle, Mirror, Transformation. The show is student run and produced.

A look at ‘Circle, Mirror, Transformation’

Sarah Clark, Reporter November 20, 2015

A small classroom on the first floor of the Fine Arts building is now home to the student-run Studio Series, previously nicknamed the 307 Series. “Circle Mirror Transformation” was the first show...

Gamers brave the cold outside for the release of Fallout 4. This is a common theme with big name games.

New game releases draw in big fans

Dylan Tierney, Reporter November 20, 2015

Fallout 4 isn’t an average video game release. It’s one of the biggest role-playing franchise in gaming, having shipped over 12 million copies on its first day of release.From developer Bethesda, makers...

The theme for this year second fashion show was a latte love. A buddy flashed a heart to represent this.

GALLERY: Best Buddies has a ‘latte love’

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 18, 2015

Best Buddies stomped the runway, showing their spunky personalities and sporting attire from their sponsor’s organization on Tuesday night.Best Buddies is a nonprofit group that helps people who deal...

Google school’s students on tricks of the trade

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 18, 2015

NKU students were able to learn about working at Google and how to impress professionals with their new found tech skills at a seminar held in Griffin Hall. Returning to his former college, Mike Helmick...

A helping hand to F.U.E.L. students

Sarah Clark, Reporter November 17, 2015

Hunger is an issue in the United States. Tuition, books and cost of college living are at an all time high. Many students have no money for basic groceries. NKU students are helping their peers who are...

 By joining Best Buddies, Benjamin Mulberry(left) found a way to share his passion and spread awareness for people with special needs.

Best Buddies forms life changing friendships

Emily Osterholz, Reporter November 16, 2015

During his sophomore year of high school, Benjamin Mulberry met a girl named Brittany. She had Down syndrome and terminal leukemia. Brittany’s dream was to become homecoming queen. Mulberry’s class...

Bonnie Meyer identifies in the LGBTQ community. National Coming Out Day was Oct. 11 this year.

Rising from the ashes: Bonnie Meyer’s story

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor November 13, 2015

A tattoo of a phoenix extends its wings across Bonnie Meyer’s back. Around her right wrist, a quote from the novel “Wicked” is etched with an outline of Elphaba Thropp.“I shall wait for your shoes.”Both...

VIDEO: Nonprofit uses art to give back

Maggie Fulmer, Reporter November 10, 2015

In the winter of 2012, Lou Denning asked Mari Knight what she wanted for Christmas. After careful thought, Knight responded by saying “what do I need?” It was that answer that led the pair to give...

Players take part in the event. Red Bull took on as sponsors.

Destiny players team up for Red Bull Clash course

Dylan Tierney, Reporter November 8, 2015

Hectic chatter could be heard from the squads of three completing missions in Destiny, one of the biggest shooters to hit Xboxes and PlayStations in years. Speed and efficiency were key in these missions...

One of the newborn kittens. This young kitten fits in the palm of Hancocks hand.

Professor gives hope to newborn kittens

Megan Bechtold, Contributing Writer November 5, 2015

Of the many ways that students, faculty and staff are getting involved around the area, the cuddliest of ways has to be dedicating time to caring for and housing kittens as one professor has.Nancy S. Hancock,...

President Mearns, Chief of Police Les Kachurek and other members of the executive board address safety concern at the town hall meeting on Monday, Nov. 2.

Town hall addresses campus safety

Abby Anstead, News Editor November 5, 2015

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...

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