The Northerner

Pride March postponed but their pride marches on

Christian Glass, Reporter April 9, 2015

Mother Nature prevented the LGBTQ community from taking over the Student Union plaza with their second annual Pride March, a celebration of the differences they all share together. Instead of simply calling...

Abby Schlachters cast covered in writing on display at the festival.

The great white whale settles in Covington

Christian Glass, Reporter April 9, 2015

Dr. Robert Wallace takes a step back in the lobby of the Covington Public Library, and his eyes light up as they pass over the seven quilts hanging up, tightening the grip on the peg leg in his hands....

Alpha Weeks flyer. This year is inspired by the film and book series The Maze Runner.

Fraternity gives students a week of themselves

Lundon White, Contributor April 9, 2015

This week Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated is giving students their yearly week of discussion, fun, and interaction.‘A-Maze-Ing Alpha Week 2015,’ offers events from a church service to a formal...

‘Survivor: Africa’ winner fights AIDS through soccer charity

Justin Wolstenholme, Reporter April 8, 2015

“Survivor: Africa winner” Ethan Zohn, brought charisma, energy and charm to NKU students as he detailed the highs and lows of his life that inspired him to start the GrassRoot Soccer foundation during...

Open Mic was sponsored by Norse Pride Week.

Norse Pride Week open mic night encourages freedom of expression

Lizzie Kibler, Assistant Arts and Life Editor April 8, 2015

Junior English major Julia Brockman is sitting in the corner of the multipurpose room before the open mic night is set to start. Brockman handles her paper with shaky hands while trying to find comfort...

Calendar of Norse Pride Week events. All events are open to students and the community members.

A move to awareness and understanding: Norse Pride Week

Lizzie Kibler, Assistant Arts and Life Editor April 8, 2015

The second annual Norse Pride Week began this week presented by the LGBTQ office. The main focus of Norse Pride week is awareness and understanding. “We look to do a concentrated week of programming...

Andrea Knarr sits in her unique office. Knarrs office is the ninth office to be featured in The Northerners Top Office series.

Half office, half classroom

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor April 8, 2015

Sue Ott Rowlands, provost and vice president of academic affairs, presented a glimpse at her one woman show. Ott Rowlands play ran at NKU March 22-28.

Nostalgic for ‘Mud Nostalgia’

Nancy Curtis, Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2015

High in the Appalachian Mountains, a young, holy woman and snake handler struggles to understand her life and her faith in the wake of an unexpected betrayal. That was the story that Sue Ott Rowlands,...

Students browse the gallery.

Student exhibition gives taste of the real world

Kelsey Bungenstock, Reporter April 2, 2015

Students at NKU got a chance once again to display their talents in the annual Juried Student Exhibition in the Third Floor Gallery and Main Gallery of the Fine Arts Building. To make it into the gallery...

Students Clare Lees and Taylor Klumb​ having fun at the Student Union festival. The festival was Derby themed this semester.

Student Union festival hits the track

Jessica Lambrinides, Contributor March 30, 2015

Entering the Student Union unaware of exactly where to go, the smell of cotton candy led people to their destination. People in yellow shirts flourished throughout the student union, ready to guide visitors...

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