The Northerner

Fans in NKU’s student section cheer with excitement at the homecoming game in January 2023.

NKU Homecoming 2024: What to expect from Norsechella

Elita St. Clair, Social Media Editor January 28, 2024

UPDATE— Saturday’s NPHC Step Show has been cancelled, according to the Center for Student Engagement. The Center for Student Engagement and the Homecoming Committee bring the celebration theme “Norsechella,”...

The Northerners 2024 Kentucky Press Association award winners: Emily Sisk, Mildred Nguyen, Killian Baarlaer, Emory Davis and Braden White.

The Northerner brings home state-wide Freedom of Information Award

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor January 27, 2024

UPDATE-- This story has been updated to reflect that The Northerner won third place General Excellence for student media publications. The Northerner was recognized as Kentucky student media’s champion...

NKU Color Guard practicing in the MAC Gym over winter break.

Meet NKU’s new color guard team

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor January 27, 2024

Flags twirling through the air as their owners spread out across the Multi-Activity Court Gym in the Campus Rec, a holler followed by the thump of a pole meeting the floor echoed throughout the room. This...

A student organization is beginning an effort to speak out against proposed state laws that would hobble college DEI programs.

Friends of Dorothy discusses implications of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor January 25, 2024

Friends of Dorothy (FoD) met today about new bills in the Kentucky General Assembly after calling on all queer-identifying students to attend. The student organization is an advocacy and support group...

PHOTOS: Fog covers campus on Thursday

PHOTOS: Fog covers campus on Thursday

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor January 25, 2024

A thick blanket of fog covered NKU and the Greater Cincinnati region Thursday. The National Weather Service issued a special statement to dozens of counties in the tri-state about the fog, saying that...

NKU administrator receives 2024 Grammy nomination

NKU administrator receives 2024 Grammy nomination

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

Jason Vest, the associate provost for Academic and Student Affairs, has been nominated for a Grammy award for his work as a member of Conspirare, an award-winning choir and non-profit. This year the group...

International students from Nepal raised money to provide winter gear for the homeless in their country.

Bringing NKU back home: International students bring winter gear to homeless in Nepal

Shae Meade, Contributor January 24, 2024

Over winter break, the international student organization Norse of Nepal used the $1,500 they raised through a GoFundMe page to buy blankets and other winter gear for the homeless people of Nepal. Shreya...

Keeyan Itejere smiling during the game against Milwaukee.

Men’s Basketball Wins at Home on Academic Recognition Night

Torie Houston, Sports Editor January 19, 2024

On Thursday night, NKU men's basketball won against Horizon League team, the Milwaukee Panthers. Before this matchup the Panthers were ranked third in the league compared to the Norse who were ranked fifth.  During...

NKU closes campus Friday due to winter weather

NKU closes campus Friday due to winter weather

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2024

NKU announced Friday morning via Norse Alert and social media that all classes, activities, offices and events will be canceled entirely Friday due to severe winter weather. Due to the winter weather,...

Januarys Board of Regents meeting saw the appointment of a new provost and plans for a new Welcome Center.

NKU Welcome Center will move into University Center, new provost appointed

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

New Welcome Center A $2 million renovation project will result in the new location of NKU’s Welcome Center in the fall of 2025, according to Ryan Padgett, assistant vice president and chief enrollment...

Dr. Sandra Spataro, professor of management in the Masters of Business Administration program, is the newest faculty regent on NKU’s Board of Regents.

NKU Board of Regents swears in business professor as faculty regent

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

NKU’s Board of Regents welcomed a new faculty regent to its roster at Wednesday’s meeting. Dr. Sandra Spataro, management professor in the Haile College of Business, was appointed faculty regent,...

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