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Student Poetry Corner

Student Poetry Corner

Sarah Williams-Bryant and Samantha Harrell September 7, 2020

"Miss America Protest" by Sarah Williams-Bryant, junior creative writing studies major There is no doubt in my mind,  That I am a raging feminist.  If I had been alive in 1968,  I would have...

Emmy Kaeppner started making masks for her family. When her aunt donated fabric she started making them for others.

Norse up, mask up: Costume design majors sell their own custom masks

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor August 29, 2020

When the country shut down back in March, Shelby Doyle kept sewing. With some old fabric from downstairs, she began making some masks for her family. After those masks were made, there was still some...

VIDEO: How to wear and care for your mask

Abby Behrens, Video Editor August 27, 2020

Wearing a mask can be a hard habit to get used to, but The Northerner is here to help this fall semester as we all adjust to this new normal.

VIDEO: 2020 Orientation, how COVID-19 changed it

Abby Behrens, Video Editor May 8, 2020

Like many organizations and events on campus, Orientation Leaders and the way Orientation is being held was drastically changed in light of COVID-19. Three 2020 OLs share what's changed and how they feel...

How the SGA president, VP ran an online campaign

Abby Behrens and Natalie Hamren May 8, 2020

Lauren Goodwin and Mia Derks were recently elected SGA president and vice president. Their campaign, along with the rest of the world, had to transition online mid-March. Check out to see what they did...

VIDEO: How are we staying focused during quarantine?

Abby Behrens, Video Editor April 15, 2020

Between distractions at home and a lack of motivation, staying focused can be a hard task while trying to get work done. Northerner Editors let us know what they've been doing while working from home.

NKU wins the 2020 Horizon League Tournament, 71-62

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 10, 2020
NKU defeated the UIC Flames 71-62 in the 2020 Horizon League Championship game Tuesday night. The Norse will go onto their third NCCA Tournament appearance in NKU’s Division I history.

VIDEO: “Informaticist in Residence” – Hnin Thiri Chaw

Jake Funk, Reporter March 10, 2020

Hnin Thiri Chaw has been on NKU's campus for months, giving presentations and explaining her research on the topics of artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Women’s basketball starts Horizon League tournament with a 94-47 statement

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 4, 2020
NKU women's basketball team opened up the first round of Horizon League tournament play with a whopping 47 point win over Detroit Mercy. Four Norse brought in double digit performances.

VIDEO: The truth about learning styles

Abby Behrens, Video Editor March 3, 2020

Rachael Clark, an advisor for the Psychology department, tells The Northerner the truth about learning styles. Learn why learning types aren't supported by research and what learning methods are more effective...

Aspiring Jedis train in the Health Innovation Center

Bee Klapper, Reporter February 26, 2020
Around 30 people attended Jedi Training Tuesday night in the Campus Recreation Center, which combined a Pilates workout with glowing lightsabers from the 'Star Wars' series.

Degree program encourages students to pursue their passion

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor February 7, 2020

It’s the fourth largest major within the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 260 students, yet no one seems to know about it. Integrative studies has transitioned from a major aimed at...

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