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Max Kitemillers piece lies discreetly under a staircase.

What are the cardboard sculptures that took over the SU this week?

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 26, 2023

The walk through the Student Union concourse outside of the food court is a tad more eye-catching this week as a pop-up exhibit has studded it with cardboard sculptures.  Student creations from...

Lauren Prather visited NKU to talk about the history of African American English, capping off Black History Month programing by African American Student Initiatives.

We Talk Right: A discussion of African American English, identity and progress

Anariah Powell, Reporter March 1, 2023

To conclude NKU’s month-long celebration of Black History Month, the office of African American Student Initiatives hosted “Talking Black in America with Lauren Prather.”  The event, which took...

NKU students pose for a picture during FUEL NKUs Friendsgiving Feast.

FUEL NKU hosts a Friendsgiving Feast for the NKU community

Amari Brandy, Assistant News Editor November 24, 2021

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Fuel NKU hosted its fourth annual Friendsgiving Feast. From sliced turkey to delectable pumpkin pie, this Thanksgiving event made the season even brighter.  “We...

The World Culture Fest took place from noon to 2 pm in the Student Union.

World Culture Fest kicks off International Education Week

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor November 15, 2021

International Education Week began Monday with a World Culture Fest held in the Student Union’s second floor lobby. Attendees got a glimpse at traditional clothing, sample local treats and learn about...

Students walk through NKUs campus to celebrate Pride Week.

How NKU is celebrating Pride Week digitally

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor April 13, 2020

Even though campus is closed, NKU’s Office of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services is still finding ways to celebrate Pride Week digitally with a series of online events.  The director of LGBTQ+ Programs...

A student shares an original song at the 6th annual Open Mic Night.

Students share their stories at Pride Week Open Mic

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 17, 2019
Students, friends and significant others gathered to hear NKU students share their stories at the 6th annual Open Mic Night in the Student Union multipurpose room, as part of the annual Pride Week.
Busy schedules can make eating healthy in college a struggle.

Dining for your lifestyle: diets on campus

Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter February 28, 2019

NKU’s campus dining generally consists of burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, crisp salads, pizza and fresh baked desserts. Fast food options are no strangers to college campuses; they may even be considered...

The Career Services Expo will  Feb. 27 from 2-5 p.m. in the Student Union.

Career Expo to attract job-seeking students to SU

Rachel Smith, Contributor February 25, 2019

Students of different majors, backgrounds and stages of life will converge together this Wednesday to seek out career opportunities, interviewing experience and self-confidence at the Career Expo in the...

Theta Chi Fraternity President Ethan Poweleit (L) and Interfraternity Council President Isaac Dailey (R) spoke on the creation of the Christian Jet Li Dichoso Memorial scholarship at the vigil on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

‘Forever loved’: vigil honors student’s life

Josh Kelly, Arts & Life Editor November 8, 2018
At an evening vigil for an NKU student who recently died on campus, students, faculty, alumni and community members gathered in the Student Union ballroom to remember his life.
Karamo Brown of Netflixs Queer Eye spoke in front of hundreds in the SU Ballroom Oct. 8.

Karamo Brown wows SU crowd with message of love, self-esteem

Kane Mitten, Copy Editor October 10, 2018
Karamo Brown, social activist and star of Netflix’s original series “Queer Eye” took the stage for a sold-out event in the Student Union ballroom on Monday night during NKU’s celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
GALLERY: Wil Schroder, Rachel Roberts debate at NKU Student Union

GALLERY: Wil Schroder, Rachel Roberts debate at NKU Student Union

Northerner Staff October 3, 2018
State Senator Wil Schroder and Rachel Roberts debated issues affecting everyday Kentuckians in front of over 300 attendants in NKU's Student Union Ballroom Tuesday night.
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