The Northerner

EMB grad makes a name for herself in L.A.

EMB grad makes a name for herself in L.A.

Lauren Wheeler, Contributing writer November 8, 2012

UPDATED at 11:40 a.m. on Nov. 8: The headline was changed to correctly represent Stineman's major. She was an electronic media and broadcasting graduate from Northern Kentucky University. After graduating...

Thinking about kicking the habit?

Thinking about kicking the habit?

Marina Schneider, Contributing writer November 8, 2012

If you or anyone that you know is ready to quit smoking but not sure how, you are not alone. Northern Kentucky University’s Wellness Center, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, provides...

Students shine in intimately set production

Students shine in intimately set production

Michael Topmiller, Staff writer November 8, 2012

The Department of Theatre and Dance concluded its second play of the season this past weekend in front of three straight sold-out audiences, capping off yet another successful production for the department....

The dangers of hookah smoking

The dangers of hookah smoking

Danielle Roberts, contributing writer November 8, 2012

The first time Northern Kentucky University senior A.J. Hastings tried smoking hookah, he had just turned 18. He had gone with his friends to a hookah bar, which is a lounge-like setting where people can...

Their popularity grows, so do the risks in health

Their popularity grows, so do the risks in health

Marina Schneider, contributing writer November 8, 2012

Last December, a young girl in Maryland died after consuming two cans of an energy drink. This event may not have been heard in the local news, but emergency rooms across the country have seen a dramatic...

Men’s soccer finishes inaugural D-I season

Men’s soccer finishes inaugural D-I season

Kevin Ward, Contributing writer November 8, 2012

The Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team finished their 2012 season with a 1-0 home loss in overtime to Lipscomb University. Though the Norse ended the season with a loss, the team’s spirits...

School spirit takes off around campus as the Norse grow

School spirit takes off around campus as the Norse grow

Kyle Biggs, Contributing writer November 8, 2012

School spirit at Northern Kentucky University is important to students. It seems that everywhere on campus, someone is wearing athletic gear. The University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati, University...

Norse defeat Kennesaw State University in four sets

Norse defeat Kennesaw State University in four sets

John Minor, Contributing writer November 8, 2012

The Northern Kentucky University volleyball team defeated Kennesaw State University in the final home game of the season on Nov. 3 in four sets (25-17, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23). The game was also the last...

Obama wins, Republicans need a new plan

Brandon Barb, Managing Editor November 7, 2012

Even though his first four years haven’t been as smooth as he wanted them to be, President Barack Obama now has another chance to accomplish his goals for this country. I guess the country would rather...

Learning process continues for student media outlets

Claire Higgins, Editor-in-chief November 7, 2012

With the excitement of the presidential election and the coverage that needed to be done in the final days of campaigning, leaving for a college media conference may not have been the best idea. But, we...

Wireless printing in testing stages for rest of semester

Brook Clifford, staff writer November 7, 2012

Northern Kentucky University has an abundance of computer labs on campus. Computers are in Steely Library, Founders Hall, the University Suites and many other places. All or most of these places have printing...

Open forum sessions on the way

Kevin Schultz, Staff writer November 7, 2012

The Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution presented by Sen. Ashley Hyden which recommended the university hold two open sessions for the discussion of financial aid information. The...

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