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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Find the buffet pancake bar at the Baptist Student Center from Monday to Wednesday this week.

BCM hopes to destress students with pancakes

Alexis Ross, Contributor December 10, 2018

If the stress of finals is forming, you might need some breakfast food. When your study needs intersect with your late-night breakfast needs, Baptist Campus Ministries’ Pancakes and Finals event is the...

REVIEW: the 1975's new album dazzles

REVIEW: the 1975’s new album dazzles

Corinne Byrne, Reporter December 6, 2018

After disappearing for almost two years, the 1975 re-emerges with their project tackling millennial culture on their new album, “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” The album is...

The preparations behind “Reel Encounters” is different than what the orchestra students typically do to prepare.

NKU Philharmonic to bring multimedia to life

Taylor Leach, Reporter December 4, 2018

What’s the most important part of a movie? To the musicians of the NKU Philharmonic, it’s the score, and with their first multimedia excursions show they hope to show their audience why. By holding...

WATCH- Norse on the Rise! Part 2

December 3, 2018

Community support has been a crucial part of Norse Basketball success since the programs beginning. Rick Meyers and Kim Vance has seen this support from basketball's early days to now and how the changes...

WATCH- Phi Mu Hosts Charity Spelling Bee

December 3, 2018

Phi Mu Sorority hosted an All Greek Spelling Bee on Thursday, November 29th. This even brought together greek chapters for a friendly spelling competition to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network...

WATCH- Seniors Present Their Capstones in Art Gallery

November 30, 2018

NKU Graphic Design BFA students showcase their senior capstone projects for the public to enjoy. Project topics range greatly, from marketing designs to art focused on women empowerment. Students work...

A view of Loch Norse.

A walk across campus

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2018

It’s all too easy to look at NKU from afar and assume there’s not a lot going on. The people around you can get lost in the shuffle between classes, part-time jobs and life outside of school....

Music students have the ability to practice the piano in practice rooms.

The hectic lives of music students

Taylor Leach, Reporter November 26, 2018

Finally, a break. It’s lunch time in the Fine Arts building on a hectic Tuesday afternoon. As students eat, many sit in groups to collaborate on homework while others take a break from school...

James Blazina attempts a challenging climbs route on the Campus Recreation Center's bouldering wall.

Climbing club scales new heights

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life November 26, 2018

Tristan Breetz coats his hands in chalk and begins to make his ascent. Grabbing onto each ridge, hold and handle embedded in the wall, he successfully makes his way to the peak and then gracefully drops...

Olivia Sketch, Brianna Mullins and Lexie Callaham are all three dancing majors.

Dancers at NKU break the mold

Natalie Hamren, News Editor November 26, 2018

On the second floor of the Fine Arts Center is a small dance studio with a neon green sign on the door that reads “department of theatre and dance.” The floors are all black, with mirrors and bars...

Mann serving children of Uganda. Mann loves to visit Uganda and love those in need.

Student harnesses love of teaching in Uganda

Caroline Lampke, Contributor November 26, 2018

Katie Mann spends most of her time loving. More specifically, loving others. She loves her boyfriend, she loves her Kappa Delta sorority sisters, but above all, she loves those in need. After four or...

WATCH- Norse Basketball on the Rise! Part 1

November 26, 2018

Men's basketball is on the rise at NKU and over the past few years it has garnered national attention. Student support is an important part of the continued success of the basketball team. Unaffiliated...

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