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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

WATCH: Students take stress break at petting zoo

Alana Setty, Contributor April 20, 2017

As the lawn outside the Student Union filled with zoo animals on Tuesday, crowds gathered for a chance to pet the various wildlife brought in by the Activities Programming Board. The animals ranged from...

Weller gives directions to one of his actors while a crew member adjusts his microphone.

NKU professor strives for success with psychological thriller

Nicole Browning, Asst. Arts & Life Editor April 18, 2017

With a dream to make it big in the TV industry, Blaise Weller’s production “FixAte” is slowly progressing into a series, fueled by his passion for writing and film. “I think the writing and the...

Students eat from a variety of restaurants in the Student Union including Steak 'n Shake and Mondo Subs.

NKU students find on-campus vegetarian options limited

Nicole Browning, Asst. Arts & Life Editor April 18, 2017

Editor's Note: Nicole Browning is the Assistant Arts & Life Editor of the Northerner, and she is a vegetarian. Finding a nutritious meal on NKU’s campus is often a challenge for Autumn Baker. Baker,...

Gabby Dralle and Khrys Styles share their stories about domestic abuse.

Take Back the Night: Survivors share their stories

Brittney Gunter, Reporter April 14, 2017

Students shuffled around a white leather couch and tried to find a seat in the University Center Ballroom. Names that represent survivors are written on the shiny material in purple ink.   The couch,...

Will Weber served as president of SGA throughout the 2016-2017 school year alongside Ellen Wilshire as vice president.

Weber looks back on time as SGA president

Nicole Browning, Assistant Arts and Life Editor April 11, 2017

Preparing to graduate after five years at NKU, Will Weber looked around at his office. The walls were covered in pieces of NKU memorabilia that he had collected; pictures, posters, even a foam finger. Over...

Though recycling centers are on campus, Phinney said that the campus as an unit could be recycling more than they are.

Sustainability: Where to go and where we’ve been

Emily Moran and Mackenzie Manley, Reporter, Managing Editor April 11, 2017

As an intern at NKU’s Sustainability Office, one of Ronald Brown’s projects involves sorting through waste.  Here, he begins to collect data on what, as a campus community, we’re throwing away....

Sketching it out: Aliens, animation and a festival

Chris Robertson, Reporter April 10, 2017

Brice Mills, who has always had an interest in animation, saw an announcement for the College Movie Festival and decided to pursue the experience. In the past, he’s made minute-long animated videos....

All four Janes fill the stage back-dropped by yellow. They rehearsed the last scene in the adapted "The Yellow Wallpaper."

The Yellow Wallpaper: A Play Adaptation

Laura Anderson, Contributor March 31, 2017

Have you ever been so bored and so lonely that you stared at wallpaper until you saw the print move and people appear within it? Just ask Jane. Stormi Bledsoe, a senior BFA Acting major at Northern Kentucky...

Students watch from the audience as participants perform at the 4th Annual LGBTQ Norse Pride Open Mic Night.

LGBTQ open mic night: ‘We don’t clap, we snap’

Emily Sherry, Copy Editor March 30, 2017

As silhouettes filled the room, Ashleigh Wilber proceeded to the spotlight to recite her own poetry for the first time. Tuesday’s open mic night featured several new performers. Students gathered in...

Emily Thomas, junior  photography major, displays her photo "Gate" in the exhibition.

‘New level of exposure’: Artists reveal work at Juried Exhibition

Abigail Crabill, Contributor March 29, 2017

Students at NKU were given the opportunity to put their artistic talents on display in the university’s annual Juried Student Exhibition located in the Fine Arts Building’s Third Floor Gallery and...

One by one participants released their balloons honoring a loved one who had been affected by cancer.

Mother’s battle with cancer inspires 2 NKU sisters

Cole Grecco, News Editor March 27, 2017

Mariah Manson and her sister Maya have seen the effects of cancer right at home. The sisters came up with the idea for Cancer: Let’s Fight Together after watching their mother, Stacey, struggle with...

Teach me how to hobby: Lyra

Teach me how to hobby: Lyra

Hannah Hagedorn, Asst. News Editor March 22, 2017

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