The Northerner

SGA plans to improve internet on campus

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer October 24, 2013

To quell the complaints of shoddy internet at NKU, the Student Government Association is working with the IT department to improve the wireless internet connections throughout campus.   While the...

Northern Kentuckys home basketball games sometimes look like an empty gym, but looks can be deceiving, leading the A-Sun in attendance last year for mens basketball with an average of 3,551 people.

Crowd size appearance at Norse home games may be deceiving

Clayton Castle, Contributing writer October 24, 2013

When you walk into The Bank of Kentucky Center during a basketball game, the arena may appear empty, looking as though NKU men’s basketball attendance is low.   Despite appearing to have poor...

Fear shouldn’t hold you back

Richard Cracchiolo, Staff writer October 24, 2013

Last week, I had a mid-term. This was in a class that many of my classmates think to be a challenging one. Throughout the day, I saw many of them freaking out, struggling to cram as much information as...

What to do this weekend.

October 24, 2013

USS Nightmare Haunted House Steamboat Every weekend through Halloween, opening at 7 p.m. on the river by Newport on the Levee The haunted USS Nightmare steamboat returns on the river for its 22 year....

Local pizzeria joins the Bank of Kentucky Center

Amber Hemmerle, Staff writer October 24, 2013

The owners of Raniero’s Pizzeria recently signed a contract to be the exclusive pizza provider in the Bank of Kentucky Center, replacing Papa John’s.   Andy Meeks, director of business operations...

Farm Haven co-owner Stuart Ferguson embraces his calf Caeser. Farm Haven is one of several Northern Kentucky farms offering fall-themed family activities this halloween season.

Local family farms provide festive fall fun for all ages

Erin Mullins, Staff writer October 24, 2013

Across Northern Kentucky, family-run farms provide an opportunity for some fall fun with activities from corn mazes, pumpkin picking, animal encounters and much more.   Listed below are three local...

Cars in a parking lot across from Griffin Hall. Many students say that having the right car can save you money at the gas pump.

Save money for the right car

Derek White, Staff writer October 24, 2013

Fuel Efficiency is a must for college students. NKU is popularly-known as a commuter school, due to the amount of students that drive to and from campus every day for classes.   To be exact, there...

NKU alumnus possesses supernatural power

Carolyn Hartman, Contributing writer October 24, 2013

From a young age, Ikaika Tadaki said he could sense ghosts.   Born in Oahu, Hawaii, Tadaki and his family moved to Ohio in 2005.  He graduated from NKU in 2012, earning a degree in computer science.   As...

Sophomore infielder Nicolette Hayes goes to catch a ground ball last year in her first season as a Division 1 athlete.

Unusual injury puts an end to softball player’s second season

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 24, 2013

Nicolette Hayes stepped up to the plate in a softball game against Urbana at Miami University. At the top of the inning, there were two outs and the Norse were down 3-0. There were two players on second...

International student athletes share an unbreakable bond

International student athletes share an unbreakable bond

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing writer October 10, 2013

The men’s soccer team holds the majority of the NKU international student athlete count, according to NKU’s athletic website. Three of the team’s players come from Ireland, two of whom played together...

Priest fights inequity in and out of classroom

Silvana Hill, Staff writer October 10, 2013

Whether with a plastic fireman’s helmet or a pretend doctor’s bag, many children enjoy acting out their dream jobs. From an early age, NKU professor Debra Meyers was doing the same—just not with...

Jazz player teaching the new generation

Andrew Kell, Contributing writer October 10, 2013

As NKU grows into a bigger university, more teachers and degree options begin to be added. The jazz degree has only been around for about five years, but one teacher is already starting to stand out: John...

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