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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...

Kathleen Roberts discusses the 2022 Inclusive Excellence Plan draft during Fridays forum.

NKU presents draft of Inclusive Excellence Plan

Cole Grecco, News Editor March 21, 2017

NKU held an Inclusive Excellence forum Friday to show faculty, staff and students the 2022 Inclusive Excellence Plan draft and allow those in attendance to voice their opinions on the plan. Kathleen Roberts,...

WVXU-HD2 will play the AAA (adult album alternative) music format in response to the sale of WNKU.

WVXU-HD2 aims to fill the gap left by WNKU

Cole Grecco, News Editor February 16, 2017

Cincinnati Public Radio announced today that 91.7 WVXU-HD2 will play the AAA (adult album alternative) music format, “In an effort to fill the gap the loss of WNKU leaves behind.” Richard Eiswerth,...

Student: ‘I can’t imagine not having it anymore’

Hannah Hagedorn, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2017

Mitchell Sellars said he was disappointed to see Northern Kentucky University part with something so unique. “Not many other universities have their own radio station, and now we won’t either,”...

The Northern Stars Dance Team goes over new moves in the Rec Center.

NKU’s unofficial dance team

Cole Grecco, News Editor January 30, 2017

The Northern Stars Dance Team meets up at studio three in the Campus Rec Center Monday night for practice. The dancers look at their reflections in the mirror that covers the wall as they go over new...

NKU President Mearns awarding two middle school girls a trip around campus and Cincinnati during during his 2015 Spring Convocation. President Mearns spoke about the past year and the upcoming year in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

UPDATE: Campus reacts to Mearns’ departure

The Northerner Staff January 24, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- President Geoffrey Mearns will leave Northern Kentucky University after four years, the university announced Tuesday, and the campus community was shocked by news of his departure....

Turner hopes to use her education background to be a teacher in Haiti.

Full-time student with a missionary heart

Kimberly Rouse, Contributor January 23, 2017

Brooke Turner’s eyes drifted from her professor, to her phone, and back to her professor with swift movements, carefully taking glances at the information on her screen as the class discussed leadership...

NKUs Steak n Shake is now open for business in the Student Union.

Steak ‘n Shake a success: What restaurant will be next?

Cole Grecco, News Editor January 14, 2017

Students waited in line for nearly 30 minutes on Monday to try out the new Steak ‘n Shake, which replaced Coyote Jack’s in the Student Union. The on-campus Steak ‘n Shake features a smaller menu...

Josh Smith joined HereComeHere after learning all their songs prior to his audition.

Student crowdfunds over $1K for band’s album

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor November 29, 2016

Josh Smith carried a white, padded stool from behind the drum set to sit with his bandmates. “How do you sit on this thing,” said Smith, NKU senior and guitarist for the band HereComeHere. “It’s...

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