The Northerner

Brook visited her brothers grave right after his passing.

How my life changed in 10 months

Brook Clifford, Managing Editor November 19, 2014

I will never forget the fullness of the church at my father’s funeral. Or at my grandfather’s. Or even at my little brother’s. I will never forget the stories of their lives—the stories of how...

Theatre class promotes practice over teaching

Theatre class promotes practice over teaching

Lizzie Kibler September 16, 2014

“It’s the Fine Arts building’s best kept secret,” stage manager Katarina Anhofer said. This secret is Studio 307, also known as the 307 Series, which is a completely student-run series of stage...

Jesse Morrell, religious advocate, preaches his gospel on NKUs campus.

Religious activist’s message sparks controversy

Brook Clifford, Managing Editor September 15, 2014

Dozens of students sit anxiously, almost on the edge of their seat. Some stand, ready to protest whenever the speaker pauses. Some seem bored, some annoyed, some proud and some furious. People pull out...

The chart below compares the prices of five common textbooks required for NKU courses and sold by three prominent retailers, including Barnes & Noble College, Campus Book & Supply and Chegg.com.
The cheapest books are denoted by the lightest color and the most expensive by the darkest.

Battling bookstores lightens sting on students

Brittany Smart, Reporter August 19, 2014

Barnes & Noble College is consistently shown as the most expensive seller of textbooks for NKU students. However, the store’s senior corporate marketing specialist Judith Buckingham said affordability...

Q & A with Northern Terraces new hall director

Q & A with Northern Terrace’s new hall director

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor August 19, 2014

NKU’s newest dorm Northern Terrace provided additional housing for residents and a new friendly face will be there to welcome all the new residents. The newest member of the University Housing staff,...

Former Athletic Director Scott Eaton.

Q & A with President Mearns

As the dust settles in the Scott Eaton embezzlement investigation, the university is now focusing on preventing incidents of this nature from occurring again. Editors from The Northerner spoke to NKU President...

Bittersweet symphony this softball life

Bittersweet symphony this softball life

Troy Bendgen, Contributing Writer May 1, 2014

From the first ever practice session to the last road trip these women have been through many ups and downs the past four years. And for the seniors of the NKU softball team it’s going to be hard...

New sports business courses delve into rivalry and riches

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer May 1, 2014

Passionate is a word commonly used to describe the way Joe Cobbs, assistant professor of sports business, approaches to his classes and students. Cobbs and other NKU professors were able to take advantage...

Goodbyes from our staff-Rob

Goodbyes from our staff-Rob

Robert Huelsman, Video Editor May 1, 2014

I never imaged when I started school at NKU that I would one day work for The Northerner. I didn’t even know it existed until my sophomore year. I was then and now very aware of the reputation that...

Goodbyes from our staff-Erica

Goodbyes from our staff-Erica

Erica DiMartino, Business Manager May 1, 2014

People are my religion. This is my way of life and my purpose. I am at my best when I am working, laughing, meeting, and even competing with people. NKU’s biggest strength, and my reason for becoming...

The Dagorhir club triumphantly raise their weapons.

New campus club marches to battle on Griffin Lawn

Marc Kennedy, Staff Writer April 24, 2014

The sounds of foam swords and shields clanking together might not be as intimidating as actual metal weapons, but that hasn’t stopped two students from forming their own unique group that involves full-fledged...

Top ten tips toward a greener you

Top ten tips toward a ‘greener’ you

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor April 17, 2014

“One person can make all the difference in the world. For the first time in recorded human history, we have the fate of the whole planet in our hands.” Chrissie Hynde 1. Use reusable cups Who...

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