The Northerner

February 5, 2015

Jan. 22, 2:00 a.m.: A report was received that multiple items had been taken from Commonwealth Hall. Jan. 22, 10:21 a.m.: An unknown person reportedly stole a parking pass from an unsecured vehicle in...

Mary Cupito delivering a lecture. She was a beloved professor and member of the journalism department.

In memoriam: Mary Cupito

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor February 5, 2015

I speak for myself and my family here at The Northerner when I say that we are mourning one of our own. Mary Cupito, a journalism professor, passed away after a long struggle with cancer. It’s a common...

Andrew Long leads the first climate conversation at NKU.

Climate Conversation has NKU seeing green

Kerry Skiff, Assistant News Editor February 4, 2015

NKU students brought a global issue home during Friday’s Climate Conversations event, the first in a series. Andrew Long, associate professor of mathematics at NKU, partnered with the Center of Environmental...

Making a difference: four social work students look at the changes they hope to make in the community

Kim Haubner, Lori Mangan, Megan Gerber, and Faye Perkins February 4, 2015

Spotlight on Kim Haubner: The homeless are people too My name is Kim Haubner and I am a third year, master of social work student at Northern Kentucky University. The MSW field program is a spectacular...

NKU takes on criminal justice and race

NKU takes on criminal justice and race

Justin Wolstenholme, Reporter January 30, 2015

“He’s a good hunter, good shooter, good tactical instructor; but what does this have to do with being a good campus community officer?” Chief Jason Willis asked at the Elephant in the Room discussion...

TGIT: Dr. Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk giving students a masterclass

Gavin Colton, Reporter January 29, 2015

NKU students had the chance to work with a fresh face at last Friday’s (Jan. 23) TGIT performance. Students reveled in the opportunity to work with a fresh face in a hands-on masterclass setting. Dr....

Hot Seat: Deontae Cole

Hot Seat: Deontae Cole

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 29, 2015

Deontae Cole Basketball Sophomore Deontae Cole has played in all 20 games for the Norse this season, where he averages 12.4 minutes and 4.1 points per game. The Toledo, Ohio native scored a career-high...

How effective is this season’s flu shot against mutated strand?

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter January 29, 2015

The flu has made its presence known this season after a mutated strand began to infect thousands in late December. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s flu shot...

SGA passes resolution to renovate campus’ ‘forgotten building’

Abby Anstead, Contributor January 29, 2015

All the way on the north end of campus, far removed from traffic and congestion, Campbell Hall is quietly tucked away off of a road hardly traveled. Although far from main campus, Campbell Hall will soon...

Students go through the virgin trials. A time-honored tradition that Rock Horror first-timers go through.

The first theater crossover in Griffin: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Lizzie Kibler, Assistant Arts & Life Editor January 25, 2015

  “It’s just a jump to the left!” The leather and fishnet clad crowd brought to the floor of the digitorium in Griffin Hall followed the song’s direction. “And a step to the right!” For...

Rather than adding a nationally branded restaurant, the funds will go towards fixing the Callahan Halls roof and the Callahan Bistro.

Nationally branded food concept funds go to Callahan Hall renovations

Tori Lentz, News Editor January 14, 2015

After the idea of a nationally-branded food concept coming to the Student Union was hotly debated last spring in a town hall forum, the NKU administration has elected to use the $700,000-800,000 set aside...

Break for pancakes

Kiana Berry, Reporter December 11, 2014

Cinnamon or original? Butter, chocolate chips, extra syrup? Coffee, water, hot chocolate? The choices literally pile on to students’ plates in the Baptist Student Center as individuals take a break from...

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