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File photo of Interim president Gerard St. Amand, who released a letter to the university regarding former Chase Law dean Jeffery Standen.

Interim president St. Amand addresses Standen’s departure

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2018

In response to media coverage of former Chase Dean Jeffery Standen’s departure, Interim President Gerard St. Amand sent a letter to the campus community to clarify information regarding the case.  Standen...

Chase Law Dean Jeffery Standen has been on leave since Nov. 17. He resigned in Dec. after a university investigation found that he created an unhealthy work environment.

Investigation docs show Chase dean’s office a ‘toxic’ work environment

Chase Law Dean Jeffrey Standen resigned in December after a university investigation found he violated NKU's Values and Ethical Responsibilities policy by creating “an unhealthy culture of fear, intimidation and bullying” in his office.
Buena Vista is located between 7th and 12th street in Newport, KY.

NKU ecological stewards to make historic Newport green

Josh Goad, Reporter February 18, 2018

Chris Harris sits at his desk in a swivel chair. Next to the office’s door, poster board presentations are filled with maps and pictures of Newport’s historic districts. He’s the assistant historic...

When Ted met Liz, as pictured on Zac Efrons Instagram.

Students react: NKU’s brush with movie magic

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2018

Norse Nation got a dose of Hollywood magic as film rolled on campus on a snowy Saturday afternoon for Zac Efron and Lily Colin's latest flick, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.  The film...

The Northerners Staff, 1974.

TIMELINE: A Northerner retrospective

Mackenzie Manley and Jude Noel February 13, 2018

NKU is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. For almost as long as this university has operated, The Northerner has been there through the rises, the falls and the parking woes (the one constant...

One of the crafts part of Norse Violence Prevention Centers self-care series is a tranquility jar, which student coordinator Allison Kumar called her favorite.

For survivors of sexual assault, NVP provides space for self-care

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

The contents of Gabby Dralle’s office: a “tranquility” jar marked with the words “let it go” sits by her desktop, filled with purple liquid that shimmers as you move it. To the left, a lilac...

Professor Douglas Hume with his research assistants in Mahatsara, Madagascar, in summer 2012; they were conducting an ethnographic interview with an informant (not pictured).

In Madagascar, caring is a community affair

Natalie Hamren, Assistant News Editor February 12, 2018

The act of caring for yourself, or self-care, varies from culture to culture. People all across the world demonstrate care for themselves based on their needs or the needs of their larger community. According...

The interim and incoming president pose with Victor E. Viking before the Alumni Association Awards.

A glance at the Alumni Awards recipients  

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

Over 700 were in attendance for NKU’s annual Alumni Awards celebration. This year, it served as the kick-off to the university’s 50th anniversary, in conjunction with homecoming week. The event,...

With INKUREKA, one student’s dance studio thrives

Pavel Klementyev, Reporter February 7, 2018

A performing art that dates back nearly 9,000 years, dance is not only about art, but about expression, grace and symbolism. Throughout world history, dance has evolved into thousands of choreography movements...

Gabby Dralle of Norse Violence Prevention Center said Forward Together was born out of student want and need.

‘Forward Together’: Student community forms for sexual assault survivors

Natalie Hamren, Assistant News Editor February 5, 2018

Forward Together--a six week training group for survivors of sexual assault--will be offered to students by Health, Counseling and Wellness in collaboration with Norse Violence Prevention Center. It was...

Have you been a victim of hate or bias at NKU? Tell us your story

Have you been a victim of hate or bias at NKU? Tell us your story

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2018

The Northerner is partnering with investigative reporting nonprofit ProPublica, alongside newsrooms across the nation, to document hate and bias in our community. The FBI definition of hate crimes are...

As NKU turns 50, homecoming week will celebrate with events lined up throughout the week.

NKU turns 50: Your guide to Homecoming

Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2018

NKU’s Homecoming is turning 50; starting on Feb. 2 and concluding on Feb. 10, the anniversary celebration will aim to bring students and alumni together. Aptly themed as “Back to the Future: Blast...

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