The Northerner

Four dancers rehearse in a parking garage.

How does SOTA operate during a pandemic?

Alyssa Weber, Arts & Life Editor September 23, 2020

NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) has decided to utilize digital media as an alternative method to typical live performances, open art galleries and music/vocal lessons in order to ensure a safe, socially...

Students entering and exiting the SU on Wednesday.

Was it safe to return to campus? Faculty and health experts weigh in

Rachel Smith, News Editor September 23, 2020

Several universities have opened for the Fall 2020 semester, leading many to express health concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. While even the near future is shadowed in uncertainty, members...

Griffin Hall at night. Its dark outside and there are bright color lights.

Letter from the editor: from newspaper to newsletter

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2020

Throughout 2020, The Northerner had to adjust to various circumstances and scenarios. No longer having the ability to interview sources, collaborate or interact in person, our team has shifted to virtual...

Senior Theatre and Philosophy major Isabel Sleczkowski sits in her apartment where shes been quarantining since July.

‘I want to live past COVID’: students, alum explain what it’s like to have the disease

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Read about two NKU students' and one alum's experience with COVID-19. Isabel Sleczkowski, senior philosophy and theatre BFA major, experienced severe symptoms that sent her to the emergency room twice. Emmy...

Kaeppner sits inside her apartment and looks at through the window.

Emmy Kaeppner

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Around four days after Kaeppner’s fiancee, Isabel Sleczkowski, started experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, Kaeppner started experiencing them, too. Her mom had coronavirus over the summer, so Kaeppner...

Sleczkowski sits in her apartment. She stares out through the window.

Isabel Sleczkowski

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Isabel Sleczkowski felt the blood pressure cuff squeeze her arm. She knew another 30 minutes had passed. Between the cuff, an IV, a pulse oximeter and her relentless fatigue, she could hardly hold up the...

Bailey Fox sits inside her apartment through the bedroom window.

Bailey Fox

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Bailey Fox was the only person in her inner circle of friends who tested positive for COVID-19 over the summer. Her friend group, which consisted of around four people, hung out over the summer. Fox wasn’t...

Amy McGrath stands in front of a small crowd and speaks.

Q&A: Amy McGrath discusses student debt, COVID-19, more

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2020

Saturday morning, Kentucky Democrat Senate candidate Amy McGrath spoke with NKU students and community members about the importance of voting, her stance on issues and ways to encourage your friends to...

Facial coverings are required on campus as part of the Norse Nine.

Provost shares COVID-19 update, FAQ

Noelle Horn, News Editor August 25, 2020

Provost Sue Ott Rowlands sent out a COVID-19 update email this week, which includes frequently asked questions about the regional dashboard, reminders about healthy practices on campus and childcare resources.  Frequently...

The Student Union from the plaza level.

NKU COVID-19 dashboard tracks regional cases

Rachel Smith, News Editor August 24, 2020

NKU has published an updating dashboard for COVID-19 related statistics of Northern Kentucky and Ohio, administrators released via email today. The data collected by the dashboard will help guide administrators...

FUEL NKU is located in Albright Health Center 104.

Q&A: Answering all your questions about FUEL

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2020

The Northerner reached out to FUEL Director Dr. Jessica Taylor to ask how FUEL will operate this semester.  How is Fuel operating this semester? Dr. Jessica Taylor:  “We are here to support students,...

Parking lots across campus were at a moderate capacity on Tuesday.

Q&A: Answering all of your parking questions

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2020

The Northerner reached out to Jackson (Andy) Meeks, Director of Business Operations and Auxiliary Services, over email to answer all of your questions about parking at NKU this semester.  Why weren't...

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