The Northerner

Wards piece is not only about self-confidence but  also is a statement to gender equality.

Student choreographer uses high heels to promote gender equality

Olivia House, Reporter November 23, 2016

With a woman on the most recent presidential ballot and CoverGirl magazine having its first male model, Jameson Gastón Ward feels as though the world is headed in the right direction in terms of breaking...

Elisa Argueta who identifies a lesbian is proud of who she is. She worries she will have to hide herself if Trump is elected.

LGBTQ community responds to possible Trump presidency

Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life Editor November 7, 2016

As the nation considers what this historic election will mean for the global community, NKU’s LGBTQ community considers what’s at stake for LGBTQ equality under a Trump presidency. Jill Frakes, Nathaniel...

Stompapalooza raised money for Matthew 25: Ministries, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization based out of Cincinnati.

GALLERY: Stompapalooza continues the conversation on inclusiveness

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor November 4, 2016

Terrance McCraney walks on stage to introduce the teams for Stompapalooza to the packed Student Union Ballroom. Behind him are five hand-painted banners, one for each team: Delta Zeta, Theta Chi, Alpha...

WNKU’s Catfish Ball honors past rock stars with a tribute concert

WNKU’s Catfish Ball honors past rock stars with a tribute concert

Michael Stegner, Reporter October 26, 2016

The musical minds at WNKU have gathered eleven of their favorite local artists for a Halloween party at the Southgate House Revival unlike any other concert. The event, called The Catfish Ball, is...

Despite a few challenges, NKUs production team doesnt slow down.

New director overcomes cult-classic ‘Rocky Horror’

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor October 25, 2016

Alex Steele has a lot of expectations to fulfill. Not just because he’s taking over NKU’s performance of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a cult-classic which has been done countless times across...

Though they’re students in the School of the Arts, many actors in the performance “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” have never actually picked up an instrument.

Music, theatre students work side by side for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Michael Stegner, Reporter October 24, 2016

Though they’re students in the School of the Arts, many actors in the performance “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” have never actually picked up an instrument. Until now. The School of the Arts is...

NKUs chamber choir performed in Niagara Falls and made other stops in Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal.

NKU’s chamber choir sings for a different audience

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor October 24, 2016

Hannah Shirkey recalled a moment she had when the Toronto choir that NKU’s chamber choir was collaborating with began singing a piece by world-renowned composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. Shirkey,...

Members of NKUs Habitat for Humanity say one of the greatest rewards is giving back to the community.

GALLERY: New beginnings: NKU’s Habitat for Humanity helps build community

Sierra Gibson, Reporter October 23, 2016

NKU’s Habitat for Humanity chapter spends their Saturday’s rebuilding homes for needy families in Newport and plan to do more builds similar in the future. A recent build was organized on Sept. 17...

LGBTQ History Month kicks off with keynote speaker Michael Sam, the first openly gay man drafted into the NFL and any major American sport.

Former NFL player Michael Sam speaks at NKU LGBTQ History Month event

Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life Editor October 12, 2016

It’s been over three years since Michael Sam stood in front of his football teammates and came out to them. Sam was entering his senior year at the University of Missouri, when the spontaneous moment...

Wool Fest has become a tradition for families who return for the array of booths, food and other activities that the festival has to offer.

GALLERY: Kentucky Wool Fest brings community together

Sierra Gibson, Reporter October 10, 2016

Hoards of people stand in line to get their ticket, a banjo plays soft tunes that fill the crowd  and the smell of funnel cakes and turkey legs overwhelm the air. The Kentucky Wool Festival is here. The...

PACE advisors work with students throughout all of their four years and their schedule is mapped out for them from day one.

Finding the right PACE: Students balance busy schedules

Sierra Gibson, Reporter October 6, 2016

An explosive scream yells at her to wake up. She quickly rolls over, searching for the button to put a stop to the alarm. It was only 5:45 a.m., so she hits the snooze button and doesn’t get out of bed...

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 4, 2016

His face has changed the most. The new Victor E. Viking has a smile that is less sinister, eyes that are wider and eyebrows that are not furrowed. After 11 years, NKU’s mascot got a $10,000 makeover...

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