The Northerner

NKU Dance competed in NKUs Cheer and Dance Showcase to fundraise for their trip to nationals competition. NKU competed on Jan. 12, 2015 in Regents Hall on NKU Campus in their Cheer and Dance Showcase.

NKU Cheer and Dance Squads Host Fundraiser for Disneyworld Trip

Lizzie Kibler, Assistant Arts and Life Editor January 13, 2015

Cheers and applause filled the gym in Regent’s Hall on Monday night. Crowds of people sat in the stands with the occasional spectator jumping to their feet. Cheer and dance teams from several different...

NKU President Mearns speaking during during his 2015 Spring Convocation. President Mearns spoke about the past year and the upcoming year in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

Convocation speech kicks off spring semester

Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor January 9, 2015

NKU began the spring 2015 semester with its usual tradition: a convocation speech. The speech was delivered by President Geoffrey Mearns and detailed NKU’s accomplishments in the past year as well as...

Winter hasn’t hindered Campus Recreation Center construction

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor December 4, 2014

The completion of the $48 million Campus Recreation Center construction remains on track for the Fall 2015 semester despite recent snow and cold weather, according to project officials. “We’re very...

Along the Shore playing at the Thompson House.

Along the Shore rocks the Thompson House

Lizzie Kibler, Reporter December 4, 2014

Along the Shore, who was supposed to open up for Red Wanting Blue on Saturday Nov. 29, found themselves playing upstairs in the Heaven Parlor of Thompson House in Newport, KY. In the audience, friends...

Beautification process takes over parking spaces

Brody Kenny, Reporter December 4, 2014

Ten spaces have been taken away in name of beautification at the parking lot at the Callahan Hall and Northern Terrace dorms. In their place will be trees and shrubbery for a more positive aesthetic look. Larry...

Trees on campus. Theyre meant to soften the look of NKU.

NKU’s own forest: the beautification project

Lizzie Kibler, Reporter December 3, 2014

They aren't Christmas trees, but there are new trees on campus that will be welcoming the holiday season. After the removal of the previous ash trees due to the destructive Emerald Ash Borer which is...

Rebecca Bailey was one of 14 participants to win the grand prize in the 30 for 30

Professor rises to the ‘challenge’

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter December 3, 2014

If you ask Dr. Rebecca Bailey, associate professor of History, what her top three achievements are in life, she might have a hard time choosing between her many accomplishments. However, there is one achievement...

12/3 Police Beats

December 3, 2014

Nov. 14, 1:02 a.m.: Several individuals were reported to have been in possession of alcohol in Woodcrest Apartment’s Oak Wing. Nov. 14, 11:02 p.m.: The smell of marijuana was reported to have been coming...

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were released on Nov. 21. The games are set in the Pokemon worlds Hoenn region.

First look at ‘Alpha Sapphire’

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor November 24, 2014

The first thing I did after leaving school on Friday was pick up my pre-ordered copy of Alpha Sapphire and I pretty much played it nonstop over the weekend. Currently I’ve beaten the first five gyms...

Top seven things every NKU student needs to know about Northern Terrace

Andrea Carter, Reporter November 19, 2014

After hearing students speak out about all things Northern Terrace, The Northerner has compiled a list of the seven things you need to know about the newest residential hall at NKU.   The Stats According...

Gap in state appropriations leaves NKU at a disadvantage

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2014

NKU continues to fall behind several Kentucky universities in state appropriations, according to the 2014 Annual Financial Report presented at the Board of Regents meeting Wednesday.   State Appropriations NKU...

Gunvolt was released in August and it plays a lot like Mega Man

‘Gunvolt’ could be this generation’s ‘Mega Man’ (SPOILERS)

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor November 18, 2014

As I browse through the selection of games on the Nintendo 3DS’ eshop page, I’m realizing that there’s a lot of new 2D platformers out there. I’ve found a few that I really like, but none more...

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