The Northerner

Letter from the editor

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2014

Wow. What can I say? This past year has gone by faster than I could’ve ever imagined. And while it has definitely been the busiest and most hectic, it has by far been the most rewarding experience of...

See Ya Later, Homies

Chanell Karr, Promotions Director May 1, 2014

I must confess that this stage in my life was not envisioned. I had no plan for college, much less post-grad. For as long as I can remember, my vision of growing up was portrayed through dreams of becoming...

Erin Kirker (right) sits with friend Kelsey Patterson (left) in the outdoor amphitheater on campus. Kirker and Patterson have been friends since Freshman year and will graduate together on May 10.

Student’s passion for success has far-reaching influence

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2014

If you’ve spent any time at NKU, chances are you have seen her. Involved in student organizations spanning from Norse Leadership Society to Kappa Delta sorority, she has also worked across campus...

Director Michael Breeding discusses the filmmaking process of “Kentucky Governor’s Mansion: A Century of Reflection.” Breeding explained how the entire film was produced in five months.

Kentucky Governor’s Mansion comes to life in Griffin Hall Digitorium

Tori Lentz and Austin Elder, Staff Writers April 24, 2014

A screening of the KET documentary “Kentucky Governor’s Mansion: A Century of Reflection,” directed by Michael Breeding and narrated by ABC’s Diane Sawyer, was shown in the Griffin Hall Digitorium...

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway discusses the charges against Former Athletic Director Scott Eaton.

Eaton investigation reaches conclusion: Q&A with President Mearns

Kevin Schultz & Stephen Wilder & Brook Clifford, Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor & Sports Editor April 23, 2014

As the dust settles in the Scott Eaton embezzlement investigation, the university is now focusing on preventing incidents of this nature from occurring again. Editors from The Northerner spoke to NKU President...

Students channel passion to save local urban forest

Students channel passion to save local urban forest

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2014

A student’s passion for nature and saving the wilderness recently landed him in the most unlikely of places: the city of Cincinnati’s urban Price Hill neighborhood. Just across the Ohio River, nestled...

SGA Election 2014: Battle continues as Judicial Council hears arguments regarding grievance

SGA Election 2014: Battle continues as Judicial Council hears arguments regarding grievance

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2014

Accusations of libel and voter intimidation were the main details released today as a part of the grievance filed by Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates David Trump...

Student senate looks to plumbing to promote a greener campus

Student senate looks to plumbing to promote a greener campus

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2014

What do the Student Government Association and the university’s restrooms have in common? Last week, they shared a lot more than one may think, as a SGA senator asked the university to place more...

Grievance filed against president-elect could overturn election results

Grievance filed against president-elect could overturn election results

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford April 2, 2014

In light of his recent two-vote loss in the 2014 SGA Presidential Election, current SGA Vice President David Trump has confirmed that a grievance has been filed against current president-elect John Jose,...

Jose and Hahnel clinch SGA victory with two-vote margin

Jose and Hahnel clinch SGA victory with two-vote margin

Tori Lentz and Carrie Crotzer, Staff Writers March 28, 2014

It’s been a long week of campaigning for Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates, but at the end of Thursday night only one pair prevailed. SGA Chief Justice Daniel...

NKUs Student Union

2014 Student Government Elections: Who will get your vote?

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer March 24, 2014

Campaigns for Student Government Association president and vice president are in full-swing this week and will culminate with a debate hosted by The Northerner Monday and the elections on Wednesday and...

NKU womens basketball player Kayla Thacker shoots the ball against McNeese State, scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds during NKUs win in the first round of the WBI Tournament. NKU beat McNeese State 84-72 on March 20, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center during the first round of the WBI Tournament. NKU plays College of Charleston at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2014 at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.

Norse take down McNeese, advance to next round of Women’s Baketball Invitational

Carrie Crotzer, Staff Writer March 20, 2014

NKU women’s basketball team picked up a win March 20 against the McNeese State Cowgirls in the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI). The game started off slow with the first points for McNeese coming...

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