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From the editor-in-chief: My thanks to The Northerner

Northerner Editor-in-Chief Sam Rosenstiel.
Thank you, NKU, for trusting us with your stories.
May 13, 2019
Never let a fear of not being good enough keep you from finding what you love. There’s always a reason not to do something. Sometimes, you just have to knock on the door.

From the managing editor: Goodbye to my Northerner family

Northerner Managing Editor Nicole Browning.
You made these four years something I will never forget.
May 13, 2019
I will always love writing and you all helped remind me of that, but you also made these four years something I will never forget.

External review finds abuse allegations against WBB coach ‘unfounded’

Head Coach Camryn Whitaker talks to players during a timeout during the game against Oakland, Jan. 27, 2019.
'Based on all of the interviews and documents reviewed, the concern of emotional abuse by [Coach Camryn] Whitaker is unfounded,' review reads
May 9, 2019
"Based on all of the interviews and documents reviewed, the concern of emotional abuse by Whitaker is unfounded," the independent review read.

NKU names Steely Library’s next dean

NKU names Steely Library’s next dean
Andrea Falcone, national researcher and director of library serving three Colorado universities, will head Steely
May 6, 2019
NKU announced Andrea Falcone as the new Steely Librarian dean on Monday.

GALLERY: Students celebrate at annual Gayla

GALLERY: Students celebrate at annual Gayla
April 22, 2019

NKU’s Rainbow Underground hosted its annual Gayla Friday night in the University Center ballroom, welcoming students from the campus and surrounding high schools to have a second chance at prom....

Spring forum: Vaidya talks new plans, budget and enrollment

President Ashish Vaidya addresses students, faculty and staff at a spring forum event on April 18, 2019.
April 22, 2019

President Ashish Vaidya hosted a spring forum Thursday, April 18, to a crowd of staff, faculty and students alike. Vaidya talked briefly about enrollment, the 2020 fiscal year budget and upcoming university...

Cincinnati to snag NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen

Men's Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts during the game against Texas Tech. The Norse fell to Texas Tech 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
National search for new Norse MBB coach underway
April 14, 2019
NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen is expected to leave for the Cincinnati Bearcats, according to reports.

Society of Pro Journalists honors Northerner for 2018 report on sexual harassment

Northerner editors Sierra Newton, Kane Mitten, Billy Keeney, Sam Rosenstiel, advisor Michele Day, editors Natalie Hamren, Nicole Browning and Josh Kelly at the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, April 6, 2019.
April 12, 2019
The Society of Professional Journalists honored two Northerner editors for the independent student news outlet’s reporting on sexual harassment and misconduct in NKU’s School of the Arts.

Lost Henry: NKU pop punk act brings fans out to rock

NKU students Cale Wheeler, Barry Rich, Jackson Moss, Landis Helwig and Ben Eglian formed pop punk band Lost Henry in 2018.
April 10, 2019
Lost Henry is the kind of band that instinctively gets you off your feet.

What you missed at SGA April 8

Student Government Vice President Matt Frey addresses senators on April 8, 2019.
April 10, 2019

Student Government Association Vice President Matt Frey began Monday’s meeting in President Hannah Edelen’s absence as she attended a special meeting with the Board of Regents. Chief of Staff Jake...

NKU to review women’s basketball after players accuse coach of emotional abuse

Senior Taryn Taugher, a former NKU women's basketball player, accused Head Coach Camryn Whitaker of emotional abuse on March 24.
Allegations surfaced last week that Head Coach Camryn Whitaker 'humiliated', ‘degraded’, and ‘isolated’ players for years
April 2, 2019
For years, NKU women’s basketball players experienced a culture of abuse fostered by its head coach that went unaddressed by administrators, according to allegations by former NKU players and their parents.

What you missed at SGA April 1

Student Government Association executive board congregates during the body's April 1 meeting.
April 2, 2019

Senator Brynn Cahal presented her resolution for the second time during Monday’s meeting. The resolution is focused on helping students with food insecurity by creating a program similar to Swipe Out...

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