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Valentines Day: Editors ideas for cheap, free last-minute plans

Valentine’s Day: Editor’s ideas for cheap, free last-minute plans

Northerner Staff February 14, 2019

Need some ideas for how to spend Valentine's Day weekend? Whether you're in a couple or loving the single life, here are some cheap and free ideas for what to do around campus from our editors: "As...

Andrea Brooks, Steely Librarys information coordinator, teaches how to analyze sources.

Steely librarian on information literacy mission

Elizabeth Cates, Reporter February 13, 2019

Andrea Brooks writes her name, email and agenda for the day on the whiteboard of a deserted classroom. She powers up the ENO board. It’s just before 10 a.m., and not a single student is present, although...

FUEL NKU is now located in Albright Health Center 104 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

NKU food pantry battles student hunger

Bee Klapper, Contributor February 13, 2019

Catherine Chandler, like many college students, has made some sacrifices in the name of higher education. For her, that includes when a time when she needed to make the choice between eating the only thing...

FUEL NKU is located in Albright Health Center 104.

GALLERY: FUEL NKU moves to new home in Albright Center

Northerner Staff February 12, 2019
FUEL NKU, the university's on-campus food pantry, has moved into a larger space in Albright Health Center 104.
NKU students cheer after a Norse point during the game against Detroit Mercy. The Norse defeated Detroit 97-65.

Preview: Norse look to get even with Oakland Grizzlies

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor February 8, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team is on top of the Horizon League with only one loss on the board. On Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. the Norse look to settle the score against Oakland in the main event of Homecoming weekend. It’s also Kenton County Night meaning tickets will be $9 with proof of residence.
A pipe burst from the ceiling outside Greaves Concert Hall in NKUs Fine Arts building, Jan. 31, 2019.

Pipe bursts in SOTA ceiling

Josh Kelly, Arts & Life Editor January 31, 2019
A sprinkler line near Greaves Concert Hall broke at about 3:30 p.m., knocking down ceiling tiles and covering the ground in about an inch of water.
Low temps and high winds are predicted Wednesday.

‘Polar vortex’: Wednesday classes cancelled as cold temps move in

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2019
Jan. 30 classes are cancelled as an arctic blast from the north is expected to drop temperatures and wind chill well below zero.
Northerner editors Josh Kelly, Nicole Browning, Sam Rosenstiel, Natalie Hamren and Kane Mitten at the Kentucky Press Association Conference and Awards, Jan. 25, 2019.

Northerner wins 5 Kentucky Press Association awards

Northerner Staff January 29, 2019
The Northerner won five Kentucky Press Association awards Jan. 25. The Northerner, along with all Kentucky student publications, was also recognized for a year of watchdog reporting and a student press fight for public records.
Whos Umi? What to know about NKUs mummy project

Who’s Umi? What to know about NKU’s mummy project

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor January 18, 2019
A 2,000-year-old mummy named Umi made a stop at NKU on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing collaboration between the university and the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Jennifer Kinsley, attorney and Chase Law associate director of professional development, works for justice for those who belong to traditionally marginalized groups.

Rebel lawyer: Chase Law professor defends survivors of trafficking

Noelle Horn, Reporter January 18, 2019
It isn't easy to get Chase Law professor Jennifer Kinsley to back down from a challenge.
Tyler Sharpe (15) reacts after a point during the game against IUPUI. Sharpe had 16 points on the game.

Norse claim win over Cleveland State

Lillian Brown, Reporter January 17, 2019
NKU’s men’s basketball team advances to 5-1 in the Horizon league after a 91-76 win over Cleveland State Thursday night.
GALLERY: Ancient mummy analyzed at Health Innovation Center

GALLERY: Ancient mummy analyzed at Health Innovation Center

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor January 17, 2019
The Cincinnati Museum Center's child mummy, believed to be almost 2,000 years old, visited NKU's Health Innovation Center to be scanned and analyzed Thursday.
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