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Presidential Candidate Ellie Kremer (middle) and Vice Presidential Candidate Hannah French (far left) are running on a platform based on uniting the campus community. Presidential Candidate Kat Hahnel (far right) and Vice Presidential Candidate Will Weber are focused on allocating more money to scholarships.

Student Government Election 2015: Meet the Candidates

Tori Lentz, News Editor March 24, 2015

Current Vice President Kat Hahnel and Senator Will Weber are ready to fight for more state funding, a strict budget, and continuing scholarships. But will Senators Ellie Kremer and Hannah French sweep...

University raises tuition for 2015-16 school year by 3 percent

Tori Lentz, News Editor March 19, 2015

The Board of Regents voted Wednesday to increase tuition for Kentucky residents by 3.12 percent, meaning Kentuckians will pay $11 more per credit hour next year. The increase means that the cost of attending...

Michele Day, NKU professor and Northerner Advisor, leads the discussion with Bill Keller. Keller is the former editor of the New York Times.

Former New York Times Editor Bill Keller Speaks to Students

Moe Daniels, Reporter March 19, 2015

At the Democracy Square Live on March 18, former New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller, who recently took over The Marshall Project, skyped into NKU’s George and Ellen Rieveschl Digitorium to...

Students battle the snow to move through the residential village. Due to the numerous cancellations in recent weeks, campus workers have clocked less hours.

Campus snow days hinder student pay

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter March 19, 2015

For some student workers on campus, a snow day can be beneficial to catch up on homework and relax, but it can also put a strain on their income within the coming weeks. According to Andy Meeks, director...

Senators Ella Mravec and Ben Martin point out the lack of signage on the College of Business. The Norse Walk took place on Monday, March 16.

Norse Walk brings beautification, safety issues to light

Abby Anstead, Reporter March 17, 2015

Members of student government conducted the Norse Walk on Monday, March 16, pointing out potential safety problems as well as beautification and branding opportunities around campus. According to Senator...

FUEL volunteer and senior social work major Kezia Slaughter stocks shelves at the FUEL NKU food pantry in Founders Hall.

Food pantry fuels hungry students

Peter Enzweiler, Reporter March 8, 2015

Food Security Volunteers have responded to the rise in food insecurity among students by giving out food at NKU’s on-campus food pantry. “When you think about college students, you think we’re...

A map showing the number of measles cases by state. The color distinctions signify the amount of cases in each state.

Four questions you might have about the recent measles outbreak

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter March 7, 2015

In December 2014, a measles outbreak linked to the California amusement park Disneyland, began to spread to multiple states. The measles is a infectious and contagious viral disease that can affect people...

Sophomore Breilyn Selover, a radiology major, studies in Steely Library. She believes a 24-hour library during finals week would be beneficial to students.

Steely to offer 24-hour access during finals

Abby Anstead, Reporter March 5, 2015

For the first time ever Steely Library’s doors will remain open 24 hours during the week of finals. Student government passed a resolution Monday in support of extended hours. Sophomore transfer student...

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Snow removal crews work through the night to clear campus

Tori Lentz, News Editor March 4, 2015

UPDATE: NKU is closed Thursday, March 5, 2015 due to continued Level 2 snow emergencies in the Northern Kentucky area. All classes are cancelled. Snow removal will occur in shifts through the night as...

NKU Police find new confidence in alert system and social media

Justin Wolstenholme, Reporter March 2, 2015

With the recent shooting at Miami University, Oxford, NKU police are combining innovative technology and strategic planning to deliver a unique way of protecting its students from similar situations. NKU...

Mearns reflects on “Road to NKU”

Gavin Colton, Reporter February 27, 2015

On Thursday, Feb. 26 NKU hosted the final “Road to NKU” event for the semester at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, Ky where President Mearns welcomed Northern Kentucky caucus members, members...

An NKU student works with children on a Norse to Nations trip.

Norse to Nations gives students an unforgettable experience

Andrea Carter, Reporter February 26, 2015

One year ago, Amber Mercedes stood viewing the rushing waters of the 27 waterfalls in the Dominican Republic. Although abroad and ready to enjoy the thrill of exploring what laid before her, she was overseas...

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