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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Fall 2025 fashion style guide

Fall 2025 fashion style guide

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 8, 2025

After a long, hot summer, the fall weather is finally moving in. It’s time to pack away our tank tops and break out the sweaters.  Here’s a list of 10 fashion items that are in style this fall...

The Henry Konstantinow Theatre puts on “Rocky Horror” each year with a new cast of students.

Top 5 fall arts events around Northern Kentucky

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor October 3, 2025

From “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “Twilight” in concert, here’s a list of local fall art activities to be on the lookout for this October. 1. Rocky Horror Picture Show Presented by The Henry...

A paper collage titled “Breaking the Surface”

SOTA advisor makes artwork for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor September 28, 2025

Sarah Rodriguez, an academic advisor for the School of the Arts (SOTA), recently collaborated with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to create artwork. Her paper collages, made alongside patients and nurses,...

IOT club reveals wizardry behind the Internet of Things

IOT club reveals wizardry behind the Internet of Things

Erin Senn, Video editor September 24, 2025

Robots, personal devices and other engineering feats are all part of the IOT club, which studies the Internet of Things.  

Saddle up: NKU musical theatre presents “Oklahoma!”

Ella Rinehard and Holly Keuper September 23, 2025

NKU’s production of “Oklahoma!”, full of cowboy boots, iconic tunes and Western drama, moseys into Corbett Theatre Sept. 26 to Oct 5.  Set in the early days of the American Frontier, stubborn,...

NKU School of the Arts' 2024 production of "Anything Goes".

A preview of the 2025-26 Theatre & Dance season

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor September 23, 2025

NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) has an exciting season in store, with six productions slated for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as performances from the student-led Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre....

Racks of clothing at The Care Closet.

Five useful resources around NKU’s campus

Amy Straman, Photo editor September 18, 2025

For those new to campus or who need a refresher, here is a list of five must-know resources you can find at NKU. FUEL NKU Location: HC 104 Fall Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FUEL...

A bowl from Maki Asian Bowls

Good eats await nearby, but off campus

Elijah Dean, Contributor September 18, 2025

As college students, it's easy to give in to the temptation of eating at the same few places–mostly major chains. It can also be difficult for students from out of town who are looking to try local eateries. “I’ve...

Get ready for pumpkin, sweater and apple cider season with these fall festivals.

Upcoming fall festivals to look out for

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 7, 2025

In these early weeks of the school year, it’s easy to get caught up in homework and deadlines. It’s good to focus on school, but in doing so, we sometimes forget to have fun and enjoy our after-school...

The store has plenty of accessories to choose from, including charm necklaces and makeup bags.

Ella Oak Boutique opens in Northern Kentucky

Ella Rinehard, Arts and Life Editor August 29, 2025

A new shop opened in August, just minutes from NKU. Ella Oak Boutique offers locally made clothes, accessories and other handmade items that highlight community.  “Ella Oak Boutique was really inspired...

Bob Dylan performs live in this undated photo. Dylan is known for his prolific protest songs of the 20th century.

Opinion: The death of politics in popular music

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief July 10, 2025

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Northerner. As I drove to my summer job one evening...

NKU students checking out groceries at FUEL NKU.

FUEL NKU food pantry stays connected to students over summer

Lura Becker, Reporter June 27, 2025

NKU’s student food pantry hosted FUEL Friday in the Albright Center’s first-floor lobby for two hours this morning, offering supplies to those still on campus. “There are students who are local,...

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