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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Isaiah Burton (left) and Bodie Moore (right) showcased their diverse talent on NKU’s stage. The two took on the canonical roles of Jesus and his 12th apostle, Judas.

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a success, yet again.

Jillian Kohls and Ella Rinehard May 5, 2025

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was an incredible feat of vocal ranges, dance numbers and live music. Shown in the Corbett Theatre, this 20-year anniversary performance rocked the stage.  The...

Illustration by Ella Rinehard

Holly’s must-see summer films

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter May 1, 2025

Closing on the semester, it’s nearly time to bring out the sunscreen and bathing suits to enjoy these early days of summer. However, if you’re like me, the transition from school brain to summer brain...

NKU actors Isaiah Burton (left) and Bodie Moore (right) stand on the stage platform facing their audience.

Grit, guitars and gospel: “Jesus Christ Superstar” rocks NKU’s stage for a second time

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 1, 2025

“Jesus Christ Superstar” takes you through a tale as old as time: good versus evil. NKU's School of the Arts final show of the year will gather talented musicians from all over the Greater Cincinnati...

Hez Sumner sits in their personal studio space.

To be queer, to be wounded, to make art anyway

Ella Rinehard and Erin Senn April 29, 2025

An artist works on their painting. Mixing colors on a palette, they carefully refine the details and brushstrokes, lovingly rendering the form with their own two hands.  Only to burn it in the...

The planetarium projection displays a star-filled sky during the meditation session.

Haile Planetarium helps students’ mental health through meditation in the cosmos

Ella Rose Johnston and Aya Aleily April 25, 2025

With the spring semester coming to a close, students’ stress levels are higher than ever. What better way to unwind than through a calming experience under the stars?  NKU’s Haile Planetarium,...

“What I love most about what I do is how authentic I feel doing it,” said Del Castillo  as she happily welcomes all who enter her store.

Local Newport boutique redefines fashion with purpose

Ella Rose Johnston, Contributor April 22, 2025

Colorful vintage fabrics fill clothing racks while old-fashioned jewelry rests on tables in an array of freshly polished gold and silver. Mannequins, fashionably styled with care, stand tall as customers...

Panhellenic President Sarah James and incoming Student Government Association President Collin Jarrell won Outstanding Junior Awards.

PHOTO GALLERY: NKU Gold and White Awards celebrate student excellence

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant April 17, 2025

NKU’s Gold and White Awards honored students, leaders and organizations Wednesday night in the Student Union ballroom. Sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement, the event was full of cheers as...

Students present items for sale as a part of their entrepreneurship course in the Student Union plaza.

Creativity hits campus at the second annual Norse Marketplace

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter April 17, 2025

Although the day took on a frigid and windy setting, that didn’t stop the second annual Norse Marketplace from being a success. Various booths lined the sidewalk in the Student Union Plaza on Tuesday.    The...

The NPHC plot on campus honors the history of its seven chapters.

Building sisterhood: NPHC leaders display empowerment through service

Ella Rinehard and Holly Keuper April 14, 2025

Before stepping into their roles as chapter leaders, Abrianna Holt, Ty ‘Shawna Price and Tiara Watkins were reserved students who often kept to themselves. The thought of participating in conferences,...

Bella Brink’s family had an art table in her house at all times in case anyone was feeling creative.

Keeping the passion: Bella Brink brings her love of art back to life

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor April 7, 2025

An NKU sophomore settles into her time at college but realizes she is missing something. Entrepreneurship major Bella Brink is a very detail-oriented student and found a major she cares deeply about.  Growing...

Held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the annual event aims to show that survivors are more than a statistic. Rather, they are real people with real stories.

“It can happen to anyone”: ‘Take Back the Night’ confronts sexual violence

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant April 3, 2025

Norse Violence Prevention’s (NVP) “Take Back the Night,” held Tuesday evening in the Student Union, focused on raising awareness and providing resources to survivors of sexual violence. Equipped...

John Tomlinson is a coach and director of youth football.

Leading by example, how a local coach takes care of the community

Emory Davis, co-Managing Editor; co-Arts & Life Editor April 2, 2025

Polite, outgoing and bigger than most 6-year-olds. That was John Dunhoft’s first impression of now 46-year-old John Tomlinson. He was Tomlinson’s first coach at the Erlanger Lions, a non-profit...

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