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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

Dan Ginn on a swing ride at his local county fair when he was a child.

Transforming into beauty: Dan Ginn’s evolution

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor December 22, 2025

On a nice summer day in 1998, Dan Ginn, four years old, went to the back door window and looked out, feeling the heat of the simmering summer sun. He saw his dad and brother working in the backyard,...

Holly Keuper served as Assistant Arts and Life Editor in Fall 2025.

Senior Farewell: Assistant Arts and Life Editor Holly Keuper

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor December 15, 2025

My College Journey In the spring of 2022, I graduated from a class of roughly 80 people in a small town in rural Kentucky. More than half of my graduating class were going straight into the trades, while...

A group of custodians pause in their cleaning efforts to take a group photo.

Behind the shine: The unsung heroes keeping NKU clean

Owen Black, Contributor December 11, 2025

Early in the morning and late into the evening, one team is on a mission to keep Northern Kentucky University’s campus shining. “We have a lot of loyal members who take pride in what they do and...

Crochet supplies await stressed students in the Stego Studio maker space at Steely Library.

Stressed by finals: Keep calm and crochet on

Monte Grein, Contributor December 8, 2025

Keeping calm during finals week can be difficult. Yet, in room 220 of Steely Library, the sounds of busy studying and note-taking fade away into a silence only interrupted by the movement of hooks, needles...

Vendors set up inside the student union on Thursday for the first ever Norse Holiday Marketplace.

Norse Innovators club rings in the season with first holiday marketplace

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief December 5, 2025

The second floor of the Student Union was turned into a hub of commerce and holiday festivity on Thursday, as the Norse Innovators hosted their first-ever Norse Holiday Marketplace. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...

Cedric Cox stands in front of one of his paintings.

Cincinnati artist shares “infectious” enthusiasm with students and art lovers

Laynie Mattia, Contributor December 2, 2025

In third grade, Cedric Michael Cox approached his father with a still life he drew in class. He worked hard trying to get the forms just right. His result wasn’t perfect, but it was bold and abstract....

Dr. Kristine Yohe sits in her office surrounded by the Black literature she teaches as an English professor.

NKU English professor “reckons” with Black literature in upcoming book

Dillon Flaugher, Contributor December 1, 2025

With her upcoming book, “Reckoning with the Past: The Historical Poetry of Frank X Walker,” Dr. Kristine Yohe is taking another step in her career to educate everyone she can on the importance of Black...

Each dance in ECS has distinct costumes and dance styles.

Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase celebrates 10 years with more unique dance numbers

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor November 26, 2025

The Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase (ECS) celebrated its 10th anniversary with eight choreographed numbers on Sunday and Monday. From violin-accompanied ballads to hair-raising thrillers, the showcase...

Illustration by Sophie McEwen

Dinner not diatribes: Navigating polarization over the holiday table

Sophie McEwen, News Editor November 25, 2025

Gathered around the table but not gathered in political alignment, a family sits together to celebrate the holidays. They dance around topics as the candlelight dances across the slowly dimming room.   Political...

2024 Friendsgiving event dessert table spread.

Come one come all! : FUEL and Care Closet to host annual Friendsgiving

Adelyn McCollum, Managing Editor November 24, 2025

Northern Kentucky University's food pantry, FUEL NKU, is partnering with the Care Closet to host their annual Friendsgiving. The event will take place on Nov. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student Union...

Each of Miller’s women is adorned with gold jewelry and crocheted skirts.

Exploring the self: Senior fall BFA exhibitions open

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor November 24, 2025

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) senior exhibitions opened on Nov. 20, featuring 15 artists from various disciplines. Located in the Fine Arts Center’s galleries, the show is a culmination of the artists’...

The Northerner's 2025 holiday recipe collection: Enjoy the memories as well as the meals.

The Northerner Family Cookbook

The Northerner Staff November 20, 2025

For our final print edition of 2025, our editors have put together a collection of some of their favorite family holiday recipes. From our Northerner family to yours, we hope you enjoy these recipes this...

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