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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

(From left to right) Senior James Renton stands next to senior Meg Booker holding their student IDs from their freshman year.

Advice to your freshman self: Five seniors open up about how they have grown over their time at NKU

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor September 19, 2024

If there is one thing you are involved in now that your freshman self would have never dreamed of, what would it be?    A: “I would say Alpha Phi Omega. As an LGBTQA+ person and someone who...

VIDEO: Putt Putt on the Plaza

Miles Sower, Joshua Northcutt, and Ben Miller September 18, 2024

"Putt Putt on the Plaza" was an event hosted by Activities Programming Board that took place at NKU, where any student could enjoy a fun mini-golf experience. At the university's plaza, the event featured...

Pi Kappa Alpha brothers crash into one another during an exhilarating runout.

PHOTO GALLERY: Fraternity Runout 2024

Jameson Howard, Video Co-Editor September 17, 2024

The group of Gamma Chis smile at their summer photo shoot. | Photo provided by Piper Bollen

Seven chapters | Fourteen members | One sense of community

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

For members of the Gamma Chi sorority at Northern Kentucky University, their bond is one that extends far beyond the surface. It is a thriving sisterhood that fosters a sense of community, support and...

PHOTO GALLERY: Sorority Bid Day 2024

PHOTO GALLERY: Sorority Bid Day 2024

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor September 9, 2024

Sisterhood was everywhere to be found on campus Sunday during NKU’s Panhellenic Council's Bid Day, marking the end of their week-long fall recruitment and the beginning of many new lifelong friendships. In...

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sisterhood soars at NKU– Sep. 4, 1991

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sisterhood soars at NKU– Sep. 4, 1991

The Northerner Archives September 5, 2024

Sororities have been on the campus of Northern Kentucky University almost as long as the university itself. The first national sorority was established at NKU in 1972. Since that time, our Greek...

Spikeball players gather around their nets as the tournament begins.

Spikeball officially returns to Griffin Lawn

Shae Meade, News Editor August 25, 2024

Roundnet enthusiasts met on NKU’s Griffin Lawn this weekend for NKU Roundnet’s first official tournament. Students and the general public were welcomed to campus to play what many people know as Spikeball...

Paige Wideman, director of galleries and outreach at the School of the Arts. (Provided)

Longstanding art professor impacted by budget cuts becomes new director of galleries and outreach

Andrea Turner, Reporter May 2, 2024

After 25 years of teaching at NKU, Paige Wideman has now been given the position of director of galleries and outreach, following the exit of Sso-Rha Kang. Making it through a couple rounds of budget...

“Waltz of the Measuring Tapes” by Mera Foster

An open conversation about body image in theater: What NKU is doing to support students

Holland Rajewski, Reporter April 29, 2024

Chloe Esmeier, a senior musical theatre student, waits in her room questioning whether or not she should go out with her friends. She worries going out could affect the way her body looks and, in turn,...

Scenes from Norse Marketplace

Killian Baarlaer and Braden White April 24, 2024

Vendors set up shop around Loch Norse on Tuesday for the first ever Norse Marketplace, featuring 50 tables representing student-owned businesses and student organizations. Music boomed through the corner...

Books celebrated at the Book Writer’s Celebration hang on the wall of the Eva G. Farris Reading Room in Steely Library. (Provided by Dr. Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh)

Faculty authors talk recently published books

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor April 21, 2024

Every year, NKU recognizes faculty who write grant proposals seeking funding for research and projects. The event is supposed to celebrate NKU scholars for their hard work and creativity outside of...

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