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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Galentine's Day spots

Galentine’s Day spots

Jillian Kohls, co-Managing Editor & co-Arts & Life Editor February 13, 2025

On Feb. 11, 2010, Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Nope planned the first Galentine’s Day on the comedy sitcom “Parks and Rec.” In the episode, the women go out to brunch with mimosas, gifts...

A graphic of cartoons.

Holly’s top 10 cartoons that raised 2000s kids

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter February 12, 2025

In the spirit of our homecoming theme, Norse Tunes, I wanted to take us back to the cartoons that hold a special place in our hearts. I’ve listed my top 10 most nostalgic and influential cartoons of...

The Hive located in Erlanger Kentucky.

Date spots for Valentines

Emory Davis, co-Managing Editor; co-Arts & Life Editor February 10, 2025

Finding the perfect location for the perfect partner, to have a perfect night that starts a perfect relationship, is impossible. However, there are plenty of spots around that offer affordable options...

Fun accessories, such as glow sticks and finger lights, added to the colorful night.

APB’s silent disco party lights up homecoming week

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant February 7, 2025

Beach balls flew through smoke-tinged air as strobe lights danced over students, washing them in neon colors. As homecoming week continues, the Activities Programming Board’s (APB) annual Silent Disco...

NKU students that participated in the Wild 'N Out event posed on stage for a group photo.

NKU students present Wild ’N Out comedy skit

Lillian Ramsey, News Reporter February 6, 2025

Wild 'N Out A classic American sketch comedy and battle rap improv show hooks the audience with raunchy humor and intense comebacks.  The series consists of two teams of comedians against each other...

Students watching others perform at the Homecoming Kickoff.

Waffles, crafts and Norse pride: NKU kicks off 2025 homecoming week

Sophie McEwen, Assistant News Editor February 5, 2025

In a strong start to a week of homecoming festivities, the official kickoff event was a roaring success.   In the Student Union (SU), a sea of students in black and gold signed up for the event...

A calendar of the events happening during NKU Homecoming Week.

Get animated for NKU homecoming: Norse Tunes brings a week of cartoon fun.

Jillian Kohls, co-Managing Editor; co-Arts & Life Editor February 5, 2025

From Feb. 3-9, NKU will be celebrating homecoming week through events celebrating students' favorite childhood cartoons.  Organizations throughout campus have the choice to participate, organizing...

Dr. Michael Guy and lab students look towards commemorative "obituaries" of former lab students.

The empowerment of chemistry: Guy’s impact

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

Spending years in a biochemistry lab studying tRNA while enduring the social isolation of the pandemic isn’t exactly where most Fidelity employees got their start. It is the case, however, for Alexandra...

Students showing off their complimentary swag they received for donating blood.

A blood drive that saves lives

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter January 30, 2025

NKU students gathered Thursday on a mission to save lives. Hoxworth held a blood drive in the University ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several stations lined the room, ready for donors.  Students...

Students attending Theta Chi’s event play basketball. Active chair members observe and connect with interested recruits.

An unyielding pursuit, Theta Chi hosts rush event

Emory Davis, co-Managing Editor; Arts & Life Editor January 29, 2025

Recruitment has sprung for Greek Life, and Thursday night, landed at the Campus Rec Center for hoops and meaningful conversation.  On the basketball courts at the Rec, several members of the brotherhood...

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