The Northerner

Evan Wall guides a first- time putt-putter.

‘Mardi Taus’ fights cancer with style

Christian Glass, Reporter March 2, 2015

Feb. 28, students and faculty alike gathered into the Student Union ballroom, dawned beads, grabbed their game tokens and shared a message: “Cancer Sucks.” Alpha Tau Omega put together their “Mardi...

Philip Krinsky is a senior BFA performance major.

Through the lens of a theatre major

Gavin Colton, Reporter February 26, 2015

From photographs featured in local exhibits to sharing screen time with stars like Don Cheadle and Patrick Wilson, Philip Krinsky has explored a plethora of avenues throughout his time at NKU. Krinsky,...

How Net Neutrality could impact you

Christian Glass, Reporter February 22, 2015

 Net Neutrality will reach a milestone Feb. 26, when the FCC will vote on the future of the Internet itself. The discussion, which has been nearly a decade long, is expected to get some clarity about...

NKU weighs in on the 2015 Oscar nominees

NKU weighs in on the 2015 Oscar nominees

Nancy Curtis, Editor-In-Chief February 19, 2015

Beloved actors, long time favorites, a current British phenomenon and even a battle between the two men who’ve portrayed the Incredible Hulk on the big screen. These are just a few of the plethora of...

A group of students gathered on campus for Snow Day fun. NKU was closed Monday, Feb. 16 due to inclement weather.

Snow day fun

Lizzie Kibler, Assistant Arts & Life Editor February 16, 2015

It's that time of year again when the area gets hit with snow and NKU experienced its first snow day of the year. Last year, we had one school closing on a Saturday. The other days were late opens or early...

Opening act with former NKU student Ben Bergman.

Shaking with laughter

Kiana Berry, Social Media Editor January 23, 2015

Dimmed lighting, the NKU emblem brightly adorning the walls of the Student Union Ballroom and the stage set with a single microphone and long-legged stool—NKU students and the surrounding community found...

Former modern dancer spins a web of ‘green’ influence at NKU

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager December 28, 2014

Jane Goode didn’t catch on to her nickname at NKU quickly. Students would scurry up behind her on campus shouting “Green lady, green lady!” only to have her turn her head in confusion. In fact,...

Scripps Howard Center hosted Northern Kentucky Forum moderated by Dr. William Landen (left) speaking with Gov. John Y. Brown (center right) and his son (right) and grandson (center left) speaking about public service.

Brown family shares life stories with NKU

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor December 5, 2014

The "Kennedys of Kentucky" stopped by NKU last night to engage with the 60 member audience discussion topics ranging from entrepreneurship to politics. The family, consisting of three generations of John...

The department of theatre and dance is one of three departments in the College of Arts and Sciences that will make up the new School of the Arts

‘Failure’ finds a balance between tragedy and fun in latest theatre production

Nancy Curtis, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2014

It’s 1928, and before year’s end Nelly, June and Gerty, the three Fail sisters, will all tragically lose their lives. But just because there’s tragedy doesn’t mean there isn’t some whimsical...

“How Does It Feel To Be A Problem?” author due to visit campus

Kiana Berry, Staff Reporter November 20, 2014

Moustafa Bayoumi, author of this year’s first year’s first year programs book connection selection, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?”, will be visiting NKU on Nov. 20th. The author will have two...

Junior Kyle Taylor as Guy faces off with senior Matt Krieg.

Student play debut is as unexpected as its playwright

Erin Mullins, Reporter November 16, 2014

In the Fine Arts building, down an inconspicuous hallway is room 307. This small, unassuming room with modest lighting and limited seating allow actors to bring to life the inner thoughts of a playwright,...

Hart speaks about gender differences to an audience at the Student Union Ballroom.

Dr. Lori Hart tells students “everything they always wanted to know about the opposite sex”

Brittany Smart, Staff Reporter November 15, 2014

Students shifted in their seats murmuring excitedly as they waited for CAMPUSPEAK’s Dr. Lori Hart to give her talk on opposite sex relationships in the SU ballroom on Nov. 11. Hart began by asking everyone...

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