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Homecoming sees NKU alum return to her roots

“Homecoming” sees NKU alum return to her roots

Emily Broyles, Contributor September 20, 2019
In the School of the Arts’ newest gallery, “Homecoming”, Hollis Hammonds imbues her past in her art, telling the story of her upbringing in Independence, KY. Hammonds, a 1998 NKU graduate and current Chair of Visual Studies at St. Edward’s University, wanted to highlight the shared American experience to hold onto objects and how the things we keep resonates meaning in others. 
Brianna Collins, Rachel Henry, Gabby Manley pose with the Phi Mu hand sign.

NKU chapter of Phi Mu celebrates fourth year

Elena Ferguson, Writer September 17, 2019
Phi Mu will be celebrating its fourth year at NKU on Nov. 12, 2019.
Southgate Street School, located at 215 E Southgate St, Newport, KY, 41076

‘Step back in history’: Southgate School promotes education, understanding

Rachel Smith, Reporter September 13, 2019

When James Harris was eight years old, he would stand on a Newport street and gawk at the local school closest to his home. Harris said it was so unlike the school he had to walk several blocks to attend...

Fall fashion on a budget

Fall fashion on a budget

Kane Mitten and Corinne Byrne September 13, 2019
Your dorm room may be a mess, but your look doesn’t have to be. There is plenty of high-quality clothing out there that will keep you looking fresh without turning your bank account rotten—you just have to look in the right places.
Members of Norse & Dragons play tabletop games in Founders Hall on Fridays.

Norse & Dragons takes students on an adventure

Raven McNeal, Contributor September 11, 2019
Every Friday, deep in Founder’s Hall, a group of students join together to create stories of fantastic quests, treasure, deadly foes, rescue and more.
Fiji: What went wrong?

Fiji: What went wrong?

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor September 8, 2019
When Phi Gamma Delta—also known as Fiji—arrived on campus in fall 2016, excitement was high. But this once-promising fraternity quickly lost its way after the departure of the campus chapter’s first president and several subsequent struggles with recruiting.
A view of the Cincinnati skyline.

Things to do in NKY and Cincinnati

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor August 21, 2019
New student? Don't know how to spend your weekends? Check out The Northerner's list of the best things to do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Reagan Ruth, Brandon Critchfield, and Timothy Belton in Initiative.

“Initiative” brings Kentucky playwright’s career full circle

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 3, 2019
Initiative, opening Thursday at Y.E.S. Fest, centers around a man's cancer diagnosis and his love for tabletop gaming.
Rachel Kazee and Charles Adams in Fast Young Beautiful

‘Fast Young Beautiful’ will tear you apart at Y.E.S. Fest 2019

Billy Keeney and Kane Mitten April 3, 2019
Fast Young Beautiful, opening Wednesday at Y.E.S. Fest, is an ode to classic cinema.
Black Boy In Pink deals with sexuality, race

“Black Boy In Pink” deals with sexuality, race

Corinne Byrne, Reporter April 3, 2019
The Black Boy In Pink, opening Friday at Y.E.S. Fest, was written by NKU student Isaiah Reaves.
Dreezy to headline NKU Homecoming

Dreezy to headline NKU Homecoming

Josh Kelly and Kane Mitten January 25, 2019
NKU Homecoming announced Friday that Chicago-based rapper Dreezy will be performing at Homecoming.
Singles Edition: Editors favorite songs of 2018

Singles Edition: Editor’s favorite songs of 2018

Northerner Staff January 3, 2019

This Party - Houndmouth Houndmouth’s familiar indie, folk and blues tone is gone with their newest album “Golden Age.” The first single “This Party” set the tone for their transition into more...

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