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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Friends, community reach out after a mother’s death

Friends, community reach out after a mother’s death

Erin Pierce, Contributing writer February 21, 2013

If you have been on Facebook recently, you may have seen the events “Free Jess!” and “T-shirts for Jess.” Northern Kentucky University and the surrounding community have reached out to sophomore...

Students are karaoke stars at Raniero’s

Students are karaoke stars at Raniero’s

Alyson Schoenung, Staff writer February 21, 2013

If you like pizza, a community-like atmosphere and questionable renditions of Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You,” then Wednesday nights at Raniero’s is the place to be. The local, family-owned pizzeria...

Standing room only: Getting fit at work

Standing room only: Getting fit at work

Kelsey Noland, Contributing writer February 21, 2013

In mid-July of 2012, Pam Atkinson, Master of Health Informatics  program director and lecturer at NKU, traded her desk chair for a treadmill. After reading a study by the Mayo Clinic, Atkinson decided...

Former photography student finds work with ballet

Former photography student finds work with ballet

Sarah McIntosh, Contributing writer February 21, 2013

It’s that split second of perfect posture and balance that a dancer has as they glide across the floor and flow into the next movement in the performance that can be missed so easily. Each movement is...

No gym membership needed outdoors

No gym membership needed outdoors

Emily Hodges, Contributing writer February 21, 2013

Exercising outside invigorates students, engaging them to do it for longer periods and more often. The psychology department wanted to know more about exercising inside versus exercising outside, so...

Spring colonization of NKU’s new Greek chapter wrapping up

Erin Pierce, Contributing writer February 14, 2013

With the addition of Alpha Omicron Pi to Greek life at NKU this month, the rush of young women to form lifelong bonds has begun. Kristen Phelps, one of the educational leadership and resident consultants...

Bachelorettes battle for their bachelors

Bachelorettes battle for their bachelors

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer February 14, 2013

The Leadership Mentors organization hosted their third annual NKU Bachelor event Wednesday night where three lucky ladies were able to claim a date for Valentine’s Day. This year, bachelorettes were...

Love and Laughs: A Night with Daniel Packard

Love and Laughs: A Night with Daniel Packard

Matt Popovich, Staff writer February 14, 2013

The Activities Programming Board held a stand-up comedy show featuring comedian Daniel Packard, who uses comedy to teach young people about love and sex, Tuesday night in the Student Union Ballroom. The...

Hip-hop artist debuts CD ‘4 Lovers Only’

Hip-hop artist debuts CD ‘4 Lovers Only’

Mary-Kate Gnotek, Copy desk chief February 14, 2013

Anthony Morgan, or as he prefers to be called I$e, has been working hard on promoting and growing NKU’s first on-campus record label Climb Time Ent since he founded it last fall. As president of the...

Guest speaker honors Chase’s life

Guest speaker honors Chase’s life

Richard Cracchiolo, Contributing writer February 14, 2013

To many students at Northern Kentucky University, the name Salmon P. Chase is just that, a name. Students and faculty recognize the name, understanding its association with the college of law on campus,...

Costumes and the set for “Legally Blonde” are in the final stages of completion for the show’s opening night Feb. 21. NKU's Legally Blonde theatre production hits the stage on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at 8pm.

Behind the curtain

Alyson Schoenung, Contributing writer February 14, 2013

[imagebrowser id=16] Photos by: Kody Kahle The year’s most expensive production for NKU’s Department of Theatre and Dance, “Legally Blonde,” hits the stage later this month on Feb. 21. Cast...

Inexpensive gifts work for valentines

Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer February 14, 2013

Around NKU, some people may view Valentine’s Day as just another day, but for others it is a special day full of love and romance. One memorable occasion for public relations major Nonsikelelo Sibanda...

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