The Northerner

Workshop discusses education of international students

Hana Kim, Contributing Writer April 30, 2012

Faculty at Northern Kentucky University had a chance to promote their understanding of international students and share their good experiences when they teach these students in the classroom. April...

Hung Up on Hookah

Hung Up on Hookah

Ryan Repasky, Contributing Writer April 30, 2012

From the flavored tobacco to the laid-back atmosphere of the cafes, hookah smoking is a growing trend among college students. Among the chatter of everyday life at Northern Kentucky University, students...

Manilow visits the BOKC

Manilow visits the BOKC

Tara Derington, Staff writer April 30, 2012

Fans of all ages packed into the Bank of Kentucky Center to see the legendary Barry Manilow perform on April 20. The show started thirty minutes behind schedule due to the continuous flow of incoming ‘fanilows.’...

Cultural night welcomes new talent

Cultural night welcomes new talent

Brett Schreiner, Contributing writer April 25, 2012

Several people gathered in the Baptist Student Center at Northern Kentucky University April 19 to be a part of Thursday Nights Together (TNT), a weekly event that showcases the different cultures in entertainment,...

Campus sororities hold fundraisers

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer April 25, 2012

The women in letters on Northern Kentucky University’s campus are holding two more events before the conclusion of the spring semester. Kappa Delta is holding the annual Shamrock Golf Scramble at...

Silence is a Drag

Silence is a Drag

Brent Lonaker, Contributing writer April 25, 2012

Drag queens (and kings) took the stage in Northern Kentucky University’s University Center April 20. NKU’s organization for gay-straight alliance, Common Ground, hosted this annual drag show to...

Equines, the myth and that three-letter word

Equines, the myth and that three-letter word

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer April 24, 2012

The 2012 Spring BFA Senior Exhibitions had their opening reception April 19 in the main gallery of the Fine Arts Building. Showcased by the Department of Visual Arts, this semester’s show featured four...

WNKU sponsors second annual Road Rally, involves community

Samantha Hayden, Contributing writer April 19, 2012

Auto enthusiasts will join together on Northern Kentucky University’s campus to show off their cars. They will take a scenic drive of Campbell County while competing in a scavenger hunt, and finishing...

Student organizes first-ever Paint Wars event

Student organizes first-ever Paint Wars event

Karli Wood, Editor-in-chief April 18, 2012

On April 12, members of Northern Kentucky University Campus Housing and other NKU students gathered on the intramural fields behind University Suites to take part in the first-ever Paint Wars. The...

Student organizations recognized with awards

Casey Binder, Contributing writer April 18, 2012

Northern Kentucky University student organizations threw their Norse up as they gathered in the Student Union Ballroom to celebrate and reflect on another year of community service at NKU. The Office...

Relay for Life event held on campus

Relay for Life event held on campus

Courtney Pugh, Contributing writer April 18, 2012

The lawn in front of Griffin Hall was draped in purple on Friday, April 13, as Northern Kentucky University students, staff and community members geared up for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for...

Potluck celebrates world culture

Potluck celebrates world culture

Hana Kim, Contributing writer April 18, 2012

Each spring at Northern Kentucky University, people from all over the world gather in the Student Union Ballroom to celebrate NKU’s international community. The 21st Annual International Potluck Dinner...

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