The Northerner

A plethora of factors play into cancellations

Brandon Barb, A&L Editor January 11, 2012

During the snowy winter months, while Northern Kentucky University faculty and students are sleeping or enjoying some late night television, the campus is being prepared for the daily grind. The snow...

2011 at a glance

Emily Lindeau January 11, 2012

Wild Onion not a typical open mic

Wild Onion not a typical open mic

Roxanna Blevins, A&E editor December 7, 2011

Northern Kentucky University alumnus Samuel T. Phillips has been using a typewriter for about six months. He mostly uses it to type short stories and poetry, which he posts online and reads to rooms full...

University looks to non traditional  students to meet state grad quota

University looks to non traditional students to meet state grad quota

Claire Higgins December 7, 2011

For many college students, the pressures of life, be it family or a necessary job to make ends meet, can make earning a college degree on the first try harder than ever. But in 2007, the Kentucky Council...

A guide to local eating challenges

Rachel Martin, Contributing writer December 7, 2011

Before taking on eating challenges, contenders should be aware of the risks. The Major League of Eating (MLE) is the organization that oversees the entire major eating competitions worldwide. They strongly...

Finding the holiday spirit in a home away from home

Finding the holiday spirit in a home away from home

Kyung mi Shim, Contributing writer December 7, 2011

Christmas is right around the corner. Everybody is looking forward to the holiday, because people enjoy spending time with their loved ones and exchanging presents. For international students who are away...

Five rules to survive the holidays

Five rules to survive the holidays

Brandon Barb, Features editor December 7, 2011

With Christmas approaching, the holiday shopping season has begun. This is a time to behold the many fights between crazies over on-sale waffle makers, screaming kids in the toy aisle, and desperate spouses...

New book gives a glimpse into the life and career of gay professional wrestler Chris Kanyon

New book gives a glimpse into the life and career of gay professional wrestler Chris Kanyon

Brandon Barb, Features editor December 7, 2011

Who better than Kanyon? The question use to blast through sound systems at professional wrestling events in the late 1990s. The question would be asked, a heavy guitar riff would start and then Kanyon...

Norse Film Society gets a reboot

Norse Film Society gets a reboot

Kyle Sebree December 7, 2011

With the fall semester coming to a close for students, Norse Film Society will be ramping up the production of their first film under the supervision of Norse Media producer-director and electronic media...

A ceramics piece by senior Jon Stein on display in the BFA gallery.

BFA comes back for seconds

Crystal Harris, Contributing writer December 7, 2011

Mix four months of frustration, inspiration, whiskey, coffee, Paris, steel and wood together and you’ll get an intriguing display of work from the Bachelor of Fine Arts students at Northern Kentucky...

Smashburger opens in Highland Heights

Smashburger opens in Highland Heights

Katelyn Snyder December 7, 2011

Smashburger opened on Oct. 19, making it the newest eatery to surround Northern Kentucky University’s campus. Opened by Scott Snow, he is trying to live up to his mission for Smashburger to be “every...

‘Antony and Cleopatra’ resurrected

‘Antony and Cleopatra’ resurrected

Anna Kathman, Contributing writer November 30, 2011

Shakespearean flavor returns to Northern Kentucky University’s Stauss Theatre Dec. 1 with the premiere of “Antony and Cleopatra.” The play follows the tragic love story between two lovers, Cleopatra...

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