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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

First-generation students can get support they need

First-generation students can get support they need

Casey Binder, Contributing writer February 29, 2012

They wear average clothing and walk briskly to and from classes. They make up 63 percent of Northern Kentucky University’s student population, and they are known as first-generation college students. Student...

German film festival catches students’ eyes

Brett Schreiner, Contributing writer February 29, 2012

Several Northern Kentucky University students, faculty members and neighboring citizens of the campus gathered into Landrum’s auditorium for Kinoabende, which means “movie nights.” The event...

Speaker brings personal distracted driving story to NKU

Andrew Bowles, Staff writer February 29, 2012

It seems like cell phones can do anything. They can give us directions and the time, and many can speak to us. However, this luxury came at a high price for Jacy Good and her family: her parents were killed...

Expo gave students chance to meet with potential employers

Ty Greene, Contributing writer February 29, 2012

As an initiative to employ former and future graduates in today’s struggling economy, Northern Kentucky University held it’s annual Job Expo in the Student Union ballroom on Feb. 22. The expo is sponsored...

Series brings new light to comm. and media

Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer February 29, 2012

The Communication Department at Northern Kentucky University will be hosting nationally known speakers through the month of March in the Griffin Hall Digitorium. These speakers will present about different...

Owls out of sight

Owls out of sight

Caitlin Centner, Staff writer February 22, 2012

Chi Omega withdrawing from the colonization process at Northern Kentucky University left some women heartbroken and confused but left many students stunned. As a prospective woman for Chi Omega, sophomore...

Play recounts true events with humor, drama

Play recounts true events with humor, drama

Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor February 22, 2012

The scene was set for “The Farnsworth Invention” before any actors took to the stage Feb. 19 in Corbett Theatre. A simple set composed of large patent sketches adorned an otherwise empty stage, and...

Jazz in NKU

Jazz in NKU

Brett Schreiner, Contributing writer February 22, 2012

On a brisk Saturday night in downtown Cincinnati, a substantial amount of people have gathered at the newly located Blue Wisp Jazz Club to have a drink, socialize, and listen to some exceptional jazz music...

Transforming possibility into reality

Hana Kim, Contributing writer February 22, 2012

assion for experience -- For international students who want to get a job in the U.S., these are very special words that keep their heart beating. “I’m already ready to get a job,” said KhaingZar...

Shelton brings country to the BOKC

Shelton brings country to the BOKC

Samantha Hayden, Contributing writer February 22, 2012

At 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 the Bank of Kentucky Center welcomed Blake Shelton’s “Well Lit and Amplified Tour” featuring The Voice’s 2011 runner-up Dia Frampton and Justin Moore. Frampton took the...

Speech honors role of black women in American history

Speech honors role of black women in American history

Ty Greene, Contributing writer February 22, 2012

As part of NKU’s continuing celebration of Black History Month, former NKU Assistant Dean for African-American Student Affairs Pamela “Safisha” Hill offered a free public lecture to students and...

Fight for Air Climb brings record participants

Ryan Repasky, Contributing writer February 22, 2012

This years Fight for Air Climb, held at the Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati, brought in an estimated 650 participants who were ready to challenge the 45-story staircase to help fund and raise awareness...

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