How a student’s business went from his garage to competing in Silicon Valley
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
November 22, 2019
Isaiah Kelly started painting shoes in his garage as a hobby. Now, after taking part in the INKUBATOR program, he’s earned $7,000 in seven months. Kelly began his shoe restoration and design company, Smoove Creations, during his freshman year of college after watching a 12-year-old do the same ...
Emerging Choreographers Showcase supports the artistic growth of women
Alyssa Weber, Reporter
November 19, 2019
NKU’s dance program holds an Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase every year to spotlight student talent. This year the ECS will be entirely produced and choreographed by female students. When BFA dance coordinator and assistant professor of dance Tracey Bonner began teaching at the School of the A...
VIDEO: The comeback of Pokémon GO
Jason Houston, Caleb Hodges, and Keara McClellan
November 18, 2019
NKU has its very own Pokémon GO club called GONKU. RJ Clark, the creator of the club, tells The Northerner all about the community that the app has built on campus.
Newest Henry play addresses prejudice against disabled individuals
Haley Millay, Reporter
November 18, 2019
The Henry Konstantinow Theatre’s adaptation of “Tribes” sheds light on the lives of those living with a disability and the prejudice that people in disabled communities can face, sometimes even from their own families.
U.S. women’s soccer champion inspires students and community members
Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
November 15, 2019
On Thursday night, the Activities Programming Board hosted U.S. women’s national soccer team champion Rose Lavelle. A Cincinnati native, Lavelle returned to the area to share her story and inspire the students and community members who sat in their seats fixated on the local hero who sat in front of them.
Theta Chi’s Ruby Gala remembers life, legacy of student
Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
November 14, 2019
On Wednesday night, Theta Chi Fraternity hosted the Ruby Gala in the SU ballroom as a celebration of the life of Christian “Jet Li” Dichoso, a brother who passed away last fall. The benefit dinner hosted four keynote speakers, a silent auction and raised money for a scholarship in Dichoso’s na...
On-campus ministry shares message, love through coffee
Elena Ferguson, Reporter
November 14, 2019
Vine and Branches, a ministry of the United Methodist Church on NKU’s campus, is trying to change the way people view Christianity by passing out free coffee to students.
SOTA festival puts on a show in ten minutes or less
Gabriel Barnett, Contributor
November 13, 2019
A lot can happen in ten minutes—you could get a chore done, have a nice conversation with a friend, or even finish that assignment you’ve been putting off right before class. But what about putting on a whole show? Sixteen talented students from this year’s Directing I class did just that in the 11th annual Ten Minute Play Festival, organized by Lecturer of Performance Brian Robertson.
VIDEO: OINK Film Festival
Alyssa Nickles, Tyler Vandervort, Daniel Jones, and Jack Reynolds
November 13, 2019
OINK is a brand new event on NKU's campus, all about bringing in high school film makers in to encourage their future within the field. Northerner reporters caught up with a few key people that made this event possible.
VIDEO: SGA on NPHC representation on campus
Corrine Carnohan, Hunter Dunn, and Jenna Manor
November 12, 2019
SGA is passing a resolution to give NPHC organizations a physical representation on campus, much like FSL's benches. SGA Vice President Shelby Sanford gives The Northerner the scoop.
Poetry in motion: eight great basketball movies
Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor
November 11, 2019
This list of the eight best basketball movies will help you get in the spirit of the season.
VIDEO: Stefan Roloff at NKU
Brennen Alm, Reporter
November 8, 2019
The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall brought artist Stefan Roloff to NKU's campus, sharing his experiences that brought him to where he is today.
