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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Students make their plates at FUEL NKU's Thanksgiving dinner.

VIDEO: FUEL NKU’s annual Friendsgiving dinner

Emma Senn, Video Co-Editor November 26, 2024

   

All cast photo after a performance.

Magnificent Moonface Martin: A cast review of NKU’s “Anything Goes”

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor November 24, 2024

NKU’s “Anything Goes” was nothing short of extraordinary. The first show back in the Corbett Theatre was supposed to be special, and it was just that.  You have to think, when a show has run...

Audience views photographic exhibit by Elly Wiggins. Titled “one thirty one,” this exhibit looks to explore family dynamics and taking over as a caretaker for her mother.

BFA senior exhibition now open

Emory Davis, Reporter November 23, 2024

Bouncing knees, excited whispers and beaming optimism crammed into the third-floor lecture hall to commence the Senior Exhibition, now open until Dec. 6th.  Students have spent months preparing to...

Natelie Smith wears a transgender flag heart around her neck, layered with some of her other favorite necklaces.

“Your beautiful, trans self”

Shae Meade, News Editor November 20, 2024

NKU student Natelie Smith spells her name a little differently than most that share it, and it was by her own doing.  “When I was 14 and first deciding on my name, I misspelled it when coming...

Set sail for a night of laughter: NKU brings comedy classic “Anything Goes” to life

“‘Anything Goes’ is a timeless tale. It is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, so it has been around long enough and stayed relevant long enough,” says the lead actress, Kristin Kaufman,...

Ben Huber putting the leftover clay into a machine to reuse it. Photo Provided.

NKU’s hidden community: The Ceramics and Sculpture Studio

Eros Ritchie, Contributor November 14, 2024

At the edge of Northern Kentucky University’s campus, just past the residential village and close to University Suites on Campbell Drive, lies a building that few students have seen inside: the Ceramics...

Rachel Paxitzis (middle) poses with her three children and boyfriend in front of her home.

NKU veteran looks to inspire others through art

Emory Davis, Reporter November 11, 2024

Flying in Black Hawks, climbing the private sector and raising three children ignited a spark that Rachel Paxitzis hopes to light in others. Paxitzis enrolled in the military a couple years after 9/11...

The newly renovated Corbett theater seating and walkways. Photo provided by Ron Shaw

As SOTA’s renovation nears completion students and staff feel the impact.

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2024

The construction of Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) building has been an ongoing project for the past couple of semesters, as the construction started back in July of 2023 and...

PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween costumes on campus

PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween costumes on campus

Patrick Hirsch, Web Editor October 31, 2024

The Northerner explored campus Thursday to find students dressed up in the spooky spirit of Halloween. Take a scroll through our photo gallery to see some of our favorites.

VIDEO: Haunted House spooks Callahan Hall

Jameson Howard and Emma Senn October 30, 2024

The Callahan Haunted House returned to the basement of Callahan on Tuesday, students from all over Northern Kentucky University came to experience the haunted house. The event was hosted by the Residence...

Inside a “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Rehearsal with The Henry

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor October 29, 2024

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will enter the spotlight Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  The seventh annual production will be put on by The Henry at the Woodward Theater in Covington.  The...

Jack O'Lantern Glow will take place at the Cincinnati Zoo until Oct. 31.

Cincinnati Zoo’s newest tradition brings pumpkin art to life

Ella Rinehard, Contributor October 28, 2024

The Cincinnati Zoo has started a new fall tradition featuring more than 5,000 beautifully-carved pumpkins. The “Jack O’Lantern Glow” event will run until Oct. 31, lighting up chilly autumn nights...

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