The Northerner

Explosives dog and officer share special bond

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor November 1, 2013

The bond between man and man’s best friend can be an extremely profound one. In the case of Officer Todd Streitenberger and his explosives dog partner, Arrit, this bond is incredibly important. Streitenberger,...

Ronnie and the Others shines spotlight on tough issues

‘Ronnie and the Others’ shines spotlight on tough issues

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

Last week in room 261 of Griffin Hall, Ronnie Gladden interviewed his first ever guest on camera for his own talk show, “Ronnie and the Others”, which will focus on LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

American Sign Language Club comes to NKU

Jessica Kopena, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

American sign language is the fourth most spoken language in the United States, according to the University of Vermont. On September 22, the American Sign Language club started at Northern Kentucky University....

Collegiate 4-H club no longer just focusing on farming

Katie Smolkovich, Contributing writer October 30, 2013

Head, heart, hands and health are the core values of Norse Collegiate 4-H according to the organization’s website. Norse Collegiate 4-H recruits members and socializes, according to BJ Narwold, the...

NKU students participated at Pumpkin Bust in events such as tug-of-war, a pie eating contest, and zombie running. NKU Activities Programming Board sponsored the event on the Griffin Hall Oval on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.

Pumpkin Bust 2013 Photo Gallery

Kody Kahle, Photo Editor October 29, 2013

Northern Kentucky planning commission gives local young adults a voice

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer October 29, 2013

The Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission is conducting a young adult survey to get a better understanding of the different amenities young adults are looking for in their community. Ed Dietrich,...

Author Lynn Hightower signs copies of her latest book at Northern Kentucky University. Hightower gave a reading of her latest novel and told the story of studying under a famous Kentucky poet to an audience on in the Otto Budig Theater on Oct. 23.

Lynn Hightower presents her chilling novel, journey into writing profession

Katie Smolkovich, Contributing Writer October 25, 2013

University of Kentucky Journalism major gone successful author, Lynn Hightower, came to NKU on Oct. 23 for a book signing of her newest novel, The Piper . Hightower currently teaches Novel Writing at...

Everyday Phobias

Jessica Kopena, Staff writer October 24, 2013

Halloween is the time where fears come to life; from a creepy clown lurking through the darkness of a haunted house to a teenager dressed up in a Freddy Krueger mask trying to scare people. However, this...

Farm Haven co-owner Stuart Ferguson embraces his calf Caeser. Farm Haven is one of several Northern Kentucky farms offering fall-themed family activities this halloween season.

Local family farms provide festive fall fun for all ages

Erin Mullins, Staff writer October 24, 2013

Across Northern Kentucky, family-run farms provide an opportunity for some fall fun with activities from corn mazes, pumpkin picking, animal encounters and much more.   Listed below are three local...

Mount Trashmore reveals growing quantities of trash on campus

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer October 24, 2013

For the second year as part of Campus Sustainability Week, Mount Trashmore was built in front of the University Center and Student Union as a visual aid to demonstrate one day’s worth of trash on our...

NKU alumnus possesses supernatural power

Carolyn Hartman, Contributing writer October 24, 2013

From a young age, Ikaika Tadaki said he could sense ghosts.   Born in Oahu, Hawaii, Tadaki and his family moved to Ohio in 2005.  He graduated from NKU in 2012, earning a degree in computer science.   As...

Student aspires to not only impact people’s lives, but to be a ‘revolutionary’

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor October 23, 2013

Jordan Parker looks like your everyday run-of-the-mill, hard-working student. And on one hand, he is. Parker is a junior criminal justice major with a minor in Pre-law and English and is very active...

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