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Northern Kentucky announces first regional case of coronavirus

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 18, 2020

Northern Kentucky now has its first confirmed case of Coronavirus. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced five new cases in the state on Wednesday; one of the cases is in Kenton County. The individual...

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President announces University Housing to close

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor March 18, 2020

On Wednesday, President Ashish Vaidya announced that University Housing will be closed, all Study Abroad programs will be canceled until the end of the summer and gave an update on the commencement and...

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Housing, commencement, worker pay decisions discussed at Board of Regents

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2020

COVID-19 updates at NKU, such as university housing, pension developments and faculty and student employment were discussed today at today’s digital Board of Regents meeting. COVID-19 Updates “The...

The Campus Recreation Center.

Campus Recreation Center to close Wednesday

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 17, 2020
The Campus Recreation Center will close tomorrow, March 18, based on the standards set by the U.S.. Centers for Disease Control and by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
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NKU creates emergency fund to aid students impacted by coronavirus

Billy Keeney, News Editor March 17, 2020

NKU has launched a Student Emergency Fund to support student success during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a press release.  The release said NKU’s fund focuses on supporting student needs...

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Provost provides resources for faculty amid online transition

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor March 16, 2020

Provost Sue Ott Rowlands updated faculty who are transitioning their courses to an online format in an announcement on NKU’s coronavirus preparedness website. Rowlands said this week she and the deans...

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Update: Ohio, Kentucky primaries scheduled for June

Billy Keeney, News Editor March 16, 2020

Update: Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, has ignored the court's decision to go through with tomorrow's primary and has issued a director's order closing all polling stations tomorrow....

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Kentucky, Ohio restaurants ordered to close

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor March 16, 2020

Restaurants have closed dine-in services in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana to prevent further spreading of coronavirus, according to state governors in separate statements. Bars and nightclubs are also either...

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Coronavirus updates: graduation, refunds, online classes

Natalie Hamren and Billy Keeney March 16, 2020

The Northerner interviewed President Ashish Vaidya Monday morning to ask questions about online courses, commencement, refunds and more.  Online classes Vaidya said a formal announcement will be released...

Whats open, closed and rescheduled in NKY, Cincy due to coronavirus

What’s open, closed and rescheduled in NKY, Cincy due to coronavirus

Northerner Staff March 15, 2020

Editor’s note: If you would like to add to this list, message us on Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook: @northernermedia or email northerneredits@gmail.com. All of these are accurate at the time of...

SGA reschedules presidential election amid coronavirus concerns

SGA reschedules presidential election amid coronavirus concerns

Billy Keeney and Natalie Hamren March 14, 2020

Through an executive order, student body President Jarett Lopez has postponed the 2020-21 SGA presidential election, originally scheduled for March 25 and 26, to April 1 and 2. The extension allows...

How the Northerner editors practice self-care

How the Northerner editors practice self-care

Northerner Staff March 14, 2020

We know it's been stressful lately, so find some new ways to take care of yourself from our editors.   Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief  How do you practice self-care? “I like to take...

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