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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Inside NKU’s Safety Network

Inside NKU’s Safety Network

Ella Rose Johnston and Lura Becker September 17, 2025

Northern Kentucky University knows safety. Recognized by Academic Influence as the ninth safest college campus in the U.S., NKU says it works year-round to make sure students, faculty and staff can focus...

Men’s soccer lost both their games last week, but look to change that as they take on Robert Morris on Saturday.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 17, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 9 Women’s golf competed in the Athletes In Action's Total Athlete Collegiate in Xenia, OH, on Monday and Tuesday, placing sixth. They finished +72 as a team...

Winger Jason Purks (17) slicing his way through Green Bay’s defense. He played 59 minutes in the game having only one shot on goal.

NKU men’s soccer fell like the rain, losing 1-0 in conference opener

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 14, 2025

The rain was falling late into the 63rd minute of the NKU men’s soccer game against Green Bay, with the game at a standstill 0-0. Green Bay took the ball from the Norse, with an open field ahead of them.  Green...

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What to expect in the Northerner’s upcoming print edition

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief September 10, 2025

Now that the semester has settled into full swing, it's time for the first Northerner magazines of the year to begin popping up on tables all around campus. The theme of our new edition is Welcome (Back)...

Megan Molner (5) scoring from outside of the box in the 30th minute, scoring her fifth goal of the season. This goal was to take the lead against the University of Cincinnati, but ended in a 1-1 draw.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 9, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Sept. 4 Women’s volleyball took on Western Michigan in the Indiana Invitational, winning 3-1. NKU hit .164 in the match, a season high. After falling in set one,...

Winger Silas Borgman (14) celebrates with his team after he scored the lone goal for the Norse off a penalty kick. Steven Braniste was able to set up his goal by drawing a foul in the box, receiving the penalty kick for Borgman.

NKU men’s soccer fights tooth and nail with Belmont, drawing level

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

Late in the 58th minute of NKU’s men’s soccer game against Belmont, it was all tied up at one. NKU cleared the ball out of bounds, as the ball was hitting the ground, Norse defender Joshua Cline and...

Get ready for pumpkin, sweater and apple cider season with these fall festivals.

Upcoming fall festivals to look out for

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 7, 2025

In these early weeks of the school year, it’s easy to get caught up in homework and deadlines. It’s good to focus on school, but in doing so, we sometimes forget to have fun and enjoy our after-school...

Caption: Women’s triathlon competed in the Geist Sprint Triathlon, finishing third. This is their first podium finish in their two years as a team.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Aug. 28 Women’s soccer drew level against in-state foe Bellarmine, 1-1. The first half was a standstill, as NKU recorded a trio of shots on goal and six corner kicks....

Graduate Student, Lily Yordy (6) dribbling across midfield. She recorded two goals and one assist.

NKU women’s soccer continues their early-season dominance in 5-0 win over Morehead State

Jonah Moore and Julius Lucht September 1, 2025

Just after the 70-minute mark, NKU led Morehead State 4-0 with graduate student Lily Yordy quickly penetrating the Eagles' defense and driving down the pitch. With sharp cuts and nifty moves, Yordy found...

The store has plenty of accessories to choose from, including charm necklaces and makeup bags.

Ella Oak Boutique opens in Northern Kentucky

Ella Rinehard, Arts and Life Editor August 29, 2025

A new shop opened in August, just minutes from NKU. Ella Oak Boutique offers locally made clothes, accessories and other handmade items that highlight community.  “Ella Oak Boutique was really inspired...

A fire engine was parked outside the Haile College of Business after the smell of gas caused an evacuation on Tuesday.

Students briefly evacuated from Haile College of Business after gas smell

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief August 26, 2025

Around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, students were evacuated from NKU’s Haile College of Business after reports of a gas smell inside the building. Students gathered for about 45 minutes outside the building....

The Northerner staff at the spring 2025 Norty Awards.

Join the Northerner: Reporters, photographers, videographers needed

Northerner Staff August 25, 2025

If you want to tell the stories of the NKU community and the Northern Kentucky region, The Northerner wants you. We are seeking full time staff and contributors who want to report, take photos, shoot video...

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