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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The women's basketball team handing out ice-cream at the Scoops and Hoops events.

Getting the scoop on the NKU basketball

Dixie Williams, Contributor October 8, 2025

Students say the Hoops and Scoops ice cream social at Truist Arena Tuesday night helped boost their campus pride for collegiate sports. “I think it’s great. It gives students an opportunity to show...

 Women’s triathlon team celebrating their first-ever first-place finish in program history in the Millikin Splash & Dash. Four Norse finished within the top ten, and two finished right outside the top ten.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Women’s golf competed in the Butler Invitational, placing 13th. Cammy Reed and Eva Maley led the way for the Norse. Reed finished in 18th while Maley finished...

Meet the head coaches of NKU, Jeff Hans (top left), Kevin Woodhull- Smith (top right), Bob Sheehan (bottom left) and Dizzy Peyton (bottom right)

Behind the Whistle: A closer look at the coaches of NKU

Jakob Staley and Jonah Moore October 8, 2025

Jeff Hans Hired in April of 2024, Jeff Hans became the new women’s basketball head coach. He is now entering his second season, after a first season of ups and downs.   Even though it is his...

Fall 2025 fashion style guide

Fall 2025 fashion style guide

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 8, 2025

After a long, hot summer, the fall weather is finally moving in. It’s time to pack away our tank tops and break out the sweaters.  Here’s a list of 10 fashion items that are in style this fall...

The Lucas Administrative Building.

NKU to cut staff, operating budgets midyear due to funding and enrollment drops

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief October 7, 2025

In an email sent out to staff and faculty of the university on Tuesday morning, Northern Kentucky University President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson announced that due to a number of financial forces have led...

NKU seniors gather with their families for a picture before their matchup against Robert Morris

NKU women’s soccer remains perfect at home with shutout win over Robert Morris on senior day

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2025

NKU women’s soccer celebrated their seniors in style Saturday, honoring their careers before their matchup against Robert Morris. Each graduating player was presented with flowers, a personalized framed...

The Student Government Association (SGA) office, located on the third floor of the Student Union.

Student Government Association in need of COI senators

Lura Becker, Reporter October 6, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) is a way for students to give complaints or suggestions on how campus can be changed for the better. One issue happening within SGA is a lack of College of Informatics...

Kim Baker, president of Kentucky Performing Arts, speaks during a press conference announcing the Governor’s School for the Arts’ move to NKU.

NKU announced as new home for Governor’s School for the Arts

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief October 3, 2025

For the next three years, Northern Kentucky University will become the new home of the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), officials announced at a press conference held in the lobby of the...

The Henry Konstantinow Theatre puts on “Rocky Horror” each year with a new cast of students.

Top 5 fall arts events around Northern Kentucky

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor October 3, 2025

From “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “Twilight” in concert, here’s a list of local fall art activities to be on the lookout for this October. 1. Rocky Horror Picture Show Presented by The Henry...

 Sydney Bray going for the spike against Wright State. Bray put up 17 digs, five kills, six blocks and two aces in the 3-2 victory.

NKU women’s volleyball wins fifth set to defeat Wright State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2025

The score was tied up at 10-10 apiece in the fifth set. Three straight errors by Wright State forced them to call a timeout, as NKU led 13-10. Out of the break, Allison Risley claimed the Norse’s victory...

Women’s volleyball celebrates a point against Cleveland State. The women dominated the series, winning 3-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Saturday.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 30, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Men’s soccer falls to Xavier 2-1. Norse defender Steven Boaghe Braniste scored his first goal of the 2025 season in the 90th minute. A corner kick from Carlos...

Attendees of the Loch Norse open mic on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Loch Norse open mic night brings creative community voices together

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor September 30, 2025

The second floor of Steely Library buzzes with quiet anticipation as students and faculty fill nearly every open chair. A supportive community gathers to celebrate artistic expression for one night. Open...

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