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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Starting this fall, history will be made as NCAA Division I schools will be able to pay their student-athletes directly. This will be the first time ever that schools can pay their athletes.

NCAA approves historic settlement to pay student athletes

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor June 8, 2025

A federal judge in California signed the final approval to a $2.6 billion settlement that'll change the landscape of college sports forever, by allowing colleges to directly pay athletes as soon as next...

The NKU mock trial team made its way back into the courtroom in February. From left to right, Alex Brennan, JD (Coach), Rylie Gearding, Gavin Borchers (President), Madison Tracy (Vice President), Nora Holmes (Secretary), Karina Fleckinger, Aidan Staley (Treasurer), James Snelling, Susana Waite, Christina Saba (Social Media Chair) and Grant Garber, JD (Coach).

Order in the court, the NKU mock trial team is back

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 30, 2025

Northern Kentucky University hasn’t had a mock trial team since 2014, but a new team has made its way back onto the scene. In the first season back, NKU competed at the University of Dayton in February,...

WSU’s Pitcher Garrett Peters (27) had a field day with the Norse hitters, he gave up one run over nine innings with 11 strikeouts, cruising to an 18-1 win. Wright State ended NKU’s season, they finished the season 31-25, their third consecutive 30-plus win season.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 28, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, May 22 Baseball played against Milwaukee in the Horizon League Tournament, losing 8-6. Aaron Boster got the start for the Norse and took the loss after allowing six...

Farewell from the editor: Emily Sisk

Farewell from the editor: Emily Sisk

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2025

After all the stories shared during my time at The Northerner, somehow this one is the hardest. I’ve sat and stared at a blank document for days on end. How do I sum up the most influential period...

NKU baseball played its final game of the season against Youngstown State at home. The Norse played a dominant series against the Penguins, winning each game by multiple runs.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, May 13 Baseball lost to in-state foe, the University of Kentucky, 6-1. Noah Sackenheim took the ball for NKU, throwing two innings and striking out three while allowing...

NKU players huddle up before their last regular season game.

NKU baseball dominates Youngstown State in season-ending weekend series sweep

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter May 19, 2025

In game one of a three-game set, NKU found themselves amid a six-run sixth inning. After trailing for most of the game, the Norse were playing add-on. With Youngstown State wailing after a defensive collapse,...

NKU's head coach Dizzy Peyton shook hands with Wildcats' head coach Nick Mingione at home plate before the game. Kentucky lead the series 14-2 all-time against the Norse.

NKU Baseball battles against in-state foe Kentucky Wildcats, losing in crunch time

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

Logen Devenport stepped up to the plate in the top of the eighth with a two-two count. Kentucky’s pitcher Zak Spurrier cocks his arm back throwing 93 mile fastball right down the center of the plate,...

RMU’s Hannah McDanel (left) placed third in the 200m, NKU’s Cameron Bitterman (center) placed first with a time of 54.64, breaking the Norse program record. Oakland’s Ke'vina Finch (right) placed third. Bitterman was outstanding, winning both of her individual competitions.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, May 7 Softball lost against Purdue Fort Wayne in the Horizon League Championship 3-1. Northern Kentucky recorded five hits and a walk. Campbell Beatty, Stella Wulker,...

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman stands to the left of NKU President Cady Short-Thompson.

‘America Needs You’: Lt. Gov. Coleman Delivers Call to Action at NKU Law Commencement

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman delivered the commencement address for NKU’s Chase College of Law on Friday, stepping in for Gov. Andy Beshear after a travel delay prevented him from attending. Speaking...

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman speaking to Northerner Editor-In-Chief Henry Crawford before her Chase College of Law commencement speech.

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Reflects on Kentucky’s education challenges, Beshear’s leadership, and empowering women

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman spoke with The Northerner shortly before delivering the commencement address for Chase College of Law’s Class of 2025 on May 9. Coleman was playing the role of pinch hitter...

Senior Farewell: Video Editor Jameson Howard

Senior Farewell: Video Editor Jameson Howard

Jameson Howard, Video Editor May 9, 2025

To preface this, I am not a writer. I never have been, and until the April magazine, I never imagined I would be. I have only been a part of the staff here at The Northerner for a year, however in that...

A senior farewell from Jillian Kohls, your Arts & Life girl

A senior farewell from Jillian Kohls, your Arts & Life girl

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 7, 2025

Being a senior is a strange time. You are so close, yet you still have two full semesters before that diploma is in your hand. When you become a “senior,” it's easy to believe that everything you...

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