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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

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...

Men’s soccer won in movie-esque fashion in the 89th minute against Union Commonwealth Ky. Junior Midfielder Maddox Behnfeldt (5) scored the walk off goal, as he played the ball inside the box and finished it off.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Aug. 21 Women’s soccer picked up their first win of the season at home against Austin Peay in dominant fashion, 4-0. Megan Molner opened the scoring off a set piece...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

NKU environmental experts weigh in on Trump decision to exit Paris Climate Accord

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 21, 2025

When President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, it came with a lot of disappointment and loss of hope. “It’s disappointing for everyday...

AF1 commissioner Jeff Fisher (left) shanking hands with owner of the Kentucky Barrels Corey Cunningham (right).

Football is coming to NKU, but not in the way you think

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 19, 2025

On Monday morning, it was announced that the Kentucky Barrels, an Arena Football One team, will call Truist Arena their home starting in the spring of 2026. The AF1 is a professional arena football...

Women’s soccer ends in a draw against Mercyhurst 1-1. Junior Megan Molner was the first to put it in the back of the net for the Norse off a pass from Riley Evans.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 18, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Aug. 14 Women’s soccer opened its season in a tie against Mercyhurst, 1-1. Megan Molner scored the first goal of the 2025 season in the 34th minute. Riley Evans facilitated...

Overnight the rumors bloomed that NKU’s athletic program would be cut funding, but those rumors are false.

The rumors are false: University says NKU Athletics still thriving

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 14, 2025

NKU is dismissing a story in another news outlet that said big cuts were ahead for Athletics. The report said  “35% of Athletics budget would be cut for all sports” and “coaches are not permitted...

Incoming freshmen wait in line to check in at orientation at the Student Union on Aug. 7, 2025 in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

NKU orientation welcomes freshmen to campus

Lura Becker, News Reporter August 8, 2025

Incoming freshmen and parents with last-minute questions about NKU were able to get them answered at a series of orientation sessions this summer, the last of which was held on Thursday. Orientation...

The Northern Kentucky University Women’s Basketball team spent the day giving back, volunteering their time to serve meals at the Parish Kitchen.

The NKU women’s basketball team gives back to the community that backs them

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor July 31, 2025

The time hits 11:30, Head Coach Jeff Hans greets the first guest with a big smile and a handshake.  “Welcome in” he said, as the guest thanked him. The next thing the guest sees is the team...

Bob Dylan performs live in this undated photo. Dylan is known for his prolific protest songs of the 20th century.

Opinion: The death of politics in popular music

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

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Northerner. As I drove to my summer job one evening...

NKU students checking out groceries at FUEL NKU.

FUEL NKU food pantry stays connected to students over summer

Lura Becker, Reporter June 27, 2025

NKU’s student food pantry hosted FUEL Friday in the Albright Center’s first-floor lobby for two hours this morning, offering supplies to those still on campus. “There are students who are local,...

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...

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