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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 Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

A student fills up their plate at Norse Commons, the only residential dining hall on NKU's campus.

Voices for improvement of NKU meal plan system grow louder

Hyejin Baek, Contributor January 14, 2025

As the beginning of the spring semester arrives, concerns are rising among NKU dormitory residents regarding structural issues with the meal plan system. The Northerner spoke with students at the end of...

Copperhead Jacks is the newest restaurant opened in the Student Union.

QDOBA, Student Choice permanently closed, new Southwest restaurant opens

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2025

Students returning to campus after winter break will find two previous Student Union dining options are no longer open, but a new restaurant is taking their place. QDOBA and Student Choice are now...

As a parting gift, Ragsdale gave Gibson a pack of K-cups after he retired in 2017.

NKU faculty honors a beloved professor through photography

Ella Rinehard, Assistant Arts & Life Editor January 13, 2025

NKU’s College of Informatics is honoring the late professor, Gaut Ragsdale through its 26th photography exhibition, “NKU: In Honor of Gaut Ragsdale.” Open through February 2025, the advising...

The women's basketball team was hyped up before their game vs IUI.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 13, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Jan. 8 Women’s basketball beat Robert Morris at home 72-58.  Macey Blevins led the Norse with 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Her nine rebounds marked...

NKU saw their eight game home win streak come to an end on Saturday.

Men’s basketball drops to 4-3 in conference play after falling to Oakland

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2025

Men’s basketball hosted reigning Horizon League champion Oakland on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies were without Starter Malcolm Christie who averages 10 points per game. The Golden Grizzlies started...

NKU was all smiles in their most dominant win of the season.

NKU goes wire-to-wire in win over IU-Indy

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 12, 2025

NKU women’s basketball played host to the IU Indy Jaguars on Saturday in the first half of a women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader. The Norse and IUI came into this game both looking to make...

Keeyan Itejere defended the paint in a competitive game on Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball falls to Youngstown State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2025

Men’s basketball took on Youngstown State who was without its leading scorer EJ Farmer, who averages 14.4 points per game.  The game tipped off with Randal Pettus II draining a three on the first...

Macey Blevins had a great game putting up a team-high 16 points and career best nine rebounds.

NKU Women’s basketball start their new year at home with a win over Robert Morris

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 9, 2025

The NKU women’s basketball team played its first home game of the new year on a snowy Wednesday evening, against Robert Morris University. As the snow fell outside, the fans started to pile into Truist...

Josh Dilling shined on Saturday with a season-high 24 points.

NKU wins in dominating fashion against struggling Green Bay

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 5, 2025

NKU hosted the Green Bay Phoenix on Saturday. Fans filled Truist Arena to cheer on the Norse, who came into this game on an impressive seven game home win streak. Green Bay, led by first-year head coach...

Trey Robinson had a game high 26 points to start off the new year.

Men’s basketball defeats PFW in overtime

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor January 1, 2025

Men’s basketball looked to bounce back after their triple overtime loss to Robert Morris as they took on Purdue Fort Wayne for their first matchup of 2025.  The game got off to a sloppy start, with...

NKU ended their five game winning streak with a tough triple-overtime loss.

Men’s basketball falls to Robert Morris in triple-overtime

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

Northern Kentucky took on Robert Morris as the Norse looked to extend their five-game winning streak.  The Norse came out ready to play to start the game as Sam Vinson got the game underway with a...

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