The Northerner

Washing your hands is a way to prevent the spread of infections.

Hepatitis A: how to stay safe during statewide outbreak

Natalie Hamren, News Editor September 18, 2018
In Kentucky, cases of hepatitis A continue to climb. Per year, the commonwealth typically experiences 20 cases of the virus. Since November 2017, that number has grown to over 1,300 reported cases in the state and 50 in northern Kentucky, according to the Northern Kentucky Health Department.
The study abroad fair is Wednesday Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Study Abroad fair gives students chance to travel the world

Corinne Byrne, Contributor September 17, 2018
Willing to expand your educational experience outside of the borders? The Office of Study Abroad will be hosting the annual Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

WATCH: Explore NKU’s Unique Learning Spaces

September 17, 2018

Explore some of the more unique learning spaces on campus like the Haile Planetarium, the new Health Innovation Center, and the JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Laboratory.

Karamo Brown is the culture expert on the Netflix reboot of “Queer Eye.”

Can you believe? ‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown coming to NKU

Josh Kelly, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 16, 2018
Culture expert Karamo Brown from the Netflix Original Series “Queer Eye” is speaking on campus Oct. 8.
NKUs Student Union

Board of Regents combat enrollment dip, form student success team

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor September 15, 2018
Enrollment is down by an estimated 4 percent this semester and that has affected our spending for the same period. President Ashish Vaidya believes by recruiting and retaining 540 students NKU can make up for this.
50th anniversary film fest takes students back to 1968

50th anniversary film fest takes students back to 1968

Chris Robertson, Reporter September 14, 2018
NKU’s Gold Anniversary on the Silver Screen: A Look Back at 1968 Film celebrates 50 years of NKU through the language of cinema.
Caylee Duncan demonstrating how to use the X-ray machine on Emma Huff in the HIC.

Health Innovation Center boasts modern classrooms

Sirena Cunningham, Contributor September 13, 2018

After 12 years of planning and construction, the new Health Innovation Center opens its doors to students and provides a new home to the College of Health Professions. It took five different efforts...

Rick Bass (L) and Ron Ellis (R) have known each other for 24 years; their relationship evolved from mentorship to friendship.

Author’s journey explores spirit of mentorship

Nicole Browning, Managing Editor September 12, 2018

The intricacies of transporting elk meat across the Atlantic Ocean didn’t seem to cross Rick Bass’ mind when the author set out on a journey to visit his writing mentors around the world and cook...

Photo by Maria Dossett

“Erratics” art exhibit explores deconstructed boundaries

Maria Dossett, Arts & Life Editor September 12, 2018
Katie St. Clair's exhibition, "Erratics: Neither Here nor There," is currently on display in the SOTA's Main Gallery.
Illustration by Nicole Browning.

Dungeons and Dragons finds a home at NKU

Owen Treolo, Reporter September 11, 2018
NKU has become a home for many fans of the game. In the fall of 2017, Norse&Dragons was formed for those interested in learning about the game or searching for other players.
COLUMN: I’ll never forget where I was on 9/11

COLUMN: I’ll never forget where I was on 9/11

Owen Treolo, Reporter September 11, 2018
This year, high school freshmen will be taught about 9/11 piece of history that happened nearly a year and a half before they were born. This is something I experienced along with millions of others.
NKUs Honors College is now located in Founders Hall.

Honors dean says college a ‘sandbox’ for innovation

Natalie Hamren, News Editor September 10, 2018
Eleven years ago, Dr. James Buss taught three to four sections of United States History to the Civil War every semester. Each class had anywhere from 70 to 500 students in it. And every time he taught the course, it was the exact same.
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