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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Laboratory located in Griffin Hall.

Cybersecurity: NKU symposium celebrates the tech that protects us

Natalie Hamren, News Editor October 10, 2018

For 15 years, October has been National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Various events and conferences happen throughout October to promote awareness for...

Karamo Brown of Netflix's "Queer Eye" spoke in front of hundreds in the SU Ballroom Oct. 8.

Karamo Brown wows SU crowd with message of love, self-esteem

Kane Mitten, Copy Editor October 10, 2018
Karamo Brown, social activist and star of Netflix’s original series “Queer Eye” took the stage for a sold-out event in the Student Union ballroom on Monday night during NKU’s celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
Papa John's located in Student Union. In July, NKU announced it would part ways with the chain, which was replaced with Chartwell's Best Pizza.

Pizza poll: LaRosa’s leading student vote to replace Papa John’s

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018
A new university survey asks students which national pizza chain should take Papa John’s place, and after one week, LaRosa’s Pizza is quickly taking the lead.

WATCH: NPHC- More Than Just Stepping

October 8, 2018

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, better known as NPHC, is the black Greek lettered organizations on campus. Most famous for their unique stepping and strolling routines, they are much more than than...

A water main break behind Callahan Hall in the East Residential Village blocked off a portion of Lot Z on Oct. 8, 2018.

East Village: Water main break floods part of Lot Z

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2018
After a water main break late Monday afternoon, about two dozen parking spots in Lot Z near the East Residential Village are temporarily closed off and will reopen within 48 hours.

WATCH: Learn How To Get Through Midterms

October 8, 2018

As midterm week quickly approaches, we decided to go around campus and ask upperclassmen as well as faculty what advice they could give freshmen on their first midterm week as college students.

Volleyball sweeps Youngstown State

Volleyball sweeps Youngstown State

Jasmine Smart, Reporter October 8, 2018
The NKU women’s volleyball team brought home their second Horizon League sweep of the season Wednesday night, after shutting out Youngstown State in three sets, 25-22, 25-19 and 25-13.
Men’s soccer falls to Oakland Grizzlies 3-1

Men’s soccer falls to Oakland Grizzlies 3-1

Sierra Newton, Reporter October 8, 2018
NKU men’s soccer team fell to Oakland 3-1 on Saturday night. The Norse drop to 8-4 overall  and 1-3 in the Horizon league while Oakland improves to 6-4-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
Assistant Manager Alex Gray, General Manager Emily Cay and DJ Nic Vitale record a show in Norse Code Radio's Griffin Hall studio.

Norse Code: NKU’s underground radio reimagined

Austin Fidler, Contributor October 8, 2018

NKU adult alternative music fans mourned the loss of the beloved WNKU 89.7 FM radio station when it signed off last August. However, this is not the end. Norse Code Radio is an online radio show ran by...

Sony's "Venom" hits theaters Oct. 5.

REVIEW: ‘Venom’ nothing more than stale poison

Owen Treolo, Reporter October 5, 2018
A classic comic book anti-hero finally receives his big screen solo film in “Venom,” the Tom Hardy-fronted Sony film led by “Zombieland” director Ruben Fleischer.
When 'Trauma' breeds creativity

When ‘Trauma’ breeds creativity

Noël Waltz, Contributor October 5, 2018

An alt-rock band featuring NKU students Garrett Crider and Brendan Jordan was born from an accident. The band’s three members were involved in a car crash, which landed all three in the hospital....

The server system on the third floor of Griffin Hall.

The dangers of Cyberspace & how you can protect yourself

Noelle Horn, Contributor October 4, 2018

One day while browsing the internet a pop-up appears on your screen. The pop-up says to be from Microsoft and claims that a virus been found on your computer and that if immediate actions are not taken...

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