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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

FUEL NKU's current location in University Center 142. The food pantry is slated to move to a larger space in Albright Health Center.

NKU food pantry growing, moving to Albright Center

Northerner Staff November 16, 2018
FUEL NKU, the on-campus food pantry for students, is about to get much, much bigger.
Ashton Terrill (6) celebrates after a Norse point during the game against Oakland.

Preview: 2018 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 16, 2018

After recording their highest finish in conference play and tieing Cleveland State for second place, the Norse will enter the 2018 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament as the No. 3 seed and will begin...

Whiteboard Wednesday encourages students to share answers to a weekly question.

What’s with the whiteboards? NKU looks for feedback

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2018
So far, President Ashish Vaidya said his core team has had over 1,700 face-to-face interactions with students, staff, faculty and community members through over 70 different “Talkshop” sessions.
Students rally in response to the cross display on campus lawn.

At campus pro-life display, opinions split on Roe v. Wade

Noelle Horn, Reporter November 13, 2018

“Life begins when you stand up to Christian fascists” and “I have no right to deny her right” were some of the many signs at the Revolutionary Student Union’s Rally for Roe v. Wade on Thursday. Pro-life...

Haley Libs (4) jumps to hit a ball during the game against Oakland. Libs had 14 kills during the game.

Libs named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 13, 2018

After recording back-to-back double-doubles and helping the Norse to their highest conference finish (2nd place) since transitioning to Division I, senior standout Haley Libs was named the Horizon League...

WATCH: Veteran Students Find Support at the Resource Station

WATCH: Veteran Students Find Support at the Resource Station

November 13, 2018

NKU is ranked one of the top school's for Veterans because of it's Veterans Resource Station. Student's discuss how the resource station has benefited them in their transition from active duty into student...

Tyler Sharpe (15) fights toward the basket during the game against Wabash. Sharpe shot 3-of-7 from the field.

Men’s basketball collects 2nd home win against Wabash

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team returned home after a tough win at Northern Illinois to outpace the Wabash Little Giants. NKU played their whole roster, with 11 out of the 13 adding points to the scoreboard;...

Jalen Tate (11) is introduced before the game against Wilmington. Tate lead the Norse with 17 overall points.

Season Preview: Men’s Basketball

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

As the Norse prepare to enter the 2018-19 season, gone are standouts like Lavone Holland II, Carson Williams, Jordan Garnett and Mason Faulkner. Those four were an integral part in helping head coach...

Kailey Coffey (23) is introduced prior to the game against University of Pikeville.

Season Preview: Women’s Basketball

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2018

After being ranked sixth for the preseason in the Horizon League and redshirt junior Molly Glick being named to the All-Horizon league preseason first team, the NKU Women’s basketball team is honored...

Secret in the Wings will be held in the Stauss Theater will open Nov. 9.

First-years showcased in ‘The Secret in the Wings’

Kaitlyn Craig, Contributor November 8, 2018
The first-year show: an NKU tradition that has endured since the early 2000s, a time where freshman and first-year theatre students can get their feet wet and experience what it’s like to perform on an NKU stage. For some, it’s a chance for them to get their names out there on campus and in the community: their big break.
Theta Chi Fraternity President Ethan Poweleit (L) and Interfraternity Council President Isaac Dailey (R) spoke on the creation of the Christian "Jet Li" Dichoso Memorial scholarship at the vigil on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

‘Forever loved’: vigil honors student’s life

Josh Kelly, Arts & Life Editor November 8, 2018
At an evening vigil for an NKU student who recently died on campus, students, faculty, alumni and community members gathered in the Student Union ballroom to remember his life.
Center for Innovation students discuss customer segments and the best course of action to take.

Innovation and entrepreneurship center ranked top 5 best worldwide

Daniel Jones, Contributor November 8, 2018

NKU’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been recognized as one of the best in the world for their efforts in launching and supporting student-led startup companies. The center was one...

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