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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

Hannah Edelen and Taylor Gagne took to Twitter to announce their candidacies for student body president.

Off to the races: first student body president candidates announce on Twitter

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor February 12, 2018
Two sets of candidates announced their run for student body president and vice president on Monday.
Professor Douglas Hume with his research assistants in Mahatsara, Madagascar, in summer 2012; they were conducting an ethnographic interview with an informant (not pictured).

In Madagascar, caring is a community affair

Natalie Hamren, Assistant News Editor February 12, 2018

The act of caring for yourself, or self-care, varies from culture to culture. People all across the world demonstrate care for themselves based on their needs or the needs of their larger community. According...

Jacob Michael Toadvine (left) and an unknown man (right) are suspects in an alleged robbery in Lot U.

Suspects at large after robbery near University Suites

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor February 12, 2018
Two suspects are at large after a robbery in Lot U near University Suites in the Boothe Residential Village.
Self-care: taking time to do what you love

Self-care: taking time to do what you love

Maria Dossett, Social Media Editor February 12, 2018

  Toulaye Ba Toulaye Ba’s guide to self-care is straightforward: “Netflix and music.” “My favorite TV show is The Office because it’s so simple. There’s no mystery. I can just...

1 O'Clock combo delivered West-coast jazz with vibes and vocals.

Jazz combos give coast-to-coast performance

Pavel Klementyev, Reporter February 12, 2018

NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) hosted a jazz performance on Feb. 8, which included two student bands led by university music professors. The performance, which was attended by more than 50 people,...

The interim and incoming president pose with Victor E. Viking before the Alumni Association Awards.

A glance at the Alumni Awards recipients  

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

Over 700 were in attendance for NKU’s annual Alumni Awards celebration. This year, it served as the kick-off to the university’s 50th anniversary, in conjunction with homecoming week. The event,...

Grayson Rose (10) looks to shoot in the game against Detroit Mercy.

NKU extend win streak to three with win over Detroit Mercy

Mike Canizales, Reporter February 11, 2018

Freshman forward Jazmyne Geist scored a career-high 14 points to lead the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team to a 64-60 victory over Detroit Mercy on Saturday afternoon in BB&T...

Head coach John Brannen celebrates the Norse win with one of his daughters.

Gallery: Norse sweep homecoming week with victory over Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 10, 2018

The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 86-80 in front of a sold out lower bowl in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 19-7 and are 12-2 in Horizon League play. Green Bay has now lost three...

An aerial view of campus in 1971.

Look back at NKU history as it turns 50

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor February 10, 2018
From UK Northern to Northern Kentucky State College to Northern Kentucky University, this is The Northerner's abridged history of NKU as it celebrates 50 years this weekend.
Flu concerns caused an alumni homecoming event to be cancelled.

Alumni chili cook-off cancelled as flu season intensifies

Carrie Blair, Reporter February 10, 2018
The recent flu season hit the nation hard, and NKU is no exception.
Head Coach Camryn Whitaker talks to Grayson Rose (10) during a timeout in the game against Oakland.

Norse on two game win streak after defeating Oakland

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 9, 2018

The Northern Kentucky University women's basketball team defeated Oakland 66-59 Thursday evening in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 7-17 and 5-8 in the Horizon League while Oakland falls to 11-12...

Drew McDonald (34) looks for a teammate to pass to in the game against Milwaukee.

Norse escape with a victory over Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 9, 2018

Since NKU joined the Horizon League, Milwaukee has landed on the schedule during homecoming. Each time Milwaukee has played hard but failed to defeat the Norse. Tonight played out much the same...

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