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Mearns at NKU, A look back

Mearns at NKU, A look back

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2017

One of the reasons why Fightmaster is so passionate about taekwondo is because of her instructors and teammates, she says theyre family.

How taekwondo changed a student’s life

Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life editor January 25, 2017

She grips the red handle tightly, extending the white tip further in front of her. The fading sun eliminates the remaining light and as evening sets in, Clara Fightmaster makes her way from the science...

In the Congo, a reflection of ourselves: NKU Professor to research Bonobos in May

In the Congo, a reflection of ourselves: NKU Professor to research Bonobos in May

Mackenzie Manley, Managing Editor January 25, 2017

A female chimpanzee, Fitzgerald, extended her arm into the air, exposing her side. The gesture was for her twin boys, beckoning them to cling to her before she was about travel. The majority of chimpanzees...

NKU President Geoffrey Mearns (right)  and Rich Boehne during a recent Board of Regents meeting.

Chair of Board of Regents reflects on NKU’s future

Mackenzie Manley & Nicole Browning, Managing Editor & Assistant Arts and Life Editor January 24, 2017

Upon the news of NKU President Geoffrey Mearns’ departure, Rich Boehne, the chair of Board of Regents, said that while they understand the move, if the board had it their way, his contract would be extended....

Career Services host resume and cover letter workshop

Career Services host resume and cover letter workshop

Hannah Hagedorn, Asst. News Editor January 24, 2017

Career services will be hosting a Resume and Cover Letter Workshop at 4 p.m. January 25 in University Center 135. Jennifer Richmond, a career adviser, will present the attendees with basic information...

NKU President Mearns awarding two middle school girls a trip around campus and Cincinnati during during his 2015 Spring Convocation. President Mearns spoke about the past year and the upcoming year in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

UPDATE: Campus reacts to Mearns’ departure

The Northerner Staff January 24, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- President Geoffrey Mearns will leave Northern Kentucky University after four years, the university announced Tuesday, and the campus community was shocked by news of his departure....

BREAKING: NKU President Mearns leaving for Ball State

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2017

Ball State University announced Tuesday afternoon that they have hired Northern Kentucky University President Geoffrey Mearns to be their 17th president. The Muncie, Indiana university made the announcement...

Brian Boos looks over the data from the Polar Pro on an iPad while the mens basketball team warm-ups for practice

NKU Athletics, exercise science collaborate to prevent injuries to athletes

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 23, 2017

The athletic department may have found a way to minimize both the impact and prevalence of injuries in NKU student athletes. NKU athletics has teamed up with Gabe Sanders, an exercise science and statistics...

How does the university handle reports of sexual assault?

How does the university handle reports of sexual assault?

Abby Anstead, Asst. Managing Editor January 18, 2017

“What do you need?” Ann James, deputy Title IX coordinator for students, said that’s the first thing she asks students when they report an instance of sexual assault. “The first thing I do is,...

The Board of Regents met to discuss a range of topics, including a dip in enrollment rates, sabbatical leave and introducing a new secretary to the board.

Board of Regents: What you need to know

Cole Grecco and Emily Sherry, News Editor, Copy Editor January 15, 2017

Student enrollment for the spring semester is lower than anticipated, according to NKU President Geoffrey Mearns on January 11 during the meeting. “We’re presently tracking a bit behind our enrollment...

NKUs Steak n Shake is now open for business in the Student Union.

Steak ‘n Shake a success: What restaurant will be next?

Cole Grecco, News Editor January 14, 2017

Students waited in line for nearly 30 minutes on Monday to try out the new Steak ‘n Shake, which replaced Coyote Jack’s in the Student Union. The on-campus Steak ‘n Shake features a smaller menu...

Rebecca Lyttle looks to get around a Wright State defender. The Norse lost to Wright State.

Norse get dominated in the paint, fall to Wright State

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2017

The NKU Norse fell to Wright State 70-63 in Horizon League action on Saturday at BB&T Arena. The loss drops NKU to 5-12 on the season, while Wright State advances to 12-5. NKU is now 1-4 in Horizon...

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