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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Six@six unwraps bitter truths about peanut butter cups

Six@six unwraps bitter truths about peanut butter cups

McKenzie Eskridge, Reporter January 22, 2018

Have you ever indulged in a Reese’s peanut butter cup? Or maybe eight after a really tough day. Though most of us have tried the popular candy, many haven’t considered its origins. Enter Dr. Kimberly...

Grace White (1) looks to shoot in the game against IUPUI.

Women’s basketball ends losing streak against Flames

Mike Canizales, Reporter January 21, 2018

Sophomore guard Molly Glick delivered a layup after a steal with eight seconds remaining in the game to help send the Northern Kentucky University (5-14, 3-5 Horizon) women’s basketball team to a thrilling...

Al-Bahrani sports an official Econ Beats hoodie.

Professor’s ‘Econ Beats’ parodies inspire creativity, fiscal responsibility.

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor January 20, 2018

In 2009, Dr. Abdullah Al-Bahrani handed his class an unusual quiz prompt: to write a poem on economics. Nine years later, that assignment has evolved into an international program challenging students...

Chris Young performing at BB&T Arena in front of a sold out crowd

Review: ‘Losing Sleep’ tour countrified BB&T Arena

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 20, 2018

My dad introduced country music to me when I was a little kid. The radio in our garage would blare the Indiana’s Eagle 99.3 as he worked on various tasks. On our fishing trips to Kentucky Lake, the old,...

The Tri-State Band symposium will honor outstanding musicians from over 165 regional schools.

Tri-State Band Symposium honors outstanding musicians

Abby Crabill, Reporter January 18, 2018

Northern Kentucky University will host the 11th annual Tri-State Band Symposium on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20. The symposium is an experience for outstanding high school musicians from over 165...

Katharine Graham (Streep) and Ben Bradlee (Hanks) are worthy foils.

REVIEW: ‘The Post’ charms like retro Spielberg, bridging past and present

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor January 18, 2018

Whether it’s tailing publisher Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) into a sea of sharply-dressed Wall Street investors or plunging into a swell of notepads and flashbulbs on the Supreme Court steps, Stephen...

Gov. Matt Bevin gave his State of the Commonwealth and budget address in Frankfort on Tuesday night.

UPDATED: Bevin recommends $3.9 million cut to NKU

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor January 16, 2018
Gov. Matt Bevin proposed a 7.7 percent or $3.9 million funding cut for Northern Kentucky University in his state of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 16.
NKU Honors students outside of Canada's Parliament in Ottawa on a study abroad trip last year.

New college, new dean: Honors aims for visibility, diversity

Natalie Hamren, Asst. News Editor January 16, 2018
NKU’s previous Honors Program has shifted; it is now the Honors College, headed by its inaugural dean, Dr. James Buss. The new college hopes to grow in size, create a more diverse, inclusive environment and potentially gain national recognition.  
Carson Williams (23) blocks a Cleveland State player's shot.

Gallery: Norse get back on track with victory over Cleveland State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Cleveland State 70-55 Monday night in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 12-6 on the season and 5-1 in Horizon League play while Cleveland State...

Jazmyne Geist (13) loses the ball as she goes up for a shot in the game against Cleveland State.

Cleveland State guards too much for Norse to handle

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

For the second game in a row, Northern Kentucky's women's basketball team had a chance to send one of the top teams in the Horizon League to overtime. Unfortunately, their comeback attempt fell short. NKU...

Carson Williams (23) watches for a rebound after a free throw in the game against Wright State.

Norse Notebook: Brannen looking for ways to improve against size

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

If the Norse have suffered one weakness this season, it is that they struggle against size inside. This was exposed against Wright State, who collected four blocks in Thursday’s game. “Size has...

An NKU fan takes a photo with Victor.

Column: Keep the momentum going, Norse Nation

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

There was a time in the not so distant past, as recently as the middle of last season in fact, that the student section at BB&T Arena was mostly empty for NKU basketball games (men’s or women’s). There...

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