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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

New esports team balances intercollegiate competition with love of games

New esports team balances intercollegiate competition with love of games

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor October 2, 2017
“Getting people to actually see each other when they play each other builds bonds that are way stronger than playing on the internet.”
REVIEW: Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories

REVIEW: Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories

Nicole Browning, News Editor September 30, 2017

While many address the problematic racial divide in our society with discussion, action, and sometimes even apathy, Joan Ferrante took a different path: grief. Her documentary, Mourning the Creation of...

Across the universe: guide to Haile Planterium

Across the universe: guide to Haile Planterium

Mesa Serikali, Contributor September 30, 2017

Covering a range of topics from the solar eclipses to the supermoon, NKU’s Planetarium hosts educational shows every week. Haile Digital Planetarium, an educational facility, is dedicated to inspiring...

Ana England, a former NKU professor, has an exhibit called "Kinship" at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Ana England’s ‘Kinship’ sculpts curiosity from ceramics

Madeline Hearn, Contributor September 30, 2017

Ana England, a former NKU professor and acclaimed ceramics artist, is the subject of a solo exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum featuring pieces that span across 20 years. Primarily large, ceramic-based...

Emotional Support Animals: Furry friends that are more than companions

Emotional Support Animals: Furry friends that are more than companions

Jake Rich, Contributor September 29, 2017

Laura Bosse, an NKU nursing student, sat on a bench adjacent to Loch Norse. Though her gaze was fixated on the water, a caramel-cream colored Pomeranian named Foxy only found concern in watching her owner. Foxy--who...

VIDEO: Local rappers show off at cypher

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor September 29, 2017

A chorus of “oohs” erupt from the crowd followed by laughter. Audience members hop to their feet, moved by Mich Tanksley--an NKU student who raps under the name Tooney Lean--who just decimated his...

Norse Force president Turner Davidson hopes to see more student crowds like the one at the Horizon League tournament this season.

Norse Force hopes to gain strength as athletics succeed

Cameron Maynard, Contributor September 29, 2017

When it comes to filling up the student section for NKU sports, Norse Force brings pride in their campus--the organization’s role is centered in school spirit and support of all things Norse. At its...

September 27, 2017--Jessica Frey (12) takes a shot in the game against Wright State at NKU Soccer Stadium in Highland Heights, Ky

Frey’s second half goal lifts Norse over Raiders

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor September 27, 2017

After a three-game losing streak to end non-conference play, the NKU women's soccer team has now won three straight games. The Norse defeated the Wright State Raiders 1-0 at the NKU Soccer Stadium Wednesday...

Broken Social Scene closed out the Taft Theatre on night one of Midpoint Music Festival.

REVIEW: Day one of Midpoint Music Festival

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor September 25, 2017

Food and beer trucks lined East 5th St., forming a barrier that separated Midpoint Music Festival from the rest of Cincinnati on Saturday night. Beyond the food trucks, lines of festival-goers sat against...

Walk the Moon frontman Nicholas Petricca donned a multicolored button-down for the night's closing set.

Review: Day two of Midpoint Music Festival

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor September 25, 2017

“Seven years ago, a young guy walked into my office on a Friday afternoon with a CD called I Want! I Want! and two tickets to the studio release at the Mockbee,” said WNKU’s station manager Aaron...

The Norse celebrate Tom Suchecki's first half goal against Memphis

Norse earn sixth victory of season over Memphis

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor September 25, 2017

The Northern Kentucky men's soccer team extended their winning streak to two games after they defeated the Memphis Tigers 2-0 at the NKU Soccer Stadium. "They are working so hard for each other and...

Construction workers planting trees that will one day be large by Lot K.

UPDATE: A greener Lot K nears completeion

Wayne Gates, Reporter September 25, 2017

Work on the $2.95 million project is scheduled to be done by the end of this month.  When it is finished, there will be about 100 fewer parking spaces. Some electrical work remains to be completed, as...

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