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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Ally Perkins dribbles down the field against Detroit Mercy. The Norse tied 1-1 with the Titans.

Overtime goal gives Sheehan 300th win

Austin Elmore, Contributor August 29, 2017

The NKU women’s soccer team defeated Appalachian State 2-1 in extra time on Tuesday afternoon at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The win was the 300th in the career of Norse head coach Bob Sheehan, who has amassed...

Blackboard to Canvas: An interface for NKU

Blackboard to Canvas: An interface for NKU

Kristian Porter, Asst. News Editor August 29, 2017

As Blackboard’s three-year statewide contract came closer to expiring, NKU began its transition to Canvas, a new learning management system. So far, several professors have made the switch. A total...

Alex Arias and Tyler Isaacs make up both halves of the Fream Collective. Both said they could see themselves staying in the Greater Cincinnati area post-graduation, citing its growing art scene.

Students look to ‘50s slang for streetwear inspiration

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2017

Tyler Isaacs turned a black ‘dad’ hat in his hands, running his thumb over the back strap, which is dipped in faded grayscale paint. It completes the otherwise simple design; fream--the name of the...

NKU Student Socialists' meetings take place Fridays in Griffin Hall at 6 p.m.

Sustained revolution: NKU Student Socialists to promote class consciousness on campus

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor August 28, 2017

“I didn’t just wake up one day with a hammer and sickle in my hands,” said Benjamin Sanning, toying with the frayed sleeves of his hoodie. “It was a slow evolution.” Joined on a Student Union...

Welcome to Black Week kicked off with a tailgate behind the soccer complex.

Welcome Black Week tailgate cooks up community

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor August 28, 2017

Smoke rose from a grill at the pavilion behind the soccer complex. The smell of meat curled in the air as students gathered for the kick-off tailgate to Welcome Black Week. Welcome Black Week, hosted...

The Center for Student Inclusiveness holds the mixer annually during Victorfest.

Dipping into inclusion: #nachoaveragemixer

Chris Robertson, Reporter August 26, 2017

The line to the nacho bar grew longer as more students piled into the ballroom. Those who didn’t head straight for the bar took a right to the photo booth. The beat of the music from the DJ’’s speakers...

Norse win opener in extra time

Norse win opener in extra time

Austin Elmore, Contributor August 25, 2017

The NKU Norse men’s soccer team opened up the 2017 season with a 2-1 extra time win against Oakland City on Friday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. “It’s really important for the chemistry,” sophomore...

Campbell Morris is one of the few returning players from the 2016 roster

New look Norse look to move forward in 2017

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 24, 2017

Stu Riddle is used to taking over less than stellar men’s soccer programs. In 2009, Riddle became head coach for a Western Michigan program that won three games in 2008. In 2013, he took the head coaching...

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UPDATE: NKU reaches settlement in sexual assault lawsuit

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 24, 2017

After a year and a half long sexual assault lawsuit, Northern Kentucky University reached a settlement with a female student Wednesday. The woman, Jane Doe, sued the university in 2016 for mishandling...

Opinion: In absence of local radio, community is left more fragmented

Opinion: In absence of local radio, community is left more fragmented

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2017

WNKU 89.7’s radio frequency went off-air last week.   The loss of local, independent radio is insurmountable not only for the Greater Cincinnati music scene but for voices in the community as well....

Lot K is open after being redone while North Connector Road is partially open.

GALLERY: What you need to know about on-campus construction

Brittney Gunter, Reporter August 22, 2017

Over the summer, construction swept through NKU’s campus, including newly blacktopped roads, roundabouts and parking lots. Stretching from Johns Hill Road to 3 Mile Road, a new 1.6 mile connector road...

Total Eclipse of the heart: One professor's astronomical passion

Total Eclipse of the heart: One professor’s astronomical passion

Christopher Decker & Jude Noel, Managing Editor & Social Media Editor August 20, 2017

Astronomy professor Nathan De Lee will cancel his classes on Monday and instead be in Nashville, anticipating an astronomical event he has waited nearly 20 years to witness. “I found out about it in...

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