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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

A senior farewell from Jillian Kohls, your Arts & Life girl

A senior farewell from Jillian Kohls, your Arts & Life girl

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 7, 2025

Being a senior is a strange time. You are so close, yet you still have two full semesters before that diploma is in your hand. When you become a “senior,” it's easy to believe that everything you...

 NKU senior Olivia Pastin hit a walk-off grand slam in the 7-3 win against Youngstown State. She went 3-4 over the plate with a career-high five RBI.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor May 7, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April, 29 Baseball fell to No. 12 ranked Tennessee 7-5. Bobby Bartlett got the start for the Norse, throwing an inning plus and allowing three runs on three hits and...

Senior Farewell: Sports Editor Alex Perez

Senior Farewell: Sports Editor Alex Perez

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor May 6, 2025

Growing up there were few consistencies in my life. I moved around a ton and changed schools almost every year up until high school. The only true consistencies were my mother and sister, as well as my...

Isaiah Burton (left) and Bodie Moore (right) showcased their diverse talent on NKU’s stage. The two took on the canonical roles of Jesus and his 12th apostle, Judas.

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a success, yet again.

Jillian Kohls and Ella Rinehard May 5, 2025

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was an incredible feat of vocal ranges, dance numbers and live music. Shown in the Corbett Theatre, this 20-year anniversary performance rocked the stage.  The...

Marcelle Webster (left), Ben Baby (middle) and Emily Sisk (right) are journalists in the Greater Cincinnati region with a passion for storytelling.

The people behind the headlines: A look into three journalists’ paths to storytelling

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 3, 2025

A wreck on I-471 blocks traffic from 4-5 p.m., causing havoc on the road. A skilled third-grader at Ruth Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is rumored to be a wonderful singer and performs...

VIDEO: May 2 World Report: Trump first 100 days, Kentucky Derby and more!

We've got the latest on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, the upcoming Kentucky Derby and a special guest coming to NKU's campus. All this along with entertainment, sports and your...

Illustration by Ella Rinehard

Holly’s must-see summer films

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter May 1, 2025

Closing on the semester, it’s nearly time to bring out the sunscreen and bathing suits to enjoy these early days of summer. However, if you’re like me, the transition from school brain to summer brain...

NKU actors Isaiah Burton (left) and Bodie Moore (right) stand on the stage platform facing their audience.

Grit, guitars and gospel: “Jesus Christ Superstar” rocks NKU’s stage for a second time

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 1, 2025

“Jesus Christ Superstar” takes you through a tale as old as time: good versus evil. NKU's School of the Arts final show of the year will gather talented musicians from all over the Greater Cincinnati...

Women’s tennis wrapped up their season in the semifinal of the Horizon League Tournament against Cleveland State where they lost 4-1. They finished their season going 8-10 as a team, but there were many individual wins throughout the year.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor May 1, 2025

Previous week recap: Monday, April 21 Women’s golf wrapped up its 2025 season finishing fifth at the Horizon League Championships in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. Their fifth place finish is the best...

PODCAST: The Northerner Now Ep. 4: FUEL NKU, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Victor E. Viking vs. Hey U!

In our next to final episode of the semester, we break down all the happenings in news, sports, arts and life and more! From the beginnings and impact of FUEL NKU to the second production of "Jesus Christ...

Hez Sumner sits in their personal studio space.

To be queer, to be wounded, to make art anyway

Ella Rinehard and Erin Senn April 29, 2025

An artist works on their painting. Mixing colors on a palette, they carefully refine the details and brushstrokes, lovingly rendering the form with their own two hands.  Only to burn it in the...

Senior Brennan Rowe (21) launched one home run and recorded four RBIs against Oakland.

NKU baseball drops series against Oakland in offensive showdown

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

In the midst of a rainy Friday afternoon, NKU found themselves deadlocked with Oakland, tied 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning. After a Braydon Rogers walk and Nolan Sparks single, Brennan Rowe stepped...

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