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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The planetarium projection displays a star-filled sky during the meditation session.

Haile Planetarium helps students’ mental health through meditation in the cosmos

Ella Rose Johnston and Aya Aleily April 25, 2025

With the spring semester coming to a close, students’ stress levels are higher than ever. What better way to unwind than through a calming experience under the stars?  NKU’s Haile Planetarium,...

PODCAST: The Northerner Now Ep. 3: New editor, Norse Marketplace and… geese!

Emily Sisk, Alex Perez, and Jakob Staley April 24, 2025

On this week's episode of The Northerner Now, we discuss campus happenings like Norse Marketplace and the Gold and White Awards. We talk sports with women's basketball transfers and softball and baseball...

NKU students checking out groceries at FUEL NKU.

FUEL NKU: From its roots to its growing impact

Aedom Worku, Contributor April 23, 2025

On a typical afternoon, the hum of quiet conversation fills the air at FUEL NKU, located inside the Albright Health Center. Shelves overflow with canned goods, fresh produce and hygiene products, neatly...

“What I love most about what I do is how authentic I feel doing it,” said Del Castillo  as she happily welcomes all who enter her store.

Local Newport boutique redefines fashion with purpose

Ella Rose Johnston, Contributor April 22, 2025

Colorful vintage fabrics fill clothing racks while old-fashioned jewelry rests on tables in an array of freshly polished gold and silver. Mannequins, fashionably styled with care, stand tall as customers...

Tyler Shaneyfelt gave his batting gear to assistant coach Drew Klaserner after he hit a single in the 7-6 win against Southern Indiana. Shaneyfelt had himself a week with multiple hits and scored runs.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 22, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 15 Baseball went against Southern Indiana at home, winning 7-6. Jake Johnson got the start and the win for the Norse. Johnson gave up a pair of runs, one earned,...

The Northerner selects Henry Crawford as next editor-in-chief

The Northerner selects Henry Crawford as next editor-in-chief

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

Junior political science major Henry Crawford will serve as editor-in-chief of The Northerner for the 2025-26 academic year. Crawford began with The Northerner at the end of the spring 2024 semester....

Panhellenic President Sarah James and incoming Student Government Association President Collin Jarrell won Outstanding Junior Awards.

PHOTO GALLERY: NKU Gold and White Awards celebrate student excellence

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant April 17, 2025

NKU’s Gold and White Awards honored students, leaders and organizations Wednesday night in the Student Union ballroom. Sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement, the event was full of cheers as...

Students present items for sale as a part of their entrepreneurship course in the Student Union plaza.

Creativity hits campus at the second annual Norse Marketplace

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter April 17, 2025

Although the day took on a frigid and windy setting, that didn’t stop the second annual Norse Marketplace from being a success. Various booths lined the sidewalk in the Student Union Plaza on Tuesday.    The...

PODCAST: The Northerner Now Ep. 2: Women in leadership, basketball transfer portal and more!

On this week's episode of The Northerner Now, we took a look at our top stories of the week: women in leadership at NKU, an NKU alumna turned news icon, updates on the basketball transfer portal and more!

NKU leaders hope within 20-30 years, it won't be considered odd to have so many women in leadership roles.

NKU champions female leadership, sets the standard for Kentucky

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen April 15, 2025

One look at Northern Kentucky University’s leadership roles reveals the prominence of women. From the president to the provost to the athletic director and beyond, NKU has women in nearly every facet...

  Ashlee Fisk getting ready set for a serve. She won the lone singles match for the Norse on Sunday in their final home game, pulling out 6-2, 7-5 victories.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 15, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 8 Men’s golf competed in the Jewell Invitational with team A finishing T-2 and team B finishing 9th. Team A: Both Luke Muller and Micah Bertram finished T-6th...

The NPHC plot on campus honors the history of its seven chapters.

Building sisterhood: NPHC leaders display empowerment through service

Ella Rinehard and Holly Keuper April 14, 2025

Before stepping into their roles as chapter leaders, Abrianna Holt, Ty ‘Shawna Price and Tiara Watkins were reserved students who often kept to themselves. The thought of participating in conferences,...

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