The Northerner

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VIEWPOINTS: Student Press Freedom Day matters. Here’s why.

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer February 22, 2024

As artificial intelligence grows and technology advances, and as newsrooms across the country experience shrinking staff and layoffs, Student Press Freedom Day has never been so important. The Northerner...

Senior Evey Cooper in the print labs temporary space in the library

Impacts of SOTA Renovations

Wyatt Kain, Arts & Life Editor February 20, 2024

Over the course of the past five months, as the construction in NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continued into the fall 2023 semester, students conjectured about what the resulting effects may be...

Tom Berry pictured

Black History Month: A Conversation with NKU Tennis’ Tom Berry

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor February 17, 2024

Tom Berry, a 6’2” native of Toulouse, France, arrived at NKU to live out his tennis aspirations. As a junior international business major and entrepreneurship minor, he has tackled a new culture and...

Gender Spectrum Group Therapy sessions by the Office of Counseling Services started on Feb. 12.

NKU launches Gender Spectrum Group Therapy for LGBTQ+ community

Eros Ritchie, Contributor February 17, 2024

The Office of Counseling Services began offering students its first Gender Spectrum Group Therapy sessions on Feb. 12.  The Office of Counseling Services has introduced this initiative aimed to...

A look at last years Dance 23 concert.

Dance ‘24 arrives at Greaves Concert Hall this weekend

Olivia Whisman, Contributor February 16, 2024

NKU’s annual Dance ’24 opens this weekend featuring a wide range of dance pieces  – from classical ballet to hip hop – choreographed by faculty, guest artists, students and nationally-renowned...

Dr. Diana McGill sits in the provosts office in the Lucas Administrative Center.

She never expected to be provost. But she’s here and ready to work.

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor February 16, 2024

When Dr. Diana McGill was approached by President Cady Short-Thompson and learned she was a top prospect to become Northern Kentucky University’s next provost, the feelings that followed mirrored...

Outside the Lucas Administrative Center.

NKU administration urges students to act fast on filling out revamped FAFSA application

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

Recent modifications of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—also known as FAFSA—took place at the end of last year with the soft launch of a new system and a revamped application that may...

A closer look into the Haile College of Business’s top-rated Masters programs

A closer look into the Haile College of Business’s top-rated Masters programs

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2024

“Two online programs in Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business have been ranked as top online programs in the country by US News and World Report,” according to a Feb. 7 NKU...

Chris Calvert was announced as NKUs new CFO on Feb. 14.

NKU announces Cincinnati native as new CFO

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor February 14, 2024

Northern Kentucky University announced Chris Calvert as the new vice president for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) via a Feb. 14 press release.  Calvert will begin his...

Shreya Thapa and Arnav Shah have been dating for 18 months and met when they arrived in Northern Kentucky.

NKU love stories

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

Nancy and Dr. Thomas Bowers Within NKU’s English department, there is a unique dynamic between two professors.  Dr. Thomas and Nancy Bowers don’t share a last name by coincidence. The...

Marques Warrick in action against Detroit

Marques Warrick becomes NKU all time leading point scorer

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor February 11, 2024

Saturday afternoon proved to be a day for the history books as senior Marques Warrick claimed his place as NKU’s all time leading point scorer. The guard from Lexington, KY overtook Drew McDonald’s...

Michael Bradley in action

Overtime Thriller: NKU beats number one ranked Oakland

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor February 9, 2024

The NKU Norse men’s basketball team turned their losing streak around Thursday night as they hosted the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Truist Arena. The Norse have struggled with confidence, losing their...

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