BREAKING: Papa John’s booted from Student Union after founder’s remarks
Natalie Hamren, News Editor
July 23, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Featured Story, News
Papa John’s is leaving the Student Union before classes resume, the president of the university announced Monday. In an email sent to the campus community, President Ashish Vaidya announced that NKU would remove the pizza franchise from campus due to recent comments made by founder “Papa” John Sch...
Chase professor a Supreme Court contender
Josh Goad, Asst. News Editor
July 6, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, National News, News
Chase professor Amul Thapar is on President Trump's shortlist to serve on the Supreme Court following Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
The ‘semi-accidental’ leader: St. Amand bids NKU farewell
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News
The central thread of St. Amand’s career has been what he calls “semi-accidental” leadership and service. Throughout his time in the military and in higher education, he always stepped up to fill a need, even when he least expected it.
Brannen to lead Norse through 2022
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
June 29, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
Norse men’s basketball head coach John Brannen signed a contract with NKU Athletics Friday that keeps him at the helm through the 2021-2022 season.
Childcare: UC center steps in to save NKU daycare
Natalie Hamren, News Editor
June 28, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Featured Story, News
University of Cincinnati’s childcare center has partnered to take over the Early Childhood Center on campus, NKU announced Thursday. Without a bid, the center was slated to close in June.
GALLERY: The biggest acts and best munchies at Bunbury 2018
Brooke Smith, Contributor
June 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Featured Story, Reviews
The Northerner’s got you covered on the hottest acts, best food and chillest vibes at Cincinnati’s biggest summer alt-music event.
Weekend planetarium shows smash attendance records
Maria Dossett, Arts & Life Editor
June 8, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Campus Events, Featured Story
Looking for something to do on Friday nights this month? Try looking to the stars.
Students’ Fringe plays tackle race, theatre and open mic woes
Maria Dossett, Arts & Life Editor
June 7, 2018
Filed under A&L Features, Arts & Life, Featured Story
This year, several NKU students and alumni are showcasing their talents in the primary lineup of Cincy Fringe.
NKU’s unknown champion: Perce takes home boxing title
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
May 26, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Sports, Sports Features
Tucked away on top of a hill just off Madison Avenue in Covington is a large, brown house. The house has no defining signage or advertising, other than “Beware of Dog” and “Private Property, No Trespassing” signs displayed on the garage door. In the yard, about a hundred feet away from the front door, sits...
Fall tuition jumps 3 percent as division budgets, positions get clipped
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News
Undergraduate tuition is set to rise by $280 per year this fall as three university divisions are cut by $5.8 million to cover low enrollment and rising costs.
Softball rookies make the switch from varsity to collegiate play
Michael Canizales, Reporter
May 8, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Softball, Sports, Sports Features
Freshmen women's softball players Hailey Whitmer, Faith Howard and Josie Frazier are among the latest crop of Norse rookies making the switch from high school varsity teams to an accredited college program, and they came prepared.
EDITORIAL: Why did I do school?
McKenzie Eskridge, Reporter
May 4, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Featured Story, Opinions, Viewpoints
Ask most students on campus why they came to college and the knee-jerk response is get a job that pays well that (ideally) we don’t hate. There are other expectations, too: meeting new friends, exploring your identity and seeking new experiences. But,at the end of the day it seems impossible to ...