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Graduates raise their hands in celebration following Saturdays fall commencement.

‘We did it!’ NKU celebrates over 1,900 graduates

Emily Sisk, News Editor December 16, 2023

Northern Kentucky University recognized a total of 1,957 graduates at Saturday’s fall commencement at Truist Arena. The day consisted of two ceremonies: graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences,...

NKU to honor over 1,900 graduates at Saturday’s commencement

NKU to honor over 1,900 graduates at Saturday’s commencement

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2023

NKU will honor over 1,900 graduates in two commencement ceremonies this Saturday, Dec. 16 in Truist Arena.  The first ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will recognize graduates from the College of...

Olivia Kegg is a senior biology major and dance minor.

The evolution of Olivia Kegg: A biologist in ballet shoes

Isabella Huecker, Contributor December 14, 2023

“Why can’t I do everything? Everyone sees the world as one dimensionally. I want to do it all.”   This is the inner monologue of Olivia Kegg, senior biology major and dance minor. Kegg is determined...

Mildred Nguyens headshot as the managing editor for The Northerner.

Senior Farewell: Managing Editor Mildred Nguyen

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

When I joined one of The Northerner’s Zoom meetings in the fall of 2020, I joined with an unclear purpose. “I am a journalism major, so I must work for the student newspaper,” I told myself at the...

VIDEO: Norse Tech Bar

Duy Ngo, Zachary Baxter, and Jimi Dutton December 14, 2023

Having an issue with your technology? The Norse Tech Bar is here to help you resolve all of your technology problems.

Sydney Bellms headshot as the assistant photo editor for The Northerner.

Senior Farewell: Assistant Photo Editor Sydney Bellm

Sydney Bellm, Assistant Photo Editor December 13, 2023

My experience with The Northerner started at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester when I was enrolled in JOU 380 and 480, classes required for my major of journalism. The most notable moment for me...

VIDEO: Holiday Wonderland laser show

Seth Beesley, Videographer December 13, 2023

The Holiday Wonderland laser show ran in NKU's Haile Digital Planetarium earlier this month to begin celebrating the holiday season.

From left to right: Nancy Campbell, Laura Sullivan, Lois Schultz , Mary Chesnut, Lois Hamill.

Farewell from the ‘ladies of the library’

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor December 12, 2023

Sitting in a Steely Library classroom before five soon-to-be-retired librarians who have been cleverly dubbed the “ladies of the library” to honor their concerted exodus, the meeting felt more...

VIDEO: STEM Pizza Supper

Andrew Bellamah, Mason Conrad, and Seth Beesley December 11, 2023

The annual STEM Pizza Super is an event geared towards helping students meet each other, all while enjoying provided pizza for students to eat.

Julie Pace, executive editor of The Associated Press, speaking at the Six@Six Lecture Series in NKU’s Digitorium in Griffin Hall.

Journalism challenges during a digital age: Associated Press editor brings conversation to NKU

Shae Meade, Contributor December 8, 2023

A 15-year-long tradition continued Thursday evening as executive editor of The Associated Press Julie Pace spoke at the Six@Six Lecture Series, an event run by Northern Kentucky University Scripps...

Empower Learn Create on the first floor of the Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center.

The resources and challenges for childcare at NKU

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor December 8, 2023

Every morning between 7 and 9:30 a.m. the children of NKU faculty, staff and students arrive on the first floor of the Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center. Some of them might come to the window...

Moffett holding up just one of the many pieces of artwork and illustrations housed in her office in Landrum Hall.

Kelly Moffett and her love of language

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2023

Kelly Moffet’s office in Landrum Hall is something similar to a museum. Inside her dim and warmly-lit office, you’ll see eye-catching items from Moffett’s travels abroad and various other pieces...

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