The Northerner’s Election Guide
October 7, 2020
The 2020 General Election is approaching. Make sure you're ready to vote by educating yourself on the candidates, requesting an absentee ballot or planning to hit the polls. The Northerner created an election guide to educate students about the presidential candidates, Election Day common questions...
‘I want to live past COVID’: students, alum explain what it’s like to have the disease
Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
Read about two NKU students' and one alum's experience with COVID-19. Isabel Sleczkowski, senior philosophy and theatre BFA major, experienced severe symptoms that sent her to the emergency room twice. Emmy Kaeppner, senior senior BFA costume design and technology, was sick for two weeks but made...
How COVID-19 affected NKU
May 8, 2020
COVID-19 has completely stopped the world. Schools now operate online. Grocery stores are no longer open 24/7. Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn in public—even just for exercise. Coronavirus has changed lives. Coronavirus will always be a significant moment in history. Coronavirus has...
Spring Theatre Preview
February 19, 2020
The theatre is meant to be a reflection of society. Good theater makes us laugh, cry or shout—but above all, it makes us think about the world we live in. NKU's School of the Arts comes together to put on different shows each semester, whether the shows are on the main stage or in the completely...
From college to career: Exploring Northerner alums’ life post-grad
Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
Take a look at where former Northerner reporters, editors, photographers, videographers, designers and other staff members are now.
Basketball Preview: The Norse Return
November 6, 2019
The Norse return for their 2019-20 season with a new rhythm to winning, coaches and players. The Northerner breaks down what games you need to see, who you need to know and what impact the Norse will make in their quest to the Horizon League tournament and beyond.
LGBTQ History Month: pride, visibility
October 9, 2019
October's LGBTQ+ History Month on campus highlighted prominent campus leaders and held special events. In addition, guest columns, poetry and art from members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus were contributed in an effort to be inclusive and promote diverse voices.
How higher ed employees cope with no paid parental leave
Nicole Browning and Corinne Byrne
April 25, 2019
There is no current standard for paid parental leave in America, and regional universities including NKU, UK, UC, WKU, EKU, Murray State and Morehead State also do not offer paid leave, but are legally protected under the Family Medical Leave Act, which prevents eligible employees from being terminated...
Women’s History Month: female empowerment, leadership
March 8, 2019
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, a celebration of women of all walks of life, The Northerner presents inspiring true stories of NKU’s female students, faculty and administrators. From exceptional athletes who show courage and poise on the course to administrator...
Paving the future, reflecting on the past
February 6, 2019
Since the creation of Black History Month in 1976, America comes together every February to celebrate the accomplishments of its Black citizens. Each year, historians always give a platform to Black icons like Muhammed Ali and Rosa Parks, whose stories are often told and retold. For this issue...
Spring Sports Preview
Northerner Sports Staff
February 21, 2018
The unseasonably warm temperatures the past week and a half have welcomed with open arms the start of the spring sports season here at Northern Kentucky University. Baseball and softball opened their respective seasons last weekend while tennis has played several indoor matches so far. While the re...
