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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

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

NKU environmental experts weigh in on Trump decision to exit Paris Climate Accord

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 21, 2025

When President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, it came with a lot of disappointment and loss of hope. “It’s disappointing for everyday...

Overnight the rumors bloomed that NKU’s athletic program would be cut funding, but those rumors are false.

The rumors are false: University says NKU Athletics still thriving

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 14, 2025

NKU is dismissing a story in another news outlet that said big cuts were ahead for Athletics. The report said  “35% of Athletics budget would be cut for all sports” and “coaches are not permitted...

Incoming freshmen wait in line to check in at orientation at the Student Union on Aug. 7, 2025 in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

NKU orientation welcomes freshmen to campus

Lura Becker, News Reporter August 8, 2025

Incoming freshmen and parents with last-minute questions about NKU were able to get them answered at a series of orientation sessions this summer, the last of which was held on Thursday. Orientation...

Starting this fall, history will be made as NCAA Division I schools will be able to pay their student-athletes directly. This will be the first time ever that schools can pay their athletes.

NCAA approves historic settlement to pay student athletes

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor June 8, 2025

A federal judge in California signed the final approval to a $2.6 billion settlement that'll change the landscape of college sports forever, by allowing colleges to directly pay athletes as soon as next...

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman stands to the left of NKU President Cady Short-Thompson.

‘America Needs You’: Lt. Gov. Coleman Delivers Call to Action at NKU Law Commencement

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman delivered the commencement address for NKU’s Chase College of Law on Friday, stepping in for Gov. Andy Beshear after a travel delay prevented him from attending. Speaking...

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman speaking to Northerner Editor-In-Chief Henry Crawford before her Chase College of Law commencement speech.

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Reflects on Kentucky’s education challenges, Beshear’s leadership, and empowering women

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman spoke with The Northerner shortly before delivering the commencement address for Chase College of Law’s Class of 2025 on May 9. Coleman was playing the role of pinch hitter...

Marcelle Webster (left), Ben Baby (middle) and Emily Sisk (right) are journalists in the Greater Cincinnati region with a passion for storytelling.

The people behind the headlines: A look into three journalists’ paths to storytelling

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 3, 2025

A wreck on I-471 blocks traffic from 4-5 p.m., causing havoc on the road. A skilled third-grader at Ruth Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is rumored to be a wonderful singer and performs...

VIDEO: May 2 World Report: Trump first 100 days, Kentucky Derby and more!

We've got the latest on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, the upcoming Kentucky Derby and a special guest coming to NKU's campus. All this along with entertainment, sports and your...

PODCAST: The Northerner Now Ep. 4: FUEL NKU, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Victor E. Viking vs. Hey U!

In our next to final episode of the semester, we break down all the happenings in news, sports, arts and life and more! From the beginnings and impact of FUEL NKU to the second production of "Jesus Christ...

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...

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....

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