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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

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....

PODCAST: The Northerner Now Ep. 2: Women in leadership, basketball transfer portal and more!

On this week's episode of The Northerner Now, we took a look at our top stories of the week: women in leadership at NKU, an NKU alumna turned news icon, updates on the basketball transfer portal and more!

NKU leaders hope within 20-30 years, it won't be considered odd to have so many women in leadership roles.

NKU champions female leadership, sets the standard for Kentucky

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen April 15, 2025

One look at Northern Kentucky University’s leadership roles reveals the prominence of women. From the president to the provost to the athletic director and beyond, NKU has women in nearly every facet...

VIDEO: April 10 World Report–Flooding effects, student visas revoked and more!

Emily Sisk, Dimitrije Fisic, and Sophia Glaser April 10, 2025

In this week's Northerner World Report, we explored the revoking of student visas at colleges around the country, the effects of flooding in the state and the possible new name for an international airport. All...

Sheree Paolello started as a reporter with WLWT in 2002.

From NKU to news icon: Sheree Paolello’s career and impact on Greater Cincinnati

Emily Sisk and Henry Crawford April 8, 2025

Cincinnatians who click on the television and tune into the 5, 6 or 11 p.m. news on Channel 5 are certain to recognize the smiling face of Sheree Paolello. Paolello serves as the head anchor of WLWT...

Students standing on the Loch Norse bridge feeding fish with pellets from the newly installed fish feeders.

‘This is not just a concrete jungle’: Fish feeders to enhance campus life

Lillian Ramsey, News Reporter April 5, 2025

UPDATE—This article has been updated to reflect the involvement of faculty and staff in the installation. A new Student Government Association (SGA) initiative introduced multiple fish feeders near...

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

Northerner Staff Report April 1, 2025

Northern Kentucky University’s attempt at an April Fools’ Day joke received backlash on social media, leading to the removal of the post. On Tuesday morning, the university announced via Instagram...

An LGBTQ+ flag waving in front of of the Student Union on NKU's campus.

NKU dissolves CSI departments and more following final approval of HB 4

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen March 28, 2025

African American, Latino, LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives and more will be dissolved on Northern Kentucky University's campus, following the legislature’s final approval of Kentucky House Bill 4 (HB 4) on...

SGA Vice President-Elect Kyah Smith (right) hugs President-Elect Collin Jarrell (left) shortly after the election results were announced Thursday evening.

BREAKING: Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith elected SGA president, VP

Henry Crawford, News Editor March 27, 2025

Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith were announced as the winners of the 2025-26 Student Government Association (SGA) presidential election on Thursday night, receiving 329 votes and defeating opponents Jasmine...

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