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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

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....

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...

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