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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was announced as president in September 2023.

NKU president receives $125k performance incentive

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson will be awarded $124,931 as an incentive for her strong performance over the past year. The Board of Regents approved the bonus during the...

VIDEO: NKU Veteran’s Day celebration

Miles Sower, Ben Miller, and Josh Northcutt November 12, 2024

This Veteran’s Day, NKU’s Veterans Resource Station and NKU President Cady Short-Thompson presented the 2024 Champions of Success Award Winners. Short-Thompson presented each winner with a specially...

Evan Gates, DEI chair for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity (Middle). Photo provided

DEI officers In Greek Life: New development or elimination?

Lilian Ramsey, Contributor November 12, 2024

With the recent dissolution of the Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) on Northern Kentucky University's campus, an emerging question for Greek Life Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) officers lingers....

VIDEO: Northerner World Report- Election Day 2024, Peanut the squirrel and more

Emily Sisk, Jillian Kohls, and Ben Miller November 7, 2024

Catch up on all the updates following Election Day 2024, learn about the animals taking the internet by storm, along with entertainment and sports. All this and much more on your Nov. 7 Northerner World...

VIDEO: Study abroad opportunities at NKU

Ben Miller, Miles Sower, and Josh Northcutt November 7, 2024

With scheduling just around the corner for most students, studying abroad can be a fun and unique experience to add to students' upcoming semester. Learn what Michelle Melish, the assistant director at...

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris (left) and Republican candidate Donald Trump (right) are the candidates in the 2024 presidential race.

2024 presidential election live coverage

Northerner Staff November 5, 2024

TRUMP WINS PRESIDENCY, SURPASSING 270 ELECTORAL VOTES Posted 11/6/24 5:45 a.m. Republican candidate Donald Trump was elected 47th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press....

News Editor Shae Meade (left), Editor-in-Chief Emily Sisk (middle) and Assistant News Editor Henry Crawford (right) work on election updates in Griffin Hall.

The Northerner’s 2024 Election Day coverage

Northerner Staff November 5, 2024

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Students studying in Student union.

Why NKU students are casting their ballot

Liam Barker and Jakob Staley November 5, 2024

Many NKU students will be casting their first presidential ballots Tuesday. The Northerner did an anonymous survey asking new voters why they are going to the polls. The main issue NKU students are...

The front of the James C. and Rachel Votruba Student Union at Northern Kentucky University.

Kentucky Governor Beshear appoints attorney Shea Conley to NKU Board of Regents

Riley Weber-Horowitz, Assistant Photo Editor November 4, 2024

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the appointment of Shea Conley to Northern Kentucky University’s Board of Regents last month.  Conley will succeed former board member Rich Boehne and will...

VIDEO: NKU breaks ground on $86 million expansion of Herrmann Science Center

Emily Sisk, Emma Senn, and Jameson Howard October 31, 2024

On Oct. 31, Northern Kentucky University kicked off the start of its newest renovation project, the expansion of the Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center.

The age-old question: What is time change? 

The age-old question: What is time change? 

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor October 30, 2024

If fall break wasn’t restful enough and being over halfway through the semester is leading to increased fatigue, don’t forget to appreciate the extra hour that comes along with daylight savings time....

Drawing of neighborhood houses with yard signs reading "yes" and "no."

Breaking down Amendment 2, one of the hottest issues on the ballot

Shae Meade, News Editor October 25, 2024

Election Day is nearing, and with that often comes some sort of election preparation. Whether it is to know where to vote or to know what is on the ballot, there are still questions many of us are trying...

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