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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Students line up for a Thanksgiving meal at FUEL NKU’s Friendsgiving event last year. Provided by FUEL NKU

Giving thanks at NKU

Shae Meade, News Editor November 30, 2024

This story was originally published in The Northerner's November magazine.  As leaves fall and the weather cools, the buzzing of the holiday season also starts to make its way to campus. After the...

One Zelensky retires, another Zelensky begins: Father, son duo lead NKUPD

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2024

At Northern Kentucky University’s Police Department (NKUPD), the Zelensky last name has been around for quite a while. Greg Zelensky began as an officer at NKUPD in 1997. He said he always wanted...

VIDEO: Northerner World Report- Attorney general controversy, weather reports and more

Emily Sisk, Jillian Kohls, Ben Miller, and Phil Hoffman November 22, 2024

This week, we give you all the details on the controversy surrounding the attorney general nomination, winter weather around the country, along with entertainment and sports.

NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election, Governor Beshear hot topic for 2028 election

NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election, Governor Beshear hot topic for 2028 election

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

Northern Kentucky University was recognized as one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting in the 2024 election. This recognition was given by ALL IN Democracy Challenge, a non-partisan...

Student relaxing in NKU’s Griffin Hall.

SGA resolution seeks to eliminate required online-only course fees

Shae Meade and Riley Weber-Horowitz November 14, 2024

A resolution was passed by the Student Government Association (SGA) earlier this month to eliminate online fees for mandatory classes that are only offered online. The resolution comes from Academic Excellence...

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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