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What you missed at SGA: Hitting quorum, University Improvement resolutions

What you missed at SGA: Hitting quorum, University Improvement resolutions

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor April 4, 2023

The Student Government Association officially hit quorum this week with the approval of two senators, enabling the organization to start passing resolutions. Anthropology major Mason Crowe and biology...

A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking

A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor April 3, 2023

What imagery does the phrase “human trafficking” evoke? A quick search on Google Images returns bound wrists and covered mouths and the helpless eyes of those who are silenced. Such images are what...

LGBTQA+ students gathered in front of the Highland Heights City Council office after marching from the Student Union.

NKU students march to city hall in protest of anti-trans bill

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk April 2, 2023

LGBTQA+ students braved the rainy weather on a march from the Student Union to the Highland Heights city administrative building Friday afternoon to protest the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 150. Gathering...

UPDATE: Samantha Cain: Spotlight on survivorship

UPDATE: Samantha Cain: Spotlight on survivorship

Emily Sisk, News Editor March 31, 2023

Maleigha Henderson kneeled by the hospital bed of her childhood friend, clutching her hand. “Oh my gosh! Hi Samantha, it's Maleigha. I love you so much,” Maleigha uttered. To her surprise,...

Vice president candidate Lucy Burns (left) and president candidate Isaiah Phillips (right) after being announced 2023-2024 SGA president and vice president in March.

Phillips and Burns named 2023-2024 SGA president, VP

Emily Sisk, News Editor March 30, 2023

Isaiah Phillips and Lucy Burns were announced as the 2023-2024 SGA presidential election winners on Thursday night, receiving 319 votes. Isaiah Phillips is a sophomore psychology and sociology double...

The decomposed human remains found behind the NKU soccer stadium were identified.

BREAKING: Decomposed human remains found on campus have been identified

Braden White and Emily Sisk March 30, 2023

The decomposed human remains found in the wooded area behind the NKU soccer stadium on Sunday March 12, 2023 were identified by the Campbell County Coroner as Gary Randall, according to a statement from...

Left: Savage/Copfer and Right: Phillips/Burns

Presidential candidates state their cases at SGA Presidential Debate

The SGA Presidential Debate took place Tuesday evening in the Student Union, with the two slates—Isaiah Phillips and Lucy Burns, Ragan Savage and Gracie Copfer—declaring their plans for the SGA...

SGA presidential candidate slates include Isaiah Phillips/Lucy Burns (top) and Ragan Savage/Gracie Copfer (bottom).

Candidates preview: Who is running for SGA presidential election?

Emily Sisk, News Editor March 27, 2023

The season of SGA presidential elections is upcoming, with the presidential debate being held Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in SU 107A and available via Instagram live at The Northerner’s Instagram account....

NKU Celebrates 55th annual Founders’ Day

NKU Celebrates 55th annual Founders’ Day

Sydney Bellm, Contributor March 17, 2023

On March 15, Northern Kentucky University celebrated its 55th birthday, also known as Founders’ Day.  According to an article written by Clayton Castle, Founders’ Day is “a day of giving to honor...

Januarys Board of Regents meeting saw the appointment of a new provost and plans for a new Welcome Center.

NKU Presidential Search Committee framework approved

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor March 16, 2023

The Presidential Search Committee received unanimous approval from the Board of Regents at their meeting this week for a multiphase operational framework. The committee is entrusted with conducting...

The Board of Regents met this Wednesday, March 15 in the Student Union ballroom.

Shrinking faculty, finances of parking, dining, Truist Arena discussed at board meeting

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor March 16, 2023

The Board of Regents saw updates on Northern Kentucky University’s Reposition Plan, its effects on faculty and the budget, and the status of auxiliary services at their meeting this week. NKU has...

The scene is still currently being investigated in the wooded area behind Truist Arena, shutting down Lot O.

UPDATE: Decomposed human remains found behind NKU soccer stadium

Emily Sisk and Braden White March 12, 2023

Decomposed human remains were found in a wooded area behind the NKU soccer stadium this afternoon, according to a campus-wide email sent out by university communications. At 12:28 p.m. on Sunday, the...

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