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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 ‘barrilete’ LSI students created to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month displayed in the Center for Student Inclusiveness on the third floor of the Student Union.

“It’s our Fourth of July, but in September.”

Shae Meade, News Editor October 24, 2024

According to Ana Rey Caldera, an international student involved in NKU’s Latino Student Initiatives (LSI), there’s often a celebration all year-round in Hispanic culture. The celebrations during the...

Drawing of people waiting to drop their ballots in the box titled "vote."

What is Amendment 1? And what could it mean for Kentucky?

Henry Crawford, Assistant News Editor October 24, 2024

With Election Day just two weeks away, yard signs reading “Yes on 2” and “No on 2” have been popping up all over the Commonwealth. Constitutional Amendment 2, which would allow state funding to...

Before Vegas, there was Newport: The glamor, danger and corruption of the South’s “Sin City”

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024

Don’t have time to read?  Listen here… In the 1950s Golden Age, a cruise down Monmouth Street in the center of Newport seemed to be the epitome of glamor: There were...

Your ballot, your voice: How to be prepared for this year’s presidential election

Your ballot, your voice: How to be prepared for this year’s presidential election

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor October 21, 2024

  With less than 20 days until Election Day, time is quickly running out to make the necessary preparations to vote. However, if you are a first-time voter, an out-of-state student or unsure about...

VIDEO: A look inside NKU’s own greenhouse

Olivia Herrmann, Contributor October 16, 2024

The greenhouse atop Natural Science Building at Northern Kentucky University is a place for studying and maintaining plant life. The greenhouse promotes environmental projects, research and conservation,...

Students walk across campus.

Dining accessibility, housing safety concerns addressed at town hall

Shae Meade, News Editor October 9, 2024

The Northern Kentucky University Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted a “town hall” on Tuesday in the Student Union. Students could ask panelists from housing, maintenance, dining and RHA a variety...

A view of Loch Norse, NKU’s campus lake.

Loch Norse gets aquatic life feeding dispensers

Shae Meade, News Editor October 9, 2024

A resolution was passed by the Student Government Association (SGA) Monday evening to add aquatic life food dispensers around Loch Norse. This resolution comes from University Improvements Chairwoman Raina...

Sister Cindy makes an appearance in the amphitheater outside of the Student Union.

Sister Cindy’s “Ho No Mo” tour visits NKU

Bailey Landrum, Assistant News Editor October 2, 2024

Cindy Smock, commonly referred to as Sister Cindy, appeared on Northern Kentucky University’s campus in the early afternoon on Tuesday to share her personal testimony and preach her “Ho No Mo” campaign....

Dr. David Childs presented about race and the election on Monday night.

History and Black studies professor discusses “Race and the Election” at Victor Talks

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

“Race and the Election” was the topic of the second installment of Victor Talks and Issues on Monday evening.  Sponsored by NKU’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement and the Student...

Content creator Drew Afualo (right) took the stage on Monday afternoon at Forbes' Under 30 Summit.

Forbes hosts Big Sean, Bobbi Althoff for Under 30 Summit in Cincinnati

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2024

Forbes’ Under 30 Summit came to the Queen City this week, hosting celebrities and guest speakers from across the country. The conference took place on Sunday, Sept. 22 through Wednesday, Sept. 25...

An LGBTQ student organization speaking against anti-DEI legislation earlier this year.

Conversion therapy officially banned across Kentucky

Shae Meade, News Editor September 23, 2024

Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning the use of conversion therapy on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday last week. Previously, only three cities in the state had a ban on the practice:...

VIDEO: 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting and more part of Steely Library’s Makerspace

Emily Sisk, Jameson Howard, Olivia Herrmann, and John Flowers September 19, 2024

Tucked in the second floor of Steely Library is Stego Studio and the Makerspace. Filled with high-tech and low-tech technology like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing and embroidery machines and more,...

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