Pot arrests rise at NKU, but does the punishment fit the crime?
Kyra McClendon, Reporter
February 19, 2018
Filed under Crime, Featured Story, Kentucky News, News
At NKU, there were 36 recorded incidents involving marijuana on campus from August to January, up from 16 incidents during the same timeframe in 2016.
NKU ecological stewards to make historic Newport green
Josh Goad, Reporter
February 18, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News, Science & Health
Chris Harris sits at his desk in a swivel chair. Next to the office’s door, poster board presentations are filled with maps and pictures of Newport’s historic districts. He’s the assistant historic preservation officer of Newport, and part of his job is to help districts get on the National Register o...
13-year-old driver collides with police cruiser at NKU entrance
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
February 13, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Crime, Featured Story, News, Police Beat
A 13-year-old was behind the wheel of a car that collided with a police cruiser on campus Tuesday afternoon.
What you missed at SGA Feb. 12
Blake Girlinghouse, Reporter
February 13, 2018
SGA passed a resolution to expand the NKU Violence Prevention Center and appointed two new senators at Monday’s meeting.
Off to the races: first student body president candidates announce on Twitter
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
February 12, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News, SGA
Two sets of candidates announced their run for student body president and vice president on Monday.
Suspects at large after robbery near University Suites
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
February 12, 2018
Filed under Crime, Featured Story, News
Two suspects are at large after a robbery in Lot U near University Suites in the Boothe Residential Village.
Look back at NKU history as it turns 50
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
February 10, 2018
Filed under Celebration, Featured Story, Multimedia, News
From UK Northern to Northern Kentucky State College to Northern Kentucky University, this is The Northerner's abridged history of NKU as it celebrates 50 years this weekend.
Alumni chili cook-off cancelled as flu season intensifies
Carrie Blair, Reporter
February 10, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, News, Science & Health
The recent flu season hit the nation hard, and NKU is no exception.
Police Beat week of Feb. 7
February 7, 2018
Filed under Crime, Police Beat
Marijuana found, a snowplow hits a gate arm, a wallet stolen, and a fake license busted. Here are the highlights from UPD's weekly crime report.
OPINION: Why I advocate for Kentucky universities
Hannah Edelen, Contributor
February 7, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Kentucky News, Opinions, SGA, Viewpoints
Hannah Edelen, secretary of public relations for NKU’s Student Government Association, joined hundreds of others across the Commonwealth on Tuesday at the state capitol to rally for higher education and stand against proposed budget cuts. Here’s why she advocates.
What you missed at SGA Feb. 5
Blake Girlinghouse, Reporter
February 6, 2018
SGA listened to NKU’s interim president explain the budget situation and read a resolution to form an academic excellence committee.
SGA rallies against state cuts in Frankfort
Blake Girlinghouse, Reporter
February 6, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Kentucky News, News, SGA
After Gov. Matt Bevin’s recommendation to cut NKU’s funding on Jan. 16, the Student Government Association still hopes to arrive with the matched ferocity of 2017’s event.