Finding a work-life balance that doesn’t exist
Nicole Browning, Managing Editor
April 25, 2019
For Amy Danzo, there is no such thing as a work-life balance. As a working mother, the “scale” always tips one way or the other, “even hourly.” “It's no question that being a working mother is a struggle and a triumph all wrapped up into one, deeply unorganized package,” Danzo wrote in...
How higher ed employees cope with no paid parental leave
Nicole Browning and Corinne Byrne
April 25, 2019
There is no current standard for paid parental leave in America, and regional universities including NKU, UK, UC, WKU, EKU, Murray State and Morehead State also do not offer paid leave, but are legally protected under the Family Medical Leave Act, which prevents eligible employees from being terminated...
Spring forum: Vaidya talks new plans, budget and enrollment
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2019
President Ashish Vaidya hosted a spring forum Thursday, April 18, to a crowd of staff, faculty and students alike. Vaidya talked briefly about enrollment, the 2020 fiscal year budget and upcoming university initiatives. “If there is anytime in higher education that is the worst time to do some...
Ethan’s Purpose: Foundation focuses on Suicide Awareness through basketball
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
April 22, 2019
The Northern Kentucky community gathered at Conner High School in honor of Ethan Zegarra. But their tribute on April 21 was not a sorrowful one; they honored him by doing one of the things he loved most—playing basketball.
DISCONNECTED: How one NKU student gave up social media and found herself
Nicole Browning, Managing Editor
April 17, 2019
After grappling for years with her relationship between social media and her own self worth, Carley Lampke decided that in 2018, she was going to disconnect. For many young adults, identity in the real world and online persona are not simply cohabitants, but are interwoven. While social media has...
Callahan Bistro making changes following food complaints
Rachel Smith, Reporter
April 15, 2019
The Callahan Bistro has made changes to their menus after multiple complaints from NKU students regarding the safety and quality of their food. Earlier this February, many resident assistants at Callahan Hall met with the Bistro dining manager to discuss concerns raised from residents. These concer...
Society of Pro Journalists honors Northerner for 2018 report on sexual harassment
Northerner Staff
April 12, 2019
The Society of Professional Journalists honored two Northerner editors for the independent student news outlet’s reporting on sexual harassment and misconduct in NKU’s School of the Arts.
‘We are people too’: NKU nationally ranked as Military Friendly school
Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter
April 11, 2019
NKU is once again ranked nationally for the ninth year in a row as a Military Friendly school. NKU received a bronze distinction meaning that they scored within 30% of the tenth best school in their category. NKU is also recognized for creating a supportive environment for veterans and a premier univ...
What you missed at SGA April 8
Billy Keeney, Copy Editor
April 10, 2019
Student Government Association Vice President Matt Frey began Monday’s meeting in President Hannah Edelen’s absence as she attended a special meeting with the Board of Regents. Chief of Staff Jake Anderson presented the first readings of three resolutions. Resolution One: Sustainability Senator Kimberly Sparks ...
Free speech: Kentucky bill aims to broaden protest laws
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2019
Freedom of speech is a pillar of American democracy, and because of it, every American has the right to openly express themselves—that doesn’t mean everyone has the right to express themselves wherever they want. House Bill 254, a Kentucky bill focused on supporting students' right to free speech on public college campus...
NKU to review women’s basketball after players accuse coach of emotional abuse
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2019
For years, NKU women’s basketball players experienced a culture of abuse fostered by its head coach that went unaddressed by administrators, according to allegations by former NKU players and their parents.
What you missed at SGA April 1
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
April 2, 2019
Senator Brynn Cahal presented her resolution for the second time during Monday’s meeting. The resolution is focused on helping students with food insecurity by creating a program similar to Swipe Out Hunger. Swipe Out Hunger summarizes their mission in three easy steps: students donate extra meal sw...
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