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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press briefing at the White House, on the one-year mark into his second term in office, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jessica Koscielniak

Trump’s first year back: Immigration

Lura Becker, Reporter January 21, 2026

As we conclude the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, many of us may look back on how his first year has been. The largest part of Trump’s plan as president has been to put more effort...

The Northerner's 2025 holiday recipe collection: Enjoy the memories as well as the meals.

The Northerner Family Cookbook

The Northerner Staff November 20, 2025

For our final print edition of 2025, our editors have put together a collection of some of their favorite family holiday recipes. From our Northerner family to yours, we hope you enjoy these recipes this...

Pretzel Jello Salad

Pretzel Jello Salad

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2025

Every year around the holidays, I always look forward to my mom, Mary Moore’s, pretzel jello salad. She got the recipe from a co-worker over 30 years ago, and ever since, it’s been a staple at every...

Grandma Eleanor’s Snowball Cookies

Grandma Eleanor’s Snowball Cookies

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor November 20, 2025

Every year around the holidays, my mother, Bernadette Johnston, carries on the tradition of baking her mother’s snowball cookies. My grandma, Eleanor Bisczat, who I am named after, passed away early...

Nana’s Hashbrown Casserole

Nana’s Hashbrown Casserole

Owen Newberry, Web Editor November 20, 2025

Nana’s hashbrown casserole has become a staple for family holidays, making an appearance at Thanksgiving and Christmas every year for as long as I can remember. This family tradition started long before...

Nanny’s Stuffing

Nanny’s Stuffing

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor November 20, 2025

Nanny is my great-grandmother, and although I never met her, her stuffing recipe has stood the test of time. Every other year, I spend Thanksgiving at my uncle’s house in Cleveland. As a child, every...

Millie’s Sugar Cookies

Millie’s Sugar Cookies

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Editor November 20, 2025

This recipe is from my great-grandmother, Millie. She was a wonderful cook and baker, passing on her recipes to her daughter, Bonnie. Every year for Christmas, my grandma Bonnie and I bake together, sharing...

Great Grandma's Homemade Noodles

Great Grandma’s Homemade Noodles

Lura Becker, Reporter November 20, 2025

Ever since I could remember, I looked forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve every year for one food item, homemade noodles. My mom and her family take turns on who makes the noodles. I remember as...

Great Grandmaw Reed’s Pumpkin Pie

Great Grandmaw Reed’s Pumpkin Pie

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor November 20, 2025

My mother's grandmother, Clara Reed, was known by many as a great cook. I never got to meet my great-grandmother, but my papaw Jake used to talk a lot about her cooking and entertaining skills. They didn’t...

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