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Surf or drown in impending wave of AI’s career involvement

Elita St. Clair, Social Media Editor November 21, 2023

It’s not breaking news that artificial intelligence is a trending buzz of this year. Computer systems performing human tasks allow for countless possibilities, such as virtual assistants, chatbots,...

VIDEO: What is the NKU Baja Club?

Zachary Baxter, Jimi Dutton, and Duy Ngo November 8, 2023

Find out more about the Baja Club, an organization that provides opportunities for students looking to pursue engineering post-grad or for students who have a love for buggy racing.

Sam Robinson leading team huddle

“The quiet crisis”

Hailey Roden, Contributor October 26, 2023

It’s 6:00 am. An alarm goes off and student-athletes across NKU’s campus wake up and rush to make it to morning lift.  And then practice. And then classes. And then homework.  And...

A group of demonstrators gathered around Loch Norse on Friday, Sept. 29.

Campus reflects on controversial demonstration, free speech

Emily Sisk and Wyatt Kain October 6, 2023

Throngs of students congregated around two young men on the steps of the Eva G. Farris Outdoor Amphitheater last Friday, Sept. 29.  The two men, bearing signs and t-shirts which read, “Women are...

PHOTO GALLERY: Drag show for LGBTQA+ History Month kickoff

Emory Davis and Sydney Bellm October 5, 2023

The Northerner joined the LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives for LGBTQA+ History Month kickoff on Oct. 2. The event featured drag performances from various performers and even invited students to take the stage...

Soccer team steps out in their finest fits before matchup

Soccer team “steps out” in their finest fits before matchup

Hailey Roden, Photographer October 2, 2023

The Northerner followed the men's soccer team Tuesday, Sept. 26 in their matchup against Western Illinois to highlight their pre-game fits. Seniors and freshmen alike dressed up in styles that resemble...

NKU Police Department Chief John Gaffin stands outside his office which overlooks Truist Arena.

Behind the badge: How John Gaffin changed NKUPD culture and conquered law school

Emily Sisk, News Editor September 19, 2023

An 18-year-old John Gaffin walked onto NKU’s campus with the idea that he would be a radio deejay, or at least something media related. He even wrote a movie review which was published in The Northerner. Nearly...

19 NaloxBoxes can be found around campus.

Narcan now available around campus to treat opioid overdoses

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor September 14, 2023

The opioid crisis is harrowing communities across the country, and the story is no different in Kentucky. Drug overdose death rates in Kentucky are among the highest in the country at about 56 deaths...

Dr. Ashish Vaidya (2017-2022) left, Bonita Brown (2023-present) center. The successing president will be announced Sept. 13.

Presidential search to come to an end tomorrow?

Killian Baarlaer, Arts and Life Editor September 12, 2023

NKU’s search for its seventh president has been conducted in confidentiality over the last several months to ensure the strongest pool of candidates be considered for the post. With the long and winding...

What students will see when while passing by or beginning an order with the robotic food machines

New robotic food machines on-campus starting this fall

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2023

Have you ever craved a White Castle slider late at night? Or a warm Krispy Kreme donut? Starting this fall students can get food in Callahan Hall and the Health Innovation Center all with the help...

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