What it takes to be an NKU Cheerleader
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
April 18, 2019
What sport encompasses heights, flips, jumps, potential balls hurtling toward you and lifting other people all while remaining smiling and energized? None other than the beast of cheerleading.
Student comedian drafting show about when ‘it’ hits the fan
Abby Behrens, Assistant Video Editor
February 26, 2019
Theatre performance sophomore Trevor Browning has found a home in SOTA's Henry Konstantinow Theatre writing and producing his very own stand up comedy shows. Northerner Assistant Video Editor Abby Behrens digs deeper to further understand Browning’s inspiration and writing process for his performances.
WATCH- Nontraditional Students and Their Stories
December 5, 2018
Nontraditional students tend to blend into the crowd among the traditional students on campus. You may not notice how different their life is compared to yours and the hardships they go through. Luckily at Northern Kentucky University we are fortunate enough to have a variety of resources available ...
WATCH- How Steely Library Can Get You Through Finals
December 5, 2018
As finals are quickly approaching, students are coming to Steely Library more than ever to study for exams, complete homework, or finish final projects. However, many students are unaware of all of the resources that are available to them at Steely.
WATCH- Norse on the Rise! Part 2
December 3, 2018
Community support has been a crucial part of Norse Basketball success since the programs beginning. Rick Meyers and Kim Vance has seen this support from basketball's early days to now and how the changes in the community have effected the community.
WATCH- Phi Mu Hosts Charity Spelling Bee
December 3, 2018
Phi Mu Sorority hosted an All Greek Spelling Bee on Thursday, November 29th. This even brought together greek chapters for a friendly spelling competition to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital
WATCH- Seniors Present Their Capstones in Art Gallery
November 30, 2018
NKU Graphic Design BFA students showcase their senior capstone projects for the public to enjoy. Project topics range greatly, from marketing designs to art focused on women empowerment. Students work on these projects all year long to have them displayed in the fine arts gallery on NKU's campus. ...
WATCH- Norse Basketball on the Rise! Part 1
November 26, 2018
Men's basketball is on the rise at NKU and over the past few years it has garnered national attention. Student support is an important part of the continued success of the basketball team. Unaffiliated student-run accounts such as Valhalla Vanguard have popped up, creating further buzz on different ...
NKU saxophonist paves way for black women in jazz
Noël Waltz, Reporter
November 19, 2018
At 9 years old, Kayla Upthegrove received her first saxophone. She immediately joined her parents, who are also musicians, in their basement to play. “I was just playing random notes, just having a ball making noises come out of this instrument,” said Upthegrove. Little did they know that Upthegrove...
Karamo Brown wows SU crowd with message of love, self-esteem
Kane Mitten, Copy Editor
October 10, 2018
Karamo Brown, social activist and star of Netflix’s original series “Queer Eye” took the stage for a sold-out event in the Student Union ballroom on Monday night during NKU’s celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
WATCH: Closer, Student Directed Play Open Now
October 10, 2018
In NKU's student-produced Henry Constantinow series, Shalie Hull directs Closer, where four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely plotted, stinging look at love and betrayal. The show is free to all, and runs from October 8th through the 11th....
WATCH: NPHC- More Than Just Stepping
October 8, 2018
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, better known as NPHC, is the black Greek lettered organizations on campus. Most famous for their unique stepping and strolling routines, they are much more than than that. Mother and son duo, Malik and Terkerah Washington, talked with us about what makes NPHC a great...