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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

VIDEO: University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine campus in Highland Heights

Gracie Holland, Contributor November 27, 2023

In 2019, the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine unveiled the Highland Heights campus, which sits directly on NKU's campus.

VIDEO: Jedi training in Campus Rec

Kolton Smith, Ben Ryan, and Shannon Burdett November 21, 2023

Exercise while playing with lightsabers? Find out more about the jedi training that occurred in the Campus Rec.

VIDEO: A look into the construction inside SOTA

SOTA's has been under construction since the beginning of this semester. Find out how it is affecting students and faculty members.

VIDEO: OINK Film Festival 2023

Gracie Holland, Sophia Langton, and Megan Mogus November 15, 2023

The OINK Film Festival is a student- and faculty-run event to support and encourage local high school students in their future film careers. Planning and passion came together through the Film Festival...

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.

VIDEO: Big Pink Volleyball

Grace Holland, Megan Mogus, and Sophia Langton November 6, 2023

What is Big Pink Volleyball? Find out more about how the event is helping raise money for a good cause.

VIDEO: The Supersax Ensemble of NKU

Shannon Burdett, Ben Ryan, and Kolton Smith November 1, 2023

Northern Kentucky University's music programs have an ensemble, a supersax ensemble. Participating students can explore the diversity of the saxophone in jazz and build their confidence as performers.

VIDEO: Care Closet Brings Affordable Clothing Deals to Students

Jimi Dutton, Duy Ngo, and Zachary Baxter October 30, 2023

With the expenses that college brings, it can be hard to afford clothing, especially business clothing for interviews. The University Connect and Persist office has partnered with the Newport Care Closet...

VIDEO: The progress and future of NKU Esports

Noah Schuler December 10, 2022

NKU esports has had nothing but success since the varsity program was founded in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I spoke with Dr. James Buss, founder and general manager of NKU esports,...

VIDEO: What makes a game: NKU vs. Youngstown State

Justis White, Jaylen Jones, and Noah Schuler December 10, 2022

Norse women's basketball battled Youngstown State last Friday, Dec. 2. We spoke to the people outside of the court that bring a sports game to life, from promotional media to commentary.

VIDEO: Old Wine in New Bottles

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the School of the Arts Concert Band and the Symphonic Winds Ensemble joined in Greaves Concert Hall for Old Wine in New Bottles, which showcased new and innovative arrangements of...

VIDEO: Fifth annual FUEL Friendsgiving

Zoey Desmond, Will Illes, Cameron Hollstegge, and Abby Murphy November 24, 2022

On Monday, Nov. 21, FUEL NKU held their fifth annual "Friendsgiving" event, where many students were able to gather for a free Thanksgiving meal, play games and connect with people around campus. We talked...

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