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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: Stranger Things roller-skating and themed exercises

Tyler Lee October 31, 2022

In partnership with the Institute for Health Innovation, the Campus Recreation Center held NKU's first themed roller-skating night, starting with Stranger Things. Fitness Coordinator Jimmy McMahon talks...

VIDEO: Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Zoey Desmond, Cameron Hollstegge, and Abby Murphy October 11, 2022

LGBTQA+ services are hosting a series of events to celebrate LGBT History Month this October! These events aim to inform people about the important history of the LGBTQ community and celebrate their identity...

VIDEO: A Night of Poetry and Percussion

Jaylen Jones, Noah Schuler, and Justis White October 11, 2022

The Center for Student Inclusiveness hosted "Noche de Poesía y Percusión" or "Night of Poetry and Percussion" on Friday, Oct. 7 in the Student Union ballroom in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage...

VIDEO: A taste of Hispanic cuisine

Haven Wolfe, Violet Lewis, and Sophia Cates October 8, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Latino Student Initiatives hosted "Taste of Hispanic Cuisine" as part of their celebrations of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Attendees got to sample local dishes from Central...

VIDEO: Recapping the EMBer Film Festival

Haven Wolfe, Violet Lewis, and Sophia Cates September 30, 2022

The second annual EMBer Film Festival was held Wednesday, Sept. 28 to celebrate short films created by students during the pandemic. A panel of three judges gave six awards to student filmmakers. We talked...

VIDEO: A look inside the Campus Rec Center

Jaylen Jones, Justis White, and Noah Schuler September 29, 2022

While some students may not have visited the Campus Recreation Center much since the pandemic, regular usage of the center is likely to increase academic performance, retention and graduation rates. We...

VIDEO: A glimpse into this year’s Study Abroad Fair

Zoey Desmond, Cameron Hollstegge, and Abby Murphy September 24, 2022

On Sept. 21, 2022, students and professors gathered to host NKU’s Study Abroad Fair. Several different areas of study showed their upcoming study abroad trips in order to give students information about...

VIDEO: NKU students discuss importance of community at End of Season Tailgate

Dylan Boling and Emory Davis February 27, 2022

The NKU End of Season Tailgate took place before the men's basketball game against Youngstown State on Saturday night. NKU students that attended the event talked about why they came out to support the...

VIDEO: What COVID precautions could look like for spring semester

Emma Webster and Grace Rath December 16, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue to show up around Northern Kentucky University and in the area, students and faculty are beginning to wonder what COVID-19 precautions may be in place for the spring semester,...

VIDEO: Medicine in Film and Literature class hosts film festival

Clayton Smith, Reporter December 15, 2021

On Dec. 9 in Griffin Hall's Digitorium, the Medicine in Film and Literature class hosted the second night of their film festival, where they showed The Theory of Everything. Along with snacks and a movie,...

VIDEO: NKU’s Mental Health Advisory Group launches Norse Support Council

Jenna Fryer, Reporter December 9, 2021

NKU’s Mental Health Advisory Group has launched a new initiative called the Norse Support Council. It is made of students who have taken a seven-week course to better prepare themselves in multiple areas....

VIDEO: Name change option for students

Jaslynn Banks December 3, 2021

LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives provides students the ability to change their name on campus. Students can identify by another name within NKU’s system without making a legal change. LGBTQA+ Director, Bonnie...

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