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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

VIDEO: Advice from graduating seniors

As commencement nears for the Fall 2021 graduating class, The Northerner caught up with several graduating seniors, who offered advice to students on how to navigate being in college. The Northerner also...

VIDEO: NPHC hosts Paint n’ Sip event for students

Justice Lowe, Isaiah Owsley, and Kyle Kruthoffer December 3, 2021

As finals approach, many students are feeling the stress that comes with the end of the school semester. To help with that, the National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted an event called 'Paint N' Sip' for students...

VIDEO: The history of Thanksgiving

As we celebrate and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and the Thanksgiving break from school, it is important to know more about the history of the holiday. The Northerner spoke to Eric Bates, co-director...

VIDEO: Transgender Awareness Week

Vic Malone November 24, 2021

Last week saw the celebrations of Transgender Awareness week and Trans Day of Remembrance. LGBTQ+ Student Initiatives Coordinator Alex Collins discussed the relevance of these two observations, as well...

VIDEO: Something Stupid podcast

Abby Behrens November 24, 2021

In 2018, NKU senior Ashlyn Duggan started a podcast through Norse Code Radio known as "Something Stupid", complete with a wide variety of topics for young adults that are trying to navigate life. Learn...

VIDEO: How students get their news and fact check on social media

Isobel Edgerly and David Goodwin November 19, 2021

According to a survey done by Pew Research, as high as half of the adults in the U.S. who use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook regularly get their news off of those sites. The Northerner...

VIDEO: National Panhellenic Council holds Potluck at NKU

Isaiah Owsley, Contributor November 19, 2021

The National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) held their Potluck at NKU on Thursday. Learn more about the event, and hear from DeVanee Lasley, the Assistant Director for Multicultural Programming and Advertisement...

VIDEO: Hiring at NKU Dining during the pandemic

Emma Webster and Grace Rath November 18, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic still a problem around the country, as well as inflation that continues to become a factor, NKU dining has found it much more difficult to recruit workers since many students...

VIDEO: From NKU to Ben-Gal Dancer

Emma Webster, Contributor November 18, 2021

Corinne Holmes, a former NKU Dance Team member, is now an NFL Cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about Holmes' story and how she was able to earn the opportunity that she has now.

VIDEO: Mental Health at NKU

Katelyn Aragon, Contributor November 17, 2021

As the end of the semester nears, NKU students are trying to balance their mental health with their studies. The Northerner looked at mental health awareness on campus, health counseling at NKU and talked...

VIDEO: Teaching Kitchen at NKU

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2021

On Thursday, Nov. 4, NKU Dining Services hosted a class called Teaching Kitchen. Learn more about the monthly class designed to help students and faculty with cooking techniques and educate them on various...

VIDEO: NKU’s free speech policy

Katelyn Aragon, Brendan Connelly, and Vic Malone November 11, 2021

Several weeks ago, there was an anti-abortion protest on NKU's campus between Founders Hall and the School of the Arts building. In light of that, The Northerner took the opportunity to speak to NKU students...

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