The Northerner

Everybody take a ride on the bus (Editorial)

Melissa McLeod April 14, 2010

There are many modes of transportation available to students on Northern Kentucky University’s campus. Riding the TANK bus is one of the most convenient for many students. The bus is not only easy to...

Talking to the press

Staff editorial April 9, 2010
Student Government Association elections are upon us. With the elections come a chance for new student representatives to be elected to represent the student body. It’s also a chance for new relationships to be built, especially with NKU’s student media outlet, The Northerner.

Nine years and still poignant

Jeremy Jackson April 7, 2010

Wine, decadent food and titillating conversation are the subjects of Northern Kentucky University’s latest production: Omnium Gatherum. The play is a two-hour ride by way of running discourse—but more...

Meal plan needs to change

Nicholas Jones April 6, 2010

When I moved to NKU's campus my freshman year of college, I was excited to begin a new life away from home. I had never been away from home for more than two days without a parent, and I was excited to...

Come on, just smile for me

Melissa McLeod March 24, 2010

There is nothing more awkward than running into someone on campus that you have only met once or twice and expect to receive a cheerful greeting in passing, only to find them looking away once eye contact...

Talking to the press

Staff editorial March 24, 2010

Student Government Association elections are upon us.' With the elections come a chance for new student representatives to be elected to represent the student body.

Give the students an answer (Staff Editorial)

Staff Editorial March 3, 2010

Ah! Northern Kentucky University: The market place of ideas. Disclaimer: However, if your ideas don’t align with the members of the university administration you could be removed from your position. Such...

What are you looking at?

M. Gordon Willis February 24, 2010

A couple of months ago, while working on my family tree, I found out something cool: I have an African-American great-great-grandfather on my mother's side.' This' got me to thinking, what would it have...

A word from former faculty

Adalberto J. Pinelo February 23, 2010

I am writing in reference to your excellent investigative report on the impeachment of former SGA Vice President Dennis Chaney. While Mr. Chaney is the subject of inquiry, what I found most revealing and...

Global warming heating up (Editorial)

M. Gordon Willis February 17, 2010

Since it’s inception, there have been scientists that have been arguing that Global Warming isn’t true. As of the last few months it’s come under some serious opposition that actually might prove...

Driving in the snow (Editorial)

Betina Kemker February 10, 2010

Waiting until 9:30 to cancel classes is bullshit. It is unfair to the professors and students, not to mention all the students who did make it to class, despite the slick roads, nervous drivers and the...

Protecting student rights

Vern Hockney January 27, 2010

With the new year came a new constitution for the Student Government Association. The goal of the new constitution is “to protect and promote the rights of Northern Kentucky University students (and)...

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