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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

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Letter from the editors: reporting on injustice

Natalie Hamren and Josh Kelly June 3, 2020

As journalists, it’s our job to report the truth.  We strive for objectivity, neutrality and unbiased reporting.  While the facts of our nation’s history may be uncomfortable and disheartening,...

NKU has fully transitioned to an online university amid coronavirus concerns.

How COVID-19 affected NKU

Northerner Staff May 8, 2020

COVID-19 has completely stopped the world. Schools now operate online. Grocery stores are no longer open 24/7. Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn in public—even just for exercise. Coronavirus...

Janiah Miller, integrative studies major.

A conversation with senior Janiah Miller

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Integrative studies. I have three minors. Political science, social justice and university honors with two focus areas in women and gender studies and public service. What organizations have...

Alex Navarro-Guzmán, international business and human resource management major

A conversation with senior Alex Navarro-Guzman

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: International Business and Human Resource Management  What organizations have you been involved in at NKU? Resident Assistant for the Office of University Housing  Student Worker for...

President of the College Panhellenic Association Allison Weihe, center.

From the perspective of Allison Weihe

Allison Weihe, PHC President May 8, 2020

The influence that COVID-19 has had on the NKU community like many others has been incredibly significant, and our fraternity and sorority life community has been especially affected. The vast majority...

Far left, coordinator for student engagement A.J. Miller

From the perspective of A.J. Miller

A.J. Miller, Coordinator, Student Engagement May 8, 2020

Spring Break is typically a time of renewal. For students, it’s an opportunity to take a break from classes, maybe explore a new city or even pick up some extra shifts at work. For Faculty/Staff it’s...

President Ashish Vaidya with members of the English department.

From the perspective of Dr. John Alberti

Dr. John Alberti, Chair of the English Department May 8, 2020

“So what can you do with an English major?” Reflecting on the past six weeks of teaching and learning under quarantine, this perennial question—one that makes English majors and teachers alike roll...

In 2019, the music department performed Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief”

From the perspective of Dr. Kimberly Lazzeri

Dr. Kimberly Lazzeri, Associate Professor of Voice May 8, 2020

As musicians, we rely upon togetherness.  We sing together, play together, listen together, breathe together, and even tune together so that we are completely in sync with one another. And what’s...

Dylan Woodruff marketing major

A conversation with senior Dylan Woodruff

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Marketing What organizations have you been involved in during your time at NKU? Golden Key International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma What have been the biggest challenges for...

NKU's campus recreation center.

From the perspective of Shomari Kee

Shomari Kee, Director of Campus Recreation May 8, 2020

The Coronavirus has had a significant impact on Campus Recreation at NKU. The greatest of which was the decision to close the Campus Recreation Center at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. The initial plan...

A rehearsal of Eurydice. Costume design by Emmy Kaeppner, props designed by Kristin Craven.

From the perspective of Trevor Browning

Trevor Browning, Producer, The Henry Konstantinow Studio Series May 8, 2020

The Henry Theatre—our campuses studio outlet for student directors, student actors, student producers, student writers, and student designers—has and always will be a non-profit student organization...

Chris Riehl, public relations major

A conversation with senior Chris Riehl

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Public relations with a minor in health studies What organizations have you been involved in during your time at NKU? Currently I serve as the president of Presidential Ambassadors. I’m also...

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