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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Don’t give our money to A.I.G.

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne March 17, 2009

' I, as a lot of Americans, were in a fit of rage over the weekend over the news that A.I.G. is planning to give $165 million of their bailout money to employees for bonuses - please not another Bush...

Electrical problems close campus

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne March 17, 2009

' Electrical problems has caused Northern Kentucky University to close campus for the evening. ' All classes are cancelled. ' University Center was evacuated by a janitor at 5:30 p.m. due to the smell...

Spring break is over!

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne March 16, 2009

I didn't get to blog as much as I wanted over the break, cause I spent a lot of time out and around. I spent quite a bit of time down in South Beach in Miami; Miami is now my favorite city. If you anybody...

Governor to visit NKU

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne March 16, 2009

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is visiting Northern Kentucky University on March 26' for a public forum. The forum' is part of a joint collaboration between the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement,...

NKU passes tuition increase

Matt Birkholtz, Matt Birkholtz, and Matt Birkholtz March 11, 2009

The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents passed the four percent tuition increase at its meeting March 11. The four percent increase will bump tuition to $3,396 for residential students taking...

I’m leaving for St. Louis!

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne March 6, 2009

Hey Everybody, this is Mark Payne and you are following me on Spring Break. I'm getting ready to leave Northern Kentucky now. ' Here is my plan, so far: 3/6 noon: leave Northern Kentucky. 7 pm: Arrive...

GPAs weighed down

The semester grade point average of Northern Kentucky University sorority members has fallen below the combined average of all Greek and non-Greek female students. The Panhellenic Council, which governs...

Tuition hike adds woes

Jenna Hunt, Jenna Hunt, and Jenna Hunt March 4, 2009

Northern Kentucky University students plan ahead for the tuition increase in the fall of 2009. NKU's tuition is increasing 4 percent in the fall semester. The current annual out-of-state tuition rate is...

State’s funding cut decreases to 2 percent

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne March 4, 2009

The budget cut of 6.7 percent that Northern Kentucky University was expecting to receive is now only going to be two percent. NKU will also see relief from stimulus money that is heading to Kentucky. 'The...

Police say suspect in Ky. illegally

Matt Birkholtz, Matt Birkholtz, and Matt Birkholtz March 4, 2009

A suspect in the murder of Shawn Davis, in which a Northern Kentucky University student faces additional charges, broke his parole agreement from the State of Ohio. Marion Parker III was arrested on Feb....

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, , and March 3, 2009

Contact us: Editors-in-chief: 859-572-6128 Jenn Corbett and Matt Birkholtz News: 859-572-5260 Mark Payne ' Arts an Entertainment: 859-572-5859 Tim Owens Sports: 859-572-5260 Zac Collins Advertising:...

Economic fallout hits students

Gail Marksjarvis, Gail Marksjarvis, and Gail Marksjarvis February 24, 2009

It's scary enough to face a price tag of $80,000 to $200,000 for four years of college under any circumstances, but with the economy growing weaker and people losing jobs, it's terrifying for many families....

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