Kevin Schultz

Early Childhood Center faces uncertain future

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Changes could soon be coming to the university’s Early Childhood Center. The on-campus educational daycare, which serves 52 children per day, is under the spotlight of a task force, created by NKU President...

Students take to the capitol, advocate for equal funding

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

A group of NKU students visited the state capitol today to pay a visit to state legislators and advocate for outcomes-based funding for post-secondary institutions. “We’ve been meeting with representatives...

University takes next steps in environmental evolution

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Northern Kentucky University is in the midst of an environmental evolution. The university is hiring a Director for Energy Management with plans to also hire a sustainability manager in order...

Former modern dancer spins a web of ‘green’ influence at NKU

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Jane Goode didn’t catch on to her nickname at NKU quickly. Students would scurry up behind her on campus shouting “Green lady, green lady!” only to have her turn her head in confusion. In fact,...

NKU raises its bar for sustainable construction standards

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

NKU is taking advantage of its recent and continued growth through implementing more environmentally sustainable construction and renovation practices in projects all across campus. Though construction...

BREAKING: Former dance coach improperly used $6,800, could be center of investigation

Kevin Schultz and Richard Cracchiolo

NKU’s legal counsel met with a Campbell County commonwealth attorney on Nov. 3 to discuss a potential criminal investigation into the activities of former NKU dance team coach Jennifer Hilvert, according...

Student-created chemical recycling machine could cut costs, benefit the environment

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Tucked away in the corner of a small research lab on the second floor of the science center is a funny-looking, gurgling machine. Constructed from what looks like the remnants of a pool noodle, your grandmother’s...

Hillary Clinton draws big crowds to campus

Kevin Schultz and Carrie Crotzer

Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stopped by Northern Kentucky University this morning to rally for Kentucky democrat senatorial candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes. Clinton and Grimes...

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Hilary Clinton discusses how Alison Lundergan Grimes will change the political face of Kentucky. Clinton joined Grimes' campaign rally on Saturday at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

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Alison Lundergan Grimes smiles at the standing ovation she is receiving. Grimes made a campaign stop at The Bank of Kentucky Center Saturday in a last push for votes in the upcoming election.

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Gov. Steve Beshear welcomes Alison Lundergan Grimes to the stage. Beshear took part in Grimes' rally today at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

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Kentucky Representative Arnold Simpson takes the stage. He was the first of many speakers at the event and referenced the "new blood" he said is needed in Washington.

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Hillary Clinton speaks about Mitch McConnell's time in Kentucky's senate seat. She pointed out reasons why she believes it's time for change.

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Hillary Clinton speaks to a crowd in NKU's Bank of Kentucky Center. Clinton smiled as she mentioned her new grandchild.

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Audience members wave signs in support. About 1,400 people gathered in NKU's Bank of Kentucky Center Saturday morning to show support for Kentucky Democratic senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes.

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Alison Grimes discusses Mitch McConnell's experience as a longstanding Kentucky senator. She said he longer represents Kentuckians the way they deserve and that it's time for change.

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Alison Lundergan Grimes takes the mic. Grimes discussed her running platform based on the creation of jobs, support for the Brent Spence Bridge, representation in Washington, support of affordable healthcare...

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Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear introduces Grimes. Beshear discussed reasons for his support for Grimes before bringing her on stage to speak to the crowd.

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Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins takes the stage. Collins spoke about the specific significance of this particular senate race.

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Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway speaks to the crowd. Conway asked each member of the audience to get 10 people to vote for Grimes as a call-to-action from today's event.

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A woman waves a homemade sign at today's event. Women's issues were a topic highlighted in multiple of today's speeches.

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The stage is set at The Bank of Kentucky Center. An audience waited for Alison Lundergan Grimes and other speakers.

Students learn firsthand from world-famous National Geographic photographer

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Have you seen the large canvases flying high on building sides across campus? The ones showing a litter of baby coyotes, a group of African wild dogs and a pair of Golden snub-nosed monkeys? A pair of...

Hollywood and journalism: the unseen connection

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Sitting side-by-side around the circular table of the twelfth floor guest room in New York City's grand Ritz Carlton Hotel, the keen, thirty or forty-something veteran entertainment reporter two seats...

University attempts to address small desk issue

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

Student government works to ‘bridge the gap’ between a student-body concern and its administrative response NKU administration and Student Government Association (SGA) have heard the...

[Photo] ‘Kill the Messenger’ captures story of former Northerner editor’s rich life and tragic death

Nancy Curtis, Editor-In-Chief

Jeremy Renner at the press event for 'Kill the Messenger' which we attended.

[Photo] Religious activist’s message sparks controversy

Brook Clifford, Managing Editor

Jesse Morrell, religious advocate, preaches his gospel on NKU's campus.

‘Fitting in’ isn’t an option for some students with diverse body types

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager

As she sat down in a dark and outdated classroom to stuff resource bags for the homeless, she quickly realized something peculiar about her desk in the Landrum Academic Center. Small desks deliver...

Letter from the editor

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

Wow. What can I say? This past year has gone by faster than I could’ve ever imagined. And while it has definitely been the busiest and most hectic, it has by far been the most rewarding experience of...

Q & A with President Mearns

Kevin Schultz, Brook Clifford, and Stephen Wilder

As the dust settles in the Scott Eaton embezzlement investigation, the university is now focusing on preventing incidents of this nature from occurring again. Editors from The Northerner spoke to NKU President...

Student’s passion for success has far-reaching influence

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

If you’ve spent any time at NKU, chances are you have seen her. Involved in student organizations spanning from Norse Leadership Society to Kappa Delta sorority, she has also worked across campus...

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“Closure” to Scott Eaton investigation

Kevin Schultz, Brook Clifford, and Stephen Wilder

Former NKU athletic director Scott Eaton was charged in Campbell County Circuit Court today with a Class C Felony of theft by unlawful taking. During a press conference, University President Geoffrey...

Students channel passion to save local urban forest

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

A student’s passion for nature and saving the wilderness recently landed him in the most unlikely of places: the city of Cincinnati’s urban Price Hill neighborhood. Just across the Ohio River, nestled...

Technological advances transform higher education

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford

NKU's new provost Sue Ott Rowlands recognizes technology's capability to reshape the world of higher education and is confident that the university is at the forefront of this transformative process."NKU...

SGA Election 2014: Battle continues as Judicial Council hears arguments regarding grievance

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

Accusations of libel and voter intimidation were the main details released today as a part of the grievance filed by Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates David Trump...

Student senate looks to plumbing to promote a greener campus

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

What do the Student Government Association and the university’s restrooms have in common? Last week, they shared a lot more than one may think, as a SGA senator asked the university to place more...

[Photo] Student feedback heard in Strategic Planning session

Richard Cracchiolo & Staff Report, News Editor & Staff

Student Erin Edwards expressed displeasement with how NKU stands compared to other local universities.

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Grievance filed against president-elect could overturn election results

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford

In light of his recent two-vote loss in the 2014 SGA Presidential Election, current SGA Vice President David Trump has confirmed that a grievance has been filed against current president-elect John Jose,...

Explore our interactive, behind the scenes guide to the university’s recycling initiatives

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

[cjtoolbox name='Recycle CSS - James'] Have you ever wondered where those cans, bottles or loads of paper go once thrown into recycling bins at NKU? Or maybe you’ve just never been sure exactly...

UPDATE: Student transported to hospital after being struck by vehicle

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

University Police confirmed that a vehicle struck a student on campus on Tuesday night. The student was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Kenton Drive near Norse Commons,...

[Photo] A tale of ‘never been kissed’

Chanell Karr, Promotions Director

Chanell Karr

Campus questions Chick-fil-A possibility

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

**UPDATE: The town hall meeting mentioned in the article below has been postponed, according to an announcement made by NKU's Student Government President Erik Pederson. "After a careful review of the...

Snow takes university by storm

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

Layers of snow, sleet and ice blanketed campus Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, leaving campus to appear as a vast ghost town after an exodus of students, faculty and staff left campus due to...

[Photo] Sneak a peek into this spring’s art exhibits

Carrie Crotzer, Contributing Writer

A faculty's member.

Making smarter food choices begins with a ‘Healthy U’

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

“Is this real food?” is a question Maggie Gough, assistant director of NKU Wellness and resident dietitian, says everyone should ask themselves before biting into a new meal. “Just because something...

[Photo] What will NKU’s new tobacco policy mean for violators and those trying to quit?

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor

Tobacco-free marketing near one of many former smoking hot spots on campus. On January 1, 2014 Northern Kentucky University became a tobacco-free campus.

[Photo] Emily Lindeau's farewell

[Photo] Farewell to NKU

[Photo] Recent media grads give advice to journalism students

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor

Tiffany Wilson, Kendall Herold, and Amanda VanBenschoten spoke to students at the latest SPJ event.

African-American students feel lost in the crowd

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

Members of the Black United Students organization at NKU pose on campus. Some members of this organization have recently voiced their concerns with the treatment of African-Americans within the university.

Top five things to know about Wednesday’s Board of Regents meeting

Mac Payton and Kevin Schultz

NKU’s Board of Regents met Nov. 13 to discuss and vote on issues spanning across various parts of the campus community. Ranging from topics such as the the tobacco ban, to tuition versus state revenues,...

Anti-abortion group aims ‘to educate’ campus through use of graphic images

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

Graphic scenes of lynching, bodies of deceased Holocaust victims, mutilated fetuses and various other images were displayed on campus Nov. 6 as a part of the Genocide Awareness Project which sparked a...

Take advantages of endless opportunities to give back

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

Giving back to the community has proven itself time and time again as a beneficial practice to not only the benefactor of the service and to those providing the service, but to the entire surrounding community. And...

University announces new VP for Academic Affairs and Provost

Kevin Schultz and Kyle Thompson

Sue Ott Rowlands has accepted the offer to become NKU's next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, according to an email sent to NKU faculty and students by President Geoffrey Mearns earlier...

Student twerks way to a top spot in Juicy J contest

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-chief

Well-known rapper Juicy J could soon be making it rain for one NKU student who twerked her way to the top of a nationwide competition that promises to pay the winner $50,000 in scholarship money. Freshman...

Northerner to go more digital

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-chief

Technology is evolving. Faster and faster, everyday. And the amount of people using it is following the same pattern. Just in the time it took me to write these words, countless people all over the...

Investigation on Scott Eaton reveals over $300,000 ‘misappropriated’

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford

Former NKU Athletic Director Scott Eaton misappropriated a total of $311,215, according to a law ﬁrm’s key ﬁndings in its investigation released Sept. 12 by NKU President Geoffrey Mearns. This new...

University releases draft of strategic plan

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

The NKU Strategic Planning Committee released the first draft of the NKU 2013-18 Strategic Plan which included student success, talent development, academic innovation, community engagement and institutional...

Freedom to smoke or freedom to choose: A difficult topic, a more difficult decision

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-chief

My mother is dying; one thick cigarette-drag of black smoke at a time. And, I can’t do anything about it. When I was eight, I would sneak into the pantry before school and write messages with a black...

[Photo] Explosives dog and officer share special bond

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor

Administrative turnover sweeps campus

Maggie Pund and Kevin Schultz

Are you unable to recognize some of the top administrative figures as you settle into your schedule this fall semester? If not, it’s probably not just because of your fuzzy memory or those...

Regents sworn in at early morning meeting

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

NKU alumni Andrà Ward and Student Government Association President Erik Pederson were sworn in this morning at a Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents meeting. Ward was selected for the position...

President presents preview of strategic plan at Fall Convocation

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

President Geoffrey Mearns delivered a preview of NKU’s strategic plan at this morning’s 2013-14 Fall Convocation, revealing the plan will include themes such as the promotion and focus...

New athletic director celebrates ‘a new day in NKU athletics’ with Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief

It may only have been his second official day, but Northern Kentucky University’s new Director of Athletics Ken Bothof wasted no time sitting around the office. Bothof spent this morning alongside...

Northerner writer wins national recognition

Kevin Schultz, Editor-In-Chief

The Northerner received national recognition this past semester thanks to former contributing writer Stacey Barnes who won a national Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award for her...

Pros and cons to new syllabus bank

Kevin Schultz, News editor

What was once merely an idea from NKU’s Student Senate is now a reality, as students across the university were recently given access to an online course syllabus bank developed by NKU’s Office of...

Rock music brings in big crowds on campus

Kevin Schultz, News editor

Music lovers trickled into the Student Union’s multipurpose room Thursday night as Cincinnati “creative radio rock” band Cinema Sleep took the stage and sent their mix of traditional heavy rock and...

SGA wants $63,000 for student orgs.

Kevin Schultz, News editor

Student Government Association is asking for a $63,000 increase in funding for student organizations and an explanation for past cuts in the funding from the Student Fee Allocation Board in a resolution...

Pederson secures second term as SGA president

Kevin Schultz, News editor

For the second year in a row, junior business and communication major Erik Pederson was elected president of Northern Kentucky University’s Student Government Association. Pederson, along with his...

Pederson, Trump win top spots in SGA election

Kevin Schultz, News Editor

For the second year in a row junior business and communications major Erik Pederson was elected president of Northern Kentucky University’s Student Government Association. Pederson, along with his now...

A Glance at the Candidates

Kevin Schultz, News editors

This year’s SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates have kick-started their campaigns by creating promotional videos, engaging students with social media, holding open forum sessions and more,...

Student Senate addresses campus safety concerns

Kevin Schultz, News editor

Various issues concerning the safety of campus, such as a hidden drain near the campus volleyball courts and the lack of paths near several dorm exits, were reported Monday as SGA received a presentation...

Student Senate asks for changes in meal experience

Kevin Schultz, News editor

Student Government Association is seeking to improve the student meal experience at NKU with its latest resolution which was passed at the group’s Feb. 25 meeting. The resolution was made after an...

Students unblocked from NKU Dining’s Twitter account

Kevin Schultz, News editor

Issue, according to NKU Dining, was “a big miscommunication” NKU Dining announced Monday Feb. 18 that it had unblocked all students from its live Twitter feed. The department added that the entire...

Student parking permit prices set to increase to cover future costs

Kevin Schultz, News editor

Pricing for student parking will continue to rise next year with the 2013-14 yearly permit prices expected to rise 4.8 percent, according to a presentation by NKU Director for Business and Auxiliary Services...