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The Northerner
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2024 state-wide election live coverage

2024 state-wide election live coverage

Northerner Staff
November 5, 2024
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris (left) and Republican candidate Donald Trump (right) are the candidates in the 2024 presidential race.

2024 presidential election live coverage

Northerner Staff
November 5, 2024
News Editor Shae Meade (left), Editor-in-Chief Emily Sisk (middle) and Assistant News Editor Henry Crawford (right) work on election updates in Griffin Hall.

The Northerner’s 2024 Election Day coverage

Northerner Staff
November 5, 2024
The Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills will square off on Sunday, Jan. 22 in a playoff matchup.

Bengals vs. Bills predictions

Northerner Staff
January 20, 2023
Northerner staff picks: Best of 2022

Northerner staff picks: Best of 2022

Northerner Staff
December 31, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 17

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 17

Northerner Staff
May 10, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 16

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 16

Northerner Staff
May 3, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 15

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 15

Northerner Staff
April 26, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 14

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 14

Northerner Staff
April 19, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show Episode 13

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show Episode 13

Northerner Staff
April 12, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 12

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 12

Northerner Staff
April 5, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show Episode 11

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show Episode 11

Northerner Staff
March 29, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 10

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 10

Northerner Staff
March 22, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 9

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 9

Northerner Staff
March 16, 2022
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 8

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 8

Northerner Staff
March 1, 2022
NKU guard Hubertas Pivorius makes a pass against Eastern Michigan.

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 7

Northerner Staff
February 22, 2022
The Norse starters wait to be introduced before Friday night's game against Purdue Fort Wayne.

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 6

Northerner Staff
February 15, 2022
The outside of Griffin Hall lit up orange in honor of the Cincinnati Bengals playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Super Bowl LVI predictions from The Northerner staff

Northerner Staff
February 13, 2022
NKU women's basketball players huddle during their game against Kentucky State on Wednesday. The Norse picked up the 72-51 victory.

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 5

Northerner Staff
February 8, 2022
Updates: NKU will be closed again Friday due to winter weather

Updates: NKU will be closed again Friday due to winter weather

Northerner Staff
February 2, 2022
The Norse huddle before their game against Tennessee Tech. NKU would go on to win 74-65.

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 4

Northerner Staff
February 1, 2022
A participant in the MLK Candlelight Vigil looks down as a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is held.

Gallery: NKU honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Candlelight Vigil

Northerner Staff
January 17, 2022
The Northerner Recap 2021: The best stories of the year

The Northerner Recap 2021: The best stories of the year

Northerner Staff
December 31, 2021
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 2

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 2

Northerner Staff
December 14, 2021
NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 1

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 1

Northerner Staff
December 1, 2021
Students gather in the Health Innovation Center.

Back to School at NKU: New Opportunities and Adjustments

Northerner Staff
September 3, 2021
A sign that, in black text, says NKU. Clouds are in the sky.

How NKU is moving forward during COVID-19

Northerner Staff
April 30, 2021
Griffin Hall at night. It's dark outside and there are bright color lights.

2021 Northerner Senior Farewells

Northerner Staff
April 27, 2021
SGA senators discuss their reasons behind the impeachment vote

SGA senators discuss their reasons behind the impeachment vote

Northerner Staff
February 19, 2021
2020 Editor Albums of the Year

2020 Editor Albums of the Year

Northerner Staff
December 11, 2020
Kaitlin Minniefield sits on a chair in front of an NKU sign. She's wearing a white shirt with black dress pants. Her hands are crossed on her lap.

2020 hasn’t stopped these students

Northerner Staff
October 27, 2020
An American flag with white text over it that says "The Northerner 2020 Election Guide."

The Northerner’s Election Guide

Northerner Staff
October 7, 2020
Students in masks attending their first day of in-person classes.

GALLERY: First day back on campus

Northerner Staff
August 17, 2020
NKU has fully transitioned to an online university amid coronavirus concerns.

How COVID-19 affected NKU

Northerner Staff
May 8, 2020
From left to right, top to bottom: Screencaps from "Halt and Catch Fire," "Sex Education," "Justified," "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Seinfeld."

The best TV shows to binge while stuck at home

Kane Mitten and Northerner Staff
April 13, 2020
Lauren Goodwin, left, and Mia Derks, right, stand next to each other and smile. They are wearing light pink shirts.

Goodwin and Derks named SGA president, VP

Northerner Staff
April 2, 2020
What's open, closed and rescheduled in NKY, Cincy due to coronavirus

What’s open, closed and rescheduled in NKY, Cincy due to coronavirus

Northerner Staff
March 15, 2020
How the Northerner editors practice self-care

How the Northerner editors practice self-care

Northerner Staff
March 14, 2020
Spring Theatre Preview

Spring Theatre Preview

Northerner Staff
February 19, 2020
Editors choose their Album of the Year 2019

Editors choose their Album of the Year 2019

Northerner Staff
December 31, 2019
Women's basketball will play UC Wednesday night in Truist Arena.

NKU Norse battles EKU falls short in 69-62 loss

Northerner Staff
November 6, 2019
Basketball Preview: The Norse Return

Basketball Preview: The Norse Return

Northerner Staff
November 6, 2019
REVIEW: 'The Lighthouse' provides a surreal moviegoing experience

REVIEW: ‘The Lighthouse’ provides a surreal moviegoing experience

Northerner Staff, Experts-in-Cinema?
October 31, 2019
Editor's Pick: Our favorite spooky movies

Editor’s Pick: Our favorite spooky movies

Northerner Staff
October 24, 2019
Carve out a Northerner pumpkin to get in the spooky spirit.

Editors’ Pick: Our favorite fall things to do

Northerner Staff
October 23, 2019
LGBTQ History Month: pride, visibility

LGBTQ History Month: pride, visibility

Northerner Staff
October 9, 2019
EDITORS: What we wish we knew as freshmen

EDITORS: What we wish we knew as freshmen

Northerner Staff
August 26, 2019
Northerner editors Sierra Newton, Kane Mitten, Billy Keeney, Sam Rosenstiel, advisor Michele Day, editors Natalie Hamren, Nicole Browning and Josh Kelly at the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, April 6, 2019.

Society of Pro Journalists honors Northerner for 2018 report on sexual harassment

Northerner Staff
April 12, 2019
Women's History Month: female empowerment, leadership

Women’s History Month: female empowerment, leadership

Northerner Staff
March 8, 2019
Best of NKY 2019: Readers' and Editors' picks

Best of NKY 2019: Readers’ and Editors’ picks

Northerner Staff
March 6, 2019
Ally Niece (25) drives toward the basket during the game against Youngstown State. Niece shot 4-of-18 and had 14 points on the game.

Women’s basketball clinches victory in last game of regular season

Northerner Staff
March 2, 2019
Best of NKY 2019

Best of NKY: Help us pick the best of Northern Kentucky

Northerner Staff
February 20, 2019
Valentine's Day: Editor's ideas for cheap, free last-minute plans

Valentine’s Day: Editor’s ideas for cheap, free last-minute plans

Northerner Staff
February 14, 2019
FUEL NKU is located in Albright Health Center 104.

GALLERY: FUEL NKU moves to new home in Albright Center

Northerner Staff
February 12, 2019
Taylor Clos (4) goes up to shoot during the game against Oakland. Clos shot 2-of-11 on the game and had 7 points.

NKU women’s basketball falls to Green Bay 70-42

Northerner Staff
February 7, 2019
Northerner editors Josh Kelly, Nicole Browning, Sam Rosenstiel, Natalie Hamren and Kane Mitten at the Kentucky Press Association Conference and Awards, Jan. 25, 2019.

Northerner wins 5 Kentucky Press Association awards

Northerner Staff
January 29, 2019
Police: Suspect at large after sexual assault in University Center

Police: Suspect at large after sexual assault in University Center

Northerner Staff
January 16, 2019
Singles Edition: Editor's favorite songs of 2018

Singles Edition: Editor’s favorite songs of 2018

Northerner Staff
January 3, 2019
Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2018

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2018

Northerner Staff
January 1, 2019
Loch Norse in front of the Haile/US Bank College of Business.

Did your college step up on Giving Tuesday?

Northerner Staff
November 28, 2018
NKU's Health Innovation Center.

Opioids: Health Innovation receives $200K to fight epidemic

Northerner Staff
November 27, 2018
What’s open on Thanksgiving Day?

What’s open on Thanksgiving Day?

Northerner Staff
November 22, 2018
FUEL NKU's current location in University Center 142. The food pantry is slated to move to a larger space in Albright Health Center.

NKU food pantry growing, moving to Albright Center

Northerner Staff
November 16, 2018
Rapper Nelly in 2007.

Rapper Nelly postpones BB&T concert

Northerner Staff
October 30, 2018
The Northerner won Pinnacle Awards in News Reporting, Sports Photography and Editorial Illustration categories.

Northerner earns three national Pinnacle Awards

Northerner Staff
October 29, 2018
A rendering of the new St. Elizabeth Healthcare and OrthoCincy building at the entrance of NKU's main campus.

GALLERY: U.S. 27 project groundbreaking at campus entrance

Northerner Staff
October 18, 2018
GALLERY: Wil Schroder, Rachel Roberts debate at NKU Student Union

GALLERY: Wil Schroder, Rachel Roberts debate at NKU Student Union

Northerner Staff
October 3, 2018
Sen. Wil Schroder and Rachel Roberts are running in NKU's district, which includes Campbell, Bracken and Pendleton counties.

Election 2018: State senate debate in SU Ballroom Oct. 2

Northerner Staff
September 26, 2018
Police Beat week of Aug. 29

Police Beat week of Aug. 29

Northerner Staff
August 29, 2018
The Northerner won Pinnacle Awards in News Reporting, Sports Photography and Editorial Illustration categories.

Northerner nominated for national Pinnacle Awards

Northerner Staff
August 21, 2018
Our advisor, Michele Day, with the seniors.

Farewell: Notes from the senior editors

Northerner Staff
April 26, 2018
Police Beat week of April 25

Police Beat week of April 25

Northerner Staff
April 24, 2018
Police Beat week of April 18

Police Beat week of April 18

Northerner Staff
April 17, 2018
Police Beat week of April 11

Police Beat week of April 11

Northerner Staff
April 10, 2018
Police Beat week of April 4

Police Beat week of April 4

Northerner Staff
April 3, 2018
Police Beat week of March 28

Police Beat week of March 28

Northerner Staff
March 27, 2018
Police Beat week of March 21

Police Beat week of March 21

Northerner Staff
March 20, 2018
Police Beat week of March 14

Police Beat week of March 14

Northerner Staff
March 13, 2018
Editor's picks: Our favorite albums of 2017

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2017

Northerner Staff
January 1, 2018
The Northerner's top 10 stories of 2017

The Northerner’s top 10 stories of 2017

Northerner Staff
December 30, 2017
The Northerner's 2017 Review

The Northerner’s 2017 Recap

Northerner Staff
December 30, 2017
Hispanic Heritage Month was between Sept. 1 to Oct. 15.

A map’s worth of Hispanic heritage

Northerner Staff
October 15, 2017
Our 10 most read stories of 2016

Our 10 most read stories of 2016

Northerner Staff
January 1, 2017
FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump debate during the third presidential debate at UNLV in Las Vegas. Headed for history books, the duel between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump became a battle of “nasty women” and “bad hombres” vs. “deplorables” and voters who are “irredeemable.” (Mark Ralston/Pool via AP, File)

Decision 2016: The Northerner Election Day Coverage

Northerner Staff
November 8, 2016

Votruba announces retirement

Northerner Staff
August 19, 2011

Around the University

Northerner Staff
April 12, 2011

Fletcher Wins Mock Elections

Northerner Staff
October 9, 2007

Northerner censored Grimmer for good reason

Northerner Staff
September 28, 2005

Theatre Department brings ‘The Crucible’ to the stage

Northerner Staff
October 1, 2003

EXTENDED COVERAGE, UPDATED SGA names goals

Northerner Staff
August 27, 2003
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