The Northerner

Campus ministry and LGTBQ services come together to compete with street preachers

Seth Thomas, Reporter

Two preachers stirred up controversy on NKU’s campus on April 20, condemning the sinful lifestyles of the student body.John Williams, one of the preachers, carried signs warning against divine...

Colours of Pride hosts discussion on diversity in LGBTQ community

Seth Thomas, Contributor

Members of the NKU support group Colours of Pride held a panel and group discussion on issues regarding minorities within the LGBTQ community as part of Norse Pride Week.On Wednesday afternoon, Colours...

Examining stereotypes of race in the media

Seth Thomas, Reporter

On Feb. 17, an NKU professor brought a unique perspective to a lecture and group discussion on “Exploiting Historic Black Stereotypes in Popular Culture” in the Student Union. Dr. David Childs,...

NKU Jazz plays York Street Cafe

Seth Thomas, Reporter

There is a dimly lit bar at the top of a wooden staircase on a Newport street corner. Every few weeks, a wide range of students and parents congregate to hear the live music of the NKU jazz students.Jazz...

Professor Hogg: ‘Boss’ of jazz

Seth Thomas, Reporter

One night in Marrakesh, Morocco, Professor William Brian “Boss” Hogg, the director of jazz studies at NKU,was interrupted in the middle of a gig at a club to play with the king.He thought he had been...

The multicultural roots of Halloween

Seth Thomas, Contributor

The traditions of the modern holiday known as Halloween are drawn from many religions and cultures. While nearly every culture celebrates the holiday differently, the one thing they all agree on is that...