The Northerner

Puppeteer gives his final bow

Abby Anstead, News Editor • November 3, 2015

Larry Blake to retire after 11 years of serviceImagine campus without the BB&T Arena, Griffin Hall and the Student Union. There was no soccer field, Loch Norse was a small pond and the plaza area didn’t...

HIC to offer learning through collaboration

Abby Anstead, News Editor • September 29, 2015

Labs that simulate an operating room, mannequins that can be programmed to stop breathing and exam rooms to evaluate standardized patients are all possibilities of the new Health Innovation Center. Students...

GALLERY: Campus Rec makes debut

Carrie Crotzer and Abby Anstead • August 19, 2015

After nearly four years of planning, dreams have come to life for NKU as they unveil a 169,314 square foot, completely renovated and expanded Campus Recreation Center.“You’d be very hard pressed to...

Summer rain hurts campus development

KD Powell, Contributor • August 16, 2015

Over the course of two months this summer, a month of those days were spent watching rain fall from the sky.. While the gloomy weather may have put a damper on everyone’s summer tan, it also caused...

University takes next steps in environmental evolution

Kevin Schultz, Digital Projects Manager • December 28, 2014

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...

Winter hasn’t hindered Campus Recreation Center construction

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor • December 4, 2014

The completion of the $48 million Campus Recreation Center construction remains on track for the Fall 2015 semester despite recent snow and cold weather, according to project officials. “We’re very...

NKU’s own forest: the beautification project

Lizzie Kibler, Reporter • December 3, 2014

They aren't Christmas trees, but there are new trees on campus that will be welcoming the holiday season. After the removal of the previous ash trees due to the destructive Emerald Ash Borer which is...

Construction projects enter wrap up phase

Karen Plunkett, Contributor • August 27, 2014

A lot of construction has been done in the recent months. Many students and faculty have probably heard the noise from the construction tools or machinery and wondering what exactly is happening on campus? There...

UPDATED: Water restored to all NKU buildings following water main break

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor • August 18, 2014

Water service has been restored to all buildings following a water main break that occurred Monday afternoon outside of the Recreation Center. The incident occurred at the construction site on Kenton Drive. According...

Convocation speech reminds university why it’s special

Richard Cracchiolo, News Editor • August 15, 2014

Northern Kentucky University’s original dedication was held on a cold November morning in 1961, according to President Mearns. He said that many elected officials spoke with optimism that a $1 million...

Connector road will join campus with AA highway

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer • March 20, 2014

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2015 on a three-lane divided highway that will connect NKU to the AA highway. The road will feature a two-way turn lane, curbs, gutters and a multi-use path...

Health Innovations Center to offer additional resources

Emily Hodges, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2014

Nearly 250 well-qualified students are turned away because NKU doesn’t have space for them and 30 percent of applicants are denied admission as a result of NKU having a 28 percent loss of space per student...

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