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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Dr. David Childs presented about race and the election on Monday night.

History and Black studies professor discusses “Race and the Election” at Victor Talks

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

“Race and the Election” was the topic of the second installment of Victor Talks and Issues on Monday evening.  Sponsored by NKU’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement and the Student...

President Cady Short-Thompson (left) and Dr. Zachary Hart (right) share their presentation about political communication on Monday night.

Political communication and the election, theme of first Victor Talks of the semester

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2024

Editor’s note: The writer of this article is part of the Political Communication course taught by President Short-Thompson and Hart.  President Cady Short-Thompson and Dr. Zachary Hart delivered...

SGA presidential candidate slates include Isaiah Phillips/Lucy Burns (top) and Ragan Savage/Gracie Copfer (bottom).

Candidates preview: Who is running for SGA presidential election?

Emily Sisk, News Editor March 27, 2023

The season of SGA presidential elections is upcoming, with the presidential debate being held Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in SU 107A and available via Instagram live at The Northerner’s Instagram account....

What you missed at SGA: Judicial Council places injunction on election

What you missed at SGA: Judicial Council places injunction on election

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

The Judicial Council announced an injunction or stopping order on all procedures and matters regarding Student Government Association elections at this week’s meeting. Following the SGA constitution,...

Midterm elections are set to take place on Nov. 8.

Ready, set, vote!

Paul Kremer, Contributor November 4, 2022

Election day is just around the corner, and Kentuckians across the Commonwealth are eager to get out and vote on Nov. 8.  This year, Kentucky will be voting on two constitutional amendments, as well...

The filing deadline has passed for the May 17, 2022 primaries.

A comprehensive list of local races for Campbell County

Robin Gee, Fort Thomas Matters | LINK nky January 28, 2022

The deadline to file for the 2022 primary election has passed. The primary will be held May 17, and the general election is set for November 8.  For information on voting and to find out where to vote,...

In this Aug. 12, 2020, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., pass each other as Harris moves to the podium to speak during a campaign event.

Students, alum, faculty react to President-elect Biden’s announcement

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor November 7, 2020

Four days after the polls closed on Monday, Nov. 3, Former Vice President Joe Biden is named the President-Elect alongside Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a record-setting election. President-Elect...

The 2020 General Election is Nov. 3

Computer malfunctions, absentee ballots: How NKU students voted

Noelle Horn, Josh Kelly, and Rachel Smith November 3, 2020

Sydney Kramm Sydney Kramm, freshman Visual Communications Design major, voted by mail in her first election.  Kramm said she voted by mail because she feels it’s the safest option for her. “I...

Republican Kentucky state senators, Chris McDaniel (left) and Wil Schroder (right).

State Senators discuss the importance of elections, future of NKU

Payden Hinkle, Contributor November 3, 2020

As the countdown to Election Day continues, local and state races are heating up. While most eyes are on the presidential race, state elections will have an impact on the future of NKU and college students...

The Daviess county courthouse where Josh Kelly voted.

EDITORIAL: First-time voting: importance, reflection

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor November 3, 2020

I voted for President Barack Obama in the fourth grade. No, my ballot didn’t count—I was only nine after all. But let me explain. In fourth grade, during the 2008 election, Scholastic had a nationwide...

An elephant, the Republican Party's animal, is colored in red and blue.

NKU students on why they’re voting for Trump

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2020

Ruthie Franzen, sophomore marketing major, plans to vote for President Donald Trump in the upcoming general election. She said one of her main reasons is that Trump is pro-life, which is something that’s...

The Democratic Party's animal, a donkey. Colored in red and blue.

NKU students on why they’re voting for Biden

Rachel Smith, News Editor October 7, 2020

Creative writing major Sarah Bryant said she has voted in every single election ever since she turned 18. Now 23, she was initially discouraged because of the current pandemic. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos...

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