The Northerner

NKU helps community string together its vision

Emily Hodges, Contributing writer March 12, 2014

NKU hosted a community forum in Griffin Hall’s digitorium to address Northern Kentucky’s strategic plan, Vision 2015. Vision 2015 launched myNKY Jan. 16, 2014, as their next step in envisioning the...

Standing room only: Getting fit at work

Standing room only: Getting fit at work

Kelsey Noland, Contributing writer February 21, 2013

In mid-July of 2012, Pam Atkinson, Master of Health Informatics  program director and lecturer at NKU, traded her desk chair for a treadmill. After reading a study by the Mayo Clinic, Atkinson decided...

Technology in Griffin Hall needs some improvement

October 10, 2012

As student journalists, we are ever grateful for the recently constructed building that houses the resources we need to prepare for the real world. Griffin Hall is a state-of-the-art building, with a Digitorium,...

Student creates show about racism

Student creates show about racism

Roxanna Blevins, Assignment editor February 29, 2012

Mandy McDonough has some confessions to make, and she will be sharing them with the public March 15. McDonough, a graduate communication student at Northern Kentucky University, will present her Capstone...

Across the University 2/29/2012

February 28, 2012

Fraternity brother named “Tau 2 Watch” by national chapter Northern Kentucky University student and Alpha Tau Omega member Jeff Weckbach was recently named a Tau 2 Watch by the national ATO fraternity...

Students Compete for Best Solution

Students Compete for Best Solution

Karli Wood, Editor-n-chief February 22, 2012

At approximately 8 a.m. Feb. 18, around 30 students and eight local organizations met in the Griffin Hall Digitorium to kick off MashComm36. The event, the first of its kind to be held by Northern Kentucky...

Students challenged to find solutions in 36 hours

Students challenged to find solutions in 36 hours

Ryan Cahill, Contributing writer February 15, 2012

Northern Kentucky University students have the opportunity to help local businesses and organizations in a high-intensity 36-hour Griffin Hall event the weekend of Feb. 18. In the first-ever MashComm36,...

How ‘green’ is Griffin Hall?

Courtney Pugh, Contributing writer January 25, 2012

Since the first semester of operation for Griffin Hall in August 2011, students, faculty and staff of Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics continue to experience unexplained issues within...

Can you hear me now?

Kyung mi Shim and Kyung mi Shim November 30, 2011

College is full of challenges. Most students struggle with money and classes, but nearly everyone on Northern Kentucky University’s campus struggles with getting cell phone reception. Sometimes making...

NKU battles increasing class sizes

Danielle Wesley February 16, 2011

One of the biggest factors in a student’s decision in choosing a college is the university’s average class size. One of Northern Kentucky University’s main marketing points is small classes that...

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