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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The ‘barrilete’ LSI students created to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month displayed in the Center for Student Inclusiveness on the third floor of the Student Union.

“It’s our Fourth of July, but in September.”

Shae Meade, News Editor October 24, 2024

According to Ana Rey Caldera, an international student involved in NKU’s Latino Student Initiatives (LSI), there’s often a celebration all year-round in Hispanic culture. The celebrations during the...

Tiburcio Lince serves as the director for Latino Student Initiatives.

Tiburcio Lince brings ‘alegría’ to Latino Student Initiatives at NKU

Shae Meade, News Editor May 28, 2024

This story was written in partnership with LINK nky, Northern Kentucky University’s Advanced News Media Workshop class and The Northerner for this series on the changing face of Northern Kentucky. Read...

VIDEO: A taste of Hispanic cuisine

Haven Wolfe, Violet Lewis, and Sophia Cates October 8, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Latino Student Initiatives hosted "Taste of Hispanic Cuisine" as part of their celebrations of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Attendees got to sample local dishes from Central...

New senators appointed, guest speakers at SGA on Monday

New senators appointed, guest speakers at SGA on Monday

Madison Plank, Managing Editor September 21, 2021

SGA is on a roll this semester with the appointment of six new senators at Monday’s meeting, where seven other members were appointed just last week. Chief Justice Christopher Prince appointed...

Leo Calderón poses for a photo on NKU's campus. Calderón has served as the Director of Latino Student Initiatives for the past 35 years.

As he prepares for retirement, Leo Calderón and others look back at his impact on the NKU community

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor July 7, 2021

Leo Calderón assists students with whatever problems they have, be it paperwork or money for gas. He attends protests and rallies. He plays soccer and coaches his grandson in the sport. He buys coffee...

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