The Northerner

Senator Jude Ampfer

Senator Jude Ampfer

Madison Plank, News Editor February 19, 2021

Jude Ampfer, sophomore marketing major TN: Why did you vote the way you did? JA: “Well, the points that really harmonized for me, were, you actually look at the Constitution, okay? When you actually...

Kaitlin Minniefield sits on a chair in front of an NKU sign. Shes wearing a white shirt with black dress pants. Her hands are crossed on her lap.

Senator Kaitlin Minniefield

Madison Plank, News Editor February 19, 2021

Kaitlin Minniefield, sophomore biological sciences major TN: Why did you vote the way you did? KM: “I voted the way that I did because I don't think that President Goodwin has fulfilled her campaign...

Chief Justice TJ Cleary.

SGA President, Chief Justice respond to tweet about the constitution

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2021

Earlier today, a tweet was posted that showed a photo of a portion of the SGA constitution document being locked for editing by Chief Justice TJ Cleary.  “the chief justice being my boyfriend does...

Griffin Hall at night. Its dark outside and there are bright color lights.

EDITORIAL: The Northerner does not tolerate hate

Natalie Hamren and Josh Kelly February 9, 2021

After the impeachment vote of SGA President Lauren Goodwin during Monday’s SGA meeting, many people took to social media to voice their opinion.  Some people were upset at the decision to not impeach...

Lauren Goodwin wearing an orange blouse.

SGA’s Lauren Goodwin impeachment vote fails

Madison Plank, News Editor February 8, 2021

SGA voted to impeach President Lauren Goodwin alleging she violated the SGA constitution. 11 people voted for the impeachment and 10 people voted against it. The vote failed, however, as it required a...

Lauren Goodwin wearing an orange blouse.

Who voted for, against SGA President Lauren Goodwin’s impeachment

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2021

Editor's Note: Some photos in the story have been updated.  At Monday’s SGA meeting, members voted to impeach President Lauren Goodwin on grounds of her violating SGA’s constitution.  The motion...

Lauren Goodwin, left, and Mia Derks, right, stand next to each other and smile. They are wearing light pink shirts.

SGA president Lauren Goodwin reflects on her time in the organization

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2021

Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the Northern Kentucky Tribune. It took a concussion for Lauren Goodwin to realize she wanted to get involved in student government at Northern Kentucky...

Approximately 30 individuals virtually attended the SGA meeting this afternoon.

What you missed at SGA: NKU TikTok, more

Rachel Smith, News Editor January 11, 2021

At the first SGA meeting of the Spring 2021 semester, Dr. Eddie Howard, new vice president of Student Affairs, introduced himself to the student body and SGA President Lauren Goodwin also spoke about how...

Outside the Student Union during fall.

What you missed at SGA: mental health, campus resources discussed

Rachel Smith, News Editor November 23, 2020

At its last official meeting of business for the semester, guest speakers presented to SGA members about mental health, student engagement and campus resources. Student Health and Wellness Center needs...

SGA now meets virtually on Mondays at 3:30 pm following NKUs transition to mostly remote learning.

What you missed at SGA: VP Derks’ tweet, NVP funding, more

Rachel Smith, News Editor November 2, 2020

SGA discussed the first reading of a resolution that would protect positions at Norse Violence Prevention Center and gave COVID-19 updates in its first entirely online meeting of the semester. Vice President...

Outside the Student Union during fall.

What you missed at SGA: Oct. 26

Madison Plank, Reporter October 26, 2020

SGA discussed priority registration and a new campus registered organization at Monday’s meeting. President Lauren Goodwin talked about priority registration which begins at 6 a.m. on Oct. 29. According...

NKUs Student Union.

What you missed at SGA: alcohol policy resolution passes, winter break meal plan discussed

Rachel Smith, News Editor October 5, 2020

SGA passed its first resolution of the semester at Monday’s meeting with a proposal to change the University’s current alcohol policy in housing. The resolution, which would allow beer and wine in...

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