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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

A student fills up their plate at Norse Commons, the only residential dining hall on NKU's campus.

Voices for improvement of NKU meal plan system grow louder

Hyejin Baek, Contributor January 14, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE— This article has been updated to reflect additional information and to correct inconsistencies: NKU offers four types of meal plans for dormitory students and meal swipes can be used at...

Copperhead Jacks is the newest restaurant opened in the Student Union.

QDOBA, Student Choice permanently closed, new Southwest restaurant opens

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2025

Students returning to campus after winter break will find two previous Student Union dining options are no longer open, but a new restaurant is taking their place. QDOBA and Student Choice are now...

An employee at Steak 'n Shake waits to take an order.

FEATURE: Your guide to NKU Dining

Emily Sisk, News Editor August 25, 2023

NKU features a slew of dining options to meet the needs of many unique taste buds. However, it’s not always clear what form of payment may be accepted and when your favorite spot will be open. This feature...

Au Bon Pain opened in Oct. 2018 and serves soups, salads and bakery items.

Au Bon Pain permanently closing

Emily Sisk, News Editor January 20, 2023

Update- The Northerner received additional details from Jeremy Alltop, vice president for administration and finance/chief financial officer, upon publication. Au Bon Pain will permanently close upon...

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