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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

Presidential Ambassadors promote the fundraiser in the Student Union.

President For a Day fundraiser: Revival of a tradition

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 27, 2022

After a multiple-year hiatus, the President For a Day fundraiser has returned, offering a student the chance to step into the shoes of NKU President Ashish Vaidya for a day, and giving him a chance to...

Dylan Boling sets up equipment as he prepares to shoot video.

VIEWPOINTS: With a Rising Interest In Filmmaking, Just How Hard Is It?

Emory Davis, Photo Editor October 20, 2022

According to a Forbes article, majors like  information technology and electronic media have seen a major rise in interest over the past decade. With media and technology growing at such a rapid rate,...

Some of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” cast after the last showing on Friday.

Starting from the left is The Criminologist (Trace Maloney), Janet Weiss (Sarah Rhodes), Transylvanian (Max Morgan), and Transylvanian (Kimberly Legal).

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was back this fall with four shows

Jenna Fryer, Contributor October 16, 2022

In accordance with the Halloween season, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was back on Oct. 7 in the Corbett Theater at NKU. This show was the fifth annual fundraiser for The Henry Konstantinow Studio...

Visualization of the arena changeover process for a concert.

Communication and controlled chaos: Behind the scenes of a concert at Truist Arena

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 15, 2022

On the night of Wednesday, Oct. 12, NKU’s campus was winding down. Most students had gone home, were tucked away in their dorms or studying elsewhere on campus. But Truist Arena was bubbling, and...

Photo provided by Jørgensen of himself playing

Jørgensen’s Journey: From injuries, surgery and COVID to captaincy

Emmanuelle Hewson, Contributor October 13, 2022

Stian Jørgensen, a native of Oslo, Norway, joined the NKU men's soccer team in 2018 as a central defender. The Norwegian’s love of soccer began at age five, with him crediting his love for the game...

A student advocate voices their concerns to the panel Monday night during the Open Dining Forum presented by the Residence Hall Association.

“This food is disgusting”: Dining forum sparks criticism

Emily Sisk, News Editor October 11, 2022

Criticism and concerns flew freely at Norse Commons dining hall Monday night as NKU’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) held a Dining Open Forum. The forum was led by RHA President and senior journalism...

Understanding Campus Rec's Trauma Senstive Yoga

Understanding Campus Rec’s Trauma Senstive Yoga

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 7, 2022

NKU Campus Rec has been offering a five-week group fitness class titled Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Classes have taken place on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and run through Oct. 10 with free attendance for Campus Rec...

A look upon Greaves Concert Hall from the stage vantage.

SOTA Music Program prepares to kickoff fall concerts

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor September 28, 2022

Every semester, NKU’s School of the Arts hosts a series of concerts with ensembles of different sizes and styles taking the stage to showcase various areas of music studies in the program.  This...

Dispatch workers look upon a wall of monitors as they take incoming calls and communicate with officers.

Out with the old, in with the new: University Police move facilities

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor July 11, 2022

After multiple years of planning, designing and construction, Northern Kentucky University Police have relocated to a newly renovated facility as of May—the former Honors College house located on...

Sophomore pitcher Ben Gerl drives down the mound as he delivers a pitch during game one against UIC.

Gerl shines in game one, but Norse falter late in second game of doubleheader vs. UIC

Blake Lehmann, Sports Editor May 8, 2022

The NKU baseball team’s performance during their split of a twin-set against the UIC Flames on Saturday evening told the tale of two versions of the Norse over the course of the two games: the first...

NKU right-hander Kyle Klingenbeck pitches against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Norse unable to cash in late in seven-inning seesaw affair versus Milwaukee

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor May 6, 2022

In what was originally planned to be the first game of a doubleheader, the NKU baseball team dropped a seven-inning affair with the Milwaukee Panthers by a score of 6-5. The Panthers forced the Norse...

Mariam Shaban reading her speech at the artist talk during the Juried Student Exhibition opening ceremony.

NKU’s BFA Senior Exhibition exhibits work reflecting cultural identity and perseverance Visuals:

Andrea Turner, Reporter May 4, 2022

   A tearful goodbye was in order for graduating senior Mariam Shaban as she took the floor during this semester’s BFA Senior Exhibition artist talk at Northern Kentucky University. Her exhibit...

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