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WVXU-HD2 will play the AAA (adult album alternative) music format in response to the sale of WNKU.

WVXU-HD2 aims to fill the gap left by WNKU

Cole Grecco, News Editor February 16, 2017

Cincinnati Public Radio announced today that 91.7 WVXU-HD2 will play the AAA (adult album alternative) music format, “In an effort to fill the gap the loss of WNKU leaves behind.” Richard Eiswerth,...

Noah Pittinger believes the states abortion laws violate womens rights, while Hannah Bockweg believes they help preserve human life.

Opinions split on Kentucky’s new abortion laws

Abby Anstead and Emily Sherry January 26, 2017

Hannah Bockweg was raised Catholic, but she never knew what it meant to be pro-life until she was much older. “It was maybe more middle school, and definitely in high school that I began to understand...

NKU President Mearns awarding two middle school girls a trip around campus and Cincinnati during during his 2015 Spring Convocation. President Mearns spoke about the past year and the upcoming year in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

UPDATE: Campus reacts to Mearns’ departure

The Northerner Staff January 24, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- President Geoffrey Mearns will leave Northern Kentucky University after four years, the university announced Tuesday, and the campus community was shocked by news of his departure....

How does the university handle reports of sexual assault?

How does the university handle reports of sexual assault?

Abby Anstead, Asst. Managing Editor January 18, 2017

“What do you need?” Ann James, deputy Title IX coordinator for students, said that’s the first thing she asks students when they report an instance of sexual assault. “The first thing I do is,...

WATCH: Men’s basketball | NKU vs. EIU

Tommy Bailey / Dakota Dewberry, Contributors December 8, 2016

The NKU men's basketball took home a victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at home on Wednesday night winning by a score of 80-70.  The Norse were led to victory behind Lavone Holland II career...

NKU officials review policies after OSU attack  

NKU officials review policies after OSU attack  

Emily Sherry, Reporter December 5, 2016

Interim Police Chief John Gaffin sits back in his chair, static fading in and out of the room from the police scanner across the hall. Just days before, an Ohio State University police officer shot...

NKUs Drew McDonald (34) had a career-high 32 points Wednesday in a win over Morehead State.

McDonald scores 32 as Norse beat Morehead State

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 30, 2016

MOREHEAD, Kentucky -- An impressive season for Drew McDonald reached new heights Wednesday night. The sophomore forward scored a career-high 32 points as Northern Kentucky defeated Morehead State 84-79. McDonald,...

NKU students shoot photos for the final Luminosity event.

NKU students show off at final Luminosity

Sydney Wege, Contributor August 6, 2016

For the past few years, the tri-state area has experienced Lumenocity, a live illuminated light show to the music of the Cincinnati Pops and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.  To help with this, Lumenocity...

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