The Northerner

SGA looks at internal changes

Jesse Call December 1, 2010

An issue brought before student representatives at Northern Kentucky University spawned intense debate, raised voices, back-and-forth conversations and compromises as the group tried to find consensus...

Tears flow for Native American History Month at NKU

Derick Bischoff November 24, 2010

Tears flowed like a river at the First Nations Student Organization (FNSO) celebration of Native America. FNSO co-president Dayna Schambach couldn’t hold back tears as she addressed the crowd and...

Do you deserve a refund?: NKU could owe you money due to unauthorized credit card fees

Jesse Call November 17, 2010

As if tuition and fees were not high enough, many students wishing to pay tuition and fees to Northern Kentucky University must pay even more through a $15 convenience fee for the use of credit or debit...

‘Unconscionable’ practices: Professor uses strong words to criticize response to suspicious mail

Jesse Call November 17, 2010

U.S. Postal Inspectors say they are not actively investigating the recent suspicious packages, one bearing the words “small pox,” sent to Northern Kentucky University’s anthropology department all...

Victim says giving birth after rape was right decision

Tabitha Peyton November 17, 2010

Liz Carl, a senior at the University of Louisville, was raped at the age of 17. As a result, Carl became pregnant and decided to give birth to her child instead of choosing to end the pregnancy. Now, she...

Prove you’re a citizen! Immigration debate hits NKU

John Minor November 17, 2010

Anytime a law is made dealing with a controversial subject, discussion is going to continue to swarm for months after. “Everyone is for legal immigration,” said Thomas Wurtz, owner of a consulting...

New roads coming to campus

John Minor November 17, 2010

Two road projects that directly affect NKU will start in the near future. Both roads will change the look of the campus. Next spring the State Transportation Cabinet project is expected to start a road...

Editor talks battlefield journalism

Matthew Brewer November 17, 2010

Veterans Day was an appropriate time for Northern Kentucky University’s Six@Six lecture series to host an evening with John Daniszewski. Daniszewski, the Associated Press’ senior managing editor for...

SGA is giving it up

Jesse Call November 17, 2010

The Student Government Association wants Northern Kentucky University students to know it exists. To accomplish this, it has decided to give away free blue books to students, complete with a stamp on front...

Changing India: Women helping women one image at a time

Shawn Buckenmeyer November 10, 2010

A baby is born in a village in India. She is promised marriage. When she reaches a certain age, she is sent to live with the betrothed’s family as a servant in that household. At the marrying age, she...

World culture converges on NKU

Jesse Call November 10, 2010

A Nobel Peace Prize nominee, a filmmaker, and representatives from the American Red Cross will converge on the campus of Northern Kentucky University to join in a celebration featuring authentic international...

SGA talks campus safety

Jesse Call November 10, 2010

Feeling a sense of a safety on campus is a project that two university groups — the Student Government Association (SGA) and University Police — are working on this semester. The new police chief,...

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