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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

Isaiah Burton (left) and Bodie Moore (right) showcased their diverse talent on NKU’s stage. The two took on the canonical roles of Jesus and his 12th apostle, Judas.

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a success, yet again.

Jillian Kohls and Ella Rinehard May 5, 2025

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was an incredible feat of vocal ranges, dance numbers and live music. Shown in the Corbett Theatre, this 20-year anniversary performance rocked the stage.  The...

Set sail for a night of laughter: NKU brings comedy classic “Anything Goes” to life

“‘Anything Goes’ is a timeless tale. It is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, so it has been around long enough and stayed relevant long enough,” says the lead actress, Kristin Kaufman,...

Paige Wideman, director of galleries and outreach at the School of the Arts. (Provided)

Longstanding art professor impacted by budget cuts becomes new director of galleries and outreach

Andrea Turner, Reporter May 2, 2024

After 25 years of teaching at NKU, Paige Wideman has now been given the position of director of galleries and outreach, following the exit of Sso-Rha Kang. Making it through a couple rounds of budget...

“Waltz of the Measuring Tapes” by Mera Foster

An open conversation about body image in theater: What NKU is doing to support students

Holland Rajewski, Reporter April 29, 2024

Chloe Esmeier, a senior musical theatre student, waits in her room questioning whether or not she should go out with her friends. She worries going out could affect the way her body looks and, in turn,...

Five of the six artists in the senior BFA exhibition. From top to bottom (left to right) Evey Cooper, Grady Gartland, Sydney Decker, Allison Insko, and Ty Holt

Relief and reflection: BFA seniors exhibit final pieces of work, wrapping up their time at NKU

Andrea Turner, Reporter April 16, 2024

The BFA Senior Exhibition features a number of spatial works that depict personal experiences of artists using animals, a video game concept with colorful qualities and a collection of photos reflecting...

Rehearsals of Amélie took place earlier this month. Now, the show is fully underway at The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky. The show still runs this weekend until March 23.

All things “Amélie” with SOTA student lead and director

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

Explore the mind of Amélie, a shy and quiet young woman whose mind lives loudly.  Learn how an 11-person ensemble tells Amélie’s extraordinary story in the Tony-award winning musical that’s appearing...

The cast of “Amélie” rehearsing at The Carnegie. (Hailey Roden)

The curtain is rising this spring for these upcoming SOTA productions

Holland Rajewski, Reporter March 11, 2024

NKU School of the Arts’ students are preparing for jam packed student-run season, including a Tony-award winning play, musical and a student-written show.  Amélie The Musical The musical is based...

Senior Evey Cooper in the print lab's temporary space in the library

Impacts of SOTA Renovations

Wyatt Kain, Arts & Life Editor February 20, 2024

Over the course of the past five months, as the construction in NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continued into the fall 2023 semester, students conjectured about what the resulting effects may be...

A look at last year's Dance '23 concert.

Dance ‘24 arrives at Greaves Concert Hall this weekend

Olivia Whisman, Contributor February 16, 2024

NKU’s annual Dance ’24 opens this weekend featuring a wide range of dance pieces  – from classical ballet to hip hop – choreographed by faculty, guest artists, students and nationally-renowned...

VIDEO: A look into the construction inside SOTA

SOTA's has been under construction since the beginning of this semester. Find out how it is affecting students and faculty members.

Senior Rachel Gardner made her debut as Judy Burnley earlier this month.

Behind the curtain: Playing a lead role in a mainstage SOTA production

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2023

It all started in elementary school for Rachel Gardner, a fifth-year BFA musical theatre major, who began performing on stage in plays produced by her school. This was just the start of Gardner’s journey...

The fourth floor of the Fine Arts Center will be closed during the spring semester as an overhaul of the building's HVAC system gets started.

Fine Arts Center fourth floor to be vacated this spring

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor November 14, 2023

An overhaul of the HVAC system in the Fine Arts Center will begin in the spring semester, resulting in the fourth floor of the building being vacated and leaving two of the building’s four floors...

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