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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

NKU staff members serve popcorn to students during Winterfest.

Winterfest: A magical end to students’ first week back

Holly Keuper, Arts and Life Reporter January 18, 2025

Colorful carriage rides, toasted s’mores and buttery popcorn were only the beginning of what Winterfest had to offer on Thursday night. Students gathered in the Griffin Lawn for a winter-themed night...

VIDEO: Putt Putt on the Plaza

Miles Sower, Joshua Northcutt, and Ben Miller September 18, 2024

"Putt Putt on the Plaza" was an event hosted by Activities Programming Board that took place at NKU, where any student could enjoy a fun mini-golf experience. At the university's plaza, the event featured...

Attendees were able to ride in a horse carriage down to Norse Commons on Kenton Drive.

Delightful winter fun at Cocoa and Carriages

Kathy DuBois, Contributor January 12, 2024

The roar of a miniature train, the soft tread of horses and the sweet smell of hot cocoa filled the air of the Griffin Hall lawn at the Center for Student Engagement’s Winter Fest – Cocoa and Carriages...

VIDEO: STEM Pizza Supper

Andrew Bellamah, Mason Conrad, and Seth Beesley December 11, 2023

The annual STEM Pizza Super is an event geared towards helping students meet each other, all while enjoying provided pizza for students to eat.

SGA members next to the SU after Monday's meeting. A large group of almost 30 members all doing the "Norse up" motion with their hands next to their heads.

SGA swears in new secretary of public relations at Monday’s meeting, student engagement updates, more

Madison Plank, Managing Editor September 28, 2021

Junior journalism major and religious studies minor Peyton Duncan was sworn in as SGA’s new secretary of public relations during Monday’s meeting. Duncan said that she is excited to conjoin her...

Far left, coordinator for student engagement A.J. Miller

From the perspective of A.J. Miller

A.J. Miller, Coordinator, Student Engagement May 8, 2020

Spring Break is typically a time of renewal. For students, it’s an opportunity to take a break from classes, maybe explore a new city or even pick up some extra shifts at work. For Faculty/Staff it’s...

FreshFusion 2018 will be held 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 in front of University Center. 

FreshFusion aims to make first-years ‘at-home’

Josh Kelly, Assistant Arts & Life Editor August 17, 2018
FreshFusion 2018 will be held 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 in front of University Center. 
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