Goodwin and Derks named SGA president, VP
April 2, 2020
Lauren Goodwin and Mia Derks were announced as the 2020-21 SGA President and Vice President on April 2 with 379 votes. 996 votes came in during the two-day election. Their opponents, Jessica Archer and Jacob Wilson and Katie Estes and Zach Ditchl received 367 and 277 votes respectively. Emily Miller...
Debate 2020: SGA candidates on SB1 & diversity, dating violence, more
Natalie Hamren, Kane Mitten, and Billy Keeney
March 26, 2020
On Wednesday, March 25, The Northerner hosted the annual Student Government Association Presidential Debate. This was the first time the debate was held online.
Advising resolution passed, alcohol in housing discussed at SGA
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
March 3, 2020
Academic Affairs Chairman Alan Millward and Senator Hannah Miller opened Monday’s meeting reading the changes in their resolution, which had its first reading last week. The resolution now allows students to submit evaluations of their academic advisors, in hopes to improve advising meetings and sessions students have.
All Card design, advising evaluations discussed at SGA
Billy Keeney, News Editor
February 25, 2020
A new resolution proposed by Academic Excellence Senator Hannah Miller and Committee Chairman of Academic Affairs Alan Millward endorsing the universal implementation of online academic advisor evaluations had its first reading in SGA’s Monday meeting. Secretary of Public Relations Jessica Archer a...
SGA discuss diversity, new senators sworn in
Elizabeth Cates, Reporter
February 4, 2020
On Monday, 11 new senate candidates were presented for appointment. Each candidate was given the floor to introduce themselves. After sharing their name, major, year and reasons for wanting to join SGA, the candidates were also given the opportunity to share any ideas that they want to implement upo...
New All Card plans, rally for higher education discussed at SGA
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
January 28, 2020
New All Card Design Secretary of Public Relations Jessica Archer revealed the design pitches that herself and Senator Will Jones designed. They showcased three ideas, two of which included a solid color backing and the NKU seal opposite of the student’s photo. The other design featured the NKU Athlet...
VIDEO: SGA semester recap
Keara McClellan, Jason Houston, and Caleb Hodges
December 9, 2019
Earlier this semester The Northerner decided to check in with NKU's Student Government Association to see how things were going. Now, as the end of the semester is rapidly approaching, we wanted to see what members of SGA thought were their greatest accomplishments and what can still be improved upon.
SGA creates new committees and appoints chairs
Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor
December 2, 2019
SGA’s last meeting of the fall semester was full of holiday cheer as the senators wore their best ugly Christmas sweaters at Monday’s meeting. During the meeting, President Jarett Lopez announced the creation of two new Ad-Hoc committees. The two committees created were the Design and Artistic Endeavor...
SGA reappoints committee chairs, amendment changes
Noelle Horn, Asst. News Editor
November 19, 2019
At Monday’s SGA meeting, two committee chairs were reappointed and Chief Justice Noah Cullen went over amendments to the constitution.
US 27, Sbarro construction, parking appeal updates
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
November 12, 2019
US 27 Update During Monday’s SGA meeting, Adam Grant from Fairmount Properties gave an update on the construction happening on the corner of Nunn Drive and Alexandria Pike. Grant said the function of the center would be the place where NKU and the community intersect. “It's a place for shar...
VIDEO: What’s Happening in SGA
Caleb Hodges, Reporter
November 6, 2019
Northern Kentucky University’s Student Government Association is constantly active in trying to improve NKU. Reporter Caleb Hodges explores the different responsibilities within the organization, and how the members attempt to approach each of them.
SGA passes resolution for NPHC plots
Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2019
CORRECTION, 10/6: A previous version of this story included a misquote from president Jarett Lopez. The inaccuracy has now been corrected. We regret this error. Passing the first resolution During Monday's meeting, the first resolution of the 2019-20 legislative session was read for a second time an...
