Debate 2019: SGA candidates on diversity, funding cuts and more
Sam Rosenstiel and Natalie Hamren
March 21, 2019
Watch the full SGA 2019 Debate hosted by The Northerner on facebook.com/northernermedia. Candidates for NKU student body president and vice president stumped for their campaigns Wednesday night at The Northerner’s annual Student Government Association Debate. In front of student constituents, three tickets d...
What you missed at SGA Mar. 18
Billy Keeney, Copy Editor
March 19, 2019
Senator Jontay Brown presented the second reading of his resolution asking the university to “provide preemptive, adequate and effective health counseling services to minority students.”
Who’s running for NKU SGA president, VP?
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2019
At the time of this report, three sets of candidates are running for Student Government Association’s top jobs. Meet the presidential candidates and their platforms (in alphabetical order by last name), and make an informed decision when you go to vote on March 27 and 28. Barnes & Craig: ‘Choose Change’ J...
What you missed at SGA Mar. 4
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2019
SGA talks Chick-fil-A Andy Meeks, director of business operations and auxiliary services, sat in on Monday’s SGA meeting to help facilitate an open dialogue about coming food vendor options. According to Meeks, NKU’s food and beverage services have gone up for bid and in an unusual turn of event...
What you missed at SGA Feb. 25
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019
Learning LGBTQ+ etiquette In Monday’s SGA meeting, Director of NKU’s LGBTQ Programs and Services Bonnie Meyer gave a presentation aimed at better preparing students for interaction with people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. The presentation began with the appropriate ways to refer to...
Habitat for Humanity taking on Collegiate Challenge
Casey Crowe, Contributor
February 22, 2019
Several NKU students are using their spring break as a way to make a difference in the lives of others. Students from the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be travelling to Hardin County, Kentucky the week of March 10-15. “It’s work; it’s not like a spring break where you lay on the beach....
What you missed at SGA Feb. 18
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019
President makes executive orders SGA President Hannah Edelen started her report by announcing two executive orders that will go into effect immediately. “They’re just for accountability purposes, they’re nothing more than what [SGA] are doing,” Edelen said. The first executive order m...
Student Government Association: How does it work?
Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter
February 11, 2019
With 30 Senate members and an Executive Board of 10, Student Government Association is a dedicated, hardworking student-run organization that advocates for NKU students. “SGA does a lot of great things for this university, a lot of fun things and difficult things,” said Matt Frey, vice presid...
Honors College launches in Founders Hall
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2018
The second floor of Founders Hall is home to NKU’s newest college: the Honors College. Once serving to bridge the gap between disciplines and creating advanced curriculum for both students and faculty, it has been deemed an important component in NKU’s future successes.
SGA takes action against ‘hate speech’ on campus
Blake Girlinghouse, Reporter
April 17, 2018
In response to seasonal speakers that come to campus—ones that often challenge the belief systems, ideologies and identities of many NKU community members—SGA passed a resolution that would alert students and faculty of ‘hate speakers’ arriving on campus.
Off to the races: first student body president candidates announce on Twitter
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
February 12, 2018
Two sets of candidates announced their run for student body president and vice president on Monday.
SGA passes DACA solidarity resolution
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
October 24, 2017
SGA passed a resolution for solidarity with DACA recipients at their meeting on Oct. 23. Resolution 2017-2018.001 aims to establish NKU “as a safe community which fosters a positive learning environment and protects the rights and privacy of students on campus.”