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A patrol vehicle viewed from the glass windows of Student Union Room 108.

Campus Safety: How NKU police, officials prepare for the unthinkable

Natalie Hamren and Josh Kelly October 3, 2018
NKU uses trainings, alerts and procedures to keep students safe during active shootings and other emergencies.
The study abroad fair is Wednesday Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Study Abroad fair gives students chance to travel the world

Corinne Byrne, Contributor September 17, 2018
Willing to expand your educational experience outside of the borders? The Office of Study Abroad will be hosting the annual Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Karamo Brown is the culture expert on the Netflix reboot of “Queer Eye.”

Can you believe? ‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown coming to NKU

Josh Kelly, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 16, 2018
Culture expert Karamo Brown from the Netflix Original Series “Queer Eye” is speaking on campus Oct. 8.
BREAKING: Papa John’s booted from Student Union after founder’s remarks

BREAKING: Papa John’s booted from Student Union after founder’s remarks

Natalie Hamren, News Editor July 23, 2018

Papa John’s is leaving the Student Union before classes resume, the president of the university announced Monday. In an email sent to the campus community, President Ashish Vaidya announced that NKU...

Police Beat week of April 18

Police Beat week of April 18

Northerner Staff April 17, 2018
Damage to Student Union glass and reports of an employee showing up to work drunk. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
The SU Starbucks will close for renovations in May and reopen in August.

SU Starbucks to close for renovations in May

Hunter Dunn, Reporter March 20, 2018
Everyone’s favorite campus coffee spot will shut down for renovations after spring graduation. Starbucks Coffee in the SU will go through a $750,000 renovation when classes are dismissed through the summer to refurbish counters, flooring and equipment.
Police Beat week of March 14

Police Beat week of March 14

Northerner Staff March 13, 2018
A backpack stolen, harassment in the SU, and public intoxication. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Dr. Ashish Vaidya, NKUs sixth president, addressed students and administrators in SU ballroom on Thursday.

Incoming president Vaidya addresses university on diversity, finance

Mackenzie Manley & Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-In-Chief, Copy Editor November 9, 2017
NKU’s Board of Regents named Dr. Ashish K. Vaidya as the university’s sixth president at a special meeting on Thursday.
NKUs Steak n Shake is now open for business in the Student Union.

Steak ‘n Shake a success: What restaurant will be next?

Cole Grecco, News Editor January 14, 2017

Students waited in line for nearly 30 minutes on Monday to try out the new Steak ‘n Shake, which replaced Coyote Jack’s in the Student Union. The on-campus Steak ‘n Shake features a smaller menu...

Masqueerade, a drag show held by NKU Common Ground, brought together drag queens, kings and the campus community for an evening of fun.

GALLERY: Drag show ‘Mas-QUEER-ade’ gives back to charity

Amanda Emerson, Contributor October 25, 2016

Crystyle Starr and an array of kings and queens, both amateur and professional, donned vibrant costumes as they performed, music blasting through the Student Union ballroom.  An array of guests filled...

Freshmen Macy Hamblin and Morgan Shafer enjoy a meal at The Village Café in Norse Commons. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and Healthy U options are offered every day.

NKU’s healthy food policy unique among Kentucky universities

Peter Enzweiler, Contributer February 6, 2015

During an average lunch period, 900 students, faculty and staff buy a meal at the food court in NKU’s Student Union.  That’s not to mention the 2,000 or more meals served in the residential dining...

Rather than adding a nationally branded restaurant, the funds will go towards fixing the Callahan Halls roof and the Callahan Bistro.

Nationally branded food concept funds go to Callahan Hall renovations

Tori Lentz, News Editor January 14, 2015

After the idea of a nationally-branded food concept coming to the Student Union was hotly debated last spring in a town hall forum, the NKU administration has elected to use the $700,000-800,000 set aside...

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