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OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 8, 2022

Voting: a right of passage and a key freedom we are entitled as US citizens. This is a freedom many college students, especially those who are underclassmen, are able to exercise for the first time. The...

Midterm elections are set to take place on Nov. 8.

Ready, set, vote!

Paul Kremer, Contributor November 4, 2022

Election day is just around the corner, and Kentuckians across the Commonwealth are eager to get out and vote on Nov. 8.  This year, Kentucky will be voting on two constitutional amendments, as well...

What you missed at SGA: New senators, voting and professional conduct

What you missed at SGA: New senators, voting and professional conduct

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor October 10, 2022

The Student Government Association welcomed an additional slate of senators at this week’s meeting, in addition to discussing how to conduct among faculty and staff, voting and advisors. The three...

The filing deadline has passed for the May 17, 2022 primaries.

A comprehensive list of local races for Campbell County

Robin Gee, Fort Thomas Matters | LINK nky January 28, 2022

The deadline to file for the 2022 primary election has passed. The primary will be held May 17, and the general election is set for November 8.  For information on voting and to find out where to vote,...

VIDEO: Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams talks voting

Brendan Connelly, Katelyn Aragon, and Vic Malone September 24, 2021

On Friday, Sep. 17., Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams visited Northern Kentucky University to discuss current voting laws, improvements to Kentucky's voting system and what young people can do...

Lauren Goodwin wearing an orange blouse.

Who voted for, against SGA President Lauren Goodwin’s impeachment

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2021

Editor's Note: Some photos in the story have been updated.  At Monday’s SGA meeting, members voted to impeach President Lauren Goodwin on grounds of her violating SGA’s constitution.  The motion...

Voters in Georgia line up to vote on November 3.

NKU faculty reacts to record high voter turnout in U.S.

Payden Hinkle, Reporter November 24, 2020

With no surprise, 2020 can add another record breaking item to its list.  According to the U.S. Elections Project, there have been over 150 million votes counted. This was the highest voter turnout in...

Dung Nguyen is an international student from Vietnam.

EDITORIAL: An international student’s perspective on the U.S. election

Mildred Nguyen, Reporter November 3, 2020

Every morning when I check my Facebook feed, the first thing that greets my eyes is a reminder of the days I have left to vote. The newspapers and news sites I frequent are filled to the brim with information...

The 2020 General Election is Nov. 3

Computer malfunctions, absentee ballots: How NKU students voted

Noelle Horn, Josh Kelly, and Rachel Smith November 3, 2020

Sydney Kramm Sydney Kramm, freshman Visual Communications Design major, voted by mail in her first election.  Kramm said she voted by mail because she feels it’s the safest option for her. “I...

Republican Kentucky state senators, Chris McDaniel (left) and Wil Schroder (right).

State Senators discuss the importance of elections, future of NKU

Payden Hinkle, Contributor November 3, 2020

As the countdown to Election Day continues, local and state races are heating up. While most eyes are on the presidential race, state elections will have an impact on the future of NKU and college students...

Students have until Oct. 5 to register to vote in the 2020 General Election.

Students, professor discuss upcoming election, voter registration

Madison Plank, Contributor September 21, 2020

The 2020 General Election is quickly approaching, and time to register to vote is running out. How do NKU students and staff feel about voting, and do they think it makes much of a difference? Sophomore...

VIDEO: Voting in the upcoming election

Abby Behrens, Jacob Kinman, and Collin Hudson September 16, 2020

Between COVID-19 and the current changes to the USPS, the idea of voting can be intimidating. The Northerner talked to Dr. Ryan Salzman to understand how the upcoming election is going to work, who also...

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