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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

Panhellenic President Sarah James and incoming Student Government Association President Collin Jarrell won Outstanding Junior Awards.

PHOTO GALLERY: NKU Gold and White Awards celebrate student excellence

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant April 17, 2025

NKU’s Gold and White Awards honored students, leaders and organizations Wednesday night in the Student Union ballroom. Sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement, the event was full of cheers as...

Students present items for sale as a part of their entrepreneurship course in the Student Union plaza.

Creativity hits campus at the second annual Norse Marketplace

Holly Keuper, Arts & Life Reporter April 17, 2025

Although the day took on a frigid and windy setting, that didn’t stop the second annual Norse Marketplace from being a success. Various booths lined the sidewalk in the Student Union Plaza on Tuesday.    The...

PODCAST: The Northerner Now Ep. 2: Women in leadership, basketball transfer portal and more!

On this week's episode of The Northerner Now, we took a look at our top stories of the week: women in leadership at NKU, an NKU alumna turned news icon, updates on the basketball transfer portal and more!

NKU leaders hope within 20-30 years, it won't be considered odd to have so many women in leadership roles.

NKU champions female leadership, sets the standard for Kentucky

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen April 15, 2025

One look at Northern Kentucky University’s leadership roles reveals the prominence of women. From the president to the provost to the athletic director and beyond, NKU has women in nearly every facet...

  Ashlee Fisk getting ready set for a serve. She won the lone singles match for the Norse on Sunday in their final home game, pulling out 6-2, 7-5 victories.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 15, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 8 Men’s golf competed in the Jewell Invitational with team A finishing T-2 and team B finishing 9th. Team A: Both Luke Muller and Micah Bertram finished T-6th...

The NPHC plot on campus honors the history of its seven chapters.

Building sisterhood: NPHC leaders display empowerment through service

Ella Rinehard and Holly Keuper April 14, 2025

Before stepping into their roles as chapter leaders, Abrianna Holt, Ty ‘Shawna Price and Tiara Watkins were reserved students who often kept to themselves. The thought of participating in conferences,...

Senior Trinity Robertson (19) getting the team fired up after an inning-ending ground out.

NKU softball overcomes scoring deficit to take series from IU Indy

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter April 11, 2025

With runners on first and second base, up stepped senior leader Olivia Pastin, who was having herself a day at the plate. With her eyes locked on the ball, swirling and diving towards home plate, Pastin...

VIDEO: April 10 World Report–Flooding effects, student visas revoked and more!

Emily Sisk, Dimitrije Fisic, and Sophia Glaser April 10, 2025

In this week's Northerner World Report, we explored the revoking of student visas at colleges around the country, the effects of flooding in the state and the possible new name for an international airport. All...

Graphic by Jessie Crawford. NKU women’s basketball home games saw an increase in average attendees from 2023 to 2024. Data obtained from Norse Athletics. Data does not represent a full season.

How a splash in the WNBA is making waves for women’s basketball

Emory Davis, Alex Perez, and Michele Mcnulty April 10, 2025

Gabby Martin corrals a wild rebound and whips the ball over to Caitlin Clark. One dribble, two dribbles, steps into a logo three–splash.  A splash that would reshape the trajectory of women’s basketball....

Josh Williams (29) was the only Norse to register two hits on the day. He also finished with five RBI.

NKU baseball falls to Eastern Kentucky in rematch

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2025

NKU traveled down to Richmond, Ky and faced off against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. In their previous matchup, the Norse dominated in a 15-2 victory, with Gabe Miranda hitting two home runs...

Sheree Paolello started as a reporter with WLWT in 2002.

From NKU to news icon: Sheree Paolello’s career and impact on Greater Cincinnati

Emily Sisk and Henry Crawford April 8, 2025

Cincinnatians who click on the television and tune into the 5, 6 or 11 p.m. news on Channel 5 are certain to recognize the smiling face of Sheree Paolello. Paolello serves as the head anchor of WLWT...

NKU’s Nicholas Costas makes a splash. He placed fifth in the 3000m Steeplechase with a time of 10.25.46.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 1 Baseball lost against Southern Indiana in Evansville 10-0. Bobby Bartlett took the loss for the Norse, allowing two runs over two innings of work. Ryan Pehrson...

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