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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

All cast photo after a performance.

Magnificent Moonface Martin: A cast review of NKU’s “Anything Goes”

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor November 24, 2024

NKU’s “Anything Goes” was nothing short of extraordinary. The first show back in the Corbett Theatre was supposed to be special, and it was just that.  You have to think, when a show has run...

The Norse “flexed” their defensive ability in the win over Kentucky State, forcing 26 turnovers and grabbing 20 steals.

NKU men’s basketball picks up first win of the season

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 23, 2024

The Norse stepped back into Truist Arena on Saturday to welcome Kentucky State in a game that seemed like a possibility for NKU to get back on track and earn their first victory of the year. They also...

Audience views photographic exhibit by Elly Wiggins. Titled “one thirty one,” this exhibit looks to explore family dynamics and taking over as a caretaker for her mother.

BFA senior exhibition now open

Emory Davis, Reporter November 23, 2024

Bouncing knees, excited whispers and beaming optimism crammed into the third-floor lecture hall to commence the Senior Exhibition, now open until Dec. 6th.  Students have spent months preparing to...

One Zelensky retires, another Zelensky begins: Father, son duo lead NKUPD

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2024

At Northern Kentucky University’s Police Department (NKUPD), the Zelensky last name has been around for quite a while. Greg Zelensky began as an officer at NKUPD in 1997. He said he always wanted...

VIDEO: Northerner World Report- Attorney general controversy, weather reports and more

Emily Sisk, Jillian Kohls, Ben Miller, and Phil Hoffman November 22, 2024

This week, we give you all the details on the controversy surrounding the attorney general nomination, winter weather around the country, along with entertainment and sports.

(From left to right) Moderator Wes Akers led questions for Jen Heringer, Betsy Ross, Sierra Newton, Jami Patton, and Teresa Turner on Wednesday.

‘Women in Sports Media’ comes to NKU for second year

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor November 21, 2024

The Griffin Hall Digitorium hosted the second annual ‘Women in Sports Media’ panel on Wednesday evening. The event was sponsored by the OINK Film Festival, Women in Film Cincinnati and Friday Football...

NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election, Governor Beshear hot topic for 2028 election

NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election, Governor Beshear hot topic for 2028 election

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

Northern Kentucky University was recognized as one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting in the 2024 election. This recognition was given by ALL IN Democracy Challenge, a non-partisan...

Natelie Smith wears a transgender flag heart around her neck, layered with some of her other favorite necklaces.

“Your beautiful, trans self”

Shae Meade, News Editor November 20, 2024

NKU student Natelie Smith spells her name a little differently than most that share it, and it was by her own doing.  “When I was 14 and first deciding on my name, I misspelled it when coming...

Norse fans brought their excitement and intensity to Truist Arena.

Men’s basketball drops to 0-4 after loss to 18th-ranked UC

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 19, 2024

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team made the trip across the river on Tuesday, for a rematch at Truist Arena attempting to avenge the 64-51 upset loss that happened almost two...

Women's volleyball played their last game at Regents Hall this season.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2024

Previous week recap: Thursday, Nov. 14 Men’s basketball lost to Nicholls 61-59 in the home opener. Trey Robinson led NKU in scoring with 19 including nine in a row. Robinson also grabbed seven...

NKU was able to force 17 turnovers on Sunday.

NKU women’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Toledo

Ben Miller, Reporter November 18, 2024

The NKU women’s basketball team came up short on Sunday, losing to the Toledo Rockets 76-73 after an impressive 14-point lead. The Norse now fall to 2-3 on the season.  In the first quarter, the...

Set sail for a night of laughter: NKU brings comedy classic “Anything Goes” to life

“‘Anything Goes’ is a timeless tale. It is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, so it has been around long enough and stayed relevant long enough,” says the lead actress, Kristin Kaufman,...

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