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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

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...

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...

Students standing on the Loch Norse bridge feeding fish with pellets from the newly installed fish feeders.

‘This is not just a concrete jungle’: Fish feeders to enhance campus life

Lillian Ramsey, News Reporter April 5, 2025

UPDATE—This article has been updated to reflect the involvement of faculty and staff in the installation. A new Student Government Association (SGA) initiative introduced multiple fish feeders near...

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

Northerner Staff Report April 1, 2025

Northern Kentucky University’s attempt at an April Fools’ Day joke received backlash on social media, leading to the removal of the post. On Tuesday morning, the university announced via Instagram...

An LGBTQ+ flag waving in front of of the Student Union on NKU's campus.

NKU dissolves CSI departments and more following final approval of HB 4

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen March 28, 2025

African American, Latino, LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives and more will be dissolved on Northern Kentucky University's campus, following the legislature’s final approval of Kentucky House Bill 4 (HB 4) on...

SGA Vice President-Elect Kyah Smith (right) hugs President-Elect Collin Jarrell (left) shortly after the election results were announced Thursday evening.

BREAKING: Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith elected SGA president, VP

Henry Crawford, News Editor March 27, 2025

Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith were announced as the winners of the 2025-26 Student Government Association (SGA) presidential election on Thursday night, receiving 329 votes and defeating opponents Jasmine...

NKU President Emeritus James Votruba died on March 18. A celebration of life was held for the former president on Wednesday evening, which would have been his 80th birthday.

‘He was a human magnet’: NKU celebrates legacy of President Votruba

Emily Sisk, Sophie McEwen, and Holly Keuper March 27, 2025

Bold, ambitious, patient… and impatient.  That’s how Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson described President Emeritus James Votruba at his celebration of life Wednesday...

NKU students and staff shopping at the pop-up.

FUEL NKU Hosts March Pop-Up Event

Aedom Worku, Contributor March 26, 2025

FUEL NKU hosted its monthly pop-up event inside the Student Union on March 25 and 26, offering free groceries and snacks for students, faculty and staff.  Wednesday marked the second day of the...

Candidates look on as an audience member asks a question at Monday night's debate.

2025 SGA Presidential Debate: DEI, transparency, experience and more

Emily Sisk and Henry Crawford March 25, 2025

The Northerner hosted the 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) Presidential Debate Monday night. Two candidate slates—Jasmine Bradley/Ariel Stephens and Collin Jarrell/Kyah Smith—discussed transparency,...

Collin Jarrell (left) and Kyah Smith (right) are one of the slates running for NKU Student Government Association president/vice president.

Jarrell and Smith look to bring experience, authenticity and community to SGA

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2025

With Student Government Association (SGA) elections approaching on March 26-27, The Northerner sat down with presidential/vice presidential slate Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith to discuss their platform. The...

Jasmine Bradley, left, and her running mate, Ariel Stephens, candidates for NKU Student Government Association president and vice president, pose for a photo. (Photo provided by the Bradley-Stephens campaign)

How Bradley and Stephens hope to increase SGA’s transparency and outreach efforts

Henry Crawford, News Editor March 24, 2025

As the Student Government Association (SGA) election on March 26-27 approaches, Jasmine Bradley and Ariel Stephens are outlining their platforms and goals for their ongoing campaign for SGA president and...

The new Care Closet space is bright and welcoming, with newly added shelves that serve to display their many free clothes.

NKU Care Closet celebrates grand reopening

Sophie McEwen, Assistant News Editor March 21, 2025

The Care Closet @ NKU celebrated their grand reopening on March 19 after a brief closure for remodeling.  With its doors now reopened, University Center 142 is yet again ready to welcome students to...

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