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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Some U.S. social media users are flocking to RedNote instead of TikTok.

U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Sophie McEwen, Assistant News Editor January 18, 2025

In a decision that may impact over 170 million Americans, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that will allow for the banning of Chinese-owned social media app, “TikTok.”  In the decision released...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a national holiday in 1983.

NKU prepares for annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Henry Crawford, News Editor January 16, 2025

With the spring semester underway, NKU is gearing up for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, a series of events designed to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. The events are organized...

A student fills up their plate at Norse Commons, the only residential dining hall on NKU's campus.

Voices for improvement of NKU meal plan system grow louder

Hyejin Baek, Contributor January 14, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE— This article has been updated to reflect additional information and to correct inconsistencies: NKU offers four types of meal plans for dormitory students and meal swipes can be used at...

Copperhead Jacks is the newest restaurant opened in the Student Union.

QDOBA, Student Choice permanently closed, new Southwest restaurant opens

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2025

Students returning to campus after winter break will find two previous Student Union dining options are no longer open, but a new restaurant is taking their place. QDOBA and Student Choice are now...

VIDEO: Dec. 5 World Report– National manhunt, holiday news and more!

Emily Sisk, Ben Miller, and Jillian Kohls December 5, 2024

On this week's Northerner World Report, we looked at the manhunt for the gunmen who killed United Healthcare CEO, interviewed a girl from Ohio who survived a near-death accident, along with entertainment,...

VIDEO: Stevie the stingray visits NKU

A special ocean animal made a visit to the Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday afternoon. Stevie the stingray came to NKU with the Newport Aquarium’s WAVE Foundation. The presentation taught students more...

Students line up for a Thanksgiving meal at FUEL NKU’s Friendsgiving event last year. Provided by FUEL NKU

Giving thanks at NKU

Shae Meade, News Editor November 30, 2024

This story was originally published in The Northerner's November magazine.  As leaves fall and the weather cools, the buzzing of the holiday season also starts to make its way to campus. After the...

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.

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...

Student relaxing in NKU’s Griffin Hall.

SGA resolution seeks to eliminate required online-only course fees

Shae Meade and Riley Weber-Horowitz November 14, 2024

A resolution was passed by the Student Government Association (SGA) earlier this month to eliminate online fees for mandatory classes that are only offered online. The resolution comes from Academic Excellence...

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was announced as president in September 2023.

NKU president receives $125k performance incentive

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson will be awarded $124,931 as an incentive for her strong performance over the past year. The Board of Regents approved the bonus during the...

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