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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

NKU came up just short in their Horizon League opener.

Women’s basketball falls to Cleveland State in Horizon League opener

Michele Mcnulty, Reporter December 5, 2024

Northern Kentucky women’s basketball headed to Cleveland to take on Cleveland State in the Horizon League opener on Wednesday.  The Vikings got into their offensive rhythm early. Cleveland State’s...

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...

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...

Seniors Allie Siefke (left), Torie Houston (middle), and Joy Banks (right) were celebrated on senior day.

NKU women’s volleyball ends season in heartbreaking loss

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 18, 2024

NKU women’s volleyball celebrated senior day on Saturday at Regents Hall. Seniors Torie Houston, Allie Siefke and Joy Banks were recognized for their historic careers at NKU.  The accolades for the...

Head Coach Darrin Horn discussed how despite the 0-2 start, the Norse are ready to get on track and put on a show for the fans.

NKU basketball represents at the first 2024-2025 coaches show of the season

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 13, 2024

Another season of the weekly Norse Nation Coaches Show tipped off at Dead Low Brewing on Tuesday night, with men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn joining yet again and the new women’s basketball coach...

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...

Rachel Paxitzis (middle) poses with her three children and boyfriend in front of her home.

NKU veteran looks to inspire others through art

Emory Davis, Reporter November 11, 2024

Flying in Black Hawks, climbing the private sector and raising three children ignited a spark that Rachel Paxitzis hopes to light in others. Paxitzis enrolled in the military a couple years after 9/11...

The Norse welcomed the challenge of this matchup, and will look to use the experience to propel themselves this season.

NKU travels to Purdue, Boilermakers’ high-powered offense stifles Norse

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 9, 2024

The NKU men’s basketball team took the trip up to West Lafayette, Indiana to showdown in Mackey Arena against the 14th nationally-ranked Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night. The atmosphere was electric,...

2024 state-wide election live coverage

2024 state-wide election live coverage

Northerner Staff November 5, 2024

REPUBLICAN MORENO WINS OHIO SENATE RACE Posted 11/6/24 2:00 a.m. Republican businessman Bernie Moreno was elected as Ohio U.S. senator, defeating Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. Moreno earned...

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris (left) and Republican candidate Donald Trump (right) are the candidates in the 2024 presidential race.

2024 presidential election live coverage

Northerner Staff November 5, 2024

TRUMP WINS PRESIDENCY, SURPASSING 270 ELECTORAL VOTES Posted 11/6/24 5:45 a.m. Republican candidate Donald Trump was elected 47th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press....

Students studying in Student union.

Why NKU students are casting their ballot

Liam Barker and Jakob Staley November 5, 2024

Many NKU students will be casting their first presidential ballots Tuesday. The Northerner did an anonymous survey asking new voters why they are going to the polls. The main issue NKU students are...

2024-2025 Norse Hoops Preview

2024-2025 Norse Hoops Preview

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 4, 2024
November is here and that means so is basketball season. The men’s and women’s basketball teams tip-off their season on Monday. The men will travel to Florida, to take on the Florida State Seminoles and the women will have their season opener in front of the home crowd at Truist Arena against Middle Tennessee. Before that starts, The Northerner has you covered on everything you need to know before the season begins. Get to know the new players, learn about the new women’s basketball Head Coach Jeff Hans, and find out which games are at the top of our list for the ones you don’t want to miss.
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