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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

VIDEO: Jedi training in Campus Rec

Kolton Smith, Ben Ryan, and Shannon Burdett November 21, 2023

Exercise while playing with lightsabers? Find out more about the jedi training that occurred in the Campus Rec.

VIDEO: Stranger Things roller-skating and themed exercises

Tyler Lee October 31, 2022

In partnership with the Institute for Health Innovation, the Campus Recreation Center held NKU's first themed roller-skating night, starting with Stranger Things. Fitness Coordinator Jimmy McMahon talks...

VIDEO: A look inside the Campus Rec Center

Jaylen Jones, Justis White, and Noah Schuler September 29, 2022

While some students may not have visited the Campus Recreation Center much since the pandemic, regular usage of the center is likely to increase academic performance, retention and graduation rates. We...

When working out, students must wear a facial covering.

How the Rec Center is adjusting to COVID-19 challenges

Matthew Dietz and Kaycee Sloan August 30, 2020

Since returning to campus for the 2020 Fall semester, NKU students and staff members have been met with a lot of unfamiliarity within campus buildings and school operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many...

Campus Rec to reopen August 3

Campus Rec to reopen August 3

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief June 25, 2020

The Campus Recreation Center announced yesterday plans to reopen on Aug. 3. The Rec Center has been closed since March 18 due to COVID-19 concerns. In a campus-wide email, the Rec Center announced...

The Campus Recreation Center.

Campus Recreation Center to close Wednesday

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor March 17, 2020
The Campus Recreation Center will close tomorrow, March 18, based on the standards set by the U.S.. Centers for Disease Control and by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
The Campus Recreation Center.

Campus Rec: classes, intramural sports canceled

Billy Keeney, News Editor March 13, 2020

The Campus Recreation Center will stay open despite in-person classes being moved online—with the exception of Friday, March 20—according to an email sent to Rec Center members. All programs, such...

New AfroFIT dance class promotes campus inclusivity

Alyssa Weber, Reporter October 21, 2019

Ever since Sara Koné, senior chemistry major, was a young girl, she has always been passionate about dance. Koné is originally from the Ivory Coast in West Africa, and grew up dancing through her church....

Police Beat week of April 25

Police Beat week of April 25

Northerner Staff April 24, 2018
A dorm party, marijuana possession, harassing cards and theft at the Rec. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
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