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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

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...

NKU students gather on the Student Union Plaza to learn more about student organizations.

UK disbands DEI offices, NKU community reacts

Emily Sisk and Shae Meade August 23, 2024

As the University of Kentucky announced it will be disbanding its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices, students on Northern Kentucky University’s campus expressed concern over the decision. UK...

Programming throughout the month of February is scheduled in celebration of Black History Month.

Black History Month: 29 days of celebration and recognition

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2024

“Black history is a significant piece to American history and I want to make sure that that's not forgotten about,” said Greg Moore, director of African American Student Initiatives. The Black...

Bonnie Meyer, former Director of LGBTQ Programs and Services at NKU, received a $75,000 settlement from the university in January 2022,

NKU withholds details over $75k settlement to former LGBTQ services director

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk June 22, 2023

NKU entered into a $75,000 “confidential agreement” with former Director of LGBTQ Programs and Services Bonnie Meyer on Jan. 20, 2022. The agreement referenced an Oct. 12, 2021 demand letter brought...

Dr. Kah-ow-dthu-ee Sippun Amanda Cheromiah presented on culturally appropriate storytelling methods on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Indigenous speaker shares the art of cultural storytelling

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor November 16, 2022

In a presentation that weaves personal experiences, collective history, audience participation and educational methods, Dr. Kah-ow-dthu-ee Sippun Amanda Cheromiah shared her story as well as strategies...

VPSA announces webcam monitoring around Housing rock after vandalism

VPSA announces webcam monitoring around Housing rock after vandalism

Madison Plank, News Editor April 6, 2021

Vice President of Student Affairs Eddie Howard announced in a campus-wide email today that a live-stream webcam will monitor the rock that was vandalized last week by a white supremacist group on campus...

Dr. Dannie Moore to leave NKU July 15

Dr. Dannie Moore to leave NKU July 15

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

President Ashish Vaidya announced today in a campus-wide email that Dr. Dannie Moore, assistant vice president for student affairs, is joining Eastern Kentucky University as its Vice President for Strategic...

What to do Aug. 22-28

What to do Aug. 22-28

Josh Kelly, Assistant Arts & Life Editor August 22, 2018
Check out the cool on-campus happenings and events around Greater Cincinnati this week:
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