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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

An employee at Steak 'n Shake waits to take an order.

FEATURE: Your guide to NKU Dining

Emily Sisk, News Editor August 25, 2023

NKU features a slew of dining options to meet the needs of many unique taste buds. However, it’s not always clear what form of payment may be accepted and when your favorite spot will be open. This feature...

Entrance of Callahan Bistro dining hall

Closure of Callahan dining hall highly possible

Emily Sisk, News Editor April 25, 2023

Callahan Bistro, the dining hall in the East Residential Village, is potentially planning to close for the coming academic year.  That’s according to Jeremy Alltop, the vice president for Administration...

The Board of Regents met this Wednesday, March 15 in the Student Union ballroom.

Shrinking faculty, finances of parking, dining, Truist Arena discussed at board meeting

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor March 16, 2023

The Board of Regents saw updates on Northern Kentucky University’s Reposition Plan, its effects on faculty and the budget, and the status of auxiliary services at their meeting this week. NKU has...

The Student Union food court now devoid of patrons.

On-campus dining will transition to carry out only, pass/fail option denied for fall semester

Rachel Smith, News Editor November 24, 2020

Campus dining, such as in the Student Union and residential dining facilities, will transition to carry out only beginning on Monday, Nov. 30, according to a recent email released by Provost Sue Ott Rowlands.  The...

In the case that Spring semester looks similar to this semester and the meal plan gets delayed again, Hales said that NKU would have to renegotiate its contract with Chartwells and see what the impact of the delay would be.

NKU officials discuss potential mandatory commuter meal plan

Noelle Horn, News Editor August 29, 2020

Earlier this month, NKU’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Hales sent out an email announcing that the mandatory commuter meal plan would be delayed until the Spring 2021 semester.  The plan was delayed...

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Answering all your Fall 2020 questions

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief June 16, 2020

Will all of my classes be in-person? That depends. According to NKU, there will be a variety of classes held fully in-person, fully online, hybrid (online and in-person) and online courses with scheduled...

The walk path between Nunn Hall  and Founders Hall.

Vaidya announced NKU fall 2020 plans: hybrid classes, social distancing

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor June 15, 2020

NKU will resume some in-person class meetings in fall 2020, President Ashish Vaidya announced in a campus-wide email Monday afternoon. The fall semester will start on August 17, 2020, as scheduled....

Food service in Callahan Bistro is changing.

Callahan Bistro making changes following food complaints

Rachel Smith, Reporter April 15, 2019

The Callahan Bistro has made changes to their menus after multiple complaints from NKU students regarding the safety and quality of their food. Earlier this February, many resident assistants at Callahan...

The James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union.

Tuition rate jumps as housing, dining and parking fees rise

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor March 26, 2019

It just got slightly more expensive to attend NKU. The Board of Regents approved several rate increases, including a 2.8 percent tuition hike, for various goods and services on campus during their March...

Busy schedules can make eating healthy in college a struggle.

Dining for your lifestyle: diets on campus

Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter February 28, 2019

NKU’s campus dining generally consists of burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, crisp salads, pizza and fresh baked desserts. Fast food options are no strangers to college campuses; they may even be considered...

What’s open on Thanksgiving Day?

What’s open on Thanksgiving Day?

Northerner Staff November 22, 2018
Sticking around campus for Thanksgiving? Or do you want to get a leg up on holiday shopping?
NKU Board of Regents voted to increase parking, housing and dining fees.

Parking, housing and dining rates increase

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor March 14, 2018
NKU’s Board of Regents approved raising fees for parking passes, housing and meal plans at their Wednesday meeting. The new rates will go into effect next fall. Here’s a breakdown of the new fees.
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