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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

Hannah Edelen currently serves as the student body president of NKU.

Changing perspective: Hannah Edelen’s road to success

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor March 7, 2019
SGA President Hannah Edelen had a challenging high school experience, but managed to overcome the roadblocks. Looking back, she reflects on her past, present and where the future will take her.
SGA executive board members pause between member reports.

What you missed at SGA Feb. 18

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2019

President makes executive orders SGA President Hannah Edelen started her report by announcing two executive orders that will go into effect immediately. “They’re just for accountability purposes,...

President Hannah Edelen and Chief Justice Travis Roy give a presentation.

What you missed at SGA Feb. 11

Josh Goad, Assistant New Editor February 12, 2019

On Feb. 11, SGA hosted the directors of university housing and business operations, who both gave presentations. SGA student senate was also excited to vote on a new resolution aimed at extending library...

SGA meets every Monday at 3:30 p.m.

Student Government Association: How does it work?

Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter February 11, 2019

With 30 Senate members and an Executive Board of 10, Student Government Association is a dedicated, hardworking student-run organization that advocates for NKU students. “SGA does a lot of great things...

Period hygiene products will now be free at NKU.

‘Tampon Revolution’ to provide free products in NKU bathrooms

Taylor Leach, Reporter December 17, 2018

With the help of Student Government Association, NKU is making the change to offer free period products in all women’s restrooms on campus. During the fall 2018 semester, SGA President Hannah Edelen...

What you missed at SGA Sept. 24

What you missed at SGA Sept. 24

Ryan Clifton, Reporter September 26, 2018
Student Government Association discussed its 2018-19 budget and learned of a new initiative to establish roundtable discussions with the student body at SGA’s Monday meeting.
President Ashish Vaidya speaks at the launch for the Honors College inside the Health Innovation Center on Sept. 5, 2018. Honors is housed in Founders Hall, now connected to the HIC.

Honors College launches in Founders Hall

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2018
The second floor of Founders Hall is home to NKU’s newest college: the Honors College. Once serving to bridge the gap between disciplines and creating advanced curriculum for both students and faculty, it has been deemed an important component in NKU’s future successes.
Matt Frey and Hannah Edelen at the SGA election results announcement in the Student Union March 30.

BREAKING: Edelen, Frey win SGA presidential election

Blake Girlinghouse, Reporter March 30, 2018
Spring election commissioner Hunter Poindexter announced the results outside the SGA offices on the third floor of the Student Union on Friday. Full results for student government's spring election can be viewed here.
Who’s running for 2018-19 SGA president?

Who’s running for 2018-19 SGA president?

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor March 28, 2018
Student Government Association’s spring election season comes to a close this week; voting for senators and executive positions is March 28-29, and results will be announced outside of SGA’s office in the Student Union Friday at noon.
Hannah Edelen and Taylor Gagne took to Twitter to announce their candidacies for student body president.

Off to the races: first student body president candidates announce on Twitter

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor February 12, 2018
Two sets of candidates announced their run for student body president and vice president on Monday.
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