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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 in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

Northerner Staff Report April 1, 2025

Northern Kentucky University’s attempt at an April Fools’ Day joke received backlash on social media, leading to the removal of the post. On Tuesday morning, the university announced via Instagram...

SGA Vice President-Elect Kyah Smith (right) hugs President-Elect Collin Jarrell (left) shortly after the election results were announced Thursday evening.

BREAKING: Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith elected SGA president, VP

Henry Crawford, News Editor March 27, 2025

Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith were announced as the winners of the 2025-26 Student Government Association (SGA) presidential election on Thursday night, receiving 329 votes and defeating opponents Jasmine...

Jasmine Bradley, left, and her running mate, Ariel Stephens, candidates for NKU Student Government Association president and vice president, pose for a photo. (Photo provided by the Bradley-Stephens campaign)

How Bradley and Stephens hope to increase SGA’s transparency and outreach efforts

Henry Crawford, News Editor March 24, 2025

As the Student Government Association (SGA) election on March 26-27 approaches, Jasmine Bradley and Ariel Stephens are outlining their platforms and goals for their ongoing campaign for SGA president and...

Copperhead Jacks is the newest restaurant opened in the Student Union.

QDOBA, Student Choice permanently closed, new Southwest restaurant opens

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2025

Students returning to campus after winter break will find two previous Student Union dining options are no longer open, but a new restaurant is taking their place. QDOBA and Student Choice are now...

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...

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...

PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween costumes on campus

PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween costumes on campus

Patrick Hirsch, Web Editor October 31, 2024

The Northerner explored campus Thursday to find students dressed up in the spooky spirit of Halloween. Take a scroll through our photo gallery to see some of our favorites.

Your ballot, your voice: How to be prepared for this year’s presidential election

Your ballot, your voice: How to be prepared for this year’s presidential election

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor October 21, 2024

  With less than 20 days until Election Day, time is quickly running out to make the necessary preparations to vote. However, if you are a first-time voter, an out-of-state student or unsure about...

Students walk in front of NKU's Student Union.

NKU agreed to pay $150k to former chief diversity officer in exchange for departure

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

Northern Kentucky University agreed to pay more than $150,000 to former Chief Diversity Officer Darryl Peal in agreement with his resignation from the university.  Through a request of open records,...

Pi Kappa Alpha brothers crash into one another during an exhilarating runout.

PHOTO GALLERY: Fraternity Runout 2024

Jameson Howard, Video Co-Editor September 17, 2024

The group of Gamma Chis smile at their summer photo shoot. | Photo provided by Piper Bollen

Seven chapters | Fourteen members | One sense of community

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

For members of the Gamma Chi sorority at Northern Kentucky University, their bond is one that extends far beyond the surface. It is a thriving sisterhood that fosters a sense of community, support and...

Graphic of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

NKU unveils new undergraduate tuition program for all tri-state residents

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

Beginning in the fall of 2025, tuition for all undergraduates in the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky will all share the same rate. This new initiative was introduced Monday as the “3 States, 1 Rate...

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