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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

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...

Candidates look on as an audience member asks a question at Monday night's debate.

2025 SGA Presidential Debate: DEI, transparency, experience and more

Emily Sisk and Henry Crawford March 25, 2025

The Northerner hosted the 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) Presidential Debate Monday night. Two candidate slates—Jasmine Bradley/Ariel Stephens and Collin Jarrell/Kyah Smith—discussed transparency,...

Collin Jarrell (left) and Kyah Smith (right) are one of the slates running for NKU Student Government Association president/vice president.

Jarrell and Smith look to bring experience, authenticity and community to SGA

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2025

With Student Government Association (SGA) elections approaching on March 26-27, The Northerner sat down with presidential/vice presidential slate Collin Jarrell and Kyah Smith to discuss their platform. The...

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...

Demonstrators hosted sit-ins throughout the week on the top floor of the Lucas Administrative Center.

NKU students join state-wide rally for DEI

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

Students at Northern Kentucky University are rallying against anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) legislation in the commonwealth. Demonstrations are planned at all of the state’s public universities...

The power of a Google search: Lucy Burns’ journey to SGA president

The power of a Google search: Lucy Burns’ journey to SGA president

Henry Crawford, News Editor February 20, 2025

Lucy Burns’ relationship with higher education began in her hometown of Murray, Ky, at a young age. Murray is a small college town with a population of just over 17,000 and is home to Murray State...

NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election, Governor Beshear hot topic for 2028 election

NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election, Governor Beshear hot topic for 2028 election

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

Northern Kentucky University was recognized as one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting in the 2024 election. This recognition was given by ALL IN Democracy Challenge, a non-partisan...

Shauna Reilly (far right) answers a question from Collin Jarrell (far left). Panelists Stacie Jankowski (center left) and Annie Hammock (center right) listen for her response.

NKU faculty discuss 2024 presidential debate with SGA

Shae Meade, News Editor September 11, 2024

NKU Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement hosted both a discussion with faculty members regarding the 2024 Presidential Debate as well as a watch party on Tuesday night.  Vice president of the student...

Two slates have announced they are running for SGA presidency: Lucy Burns/Collin Jarrell (left) and Tyana Rasberry/Bryanna Hall (right).

Two slates running for student government presidency

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor March 26, 2024

The annual Student Government Association (SGA) elections are around the corner, with voting taking place on March 27-28. Two slates have announced their campaign for the president/vice president seats:...

In March 2024, students spoke on a panel at the Student Government Association's Victor Talks discussing anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation.

Future of DEI still in limbo, potential NKU impacts discussed at SGA Victor Talks

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor March 21, 2024

The future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is still in limbo for Kentucky universities.  NKU student panelists, professors and an administrator led the discussion about Kentucky...

NKU students will travel to the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 29 for a rally against anti-DEI bills.

SGA invites students to rally against anti-DEI legislation

Braden White and Emily Sisk February 28, 2024

Northern Kentucky University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is inviting students to a rally opposing legislation which seeks to dismantle universities’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. SGA...

Lucy Burns serves as Student Government Association's current vice president.

From Western Kentucky to Highland Heights: The path that led Lucy Burns to student government vice presidency

Kylie McCulloch, Contibutor November 30, 2023

From private school to public school to homeschooling, Lucy Burns found herself moving frequently throughout her early years. Now a junior at Northern Kentucky University and vice president of Student...

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