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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 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:...

From left to right: James Renton, Melanie Crespo, Analiese Burks-Maye and Collin Jarrell served as student panelists 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...

President Short-Thompson meets with student government

President Short-Thompson meets with student government

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor October 24, 2023

President Cady Short-Thompson answered questions on enrollment, infrastructure, dining and faculty numbers at this week’s Student Government Association meeting. The president has focused primarily...

What you missed at SGA: President's visit and passing resolutions

What you missed at SGA: President’s visit and passing resolutions

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

President Bonita Brown made a brief appearance at the Student Government Association meeting this week to answer questions about the university’s future. “I understand there are some rumors that...

What you missed at SGA: Hitting quorum, University Improvement resolutions

What you missed at SGA: Hitting quorum, University Improvement resolutions

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor April 4, 2023

The Student Government Association officially hit quorum this week with the approval of two senators, enabling the organization to start passing resolutions. Anthropology major Mason Crowe and biology...

Vice president candidate Lucy Burns (left) and president candidate Isaiah Phillips (right) after being announced 2023-2024 SGA president and vice president in March.

Phillips and Burns named 2023-2024 SGA president, VP

Emily Sisk, News Editor March 30, 2023

Isaiah Phillips and Lucy Burns were announced as the 2023-2024 SGA presidential election winners on Thursday night, receiving 319 votes. Isaiah Phillips is a sophomore psychology and sociology double...

SGA presidential candidate slates include Isaiah Phillips/Lucy Burns (top) and Ragan Savage/Gracie Copfer (bottom).

Candidates preview: Who is running for SGA presidential election?

Emily Sisk, News Editor March 27, 2023

The season of SGA presidential elections is upcoming, with the presidential debate being held Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in SU 107A and available via Instagram live at The Northerner’s Instagram account....

What you missed at SGA: Judicial Council places injunction on election

What you missed at SGA: Judicial Council places injunction on election

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

The Judicial Council announced an injunction or stopping order on all procedures and matters regarding Student Government Association elections at this week’s meeting. Following the SGA constitution,...

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