The Northerner

PHOTO GALLERY: Norse return for frigid first day of classes

Adelyn McCollum, Photo Editor • January 13, 2025

Crews at NKU continue working to clear campus after winter storm blasts through area

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2022

With severe winter weather continuing to hit Northern Kentucky University’s campus and surrounding areas on Thursday and into Friday, the university made the decision to close campus both days, cancelling...

Updates: NKU will be closed again Friday due to winter weather

Northerner Staff • February 2, 2022

February 3, 2022, at 4:37 p.m. EST NKU announced in a message to students and on social media that the university will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, due to severe winter weather in the area....

‘Polar vortex’: Wednesday classes cancelled as cold temps move in

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2019

Jan. 30 classes are cancelled as an arctic blast from the north is expected to drop temperatures and wind chill well below zero.

Campus snow days hinder student pay

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter • March 19, 2015

For some student workers on campus, a snow day can be beneficial to catch up on homework and relax, but it can also put a strain on their income within the coming weeks. According to Andy Meeks, director...

Snow removal crews work through the night to clear campus

Tori Lentz, News Editor • March 4, 2015

UPDATE: NKU is closed Thursday, March 5, 2015 due to continued Level 2 snow emergencies in the Northern Kentucky area. All classes are cancelled. Snow removal will occur in shifts through the night as...