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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

VIDEO: 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting and more part of Steely Library’s Makerspace

Emily Sisk, Jameson Howard, Olivia Herrmann, and John Flowers September 19, 2024

Tucked in the second floor of Steely Library is Stego Studio and the Makerspace. Filled with high-tech and low-tech technology like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing and embroidery machines and more,...

From left to right: Nancy Campbell, Laura Sullivan, Lois Schultz , Mary Chesnut, Lois Hamill.

Farewell from the ‘ladies of the library’

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor December 12, 2023

Sitting in a Steely Library classroom before five soon-to-be-retired librarians who have been cleverly dubbed the “ladies of the library” to honor their concerted exodus, the meeting felt more...

Au Bon Pain opened in Oct. 2018 and serves soups, salads and bakery items.

Au Bon Pain permanently closing

Emily Sisk, News Editor January 20, 2023

Update- The Northerner received additional details from Jeremy Alltop, vice president for administration and finance/chief financial officer, upon publication. Au Bon Pain will permanently close upon...

VIEWPOINTS: The hidden beauty of concrete blocks: Examining NKU architecture

VIEWPOINTS: The hidden beauty of concrete blocks: Examining NKU architecture

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor December 3, 2022

The architecture of Northern Kentucky University might not immediately strike everyone as beautiful. In fact, most people might consider it unattractive or downright ugly, when most of the campus buildings...

Einstein Bros. Bagels temporarily closed on Nov. 18 for the remainder of the semester.

Einstein Bros. Bagels closes up shop for the semester

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 21, 2022

What once filled Steely Library with the pleasant aroma of crisp, warm bagels and flavorful coffee is now replaced with roped-off demolition. Einstein Bros. Bagels closed its doors for the remainder...

Senator Joe Baker advocating for changes in the library during Monday's meeting.

Library improvements, accreditation solutions discussed at SGA

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor February 11, 2020

Comments on library improvement Dean of Steely Library Andrea Falcone joined SGA’s open session for members to voice concerns and pitch ideas to improve Steely Library.  Committee Chairwoman of...

Megan Henson reading her poems from her book 'What Pain Does'

Two professors release collaborative poetry book

Haley Millay, Reporter September 30, 2019
Students, faculty, staff and personal friends gathered on Friday to celebrate the release of NKU professors Megan D. Henson and J. Michael Skaggs’s new book entitled “What Pain Does.”
NKU names Steely Library’s next dean

NKU names Steely Library’s next dean

Natalie Hamren, News Editor May 6, 2019
NKU announced Andrea Falcone as the new Steely Librarian dean on Monday.
Associate Dean of Steely Library Lois Schultz speaks to SGA about the budget concerns of Steely.

What you missed at SGA Mar. 18

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor March 19, 2019
Senator Jontay Brown presented the second reading of his resolution asking the university to “provide preemptive, adequate and effective health counseling services to minority students.”
Director of LGBTQ Programs and Services, Bonnie Meyer, explains the outline of her presentation to SGA.

What you missed at SGA Feb. 25

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor February 26, 2019

Learning LGBTQ+ etiquette In Monday’s SGA meeting, Director of NKU’s LGBTQ Programs and Services Bonnie Meyer gave a presentation aimed at better preparing students for interaction with people who...

Andrea Brooks, Steely Library's information coordinator, teaches how to analyze sources.

Steely librarian on information literacy mission

Elizabeth Cates, Reporter February 13, 2019

Andrea Brooks writes her name, email and agenda for the day on the whiteboard of a deserted classroom. She powers up the ENO board. It’s just before 10 a.m., and not a single student is present, although...

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...

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