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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

Multiple unattended bags and belongings litter NKU's Campus Recreation Center.

Comfortable yet cautious: Taking precautions despite NKU’s low crime rate

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 7, 2024

NKU is a relatively safe university, some might say. According to the 2022 annual security and fire safety reports, “While no location is devoid of crime, the university’s main campus in the city of...

Police Beat week of April 25

Police Beat week of April 25

Northerner Staff April 24, 2018
A dorm party, marijuana possession, harassing cards and theft at the Rec. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of April 11

Police Beat week of April 11

Northerner Staff April 10, 2018
A rape reported in University Housing, property removed from a dorm, drug offenses and harassment. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of March 28

Police Beat week of March 28

Northerner Staff March 27, 2018
Harassing messages, damage to Kenton Garage gate, tires slashed, tires removed, stolen cash. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of March 14

Police Beat week of March 14

Northerner Staff March 13, 2018
A backpack stolen, harassment in the SU, and public intoxication. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Feb. 28

Police Beat week of Feb. 28

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2018
A food bandit, marijuana found and a damaged light pole. Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Feb. 21

Police Beat week of Feb. 21

The Northerner Staff February 20, 2018
A possible heroin overdose, a high-speed collision with a teen driver and a patrol car, a DUI and stolen handlebars. Here are the highlights from University Police's weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Feb. 7

Police Beat week of Feb. 7

The Northerner Staff February 7, 2018
Marijuana found, a snowplow hits a gate arm, a wallet stolen, and a fake license busted. Here are the highlights from UPD's weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Jan. 30

Police Beat week of Jan. 30

Kyra McClendon, Reporter January 30, 2018
A burglary in Regents Hall, a stolen wallet at the CRC, and marijuana citations. Here are the highlights from University Police's weekly crime report.
Police Beat week of Jan. 24

Police Beat week of Jan. 24

The Northerner Staff January 24, 2018
A vehicle broken into, a marijuana arrest and runaway clothes. Here are the highlights from University Police's weekly crime report.
Three thefts were reported in the Rec locker rooms in November. One incident involved a new PIN code locker pictured above.

3 thefts reported in Rec locker rooms

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor December 7, 2017
Two property thefts in the Campus Recreation Center were reported in the same week. Three thefts were reported to University Police in November, bringing total thefts in the building this semester to 10.
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