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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Macey Blevins getting double-teamed in the paint. Green Bay threw all different defensive strategies at NKU.

NKU women’s basketball loses in hard-fought battle against Green Bay

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 25, 2025

NKU women’s basketball played their second game of a three-game homestand on a sunny Saturday afternoon against the Green Bay Phoenix. As it warmed up outside, the fans rolled in wearing pink for...

NKU is looking for answers as they are on a five game losing streak.

NKU men’s basketball drops fifth straight in blowout loss to Milwaukee

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 25, 2025

NKU men’s basketball welcomed the second ranked Milwaukee Panthers to Truist Arena on Friday. The seats filled quickly with the Norse faithful and student athletes set to be recognized for their academic...

Alumni and current staff members joined The Northerner for the Kentucky Press Association Winter Convention on Jan. 25.

The Northerner wins second place overall at Kentucky journalism awards

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

The Northerner took home second place overall for student media General Excellence at the 2025 Kentucky Press Association (KPA) Winter Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. The Northerner staff earned...

Mya Meredith had herself a game scoring 13 points and grabbing eight rebounds.

NKU women’s basketball completes the season sweep in a nail-biter win over Milwaukee

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 24, 2025

The NKU women’s basketball team started a three-game homestand on a cold Thursday evening, facing off against the Milwaukee Panthers. As the snow flurried outside, fans started to flurry in for the...

NKU is looking to get off a four game losing streak on Friday.

NKU vs Milwaukee preview: NKU men’s basketball seeks to avoid fifth-straight loss

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter January 23, 2025

After a close loss to Wright State on Saturday, NKU has now lost four straight games, with a record of 9-11 overall and are 4-5 in conference play. With just 11 games left in the season, the Norse sit...

Burnout during winter break: A conversation with art students

Burnout during winter break: A conversation with art students

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant January 22, 2025

Mounds of glistening, pristine snow pile outside windows laced with frost, their crystal formations climbing up the glass. As snow blankets the world, muffling sounds and leaving silence, students are...

TikTok made a return on Sunday after the ban went into place late Saturday night.

VIEWPOINTS: Did the United States just get pranked?

Lillian Ramsey, News Reporter January 22, 2025

The banning and unbanning What may have seemed like the longest 15 hours to Americans was just the beginning of a long battle.  The 170 million Americans who scroll endlessly on the Chinese app TikTok...

Nick Heiss, small groups director for Campbell County YMCA, speaking to NKU volunteers.

NKU students organize and mobilize for MLK Day of Service

Henry Crawford, News Editor January 21, 2025

On Saturday morning, scores of NKU students met in the University Center Ballroom to be deployed for the annual MLK Day of Service, hosted by African American Student Initiatives (AASI) and the Center...

Dan Gherezgher played 25 minutes getting seven points and three assists in the loss to Wright State.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 20, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Jan. 15 Women's basketball lost to Youngstown State on the road 75-66. Kalissa Lacy scored 19 points including four first-half threes. Her 19 points tied a career-high,...

Keeyan Itejere had a big performance with 11 points and three blocks on Saturday.

NKU drops fourth-straight loss to Wright State

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 19, 2025

The Norse hosted the Wright State Raiders on Saturday in the battle of I-75. Both teams came into this game looking to end losing streaks in a pivotal Horizon League game. LJ Wells was questionable...

NKU staff members serve popcorn to students during Winterfest.

Winterfest: A magical end to students’ first week back

Holly Keuper, Arts and Life Reporter January 18, 2025

Colorful carriage rides, toasted s’mores and buttery popcorn were only the beginning of what Winterfest had to offer on Thursday night. Students gathered in the Griffin Lawn for a winter-themed night...

Some U.S. social media users are flocking to RedNote instead of TikTok.

U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Sophie McEwen, Assistant News Editor January 18, 2025

In a decision that may impact over 170 million Americans, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that will allow for the banning of Chinese-owned social media app, “TikTok.”  In the decision released...

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