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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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Tori Lentz

Tori Lentz, News Editor

Tori Lentz is a sophomore journalism major with minors in creative writing and electronic media & broadcasting. She enjoys covering the news affecting NKU students, including parking, housing, construction, and SGA events. In addition to writing and acting as editor for the news section, Tori is a peer mentor for the honors program, a member of the tennis club, and a former summer intern for the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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Professor’s passion for politics gives life to presidential debates

Tori Lentz, Contributor
November 8, 2016
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[Photo] Decision 2016: The Northerner Election Day Coverage

Northerner Staff
November 8, 2016
A student, Ashli Sibrel, studied for finals. This semester, more options will have extended hours for students to utilize during finals.

Popular study habits shown to hurt students’ grades

Tori Lentz, Reporter
November 18, 2015

New VP seeks to engage with students

Tori Lentz, Reporter
September 25, 2015
President Mearns announced Monday that NKU Athletics will move to the Horizon League. The move becomes effective July 1.

Geographic reasons behind move to Horizon League

Carrie Crotzer, Tori Lentz, and Abby Anstead
May 11, 2015
1,780 students are eligible to graduate this year compared to 1,670 last May. Students will graduate in three commencement ceremonies May 9.

Record number of students to graduate this spring

Tori Lentz, News Editor
May 4, 2015
Chief of Police Jason Willis announced his resignation from NKU, effective May 29. Willis recently received a Ph.D. in education and educational leadership and plans to use his doctorate in his next career.

BREAKING: Chief of Police Jason Willis resigns after receiving Ph.D.

Tori Lentz, News Editor
April 22, 2015
Campus grows, parking shrinks

Campus grows, parking shrinks

Tori Lentz
April 21, 2015
Student works come to life at playwright showcase

Student works come to life at playwright showcase

Tori Lentz, Reporter
April 15, 2015

UPDATE: Kim Turner named temporary replacement for Peter Gitau

Carrie Crotzer and Tori Lentz
April 8, 2015
Student Government senators saw the framework of the new pool and warm water pool. The new pool will be one of the last installments of the Rec Center and will feature the NKU logo on its floor.

Rec Center construction to wrap up Fall 2015

Richard Cracchiolo and Tori Lentz
April 8, 2015
Project Manager JD Barnes shows student government senators the route they will take through the Rec Center construction site. SGA toured the site March 30.

Project Manager Brad Lehman discusses the treadmills that will be installed next to a wall of windows. SGA toured the site March 30.

Locker rooms will be constructed to the left of the pool. SGA toured the site March 30.

Project Manager JD Barnes leads the way through what will be a spinning room. SGA toured the site March 30.

Student government senators caught an overhead glimpse of the multi-activity court. SGA toured the site March 30.

Group Superintendent Joe Deacon explains the work that went into digging out the space for the pool. SGA toured the site March 30.

From left to right, Project Manager Brad Lehman, Project Manager JD Barnes and Group Superintendent Joe Deacon discuss some of the new Rec Center features the senators may see on the tour. SGA toured the site March 30.

Dean Waple interacts with students Karl Bragg and Matt Kriege during his lunch break in the Student Union.

Dean Waple leaving NKU at close of semester

Tori Lentz, News Editor
March 31, 2015
President Mearns speaks to students at Monday's town hall forum. The Rec Center, Health Innovations Center, Peter Gitau's resignation and the national search for a new head basketball coach were the topics of discussion.

[Photo] Mearns ends search for new rec management

Tori Lentz and Gavin Colton
March 30, 2015
Presidential Candidate Ellie Kremer (middle) and Vice Presidential Candidate Hannah French (far left) are running on a platform based on uniting the campus community. Presidential Candidate Kat Hahnel (far right) and Vice Presidential Candidate Will Weber are focused on allocating more money to scholarships.

Student Government Election 2015: Meet the Candidates

Tori Lentz, News Editor
March 24, 2015

University raises tuition for 2015-16 school year by 3 percent

Tori Lentz, News Editor
March 19, 2015
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Snow removal crews work through the night to clear campus

Tori Lentz, News Editor
March 4, 2015

Campus biking program to further sustainability efforts

Tori Lentz, News Editor
February 20, 2015
A snow plow pushes through the sludge in an effort to clean up campus. NKU was closed Wednesday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather.

How does NKU make the call to close?

Tori Lentz, News Editor
February 19, 2015
The proposed design for the Callahan Bistro features five themes-- play, relax, breathe, gather and escape. The design is conceptual and subject to change.

Callahan Bistro to close for renovations

Tori Lentz, News Editor
February 19, 2015
Freshman Diane Poe works to clear the snow off of her car this afternoon. NKU was closed Wednesday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather.

WATCH: University closes for the second time in a week

Tori Lentz, News Editor
February 18, 2015
Students battle the snow to move through the residential village. Due to the numerous cancellations in recent weeks, campus workers have clocked less hours.

Snow day for some, hard work for others

Carrie Crotzer and Tori Lentz
February 18, 2015
Snow plow trucks work to clear roadways on campus. NKU was closed Monday, Feb. 16 due to inclement weather.

GALLERY: Massive cleanup of snow won’t happen until tonight

Carrie Crotzer and Tori Lentz
February 16, 2015
Tiffany Mayse's, among others', email accounts were used to send spam. They themselves did not send the emails.

Did you click on the ‘Account Report’ spam email?

Tori Lentz and Richard Cracchiolo
February 9, 2015
UPDATE: Mearns selects two students for rec center review committee

UPDATE: Mearns selects two students for rec center review committee

Gavin Colton and Tori Lentz
February 9, 2015
Freshman Elizabeth Gieske hangs wet towels in a hallway of Kentucky Hall to dry. The media informatics major said excessive moisture in her room prevented towels and clothes from drying.

Does University Housing have a mold problem?

Tori Lentz, News Editor
February 6, 2015
The department of theatre and dance is one of three departments in the College of Arts and Sciences that will make up the new School of the Arts

NKU to create School of the Arts

Tori Lentz, News Editor
January 23, 2015
Rather than adding a nationally branded restaurant, the funds will go towards fixing the Callahan Hall's roof and the Callahan Bistro.

Nationally branded food concept funds go to Callahan Hall renovations

Tori Lentz, News Editor
January 14, 2015
Kristian Johnson is SGA's new Student Rights Chair.

[Photo] Senator Spotlight

January 15, 2015

Winter hasn’t hindered Campus Recreation Center construction

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2014

Gap in state appropriations leaves NKU at a disadvantage

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2014
Lot R, outside of the Ceramics building. It is in need of a call box.

Mayors accompany campus safety walk, identify issues

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
November 5, 2014
College-aged voters: the senate election is in your hands

College-aged voters: the senate election is in your hands

Brook Clifford, Carrie Crotzer, and Tori Lentz
October 30, 2014
SGA President John Jose discusses plans with SGA Public Relations Secretary Arnela Zekic. The SGA meets every Monday at 3:30 p.m. in SU 104.

Student body president reflects on career and challenges ahead

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
October 22, 2014

Gender-inclusive restroom resolution passes

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2014

‘Gender inclusive’ restrooms resolution put on hold

Tori Lentz and Richard Cracchiolo
September 26, 2014
Danielle Walker, Kappa Delta member, participates in bid day. The glitter use resulted in a hefty fine.

All that glitters is not gold

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
September 18, 2014

Skyline all day shouldn’t be your way

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2014
Dean Waple interacts with students Karl Bragg and Matt Kriege during his lunch break in the Student Union.

Dean Waple’s untold life before NKU

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2014

Drug free report suggests decline in abuse this year

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2014
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Q & A with Northern Terrace's new hall director

Q & A with Northern Terrace’s new hall director

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
August 19, 2014
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A water main break caused several buildings to close Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. The incident occurred when a backhoe struck the water line on the Campus Recreation Center construction site.

[Photo] UPDATED: Water restored to all NKU buildings following water main break

August 18, 2014
A water main break caused several buildings to close Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. The incident occurred when a backhoe struck the water line on the Campus Recreation Center construction site.

UPDATED: Water restored to all NKU buildings following water main break

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
August 18, 2014
Communication key in stressing class attendance to students through new policy

Communication key in stressing class attendance to students through new policy

Tori Lentz, Assistant News Editor
August 17, 2014

NKU graduation numbers are climbing higher each year

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2014

Campus safety walk revisits old problems, discovers new ones

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
April 24, 2014
In the past, NKU's Pride March has served as a start to Pride Week. This year's march is NKU's 5th.

Pride marches through campus

Carrie Crotzer and Tori Lentz
April 22, 2014
Participants write messages to veterans with chalk on Savicki's wall.

Student’s tribute to veterans touches lives

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
April 22, 2014
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Kristian Johnson is an SGA Senator, University Improvement Committee Chair and a Resident Advisor of Callahan as well as the founder of NKU R.O.C.K.S.

[Photo] SGA senator balances more than a college course load

April 17, 2014
A group of students play a musical piece during 2013 Celebration.

Student Research and Creativity Celebration provides a voice for all

Tori Lentz and Brittany Smart
April 10, 2014
Students raise their hands to voice their opinions on what food franchise should come to campus.

UPDATED: Food debate rages on

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
April 8, 2014
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2014 Student Government Elections: Who will get your vote?

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
March 24, 2014
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[Photo] Fresh perspectives can be found in most unlikely of places

March 21, 2014
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Fresh perspectives can be found in most unlikely of places

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
March 21, 2014
Connector road will join campus with AA highway

Connector road will join campus with AA highway

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2014

Upcoming town hall lets students ‘have it their way’

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
March 19, 2014

A closing Norse Commons brings air of nostalgia

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
February 25, 2014

Town hall postponed over controversy

Tori Lentz and Richard Cracchiolo
February 18, 2014
Callahan resident Vivian Littleton surfs the web.

[Photo] NKU getting upgrade

February 12, 2014
What Norse Commons is imagines to look like.

The future of Norse Commons

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
February 11, 2014
Commonwealth Hall's backdoor entrance is currently inaccessible. The SGA approved a new swipe access point in April 2013.

Dorm gains new backdoor all card access point

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
January 30, 2014
Worker lays down concrete outside of Callahan Hall.

Sidewalk is the first of many changes to Callahan Hall

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014
Progress being made on the plaza renovation on NKU's campus.

Plaza renovation nearly complete

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
January 14, 2014
Katie Cox (top) and Brandi Cunningham (bottom) sit in their Kentucky Hall dorm room. The two friends have harnessed their differences to help each other succeed throughout college, like serving on NKU's Student Government Association.

Roomates set aside differences for friendship, SGA leadership

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013

Biannual Campus Safety Walk identifies structural, accessibility issues

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
November 26, 2013

Mearns Creates Position of Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence

Tori Lentz, Staff Writer
November 26, 2013
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