It’s late Monday night as Emma Heib situates herself on the couch to study. As a junior Electronic Media and Broadcasting major, the end of the semester means suffocating pressure. A tower of exams, papers and projects looms in the back of her mind. She has an exam on Friday she needs to prepare for; […]
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The Northerner is the independent student news organization of Northern Kentucky University.
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Behind the shine: The unsung heroes keeping NKU clean
Early in the morning and late into the evening, one team is on a mission to keep Northern Kentucky University’s campus shining. “We have a lot of loyal members who take pride in what they do and have been here for 10-15 years,” said Chris Kalmar, the first shift supervisor of custodial services. The squad […]
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Transfer students: A key NKU strategy to offset the impending enrollment cliff
A long-dreaded enrollment cliff is finally in view for U.S. universities, and NKU is preparing to mitigate the potential damage. This steep drop-off, also known as the demographic cliff, is a predicted phenomenon born from a persistent downturn in the national birthrate following the 2008 Great Recession. While the dive was initially projected to be […]
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Norse Innovators club rings in the season with first holiday marketplace
The second floor of the Student Union was turned into a hub of commerce and holiday festivity on Thursday, as the Norse Innovators hosted their first-ever Norse Holiday Marketplace. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., students, faculty and staff browsed a selection of goods ranging from food and drinks to jewelry and clothing, all created […]
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NKU student Jake Stokes revived the campus investment club
When Jake Stokes arrived in the United States in 2017 from India on a culinary visa to work as a casino chef, he never imagined he’d one day lead a university investment club. Now, the NKU finance student is preparing for graduation next spring as he fulfills his dream career in finance. In late 2023, […]
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How Chase College of Law is addressing the rise of AI
Faculty at NKU’s Chase College of Law are forming their own opinions about AI in the classroom and in the courtroom. “I still think it’s going to be a useful tool for the legal industry. The law firms are already using it heavily,” says Eric Young, the associate dean for Library and Technology Services at […]
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NKU to cut staff, operating budgets midyear due to funding and enrollment drops
In an email sent to the university’s staff and faculty on Tuesday morning, Northern Kentucky University President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson announced that several financial factors have necessitated “difficult but strategic adjustments” to the budget midyear. The adjustments mentioned in the email included “eliminating some vacant positions, reducing operating budgets, and making a small number of […]
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Building sisterhood: Black NKU sorority leaders display empowerment through service
Before stepping into their roles as chapter leaders, Abrianna Holt, Ty ‘Shawna Price and Tiara Watkins were reserved students who often kept to themselves. The thought of participating in conferences, organizing events and speaking publicly felt daunting. However, the enticing pull of sisterhood led the girls to join sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), […]
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‘This is not just a concrete jungle’: Fish feeders to enhance NKU campus life
A new Northern Kentucky University Student Government Association initiative introduced multiple fish feeders near the bridge overlooking the water at Loch Norse, creating a peaceful spot where students, staff and wildlife can connect with nature. NKU Provost Dr. Diana McGill spoke at a small gathering near the new installation on Wednesday, sharing her thoughts on […]
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Keeping the passion: NKU sophomore brings her love of art back to life
An NKU sophomore settles into her time at college but realizes she is missing something. Entrepreneurship major Bella Brink is a very detail-oriented student and found a major she cares deeply about. Growing up, Brink was surrounded by art and the passion that comes with it. Her dad and great-grandma were painters, and her mom, […]