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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The Northerner is the independent student news organization of Northern Kentucky University.
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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, […]
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Kentucky HB 4 seeks to eliminate DEI programs at public universities
Diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities are under attack again, as House Bill 4, HB 4, was filed on Wednesday. The bill, which was sponsored by Republican lawmaker Rep. Jennifer Decker, would prevent universities from using any resources to maintain or establish DEI offices, programs, positions or training. The bill […]
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Voices for improvement of NKU meal plan system grow louder
As the beginning of the spring semester arrives, concerns are rising among NKU dormitory residents regarding structural issues with the meal plan system. The Northerner spoke with students at the end of the fall 2024 semester regarding the use of their meal plan. Many students living on campus are facing a situation in which they […]
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From battling cancer to building community: an educator’s journey of growth
It is an unusually warm autumn day, the golden afternoon sun spilling through the enclosed porch windows. You can hear the children’s laughter as they skip home from school, the rumble of cars on the road and the faint whistle of wind chimes in the breeze, mingling with the song of birds. A man sits […]
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One Zelensky retires, another Zelensky begins: Father, son duo lead NKUPD
At Northern Kentucky University’s Police Department, the Zelensky last name has been around for quite a while. Greg Zelensky began as an officer at NKUPD in 1997. He said he always wanted to be a police officer, but he loved the idea of working at a university, too. After meeting his wife who was a […]
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NKU recognized as most engaged campus in 2024 election
Northern Kentucky University was recognized as one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting in the 2024 election. This recognition was given by ALL IN Democracy Challenge, a non-partisan group that seeks to foster civic and democratic engagement. NKU was listed among nearly 400 institutions from around the country. The only other public, four-year university […]