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 […]
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The Northerner is the independent student news organization of Northern Kentucky University.
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The age-old question: What is time change?
Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy the extra hour that comes along with daylight savings time. Sunday at 3 a.m., the time will fall back to 2 a.m. and the U.S., with the exception of Arizona and Hawaii, will repeat the hour. “Sleeping, definitely sleeping,” said NKU student Bethany Flannery when asked how she will […]
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Sister Cindy’s ‘Ho No Mo’ tour visits NKU
Cindy Smock, commonly referred to as Sister Cindy, appeared on Northern Kentucky University’s last week to share her personal testimony and preach her “Ho No Mo” campaign. She took to the amphitheater in front of the Student Union, drawing a large crowd to hear her story. Smock is an Indiana native Christian campus preacher, who’s […]
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NKU history, Black studies professor discusses ‘Race and the Election’ at Victor Talks
“Race and the Election” was the topic of the second installment of Victor Talks and Issues on Monday evening. Sponsored by NKU’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement and the Student Government Association, Victor Talks and Issues takes place once a month to inform students on topics that affect the 2024 presidential election. Faculty members […]
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NKU unveils new undergraduate tuition program for all tri-state residents
Beginning in the fall of 2025, tuition for all undergraduates in the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky will all share the same rate. This new initiative was introduced Monday as the “3 States, 1 Rate model,” which will allow students to qualify for in-state tuition regardless of county of residence within these states. This […]
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NKU dissolves DEI office following UK’s decision
Northern Kentucky University will be dissolving its Office of Inclusive Excellence effective immediately, President Cady Short-Thompson announced via a university-wide email on Aug. 29. Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Darryl Peal made the decision to step down, the email said, and as such the president decided to disband the Office of Inclusive Excellence. This comes a […]
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50 tables, student small businesses coming to Norse Marketplace
Norse Marketplace is an event organized by Women in Entrepreneurship and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization to showcase student small businesses, products for sale and campus organizations on April 23.
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NKU to pay $250k for departure of women’s basketball coach
NKU will pay former women’s basketball Head Coach Camryn Whitaker-Volz over $250,000 in accordance with a separation agreement, including monthly payments of $13,397 beginning in April and ending in October 2024, and a lump sum of $160,765 on or before November 30, 2024.
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NKU vending machine offers COVID tests, ‘safer sex kits’
A new health-related “vending machine” has been added to Norse Commons, providing free health-related items like COVID-19 tests, wound care kits and even naloxone (Narcan) to anyone on campus to utilize.
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How NKU is commemorating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Written by Kylie McCulloch for The Northerner NKU’s African American Student Initiatives (AASI) office is hosting a variety of events that center around the life of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most notable figures of the civil rights movement. The first event is a luncheon on Friday, Jan. 12 at 12 p.m. featuring […]