A galvanic cell is constructed at \(298\text{ K}\) using a \(\text{Ni(s)}\) electrode immersed in \(1.0\text{ M }\text{Ni(NO}_3)_2\text{(aq)}\) and a \(\text{Cu(s)}\) electrode immersed in \(1.0\text{ M }\text{Cu(NO}_3)_2\text{(aq)}\). The two half-cells are connected by a salt bridge filled with \(\text{KNO}_3\text{(aq)}\). The standard reduction potentials are shown below.

\[\text{Ni}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2\,e^- \rightarrow \text{Ni(s)} \quad E^\circ = -0.25\text{ V}\]
\[\text{Cu}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2\,e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu(s)} \quad E^\circ = +0.34\text{ V}\]

Which of the following correctly identifies the electrode that serves as the negative terminal of the cell and describes the direction in which \(\text{NO}_3^-\text{(aq)}\) ions migrate through the salt bridge as the cell operates?