The girl you heard screaming in Griffin Hall was me
Kiana Berry, Social Media Editor
May 7, 2015
Moments ago I finished my last undergrad final… ever. Although I more than likely scared Greg DeBlasio with my outburst of excitement and out of rhythm happy dance, between awkwardly bouncing through the lobby of Griffin Hall, the bittersweet realization settled. When I found out that the excessive...
The season may end, but the show is far from over
Nancy Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2015
I can write a story about another person. I can write a long, passionate piece about why a television show shouldn’t have killed off my favorite character. Actually I can basically write about TV shows better than anything else. But writing a goodbye is not my forte. I’ve been dreading writing th...
School’s out
Richard Cracchiolo, Copy Editor
May 6, 2015
Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s all over. I always thought that I’d have some impassioned speech when my time at The Northerner came to a close, but I got nothing. I think what I’ll miss most is the people I worked with. When I first started writing, I heard the phrase “The Northerner family”...
Documentary project proves to be an extraordinary experience
Erin Mullins, Reporter
May 5, 2015
About this time last year, I was approached by one of my professors and asked if I’d be interested in working on a documentary project with a few EMB students and a non-profit in Cincinnati. Not really knowing what I was agreeing to, I said, “Yes,” and while it has been a struggle at times, it has b...
Not ready to say good-bye NKU so I’ll just say so-long
Erin Mullins, Reporter
May 4, 2015
In January 2010, I took my first step onto NKU’s campus as a freshman and on May 9 I will join many other seniors as we take our last steps across the stage, but perhaps I’m getting ahead of myself. When I was young, I firmly believed I would never go to college. The simple reason was because o...
Student media memories
Heidi Rink, Promotions Director
May 4, 2015
My time here at NKU has been more than I could ever imagine. I have made friends and have learned valuable skills that will take me through my future career. I am so glad that I found The Northerner. I am going to miss walking from the Business Center to Griffin Hall and going down the stairs to go i...
NKU student and cancer survivor
Moe Daniels, Reporter
May 4, 2015
Alyssa Plageman was in the middle of her sophomore year at NKU when she received some life changing news: she was diagnosed with cancer.“I remember it was right before we were taking our final exams, before the summer," Plageman said. "A lot of my teachers were helpful and they said that I could j...
A farewell to The Northerner
Kody Kahle, Web Editor
May 1, 2015
Coming to NKU, I never thought I would be working for a newspaper for three of my four years on campus. I never thought I would be spending my multiple weeknights stuck in an office after class working on the paper, editing pictures and laying out the edition. I never thought I would be working for a ...
From loss to victory in four years: the Clayton Castle story
Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
May 1, 2015
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my time at NKU, it’s that one’s loss and grief is the greatest force behind an even more positive future. If you had told me that on March 28, 2013, I wouldn’t have believed you. When the words “and for president and vice-president” come out of...
NKU’s sexual misconduct policy to undergo changes
Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter
April 30, 2015
NKU’s sexual misconduct policy may be seeing some changes, which would go into effect as early as July 1. The policy, which went under review at the beginning of April, was open to students, staff and faculty for comments and opinions about the changes being made. “We are trying to develop...
Students find opportunities through internships
Andrea Carter, Reporter
April 30, 2015
Sean Witzgall spent 7 months working side-by-side with children. Whether it was planning a youth seminar, working summer camps or coordinating dinners, his experience at the Anthony Muñoz Foundation is something that he can carry with him for a lifetime. This opportunity was afforded to him because...
Student debt and its effects on student health
Moe Daniels, Reporter
April 29, 2015
Arturo Minera graduated from NKU in December 2014 with approximately $5,000 per semester of debt over a four and a half year period. His situation exemplifies just one of thousands of students who cope with student debt.“If I'm ever worrying about finances in general, the student loan situation is the ch...
