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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The girl you heard screaming in Griffin Hall was me

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 season may end, but the show is far from over

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...

School's out

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...

Taylor Harris, Poet J. Ivy, Erin Mullins and Holland Rains.

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...

Not ready to say good-bye NKU so I’ll just say so-long

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...

Student media memories

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....

NKU student and cancer survivor

Moe Daniels, Reporter May 3, 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,...

A farewell to The Northerner

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...

From loss to victory in four years: the Clayton Castle story

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...

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...

Michael O'Hara

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...

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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...

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