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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

NKU baseball played its final game of the season against Youngstown State at home. The Norse played a dominant series against the Penguins, winning each game by multiple runs.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, May 13 Baseball lost to in-state foe, the University of Kentucky, 6-1. Noah Sackenheim took the ball for NKU, throwing two innings and striking out three while allowing...

NKU players huddle up before their last regular season game.

NKU baseball dominates Youngstown State in season-ending weekend series sweep

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter May 19, 2025

In game one of a three-game set, NKU found themselves amid a six-run sixth inning. After trailing for most of the game, the Norse were playing add-on. With Youngstown State wailing after a defensive collapse,...

NKU's head coach Dizzy Peyton shook hands with Wildcats' head coach Nick Mingione at home plate before the game. Kentucky lead the series 14-2 all-time against the Norse.

NKU Baseball battles against in-state foe Kentucky Wildcats, losing in crunch time

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

Logen Devenport stepped up to the plate in the top of the eighth with a two-two count. Kentucky’s pitcher Zak Spurrier cocks his arm back throwing 93 mile fastball right down the center of the plate,...

RMU’s Hannah McDanel (left) placed third in the 200m, NKU’s Cameron Bitterman (center) placed first with a time of 54.64, breaking the Norse program record. Oakland’s Ke'vina Finch (right) placed third. Bitterman was outstanding, winning both of her individual competitions.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, May 7 Softball lost against Purdue Fort Wayne in the Horizon League Championship 3-1. Northern Kentucky recorded five hits and a walk. Campbell Beatty, Stella Wulker,...

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman stands to the left of NKU President Cady Short-Thompson.

‘America Needs You’: Lt. Gov. Coleman Delivers Call to Action at NKU Law Commencement

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman delivered the commencement address for NKU’s Chase College of Law on Friday, stepping in for Gov. Andy Beshear after a travel delay prevented him from attending. Speaking...

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman speaking to Northerner Editor-In-Chief Henry Crawford before her Chase College of Law commencement speech.

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Reflects on Kentucky’s education challenges, Beshear’s leadership, and empowering women

Henry Crawford, Editor-In-Chief May 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman spoke with The Northerner shortly before delivering the commencement address for Chase College of Law’s Class of 2025 on May 9. Coleman was playing the role of pinch hitter...

Senior Farewell: Video Editor Jameson Howard

Senior Farewell: Video Editor Jameson Howard

Jameson Howard, Video Editor May 9, 2025

To preface this, I am not a writer. I never have been, and until the April magazine, I never imagined I would be. I have only been a part of the staff here at The Northerner for a year, however in that...

A senior farewell from Jillian Kohls, your Arts & Life girl

A senior farewell from Jillian Kohls, your Arts & Life girl

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 7, 2025

Being a senior is a strange time. You are so close, yet you still have two full semesters before that diploma is in your hand. When you become a “senior,” it's easy to believe that everything you...

 NKU senior Olivia Pastin hit a walk-off grand slam in the 7-3 win against Youngstown State. She went 3-4 over the plate with a career-high five RBI.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor May 7, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April, 29 Baseball fell to No. 12 ranked Tennessee 7-5. Bobby Bartlett got the start for the Norse, throwing an inning plus and allowing three runs on three hits and...

Senior Farewell: Sports Editor Alex Perez

Senior Farewell: Sports Editor Alex Perez

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor May 6, 2025

Growing up there were few consistencies in my life. I moved around a ton and changed schools almost every year up until high school. The only true consistencies were my mother and sister, as well as my...

Isaiah Burton (left) and Bodie Moore (right) showcased their diverse talent on NKU’s stage. The two took on the canonical roles of Jesus and his 12th apostle, Judas.

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a success, yet again.

Jillian Kohls and Ella Rinehard May 5, 2025

NKU’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was an incredible feat of vocal ranges, dance numbers and live music. Shown in the Corbett Theatre, this 20-year anniversary performance rocked the stage.  The...

Marcelle Webster (left), Ben Baby (middle) and Emily Sisk (right) are journalists in the Greater Cincinnati region with a passion for storytelling.

The people behind the headlines: A look into three journalists’ paths to storytelling

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor May 3, 2025

A wreck on I-471 blocks traffic from 4-5 p.m., causing havoc on the road. A skilled third-grader at Ruth Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is rumored to be a wonderful singer and performs...

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