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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

Zeal & Ardor Album Review: An alternate history spin on gospel blues metal

Zeal & Ardor Album Review: An alternate history spin on gospel blues metal

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor March 5, 2022

Manuel Gagneux did it again. Zeal & Ardor, Gagneux’s wrathful brainchild that combines the musicality of African American field gospels with the distorted electric guitar and demonic screeching...

Light shines behind Victoria Legrand and she sings into the mic.

Beach House stops at OVATION for their Once Twice Melody Tour on Wednesday

Misti Hopper, Copy Editor March 3, 2022

On Wednesday evening, Beach House, an alternative/indie duo from Baltimore, Maryland, stopped to perform their 10th show on their Once Twice Melody Tour at PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation.  Beach...

Remi Wolf and her band are smiling as they watch fans sing along.

From downhill skier to pop artist, Remi Wolf redefines her sound with her debut album, Juno

Zayne Isom, Assistant Photo Editor February 20, 2022

Remi Wolf, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Palo Alto, California did not always have a  music career on her radar. At a young age, Remi learned to ski and started attending downhill skiing competitions...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow enters the field during the Super Bowl LVI Opening Night Fan Rally on Feb. 7, 2022, in Cincinnati.

Bengals lose Super Bowl LVI to Rams, but the future remains bright in Cincinnati

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2022

It was an unforgettable season for the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals. A season that saw the team win the AFC North division, snap their 31-year playoff win drought, and advance to their first Super Bowl since...

OVATION was lively and energetic on Saturday as the Wombats and Clubhouse performed.

Viewpoints: The Wombats light up the OVATION stage with Clubhouse

Misti Hopper and Zayne Isom January 31, 2022

PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION is back to entertain NKU students with The Wombats. This new venue is a place students must go for any kind of concert they seek. With the last concert being an American...

Umphrey's McGee performed at the PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION in Newport on Thursday.

Viewpoints: New OVATION music venue is a must-visit for NKU students

Misti Hopper and Zayne Isom January 28, 2022

There’s a new music venue in Northern Kentucky and every college student that enjoys music should visit. Umphrey’s McGee took the stage at PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION on Thursday night. This...

NKU's logo above the Student Union

Viewpoints: Kyle Wade says farewell to The Northerner, NKU as he graduates

Kyle Wade, Reporter December 20, 2021

I’ll never forget that cold, rainy day that I received a text from Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor at the time, asking if I would like to work as a copy editor for The Northerner. I gave a bland...

Senior Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Natalie Hamren

Senior Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Natalie Hamren

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2021

My entire college experience has been with The Northerner—from my very first day of classes my freshman year to now. It’s hard to imagine what my life will be like after The Northerner since it’s...

Senior Farewell: Managing Editor Josh Kelly

Senior Farewell: Managing Editor Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor April 27, 2021

I stumbled into The Northerner’s meeting by a matter of being pushed by none other than Natalie. After spending weeks that turned into months in the same classes she and I were waiting in the lobby of...

Griffin Hall at night. It's dark outside and there are bright color lights.

2021 Northerner Senior Farewells

Northerner Staff April 27, 2021

Every semester, The Northerner bids farewell to our senior staff. Every editor gets a chance to wrap up their Northerner career in a farewell. These are the spring 2021 graduating seniors.

Senior Farewell: Arts & Life Editor Alyssa Weber

Senior Farewell: Arts & Life Editor Alyssa Weber

Alyssa Weber, Arts & Life Editor April 25, 2021

The first time I saw The Northerner’s newsroom was during a tour I took of NKU my senior year of high school. I had been writing stories probably since I was four years old and even got in trouble in...

Senior Farewell: News Editor Rachel Smith

Senior Farewell: News Editor Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith, News Editor April 25, 2021

When I decided to major in journalism, I wasn’t actually anticipating a career in a newsroom. I initially wanted to go to law school, and a journalism degree seemed like just another stepping stone in...

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