The Northerner

Far left, coordinator for student engagement A.J. Miller

From the perspective of A.J. Miller

A.J. Miller, Coordinator, Student Engagement May 8, 2020

Spring Break is typically a time of renewal. For students, it’s an opportunity to take a break from classes, maybe explore a new city or even pick up some extra shifts at work. For Faculty/Staff it’s...

President Ashish Vaidya with members of the English department.

From the perspective of Dr. John Alberti

Dr. John Alberti, Chair of the English Department May 8, 2020

“So what can you do with an English major?” Reflecting on the past six weeks of teaching and learning under quarantine, this perennial question—one that makes English majors and teachers alike roll...

In 2019, the music department performed Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief”

From the perspective of Dr. Kimberly Lazzeri

Dr. Kimberly Lazzeri, Associate Professor of Voice May 8, 2020

As musicians, we rely upon togetherness.  We sing together, play together, listen together, breathe together, and even tune together so that we are completely in sync with one another. And what’s...

Dylan Woodruff marketing major

A conversation with senior Dylan Woodruff

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Marketing What organizations have you been involved in during your time at NKU? Golden Key International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma What have been the biggest challenges for...

NKUs campus recreation center.

From the perspective of Shomari Kee

Shomari Kee, Director of Campus Recreation May 8, 2020

The Coronavirus has had a significant impact on Campus Recreation at NKU. The greatest of which was the decision to close the Campus Recreation Center at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. The initial plan...

A rehearsal of Eurydice. Costume design by Emmy Kaeppner, props designed by Kristin Craven.

From the perspective of Trevor Browning

Trevor Browning, Producer, The Henry Konstantinow Studio Series May 8, 2020

The Henry Theatre—our campuses studio outlet for student directors, student actors, student producers, student writers, and student designers—has and always will be a non-profit student organization...

Chris Riehl, public relations major

A conversation with senior Chris Riehl

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Public relations with a minor in health studies What organizations have you been involved in during your time at NKU? Currently I serve as the president of Presidential Ambassadors. I’m also...

Many people still have to work despite the pandemic.

For many essential workers, risking our health is not a choice

Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor May 8, 2020

Sunday was the busiest day of the week for grocery stores. I was on my way to my part-time job as a cashier where I live in Ohio. Leading up to this point, I remember that things were tense and confusion...

Chinedu Asinugo, computer information technology major

A conversation with senior Chinedu Asinugo

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Computer Information Technology and my focus is on cybersecurity. I have minors in information security and computer forensics.  What organizations have you been involved in during your time...

Corinne Byrne works for Shipt, a food delivery service.

A grocery deliverer’s first-hand experience with COVID-19

Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

It’s interesting that the very jobs many consider to be worthless are the ones that are deemed essential during a pandemic. The countless times I’ve overheard people demean employees at Walmart, McDonald’s,...

Noël Waltz works at a grocery store.

‘Scared and tired’: My story of working during a pandemic

Noël Waltz, Assistant Design Editor May 8, 2020

It was my first day back to work after NKU moved to virtual courses and the quarantine was announced. A woman with neatly styled brown hair and a pearl bracelet comes through my check out line. I scan...

Charlie Kays, BFA drawing major

A conversation with senior Charlie Kays

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 7, 2020

Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in drawing What have been the biggest challenges for you with transitioning to online? It’s definitely slowed down my workflow a bit. I’m a digital artist,...

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