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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

(Left) V for Vendetta, (Top) Percy Jackson, (Bottom) Twilight.

What’s coming to streaming in November

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor November 1, 2020

Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime bring a new wave of cinematic classics and new screen think pieces. Most theme on racial and gender injustice, and some political opinion. Isn’t it strange how our current...

REVIEW: Ty Dolla $ign releases third album

REVIEW: Ty Dolla $ign releases third album

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor October 25, 2020

Atlanta rapper Ty Dolla $ign returns with an album titled “Featuring Ty Dolla $ign” with the effort to give his fans exactly what they love. In a press release, he said many people tell him that when...

The twelve signs of the zodiac.

How to have a physically distanced Halloween according to your Zodiac

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor October 13, 2020

Halloween is a lot of people’s favorite holiday to get together in their favorite costumes. However, this year could look very different. In the meantime, we’ll let the stars tell you how you should...

Review: LANY releases third album “mama’s boy”

Review: LANY releases third album “mama’s boy”

Corinne Byrne, Viewpoints Editor October 4, 2020

California based pop-rock group LANY released their third album, “mama’s boy,” amidst a culturally chaotic weekend. On the list of pop culture things to be aware of, “mama’s boy” can hardly...

Students react to NKU replacing spring break

Students react to NKU replacing spring break

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2020

Earlier today, President Ashish Vaidya announced that the traditional week-long spring break will be replaced with a series of shorter University holidays that “should reduce the risks associated with...

From left to right: The DaVinci Code (Prime), Her (Netflix), Monsterland (Hulu), Deaf U (Netflix)

What’s coming to streaming in October

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor September 27, 2020

Netflix: Her, Spike Jonze, 2013 (10/1) The Academy Award-winning futuristic romantic, science fiction, drama, comedy, which has strangely become more realistic since its 2013 release, Her is officially...

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

Letter from the editor: from newspaper to newsletter

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2020

Throughout 2020, The Northerner had to adjust to various circumstances and scenarios. No longer having the ability to interview sources, collaborate or interact in person, our team has shifted to virtual...

Student Art Spotlight

Student Art Spotlight

September 20, 2020

Destiny Ca'Mel, junior “Bound” (2018) - Acrylic paint, Paint pens, Prismacolor pencils - 18x24 "In this piece, I show the familial traumas and harms that people deal with, but never want to talk...

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on National Suicide Prevention Month

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on National Suicide Prevention Month

Corinne Byrne, Arts & Life Editor September 13, 2020

Content Warning: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255,...

Student Poetry Corner

Student Poetry Corner

Sarah Williams-Bryant and Samantha Harrell September 7, 2020

"Miss America Protest" by Sarah Williams-Bryant, junior creative writing studies major There is no doubt in my mind,  That I am a raging feminist.  If I had been alive in 1968,  I would have...

What face mask would your zodiac sign wear?

What face mask would your zodiac sign wear?

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor August 29, 2020

As a part of Healthy@NKU, students, faculty, and staff are mandated to wear a mask when they are on campus. Students are using this opportunity to express their interests, hobbies and other traits about...

REVIEW: Phoebe Bridgers Releases ‘Punisher’

REVIEW: Phoebe Bridgers Releases ‘Punisher’

Noelle Horn, News Editor June 19, 2020

“I’m not pushing the record until things go back to ‘normal’ because I don’t think they should. Here it is a little early. Abolish the police. Hope you like it,” is how indie rock artist Phoebe...

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