Name: Emily Sisk Position: Editor-in-Chief Bio: Western Kentucky native Emily Sisk joined The Northerner in November 2021 as a contributor. Through the years she has served as news editor, managing editor and now editor-in-chief. Practicing journalism was an easy choice for Emily, who has been passionate about storytelling through writing since a young age. Being able to give all people and facets of campus a voice is what drives her passion. She is very active on campus and can be spotted giving tours to potential students and hanging out at the Baptist Campus Ministry. Emily also works part time as a Northern Kentucky reporter for KET. Her hobbies include playing tennis, thrifting and practicing her Spanish skills. Year/Major: Senior, Journalism Favorite movie: Little Women (2019) Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls Social media handle: @emilysiskchronicles on Instagram

Name: Jakob Staley Position: Sports Editor Bio: Jakob joined The Northerner in the fall of 2024 as an assistant sports editor. Throughout the last year, he went from assistant sports editor, co-sports editor and now sports editor. Jakob has always had a passion for sports, playing basketball growing up. He has expanded his writing over the last year to other avenues, writing pieces in arts and life and news. Jakob hopes to become a sports analyst covering the biggest sporting events in the world and/or a news anchor, telling the story of millions across the globe. He joined The Northerner to get his foot in the door, but he also wanted to be active on campus and learn more about his community. Outside of school, Jakob hangs out with friends and family or works on his car. Year/major: Senior, Journalism/Electronic Media and Broadcasting Favorite Artists: Tyler Childers, Rex Orange County and Sturgill Simpson