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Matt Spaulding

Matt Spaulding, Arts & Life Editor

Matt is a senior journalism major. Before becoming the features editor he wrote stories for the arts and life section and news covering topics from bands around campus to career fairs. As an obsessive music fan he enjoys listening, researching, and playing guitar in his free time. 

All content by Matt Spaulding
Onto the next adventure

Onto the next adventure

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
May 8, 2015
WNKU's general manager, Sean O'Mealy.

The evolution of WNKU over 30 years

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
April 29, 2015
WNKU General Manager Sean O'Mealy.

[Photo] NKU to explore sale of WNKU

Matt Sexton, Political Editor
April 6, 2016
WNKU's general manager, Sean O'Mealy.

[Photo] 'Save WNKU' petition fights station's potential sale

September 3, 2016
A pile of records before getting filed into my collection.

Editor lists his favorite releases of 2014

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
March 26, 2015
Quintin Bonds sang a classical piece and a spiritual piece in the Kentucky Association of Negro Musicians annual competition.

Student learns to heal through music

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
March 5, 2015
Student helps to organize Emily Dickinson Arts Fest

Student helps to organize Emily Dickinson Arts Fest

Matt Spaulding, Arts & Life Editor
February 18, 2015
Photo of artwork by Rachel Harpe from Wallace's fall 2012 class responding to poem 1099 "My Cocoon Tightens-Colors tease".

Emily Dickinson fest set to showcase the works of famous poet and students

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
February 11, 2015
Hogg started playing saxophone after originally wanting to play drums.

Jazz instructor shares his music passion with students

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
February 5, 2015
Brook visited her brothers grave right after his passing.

How my life changed in 10 months

Brook Clifford, Managing Editor
November 19, 2014
James Ellis at St. Elizabeth Hospice.

Death Chat creates tailor-made support for students, young adults

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
November 19, 2014
College-aged voters: the senate election is in your hands

College-aged voters: the senate election is in your hands

Brook Clifford, Carrie Crotzer, and Tori Lentz
October 30, 2014
The Afghan Whigs, our Features editor's most highly anticipated band of MidPoint Music Festival.

Features Editor List: Top 10 bands to see at MidPoint

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
September 25, 2014
Saturn Batteries' 2013 EP "Ever Been In Love?" is available on their Bandcamp, along with other releases from the band.

NKU grad student fronts MidPoint Music Fest veterans Saturn Batteries

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
September 24, 2014
5 things you missed at the SPJ Lunch with the Pros

5 things you missed at the SPJ Lunch with the Pros

Brook Clifford, Managing Editor
September 19, 2014
Jesse Thomas poses for her music poster. She will be returning to the area on Sept. 25 at the Southgate House.

NKU graduate returns to play the Southgate House

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
September 17, 2014
Jesse Morrell, religious advocate, preaches his gospel on NKU's campus.

Religious activist’s message sparks controversy

Brook Clifford, Managing Editor
September 15, 2014
The beginning of the mural at Newport Aquarium.

Artworks hires NKU youth and talent to help paint mural

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
August 28, 2014

Theatre department demonstrates its love of the stage with this season’s lineup

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
August 22, 2014

Student’s new group encourages children’s artistic side

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
May 7, 2014
Former Athletic Director Scott Eaton.

Q & A with President Mearns

Kevin Schultz, Brook Clifford, and Stephen Wilder
May 2, 2014

Student’s summer plans include a rock ’n’ roll road trip

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
From left to right Matt Hepner, Mary Pat, Emily Ries, and Taylor Dwyer throw their Norse Up in Norse Commons.

Norse Commons employee deserves a ‘Pat’ on the back

Matt Spaulding, Staff writer
April 24, 2014
President Geoffrey Mearns speaks at a press conference regarding the "closure" of the investigation involving former athletic director Scott Eaton.

“Closure” to Scott Eaton investigation

Kevin Schultz, Brook Clifford, and Stephen Wilder
April 17, 2014
Top ten tips toward a 'greener' you

Top ten tips toward a ‘greener’ you

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
April 17, 2014
Technological advances transform higher education

Technological advances transform higher education

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford
April 9, 2014
NKU Athletics to upgrade video quality, access

NKU Athletics to upgrade video quality, access

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
April 8, 2014
Jalen Billups found out what it was like to watch his dreams vanish

Jalen Billups found out what it was like to watch his dreams vanish

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
April 2, 2014
Grievance filed against president-elect could overturn election results

Grievance filed against president-elect could overturn election results

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford
April 2, 2014

NKU hosts ‘Digital Transformations in News’ for students and staff

Nancy Curtis, Erin Mullins, and Matt Spaulding
April 1, 2014
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NKU’s ‘Speak Easy Writer’s’ share their works to benefit local library

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
March 21, 2014
Students participate in a card game at Casino Night, part of APB's Student Union Festival.

[Photo] Homecoming 2014 in full swing

February 27, 2014
Students participate in a card game at Casino Night, part of APB's Student Union Festival.

[Photo] Homecoming 2014 in full swing

Nancy Curtis, Arts and Life Editor
February 27, 2014
New Provost Crossed the Globe on Journey to NKU

New Provost Crossed the Globe on Journey to NKU

Brook Clifford
February 21, 2014

Provost’s routine compares to college students’

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
February 21, 2014
Greek Life gains new office in department split

Greek Life gains new office in department split

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
February 19, 2014
'Emergency' brings diverse array of experiences to NKU

‘Emergency’ brings diverse array of experiences to NKU

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
February 6, 2014
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Jansen has created three apps and has a fourth in development.

Student’s apps reach out to the world’s unlikeliest corners

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
January 29, 2014
Coach P's journey to Atlantic Sun

Coach P’s journey to Atlantic Sun

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
January 23, 2014

Student uses scholastic skills to better his coffee brewing business

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014
NKU winter basketball season brought major competition

NKU winter basketball season brought major competition

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
January 16, 2014

Alumni present their talent to celebrate outgoing provost

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
December 11, 2013
NKU alumna Patricia L. Herbold offers advice for graduating students, along with three other alumni.

Four NKU alumni give valuable advice to graduating students

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013
President Geoffrey Mearns faces NKU student and reigning pingpong champ, Matt Hepner.

President vs. Student: pingpong war

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
December 4, 2013
Letsinger in his commercial he submitted through Doritos competition.

NKU Alumnus produces commercial with hopes of it airing in the Superbowl

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
December 4, 2013
Corbin Ash-Fox cleans a window on campus. Ash-Fox works as a custodian on campus while taking courses as well.

Student juggling custodial work and college courses

Matt Spaulding, Staff writer
November 20, 2013
Sophomore guard Tyler White attempts lay-up against the Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 10 at Rupp Arena.

Norse fall to No. 1 Kentucky, 93-63

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
November 10, 2013
Freshman guard honors basketball legend

Freshman guard honors basketball legend

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
November 7, 2013

Women’s Basketball Key Players

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
November 7, 2013

Women’s Basketball Incoming Freshmen

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
November 7, 2013
'Ronnie and the Others' shines spotlight on tough issues

‘Ronnie and the Others’ shines spotlight on tough issues

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
November 1, 2013

Mount Trashmore reveals growing quantities of trash on campus

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
October 24, 2013
Sophomore infielder Nicolette Hayes goes to catch a ground ball last year in her first season as a Division 1 athlete.

Unusual injury puts an end to softball player’s second season

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
October 24, 2013

Student aspires to not only impact people’s lives, but to be a ‘revolutionary’

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
October 23, 2013
Professor uses knowledge from travels to share stories

Professor uses knowledge from travels to share stories

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
October 10, 2013
New athletic director adjusts to ‘challenging and rewarding’ change

New athletic director adjusts to ‘challenging and rewarding’ change

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
October 9, 2013

NKU men’s basketball team projected to finish in upper part of A-Sun Conference

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
October 9, 2013
Athletic events’ security based on amount of attendance

Athletic events’ security based on amount of attendance

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
October 3, 2013

Importance of music underestimated

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
September 26, 2013
Alumni band utilizes their varied backgrounds for a new sound?

Alumni band utilizes their varied backgrounds for a new sound?

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
September 26, 2013

Investigation on Scott Eaton reveals over $300,000 ‘misappropriated’

Kevin Schultz and Brook Clifford
September 19, 2013

Teams embrace ongoing changes in D-I transition

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
August 29, 2013

New athletic director replaces former AD Scott Eaton

Brook Clifford, Sports editor
August 21, 2013
Updated: New athletic director announced

Updated: New athletic director announced

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor
June 26, 2013

Students plan Tim Tebow lecture

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
April 25, 2013

Track & field team sets records

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
April 18, 2013

Technology, new features open at success center

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
April 18, 2013
Construction on the way for Brent Spence Bridge

Construction on the way for Brent Spence Bridge

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
April 11, 2013

Former athlete turned student coach

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
April 11, 2013
Athletics app keeps fans updated

Athletics app keeps fans updated

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
April 4, 2013

Men’s golf team struggles to get first win, confident in future

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
March 28, 2013

Sports Business Club celebrates 10 years

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
March 28, 2013
30th consecutive winning season for women's team

30th consecutive winning season for women’s team

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
March 1, 2013

Softball players recognized for academic success

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
February 28, 2013
Freshman stands out, earns two Newcomer of the Week awards

Freshman stands out, earns two Newcomer of the Week awards

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
February 21, 2013

Annual Job Expo gives chance for early networking

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
February 21, 2013

Former players, staff added to Hall of Fame

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
February 21, 2013

Athletics Hall of Fame to induct new members

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
February 14, 2013
Leading scorer cares more about team success than personal gain

Leading scorer cares more about team success than personal gain

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
February 7, 2013

Baseball team at top of A-Sun players

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
February 7, 2013
Norse men and women work through D-I season

Norse men and women work through D-I season

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 31, 2013
Freshman impresses coach, teammates and conference

Freshman impresses coach, teammates and conference

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer
January 31, 2013
Golfer mentors through Best Buddies program

Golfer mentors through Best Buddies program

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 31, 2013
Norse basketball makes SportsCenter top 10

Norse basketball makes SportsCenter top 10

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 31, 2013
Norse drop to 7-11 overall after home loss to Mercer

Norse drop to 7-11 overall after home loss to Mercer

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 28, 2013
Both Norse teams victorious in doubleheader

Both Norse teams victorious in doubleheader

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 27, 2013
Norse defeat defending A-Sun champion

Norse defeat defending A-Sun champion

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 24, 2013
Criminal justice Ph.D. writes paranormal romance book series

Criminal justice Ph.D. writes paranormal romance book series

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 24, 2013

NKU no. 2 in state safety rankings

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 17, 2013
Norse achieve highest grades in athletics history

Norse achieve highest grades in athletics history

Brook Clifford, Staff writer
January 17, 2013

Course evals important for professors

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
Innocent man speaks out against death penalty

Innocent man speaks out against death penalty

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012
RA’s hold high responsibility for students

RA’s hold high responsibility for students

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012
Men leave San Diego 0-4 to begin D-I era

Men leave San Diego 0-4 to begin D-I era

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012

Athletes understand importance of education

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer
November 28, 2012
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