Ella Rose Johnston

Ella Rose Johnston, Co News Editor

Name: Ella Rose Johnston

Position: Co-News Editor

Bio: Ella Rose is a junior journalism major with a minor in business studies. She joined The Northerner in Spring 2025 as a contributor and now serves as Co-News Editor. She enjoys covering campus news, community events, and issues impacting both NKU and the surrounding Northern Kentucky area. Outside the newsroom, Ella enjoys creative writing and discovering compelling feature stories in the community.

Year/Major: Junior, Journalism Major/Business Minor

Favorite Book: Looking for Alaska

Social Media: @ellarosejohnston5 on Instagram

All content by Ella Rose Johnston

Inside the rise of campus basic needs programs: How NKU is addressing student hunger and clothing insecurity

Ella Rose Johnston

At Northern Kentucky University, support for students doesn’t begin and end in the classroom. It starts with food, clothing and the ability to meet everyday needs without fear of judgment. Through...

Beat the burnout and manage stress before finals week

Ella Rose Johnston and Makenzie Little

With the end of the semester creeping closer, NKU students are scrambling to turn in assignments, study for finals and manage other school responsibilities – all while trying to hold on to their sanity....

The Hidden Chapter Bookstore: A sanctuary built on community, welcomes NKU storytellers

Ella Rose Johnston, Co News Editor

Cozy warm lighting illuminates those who trickle into the whimsical shop. A room comes to life as creative kindred spirits enter the space. People of all walks of life wander in looking to find their favorite...

Diamond Rice remembered as advocate and light in NKU community

Ella Rose Johnston, Co News Editor

The NKU and youth advocate community are mourning the death of student Diamond Rice, who was killed on Feb. 3. Rice, 33, is being remembered as a dedicated proponent of social justice and improving her...

Grandma Eleanor’s Snowball Cookies

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

Every year around the holidays, my mother, Bernadette Johnston, carries on the tradition of baking her mother’s snowball cookies. My grandma, Eleanor Bisczat, who I am named after, passed away early...

Finding his voice: Roy Faulkner’s story of healing through poetry

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

The pen trembles slightly in his hand, hovering over the page. Outside, the sunlight fades behind the trees around his small Northern Kentucky home. While shadows settle across his desk, a black composition...

Reimagining transit: TANK rolls out plans to change bus routes in upcoming transit development plan

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

NKU students and Northern Kentucky residents who rely on public transit could soon see changes to their daily commute. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) is rolling out a new transit development...

AWS outage disrupts NKU students’ access to Canvas

Ella Rose Johnston and Owen Newberry

“Canvas is experiencing issues due to an ongoing AWS incident.” This was the message Northern Kentucky University students saw when they tried to log into Canvas on Monday. Around 3:11 a.m. EDT,...

Design a Safe Drive event teaches NKU commuters car safety, connecting them to campus

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

Watch The Northerner’s video coverage of this event here NKU’s Commuter Student Initiatives and Activities Programming Board held the Design a Safe Drive event on Oct. 7 in the Student Union, gathering...

Loch Norse open mic night brings creative community voices together

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

The second floor of Steely Library buzzes with quiet anticipation as students and faculty fill nearly every open chair. A supportive community gathers to celebrate artistic expression for one night. Open...

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: How NKU Students Can Find Help

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to focus our attention on the reality of suicide and remind students that support is within reach. For college students at Northern Kentucky...

NKU cuts ribbon on welcome center, connecting students to the heart of campus

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor

Northern Kentucky University officially opened its new $3.1 million Welcome Center on Thursday, cutting the ribbon on a new and improved center, a place for current and incoming students to step through...

Inside NKU’s Safety Network

Ella Rose Johnston and Lura Becker

Northern Kentucky University knows safety. Recognized by Academic Influence as the ninth safest college campus in the U.S., NKU says it works year-round to make sure students, faculty and staff can focus...

Haile Planetarium helps students’ mental health through meditation in the cosmos

Ella Rose Johnston and Aya Aleily

With the spring semester coming to a close, students’ stress levels are higher than ever. What better way to unwind than through a calming experience under the stars? NKU’s Haile Planetarium,...

Local Newport boutique redefines fashion with purpose

Ella Rose Johnston, Contributor

Colorful vintage fabrics fill clothing racks while old-fashioned jewelry rests on tables in an array of freshly polished gold and silver. Mannequins, fashionably styled with care, stand tall as customers...

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