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Emily Sisk, News Editor

Name: Emily Sisk

Position: News Editor

Bio: Western Kentucky native Emily Sisk joined The Northerner in November 2021 as a contributor and now News Editor. 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. Her hobbies include playing tennis, thrifting and practicing her Spanish skills.

Year/Major: Junior, Journalism

Favorite movie: Little Women (2019)

Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls

Social media handle: @_emilysisk on Instagram

All content by Emily Sisk
Five things you didn’t know about President Cady Short-Thompson

Five things you didn’t know about President Cady Short-Thompson

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Mildred Nguyen
October 2, 2023
Players gather around the net in the middle of a game.

[Photo] The group causing a spike in Spikeball on campus

September 27, 2023
Students gather in the Health Innovation Center.

NKU ranks in top 50 nationally for best value

Emily Sisk, News Editor
September 19, 2023
NKU Police Department Chief John Gaffin stands outside his office which overlooks Truist Arena.

Behind the badge: How John Gaffin changed NKUPD culture and conquered law school

Emily Sisk, News Editor
September 19, 2023
Interim President Bonita Brown (left) served as the first female in a presidential role at NKU. Cady Short-Thompson (right) will be the university’s first female president.

“She’s one of us:” Key campus figures react to new president

Emily Sisk, Killian Baarlaer, Mildred Nguyen, and Braden White
September 13, 2023
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson has been appointed as NKUs seventh president.

NKU announces Cady Short-Thompson as seventh president

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk
September 13, 2023
A student scans her parking permit before exiting the Kenton Garage.

Breaking it down: NKU parking rates compared to local universities

Emily Sisk, News Editor
September 11, 2023
NKUs potential new president will be voted on at the Sept. 13 Board of Regents meeting.

BREAKING: NKU new president to be voted on

Emily Sisk and Braden White
September 11, 2023
An employee at Steak n Shake waits to take an order.

FEATURE: Your guide to NKU Dining

Emily Sisk, News Editor
August 25, 2023
Police officers surround University Drive while investigating a suspicious package Monday morning.

‘Possible presence’ of explosives cause for University Drive closure

Emily Sisk, News Editor
August 21, 2023
University Drive on Aug. 21 shut down beginning at its intersection with Campus Drive up to the round-a-bout connected to Johns Hill Drive.

BREAKING: Police cars swarm University Drive on first day of classes

Emily Sisk and Killian Baarlaer
August 21, 2023
Oversight is what we do: Further control on international student financial aid

“Oversight is what we do”: Further control on international student financial aid

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk
June 26, 2023
Bonnie Meyer, former Director of LGBTQ Programs and Services at NKU, received a $75,000 settlement from the university in January 2022,

NKU withholds details over $75k settlement to former LGBTQ services director

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk
June 22, 2023
Student Emergency Fund leaves student in five-month holdup

Student Emergency Fund leaves student in five-month holdup

Emily Sisk, News Editor
June 20, 2023
Guests at Newports Juneteenth celebration piled plates high with food inside Southgate Street School. NKU Masters in Public History students Juneteenth exhibit was displayed in frames around the room.

Hidden history: Juneteenth celebrated in NKY

Emily Sisk, News Editor
June 18, 2023
Dr. Holly Michelle Deeley Wilhite, 52, of Florence, passed away on June 9 in a motorcycle accident.

NKU professor killed in motorcycle accident

Emily Sisk, News Editor
June 14, 2023
Dr. Eddie Howard sits among the presidential cabinet at the March 15 Board of Regents Meeting.

Everything we know about VP Eddie Howard’s departure from NKU so far

Braden White, Mildred Nguyen, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer
May 18, 2023
NKU’s Residence Hall Association voted no confidence in the leadership of Dr. Eddie Howard (left), vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Student-run housing organization votes ‘no confidence’ in Dr. Eddie Howard

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer
May 4, 2023
The sign located at the corner of US 27 and Wilson Rd welcomes citizens to the city of Highland Heights.

NKU and Highland Heights: A model symbiotic relationship

Emily Sisk, News Editor
May 3, 2023
Pyramid chart of NKU faculty hierarchy

Faculty cuts in the School of the Arts

Ashlee Cobble and Emily Sisk
May 2, 2023
Coach Darrin Horn makes a surprised reaction to a play in a basketball game.

Men’s basketball coach $100k pay raise strikes a chord

Emily Sisk, News Editor
April 29, 2023
Entrance of Callahan Bistro dining hall

Closure of Callahan dining hall highly possible

Emily Sisk, News Editor
April 25, 2023
LGBTQA+ students gathered in front of the Highland Heights City Council office after marching from the Student Union.

NKU students march to city hall in protest of anti-trans bill

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk
April 2, 2023
UPDATE: Samantha Cain: Spotlight on survivorship

UPDATE: Samantha Cain: Spotlight on survivorship

Emily Sisk, News Editor
March 31, 2023
Vice president candidate Lucy Burns (left) and president candidate Isaiah Phillips (right) after being announced 2023-2024 SGA president and vice president Thursday night.

Phillips and Burns named 2023-2024 SGA president, VP

Emily Sisk, News Editor
March 30, 2023
The decomposed human remains found behind the NKU soccer stadium were identified.

BREAKING: Decomposed human remains found on campus have been identified

Braden White and Emily Sisk
March 30, 2023
Left: Savage/Copfer and Right: Phillips/Burns

Presidential candidates state their cases at SGA Presidential Debate

Braden White, Emily Sisk, Killian Baarlaer, and Mildred Nguyen
March 28, 2023
SGA presidential candidate slates include Isaiah Phillips/Lucy Burns (top) and Ragan Savage/Gracie Copfer (bottom).

Candidates preview: Who is running for SGA presidential election?

Emily Sisk, News Editor
March 27, 2023
Group photo of the Baptist Campus Ministry spring break attendees at Fort Caswell, North Carolina.

Campus ministries’ spring break trips change lives through faith and friendship

Emily Sisk, Killian Baarlaer, and Elita St. Clair
March 22, 2023
The scene is still currently being investigated in the wooded area behind Truist Arena, shutting down Lot O.

UPDATE: Decomposed human remains found behind NKU soccer stadium

Emily Sisk and Braden White
March 12, 2023
The potential murder-suicide occurred on Monday morning in New Richmond, Ohio.

NKU student in critical condition after ‘potential murder-suicide’ of family in New Richmond, Ohio

Emily Sisk, News Editor
February 28, 2023
From left to right: Bryanna Hall, Prosper Jibunor, Shumyla Wright

This is me: How three Black leaders are making their community on campus

Emily Sisk, News Editor
February 26, 2023
NKU students and faculty gathered at The Farris Amphitheater for revival on Wednesday night.

Revival comes to NKU as extension of Asbury movement

Emily Sisk, News Editor
February 17, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear stands for the National Anthem at Truist Arena on Jan. 28.

Gov. Beshear discusses appearance at NKU basketball game

Emily Sisk, News Editor
February 2, 2023
The centuries-old Parthenon is one piece of architecture still standing in Greece.

Tales from abroad

Emily Sisk, News Editor
January 30, 2023
NKU Cheerleading brought home third place after competing at UCA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.

NKU Cheerleading takes home third place in national competition

Emily Sisk, News Editor
January 27, 2023
Au Bon Pain opened in Oct. 2018 and serves soups, salads and bakery items.

Au Bon Pain permanently closing

Emily Sisk, News Editor
January 20, 2023
Bonita Brown, current vice president and chief strategy officer, has been at NKU since August 2019.

NKU name drops Bonita Brown as potential interim president

Emily Sisk, News Editor
January 17, 2023
Water damage in University Suites called for the closure of all four floors of the building’s north wing throughout the spring semester.

Housing struck by water damage over frigid winter break

Emily Sisk, News Editor
January 8, 2023
Over 1,300 graduates were recognized on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Truist Arena.

NKU honors over 1,300 graduates

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 18, 2022
The Board of Regents approved the budget and tuition increases at this months meeting, held in the Student Union and livestreamed on NKUs website.

NKU elects to not serve as authorizer of charter schools

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 13, 2022
The Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort has seen much action regarding charter schools over the years.

Charter school decision approaches: What it means, both sides weigh in

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 8, 2022
Students walk across the Northern Kentucky University campus plaza.

‘Who are we?’ NKU Faculty Senate releases statements urging transparency, inclusion amid transitions

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 5, 2022
Dancers perform Aimi Matsui’s choreographed piece “This is Me.”

Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase lights up Greaves Concert Hall

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 22, 2022
NKU President Ashish Vaidya is departing from presidency on Dec. 19, 2022.

UPDATE: What’s next for NKU, why Vaidya’s set to leave – Board of Regents Chair speaks

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 22, 2022
Einstein Bros. Bagels temporarily closed on Nov. 18 for the remainder of the semester.

Einstein Bros. Bagels closes up shop for the semester

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 21, 2022
NKU’s Chief Financial Officer pursuing new job amid budget deficit

NKU’s Chief Financial Officer pursuing new job amid budget deficit

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 19, 2022
NKU’s 2022 Annual Campus Security Report for 2021

Understanding sexual assault on NKU’s campus

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 18, 2022
“My wife jokes with me that I have no roots because I grew up in different parts of India,” Vaidya said. “My father was in government services, so I was in the north, the south, the east and west, and everywhere—if you know a little bit about India you would know that it’s very different.”

BREAKING: Ashish Vaidya departs from presidency at NKU

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Mildred Nguyen
November 17, 2022
Miss Krimson and Kreme contestant Talitha Edwards (right) rehearses her pageant introduction.

Honoring individuals with Miss Krimson and Kreme scholarship pageant

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 14, 2022
OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 8, 2022
“It flipped the switch for me”: Marketing classes unveil the world of content creation and consumer insights to students

“It flipped the switch for me”: Marketing classes unveil the world of content creation and consumer insights to students

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 2, 2022
A deeper dive into NKU budget deficit: Causes, changes, impacts and response

A deeper dive into NKU budget deficit: Causes, changes, impacts and response

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk
October 31, 2022
Panhellenic bid day took place Sept. 11 and around 100 women accepted bids.

Greek life slump, new coordinator seeks to increase membership

Emily Sisk, News Editor
October 12, 2022
A student advocate voices their concerns to the panel Monday night during the Open Dining Forum presented by the Residence Hall Association.

“This food is disgusting”: Dining forum sparks criticism

Emily Sisk, News Editor
October 11, 2022
Daniel Myers has taken on the role of SGA President and represents students on NKUs Board of Regents.

Year of rebuilding: SGA President Myers takes the reins

Emily Sisk, News Editor
October 8, 2022
The Care Closet is located in University Center 142 and features masculine-style clothing on the left side of the space and feminine-style pieces on the right side.

More than free fashion: Care Closet seeks to enhance lives of all students

Emily Sisk, News Editor
September 19, 2022
Queen of Englands death: Students and staff reflect on her impact

Queen of England’s death: Students and staff reflect on her impact

Emily Sisk, News Editor
September 8, 2022
NKUs College of Business contributed greatly to the universitys global ranking in entrepreneurial spirit.

NKU makes global headlines in innovation and entrepreneurial spirit

Emily Sisk, News Editor
August 29, 2022
70 incoming freshmen participated in Summer Spark Academy over the last five weeks.

Summer Spark Academy gives rising freshmen head start

Emily Sisk, News Editor
August 11, 2022
Both full-time and part-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Career Choice program.

Amazon Partnership Provides Tuition for Employees

Emily Sisk, News Editor
August 3, 2022
Surrounded by many other talented dancers, Viars has made her own mark at the amusement park.

Kings Island Dancer Embraces her Passion

Emily Sisk, News Editor
July 22, 2022
New Residence Hall will be a first year student-only community in the fall.

NKU Housing Amid Changes for New Academic Year

Emily Sisk, News Editor
June 28, 2022
2022 orientation leader staff

Orientation Leaders Impact the Past, Present and Future

Emily Sisk, News Editor
June 1, 2022
Audiences will experience six unique dances.

Dance ‘22 Set to Take Back the Stage

Emily Sisk, Reporter
April 22, 2022
NKU team with advisor (L to R): Dr. Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Kyle Nguyen, Aro Rajaonah, Bijay Rimal, Blake Weimer, Alex Kent, and My Doan

The Econ Games Provide Real World Experience for Students

Emily Sisk, Reporter
April 15, 2022
Cast members performing in the Greaves Concert Hall.

A Return of the Opera with “Signor Deluso”

Emily Sisk, Reporter
March 31, 2022
The exterior of the Baptist Student Center on NKUs campus.

NKU’s Baptist Campus Ministry to host pancake event for all students on Monday

Emily Sisk, Contributor
December 12, 2021
Co-presidents Allison Detmer, Shelby Lillie and general members Ben Lambert and Rachel Rivera drawing on the white board during a meeting.

Organization helps Disney fans find a place of community on campus

Emily Sisk, Contributor
November 17, 2021
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