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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Jakob Staley

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor

Name: Jakob Staley

Position: Assistant Sports Editor

Bio: Jakob joined The Northerner in the fall of 2024 as an assistant sports editor. Jakob has always had a passion for sports. He played basketball growing up but recently expanded his game to other sports and is always open to learning new things. Jakob hopes to work as a sports analyst for channels like ESPN, NBC Sports and Fox Sports. Eventually, he would like to work on a more international scale doing the biggest sporting events in the world. He wanted to join 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 and Electronic Media and Broadcasting

Favorite artists: Tyler Childers, Rex Orange County and Sturgill Simpson

All content by Jakob Staley
Kaya Vogt (left) and Kylie Anderson (right) celebrate after women's soccer 4-0 victory over Cleveland State.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
NKU volleyball celebrates a point as Joy Banks sets up to serve against Xavier.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Joy Banks with an electric spike at practice | Provided by NKU Athletics

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2024
The Norse celebrated a dominating performance against South Dakota on Saturday.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Women's cross country competed in the 2024 Queen City Invitational on Aug. 30.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
NKU men's soccer's Joshua Cline throws the ball into play on Aug. 25 against Bellarmine.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
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