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The Northerner
The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner
The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner
Matthew Dietz

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief

Name: Matthew Dietz

Position: Editor-in-Chief 

Bio: A native of Northern Kentucky, Matthew has always had a passion for sports and writing, combining the two in his work for The Northerner. Matthew enjoys writing profile stories, as well as covering a variety of NKU sporting events on campus. When he is not writing about the Norse, Matthew enjoys watching Netflix, reading, and of course, watching his beloved hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds. You can follow Matthew on Twitter @matthewdietz_1 

Year/Major: Senior/Journalism

Favorite TV show: The Office

Social media handle: @matthewdietz_1 on Twitter

All content by Matthew Dietz
Senior Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Matthew Dietz

Senior Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Matthew Dietz

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2022
NKU guard Trevon Faulkner (22) scored nine points in the Norse win over Purdue Fort Wayne in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals.

Trevon Faulkner returning to the Norse for one more season

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2022
NKU forward Adrian Nelson (4) takes a shot against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday at BB&T Arena.

Norse forward Adrian Nelson enters transfer portal

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2022
NKU players leave the court following the loss to Wright State in the Horizon League Tournament championship game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

NKU falls in Horizon League Tournament championship game after Wright State comeback

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
Marques Warrick scored 23 points in the Norse win over Wright State on Jan. 25.

Preview: NKU meets Wright State in Horizon League championship Tuesday night

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2022
Forward Adrian Nelson (4) celebrates an and-one basket against Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League quarterfinals.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) takes a shot in the paint against Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon dribbles against Detroit Mercy on Thursday. Langdon had 10 points in the win.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives to the lane against Detroit Mercy on Thursday in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals.

[Photo] Men’s basketball advances to Horizon League semifinals

March 4, 2022
NKU guard Marques Warrick soars for a shot against Detroit Mercy on Thursday. Warrick led the Norse with 25 points.

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner (22) takes a jump shot against Detroit Mercy on Thursday.

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2) defends against Detroit Mercy in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament.

NKU forward Grayson Rose and the NKU bench celebrate during the Norse win over Detroit Mercy.

Norse advance to Horizon League quarterfinals with win over Detroit Mercy

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
NKU guard Sam Vinson takes a shot against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Vinson and Warrick take home Horizon League awards

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2022
NKU guard Ivy Turner makes an inbounds pass against Detroit Mercy on Saturday.

NKU women’s basketball collects Horizon League awards

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2022
The Northerner and LINK nky entered into a content sharing agreement in December.

Inside the creation of LINK nky and their content sharing agreement with The Northerner

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2022
NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) follows through after a shot against Robert Morris.

Warrick ties career-high as NKU cruises past Robert Morris

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2022
NKU forward Trinity Thompson waits to check into the game against UIC in February.

NKU women’s basketball comes from behind to defeat Oakland, 66-62

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2022
NKU forward Grayson Rose (10) drives into the lane against IUPUI on Saturday.

Norse weekend roundup: Basketball and softball earn wins on Sunday

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow enters the field during the Super Bowl LVI Opening Night Fan Rally on Feb. 7, 2022, in Cincinnati.

Bengals lose Super Bowl LVI to Rams, but the future remains bright in Cincinnati

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) makes a pass against IUPUI on Saturday. Turner shot 7-14 from the field in the loss.

IUPUI cruises past NKU 78-53 on Saturday

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2022
The outside of Griffin Hall lit up orange in honor of the Cincinnati Bengals playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

[Photo] Super Bowl LVI predictions from The Northerner staff

February 13, 2022
Freshman guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen dribbles on the perimeter against UIC on Thursday.

NKU redshirt senior guard Lindsey Duvall against UIC on Thursday. Duvall finished with 28 points.

[Photo] NKU women’s basketball survives late-game surge to douse the Flames

February 10, 2022
NKU guard Ivy Turner dribbles against UIC on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Ivy Turner against UIC on Thursday. Turner scored nine points against the Flames.

The NKU cheerleading team performs at BB&T Arena on Thursday during a break in the women's basketball game against UIC.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives against Detroit Mercy on Saturday. Warrick finished with 17 points in the loss.

Norse end homestand with 74-68 loss to Detroit Mercy

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2022
Crews have worked throughout the past several days in response to the winter storm in the NKU area.

Crews at NKU continue working to clear campus after winter storm blasts through area

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022
NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) looks for a teammate during the Norse win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday.

Norse orchestrate dramatic comeback to defeat Cleveland State, earn fifth straight win

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2022
Norse fell 67-58 to Green Bay on Saturday at BB&T Arena.

Green Bay snaps Norse winning streak with terrific shooting performance

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2022
Guard Lindsey Duvall dribbles in traffic against Milwaukee on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

NKU players celebrate on the bench as the Norse defeated Milwaukee on Thursday.

Guard Lindsey Duvall drives past her defender on Thursday against Milwaukee. Duvall had 12 points in the contest.

Guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen looks for a teammate to pass to against Milwaukee.

Guard Ivy Turner drives into the lane against Milwaukee on Thursday. Turner led the Norse with 23 points.

[Photo] NKU women's basketball uses defensive effort to get past Milwaukee

January 27, 2022
Guard Lindsey Duvall dribbles against Milwaukee on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

Guard Kailee Davis drives toward the basket against Milwaukee on Thursday. Davis finished with eight points in the win.

Guard Ivy Turner searches for an open teammate against Milwaukee on Thursday. Turner shot 3-6 from three in the contest.

Guard Marques Warrick led the Norse in scoring with 23 points as NKU defeated Wright State on Tuesday.

‘The bigger the moment, the better he is’, Warrick shines as Norse win rivalry game over Wright State

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2022
NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen (11) shoots a layup against Wright State on Thursday.

[Photo] Mitchell-Steen’s career-high leads NKU women’s basketball past Wright State

January 21, 2022
NKU guard Lindsey Duvall soars into the air for a layup against Wright State. Duvall recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia against Wright State on Thursday. Garcia finished with eight points against the Raiders.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) defends against Wright State on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

Kailee Davis and Emmy Souder wait to check in against Wright State. The Norse defeated the Raiders 77-59.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) drives against Wright State. Turner finished with 17 points while shooting 6-8 from the free-throw line.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia dribbles against Wright State on Thursday. The Norse defeated the Raiders 77-59.

NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen (11) looks to make a pass against Wright State on Thursday. Mitchell-Steen led the Norse with 23 points.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) drives past a defender on Thursday night as the Norse defeated Wright State.

Tom Poitras announced as new head coach for NKU men’s soccer

Tom Poitras announced as new head coach for NKU men’s soccer

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2022
The NKU women's basketball bench reacts during a game against Cleveland State in December.

Takeaways from NKU women’s basketball as conference play heats up

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2022
The Norse celebrate with fans following their dramatic win over Eastern Michigan.

NKU men’s basketball takeaways from season’s first two months

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2022
NKU President Ken Bothof gives his remarks during the press conference for the welcoming of the new Men's Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn.

Breaking: NKU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ken Bothof will retire June 30

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2022
NKU men's basketball players huddle on Thursday night against Green Bay at BB&T Arena.

[Photo] Norse squander brilliant first half in New Year's Day loss to Milwaukee

January 1, 2022
The NKU men's basketball team celebrates on the bench during the 79-74 win for the Norse.

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner celebrates on the bench during the Norse 79-74 win over Green Bay on Thursday. Faulkner scored 19 points in the victory.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives into the lane against Green Bay on Thursday. Warrick scored 20 points in the win.

NKU guard Marques Warrick defends a Green Bay player on Thursday. The Norse forced nine turnovers in the win.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) drives into the lane against Green Bay. Langdon finished with seven points and three assists on Thursday.

Fans at BB&T Arena had the opportunity to participate in the Teddy Bear Toss at halftime, benefitting children at St. Elizabeth hospitals.

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2) on Thursday at BB&T Arena. Vinson scored 11 points in the win over Green Bay.

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner (22) posts up on a defender on Thursday. Faulkner was second on the Norse with 19 points in the victory.

[Photo] Men’s basketball picks up first conference win over Green Bay

December 30, 2021
NKU guard Sam Vinson is double-teamed near the baseline on Thursday against Green Bay. The Norse came away with the 79-74 victory.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) defends at the top of the key against UNC Greensboro.

How a determined Bryson Langdon found his way to NKU and became a leader for the Norse

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2021
The NKU men's basketball team celebrates during a win over Wheeling on Nov. 9.

Norse win 91-55 in dominant showing against Alice Lloyd College

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2021
NKU head coach Stu Riddle speaks to the media following NKU's 2-1 loss to Wright State.

Stu Riddle resigns as head coach of Northern Kentucky men’s soccer

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2021
NKU guard Carissa Garcia (12) dribbles at the top of the key against Kentucky State on Wednesday.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia (12) takes a three against Kentucky State. Garcia posted a season-high 17 points on Wednesday.

NKU guard Lindsey Duvall (5) takes a shot against Kentucky State on Wednesday.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) takes a jump shot against Kentucky State on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU players celebrate a basket before the halftime break by forward Paige Hodgson (4).

[Photo] Norse win in dominant performance against Kentucky State

December 8, 2021
NKU women's basketball players huddle during their game against Kentucky State on Wednesday. The Norse picked up the 72-51 victory.

[Photo] NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 5

February 8, 2022
NKU guard Kennedy Igo (14) guards a Kentucky State player as she drives into the lane on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia takes an open three against Kentucky State on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) drives past a defender for Kentucky State on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Kailee Davis (3) prepares to take a shot against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday. Davis finished with eight points in the win.

Norse bounce back with 69-60 win over Purdue Fort Wayne

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2021
NKU head coach Camryn Whitaker speaks to several of her players on Friday against Cleveland State.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) defends a Cleveland State player on Friday night during the Norse 63-52 loss.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) goes up for a layup on Friday night against Cleveland State.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia fires a three against Cleveland State on Friday night.

The NKU bench reacts during the game against Cleveland State on Friday. The Norse fell to the Vikings 63-52.

A trio of NKU players wait to check in to the game on Friday night against Cleveland State.

Members of the NKU dance team during a break in Friday night's game against Cleveland State.

NKU guard Kailee Davis with the ball on the perimeter against Cleveland State on Friday night at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia drives past a Cleveland State defender on Friday night at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) calls for a teammate during Friday night's game against Cleveland State.

The NKU men's basketball team bench during Monday's game against Western Illinois.

NKU forward David Böhm (13) drives toward the hoop during the loss against Western Illinois on Monday.

NKU guard Hubertas Pivorius (34) during NKU's 69-67 loss to Western Illinois. Pivorius finished with 20 points.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives toward the basket against Western Illinois on Monday at BB&T Arena.

The NKU cheerleading team during a break in the contest on Monday against Western Illinois.

NKU forward Chris Brandon (21) throws down a dunk against Western Illinois on Monday night.

NKU forward Chris Brandon finishes off a dunk as the Norse fell to Western Illinois on Monday at BB&T Arena.

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