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The Northerner
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Sisk graduated on May 10, 2025 with a bachelor’s in journalism.

[Photo] Farewell from the editor: Emily Sisk

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2025
OINK's eighth annual film festival hosted at NKU has a theme of Spaghetti Westerns.

[Photo] What to expect from OINK’s eighth film festival

Emory Davis, co-Managing Editor; co-Arts & Life Editor
March 21, 2025
A Thai Constellation (pictured on the right) Nikki Marksberry purchased from Emy Abrahams.

[Photo] The Potted Palm: Where creativity and community grow

Jillian Kohls, co-Managing Editor & co-Arts & Life Editor
February 20, 2025
Kamora Morgan is adjusting to her new life in America very well.

[Photo] From crossing borders to crossovers

Alex Perez and Jakob Staley
February 19, 2025
Alumni and current staff members joined The Northerner for the Kentucky Press Association Winter Convention on Jan. 25.

[Photo] The Northerner wins second place overall at Kentucky journalism awards

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2025
The leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping meaning the holiday season is here.

[Photo] ‘Tis the season to listen to holiday music.

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
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[Photo] SGA resolution seeks to eliminate required online-only course fees

Shae Meade and Riley Weber-Horowitz
November 14, 2024
Shea Conley was announced as the newest appointment to Northern Kentucky University's Board of Regents on Oct. 23, 2024.

[Photo] Kentucky Governor Beshear appoints attorney Shea Conley to NKU Board of Regents

Riley Weber-Horowitz, Assistant Photo Editor
November 4, 2024
Franke Runge wasn't always a swimmer, but never looked back once he was.

[Photo] Finding the starting line: A look inside how NKU athletes got their start

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger
October 25, 2024
Seniors Lilly Yordy (left), Lydia Self (middle), and Emma McSwigan (right) participate in senior day festivities.

[Photo] NKU women’s soccer shines in win on senior day

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger
September 22, 2024
Joy Banks set up for a kill that led to a point in the second set on Saturday against Miami (OH).

[Photo] Women’s volleyball dominates the Invitational weekend going undefeated

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2024
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage on Tuesday night in their first presidential debate.

[Photo] Top five presidential debate moments you might have missed

September 11, 2024
The Norse walk off the field after a crushing defeat to Southern Mississippi ends their historic season.

[Photo] NKU baseball’s first NCAA appearance ended by an offensive shootout with Tennessee and a shutout by Southern Mississippi

Matthew Supinger, Sports Co-Editor
June 4, 2024
Tiburcio Lince serves as the director for Latino Student Initiatives.

[Photo] Tiburcio Lince brings ‘alegría’ to Latino Student Initiatives at NKU

Shae Meade, News Editor
May 28, 2024
World Refugee Day Events.

[Photo] The face of Northern Kentucky: ‘It’s starting to look different’

Haley Parnell, LINK nky Reporter
May 28, 2024
Dr. Gannon Tagher was announced as new permanent dean of NKU’s College of Health and Human Services.

[Photo] NKU College of Health and Human Services announces new dean

May 23, 2024
The map for tables at Norse Marketplace, which will surround Loch Norse, the College of Business and the Math, Education and Psychology building.

[Photo] 50 tables, student small businesses coming to Norse Marketplace

Emily Sisk and Henry Crawford
April 22, 2024
Staff photos from participating student newsrooms. Top row, L-R: College Heights Herald Staff, The Northerner staff. Middle row, L-R: Eastern Progress staff, The Murray State News staff. Bottom row, L-R: The Louisville Cardinal staff, Kentucky Kernel staff. No photo was available for the Thorobred News.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky

The editorial boards of the College Heights Herald, the Eastern Progress, the Murray State News, the Louisville Cardinal, The Northerner, the Thorobred News, and the Kentucky Kernel
March 29, 2024
The Northerner operates independently from NKU as a news organization, reporting fairly and accurately on all news.

[Photo] VIEWPOINTS: Student Press Freedom Day matters. Here’s why.

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer
February 22, 2024
The Northerner operates independently from NKU as a news organization, reporting fairly and accurately on all news.

Ray Archer and Lin Dames, two NKU alumni, hope to get married in 2025.

[Photo] NKU love stories

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
A Greek life recruitment event taking place at NKU's intramural fields.

[Photo] A look into declining involvement in Greek life at NKU

Brooke Bihl, Contributor
January 30, 2024
The Northerner's 2024 Kentucky Press Association Winter Convention attendants. Picture left to right: Michele Day, Emily Sisk, Mildred Nguyen, Killian Baarlaer, Emory Davis, Braden White and Aya Aleily.

[Photo] The Northerner brings home state-wide Freedom of Information Award

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
Nunn Hall's first floor, where they are replacing the floor slab, has been shut down for construction since last semester.

[Photo] Law building closed for spring semester classes

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer
January 12, 2024
The couple was married on a pier in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Political science spouses wave goodbye after 20 years at NKU

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 7, 2023
Members of the women's volleyball team.

[Photo] My home away from home

Jillian Kohls, Contributor
December 2, 2023
Dr. Hassan HassabElnaby, dean and professor of accounting at the Haile College of Business.

[Photo] Surf or drown in impending wave of AI’s career involvement

Elita St. Clair, Social Media Editor
November 21, 2023
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[Photo] Students are protesting University Housing next Wednesday, here’s why

Emily Sisk, News Editor
October 27, 2023
Self-defense classes are put on annually by the police department.

[Photo] NKU Police Department: Building trust and relationships with the community

Aya Aleily, Contributor
October 27, 2023
Jorge Rodríguez Agudo.

[Photo] Building boom for NKU Athletics

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Rendering of the new first floor lobby.

[Photo] SOTA construction: A look at the long and short-term impact

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
September 8, 2023
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson has been appointed as NKU's seventh president.

[Photo] NKU announces Cady Short-Thompson as seventh president

Mildred Nguyen and Emily Sisk
September 13, 2023
The NIL era has welcomed many different benefits to many of the student-athletes who call this campus home.

[Photo] BREAKING: NKU new president to be voted on

Emily Sisk and Braden White
September 11, 2023
Dr. Holly Michelle Deeley Wilhite, 52, of Florence, passed away on June 9 in a motorcycle accident.

[Photo] NKU professor killed in motorcycle accident

Emily Sisk, News Editor
June 14, 2023
The Newport Barracks site located in General James Taylor Park in Newport.

[Photo] Students and faculty help search for unknown history at Newport Barracks

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
May 21, 2023
The letter posted by NKU’s RHA regarding no confidence.

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

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer
May 4, 2023
NKU's Center for Student Inclusiveness office is located in SU 304.

[Photo] What NKU is doing to support trans and queer students on campus

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
Paige Wideman, a non-tenure track renewable faculty member in SOTA, was cut this semester.

[Photo] Faculty cuts in the School of the Arts

Ashlee Cobble and Emily Sisk
May 2, 2023
Dean Dr. Kevin Kirby - College of Informatics

[Photo] Dean Dr. Kevin Kirby – College of Informatics

Evan Bales, Reporter
April 24, 2023
Samantha and Katrina as 2021 New Richmond High School graduates.

[Photo] UPDATE: Samantha Cain: Spotlight on survivorship

Emily Sisk, News Editor
March 31, 2023
SGA presidential candidate slates include Isaiah Phillips/Lucy Burns (top) and Ragan Savage/Gracie Copfer (bottom).

[Photo] 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.

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

Emily Sisk, Killian Baarlaer, and Elita St. Clair
March 22, 2023
The show opens April 4 with previews happening now.

[Photo] NKU alumni Miki Abraham lands role on Broadway

Ashlee Cobble, Reporter
March 22, 2023
FTC located at 1 Highland Ave Suite A, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

[Photo] Fort Thomas Coffee embraces community through creativity and connection

Elita St. Clair, Reporter
March 19, 2023
Albertine Cinémathèque Film Festival lineup.

[Photo] French film festival returns to NKU

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
March 17, 2023
Photo of Karyn Parsons who is an actress and author that appeared in "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" as Hilary Banks.

[Photo] ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ actress Karyn Parsons comes to NKU

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2023
Pictured left to right: Madison Garrott, Rachel Everson and Alyssa Mathews at Victors 2022.

[Photo] Celebrating Black History Month with athletic academic advisor Alyssa Mathews

Emmanuelle Hewson, Reporter
February 28, 2023
A student talks with an employer at Career Expo.

[Photo] Preparing for Career Expo 2023

Alex Ludwig, Contributor
February 20, 2023
Brass Key Coffee’s logo

[Photo] Brass Key Coffee fosters safe haven for community interaction

Elita St. Clair, Contributor
February 20, 2023
Ball was appointed to captain of NKU's men's tennis team.

[Photo] Celebrating Black History Month with tennis captain Trevor Ball

Emmanuelle Hewson, Reporter
February 3, 2023
Members of Theta Phi sorority and other students pose with the governor at the basketball game.

[Photo] Gov. Beshear discusses appearance at NKU basketball game

Emily Sisk, News Editor
February 2, 2023
Fall 2022 BFA poster by Megan Conn

[Photo] VIEWPOINT: BFA Senior Exhibition background and commentary

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
December 6, 2022
El Ritmo Del Mañana the night of the basement Christmas show that spurred their upcoming album, Ritmo’s First Christmas.

[Photo] El Ritmo Del Mañana has their ‘First Christmas’ a few Christmas’ late

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
November 28, 2022
Rachel Hyde

[Photo] From golf player to golf coach: Rachel Hyde’s journey

Torie Houston, Contributor
November 22, 2022
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[Photo] Miss Krimson and Kreme 2022: Beauty, intelligence and grace

Anariah Powell, Contributor
November 19, 2022
The NKU men's basketball team will host UC on Wednesday. A tailgate to attract excitement and attendance for the game will take place before.

[Photo] Center For Student Engagement looking to boost campus involvement

Ashlee Cobble, Contributor
November 14, 2022

[Photo] Understanding Campus Rec’s Trauma Senstive Yoga

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
October 7, 2022
Pleights (Volume 1 Pt. 1/2) cover art.

[Photo] Inside the mind of Its.Jovahn and his forward-thinking new project

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
October 5, 2022
Hannah Wentzel's photo "Dreaming."

Hannah Wentzel's photo "Depleted."

[Photo] Hannah Wentzel - Dreaming, Depleted, and Disengaged

April 26, 2022
Hannah Wentzel's photo "Disengaged".

Photo series in the exhibition.

Northern Kentucky University’s biennial Year-End Series Festival returns for its 20th anniversary.

[Photo] Four world premieres, collaboration headline NKU’s new play festival

March 16, 2022
Kasyn Tapia, Panhellenic Council President

[Photo] A conversation with the new members of the Panhellenic Council

Amari Brandy, Assistant Arts and Life Editor
March 2, 2022
Junior health informatics major and information systems minor Hanson Nguyen.

[Photo] Active leader on campus gets nominated homecoming royalty

Madison Plank, Managing Editor
February 26, 2022
NKU student Lavette Patterson.

[Photo] The meaning of Black History Month, identity and community, according to NKU’s students and staff

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor
February 24, 2022
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