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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

Mac Payton, Staff Writer

Mac Payton is a double major in journalism and electronic media and broadcasting. His career goals include becoming a broadcast journalist.

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Ken Jones accepting the School of the Arts director position. Jones has worked for Disney and has directed multiple musicals on the NKU mainstage. - See more at: https://www.thenortherner.com/news/2015/02/12/ken-jones-named-director-of-new-school-of-the-arts/#sthash.oTrqrqDH.dpuf

Ken Jones named director of new School of the Arts

Mac Payton, Reporter
February 12, 2015
Dan Gerhardt (left) and Tony Miorano (right) trade cards in between rounds.

Two-headed games fun place to play magic: the gathering

Mac Payton, Reporter
February 11, 2015

Callahan Hall experiences ongoing water issues

Mac Payton, Reporter
January 30, 2015
Students discuss the rights and wrongs of abortion among graphic pictures placed outside the Student Union.

[Photo] Pro-life group conveys controversial message

September 19, 2014
Students discuss the rights and wrongs of abortion among graphic pictures placed outside the Student Union.

Pro-life group conveys controversial message

Mac Payton, Reporter
September 19, 2014
Awards that Chase Law has earned. Dean Standen hopes that the Lunsford Academy will bring more attention to Chase.

Lunsford Academy says it will create well-rounded ‘Renaissance Lawyers’

Mac Payton, Reporter
September 10, 2014

Top five things to know about Wednesday’s Board of Regents meeting

Mac Payton and Kevin Schultz
November 19, 2013
Newest regent has always given back to alma mater

Newest regent has always given back to alma mater

Mac Payton, News Editor
November 13, 2013
New Campus Rec Center could bring parking woes to a head

New Campus Rec Center could bring parking woes to a head

Mac Payton, News Editor
November 13, 2013

New campus rec center could bring parking woes to a head

Mac Payton, News Editor
November 13, 2013

Men’s team will face top two winningest programs in college

Mac Payton, News editor
November 7, 2013
Men’s team will face top two winningest programs in college

Men’s team will face top two winningest programs in college

Mac Payton, News Editor
November 6, 2013
Students and faculty gathered together for the grand opening of the intramural field complex.

Intramural field complex opens with kickoff event

Mac Payton, Web news editor
October 24, 2013
Mearns was hired to be Ball State University's 17th president.

From maintenance to law, Mearns has done it all.

Mac Payton, News editor
October 9, 2013

TANK to hold information tables for innovations

Mac Payton, News Editor
September 16, 2013

What are you worth to the state?

Mac Payton, News editor
September 12, 2013
Student triggers fire sprinkler, floods A-wing of Callahan Hall

Student triggers fire sprinkler, floods A-wing of Callahan Hall

Mac Payton, News editor
August 29, 2013
Student represents 16,000 in plans for NKU’s future

Student represents 16,000 in plans for NKU’s future

Mac Payton, News editor
August 29, 2013
Bonnie Meyer, the new director of the Office of LGBTQ Programs and Services.

Director of new LGBTQ center hired

Mac Payton, News Editor
August 22, 2013

LGBTQ center comes to campus

Mac Payton, News editor
August 21, 2013

Housing shortage places students in Lakeside Terrace

Mac Payton, News editor
August 21, 2013
Outside of Callahan, where water was pouring from the building.

Student triggers fire sprinkler, floods entire wing of Callahan Hall

Mac Payton, News Editor
August 20, 2013
Move-in volunteers help to move temporary residents into Lakeside Terrace.

Graduate tuition rates up 6.8 percent

Mac Payton, Staff writer
May 1, 2013
Celebration closes with senior art exhibit opening

Celebration closes with senior art exhibit opening

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 19, 2013

Mearns unveils 2013-14 budget, renovation plans

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 18, 2013

Mearns addresses campus community about next year’s budget

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 17, 2013
Gatorade pong returned for second year

Gatorade pong returned for second year

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 12, 2013

Budding rock group records song for NKU, takes Madison Theater stage

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 11, 2013
Students receive $2,000 grant to film pilot for sitcom

Students receive $2,000 grant to film pilot for sitcom

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 4, 2013

University police now have officer title

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 4, 2013
Informatics faculty, staff show off in art show

Informatics faculty, staff show off in art show

Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 4, 2013
Rec hosts first annual wheelchair basketball event

Rec hosts first annual wheelchair basketball event

Mac Payton, Staff writer
March 21, 2013

Forums to gather info for strategic plan underway

Mac Payton, Staff writer
February 21, 2013
Government Day with Chase law students

Government Day with Chase law students

Mac Payton, Staff writer
February 18, 2013

Campus police adding new station

Mac Payton, Staff writer
February 14, 2013

Steely Library works to flip classrooms across campus

Mac Payton, Staff writer
February 7, 2013
Internet piracy 'not as big of a problem'

Internet piracy ‘not as big of a problem’

Mac Payton, Staff Writer
February 7, 2013

Kentucky battle comes to life in documentary

Mac Payton, Staff writer
January 31, 2013

Possible arson attempt in Callahan Hall

Mac Payton, Staff writer
January 31, 2013

Gaming marathon raises over $500 to donate to charity

Mac Payton, Contributing writer
November 7, 2012

Mearns talks with students, faculty on listening tour

Mac Payton, Contributing writer
October 11, 2012
From Norse to royalty

From Norse to royalty

Mac Payton, Contributing writer
October 10, 2012
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