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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
Matt Sexton

Matt Sexton, Editor In Chief

Year: Senior

 

Major: Journalism

Minor: Electronic Media & Broadcasting

 

Hobbies: Playing and coaching tennis, watching sports (especially hockey), writing, karaoke and watching anime.

All content by Matt Sexton
File photo of Interim president Gerard St. Amand, who released a letter to the university regarding former Chase Law dean Jeffery Standen.

[Photo] Interim president St. Amand addresses Standen’s departure

February 27, 2018
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[Photo] The Northerner’s top 10 stories of 2017

Northerner Staff
December 30, 2017
A goodbye from the editor of The Northerner

A goodbye from the editor of The Northerner

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017
Dr. Kratzer is one of three professors to work on putting a sexual misconduct policy in their syllabus.

[Photo] Professors working to include sexual misconduct policy in syllabi

April 30, 2017
Schaefer and Gagne are running as president and vice president of SGA. They addressed the FLIP program, among other things.

[Photo] SGA candidates make final pitch to student body

Cole Grecco, News Editor
March 28, 2017
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Lavone Holland (30) throws down a thunderous dunk during Friday's NCAA tournament game against Kentucky.

Norse bid for an upset falls short against Kentucky

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2017
Lavone Holland (30) throws down a thunderous dunk during Friday's NCAA tournament game against Kentucky.

Halftime: Kentucky surges to lead over Norse

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2017
Interim Pres. Gerard St. Amand said that pension contributions have increased in the last decade, but benefits for employees have not.

St. Amand to lead NKU while Mearns replacement found

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2017
Interim Pres. Gerard St. Amand said that pension contributions have increased in the last decade, but benefits for employees have not.

[Photo] Amand: Pension costs “biggest hurdle” for NKU budget

November 8, 2017
NKU students rush the state to celebrate with the men's basketball team.

Norse notebook: Raucous crowd propels Norse to victory

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2017
NKU AD Ken Bothof presents the Norse the Horizon League tournament championship trophy.

The Norse begin to celebrate as they lead with just seconds remaining.

The NKU coaching staff celebrates as the Norse prepare to clinch their first Horizon League championship and NCAA tournament bid.

NKU head coach John Brannen celebrates after cutting the nets down at Joe Louis Arena.

The NKU men's basketball team celebrates after winning the Horizon League championship.

[Photo] Preview: Expectations high for reigning Horizon League champions

November 9, 2017
The NKU fans who made the trip to Detroit celebrate the victory.

Mason Faulkner (11) and the bench celebrates as the Norse prepare to clinch the victory.

Mason Faulkner (11) and the bench celebrate as the Norse defeated Milwaukee.

Drew McDonald hit this jumper in the lane with 42.3 seconds left Tuesday to put NKU up 56-51. The Norse defeated Milwaukee 59-53 to win the Horizon League championship.

Drew McDonald celebrates after cutting down a portion of the net Tuesday night.

Norse Force president Turner Davidson hopes to see more student crowds like the one at the Horizon League tournament this season.

[Photo] Norse Force hopes to gain strength as athletics succeed

September 29, 2017
NKU players celebrate with the students who made the trip to Detroit.

The NKU men's basketball team celebrates after winning the Horizon League championship.

Norse up! NKU to the NCAA tournament

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2017
Carson Williams (23) is fouled during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Carson Williams (23) goes up for a shot during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Drew McDonald (34) holds his finish during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Drew McDonald (34) makes a three during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Drew McDonald (34) goes around a defender during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Lavone Holland II (30) looks to pass during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Lavone Holland II (30) goes around a defender during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Jordan Garnett (1) goes up for a shot during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

The NKU student section is fired up during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

The NKU bench looks on during the Horizon League championship game against Milwaukee.

Victor E. Viking waves goodbye to the Youngstown State Penguins during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Norse notebook: Norse are Cinderella no longer

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2017
NKU's Mason Faulkner (11) goes up for a shot during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Mason Faulkner (11) shoots a three during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Mason Faulkner (11) goes up for a shot during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Jordan Garnett (1) drives to the basket during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

[Photo] #NorseNotebook NKU defensive-minded team with high powered offense

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
December 4, 2017
Lavone Holland II (30) drives around a defender during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Lavone Holland II (30) looks at the defense during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a reverse during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Drew McDonald (34) is double-teamed during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Drew McDonald (34) fights through contact during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Cole Murray (25) is grabbed as he goes around defenders during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Victor E. Viking waves goodbye to the Youngstown State Penguins during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

[Photo] NKU holds drawing for 48 NCAA tournament tickets

March 14, 2017
Carson Williams (23) drives the baseline during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Carson Williams (23) goes up for a shot during Monday's Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

Lavone Holland II (30) drives around a defender during NKU's Horizon League semifinal win Monday night over Youngstown State.

In year one, NKU 40 minutes from NCAA berth

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2017
A file photo of Gerard St. Amand, who will be recommended as interim president of Northern Kentucky University during the next board of regents meeting.

St. Amand to be considered for interim president

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2017
NKU head coach John Brannen talks to Cole Murray during Sunday's Horizon League tournament quarterfinal against Wright State.

Norse notebook: Young team poised at game’s end

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2017
NKU's Carson Williams (23) goes up over Grant Benzinger (13) during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal game at Joe Louis Arena.

Third time’s the same: Norse advance to semifinals

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2017
NKU head coach John Brannen talks to Cole Murray during Sunday's Horizon League tournament quarterfinal against Wright State.

[Photo] Opinion: Success will bring inevitable change at NKU, other mid-major schools

April 2, 2017
Wright State head coach Scott Nagy (left) argues a call during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal game against NKU.

Carson Williams (23) looks for a teammate during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal game against Wright State.

Jeff Garrett (4) gets his own rebound and scores during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal game against Wright State.

Jeff Garrett (4) goes to the basket during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal win over Wright State.

Jeff Garrett (4) goes up for a shot during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal win over Wright State.

Jeff Garrett (4) goes around a defender during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal win over Wright State.

Jordan Garnett (1) passes up the floor to Cole Murray (25) during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal win over Wright State.

Lavone Holland II (30) dribbles around the top of the key during Sunday's Horizon League quarterfinal against Wright State at Joe Louis Arena.

WATCH: NCAA tourney bids on the Horizon?

Matt Sexton and Christopher Decker
March 1, 2017
UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto (left), NKU President Geoffrey Mearns (center) and St. Elizabeth Health President Garren Colvin (right) during Monday's press conference.

NKU, UK and St. Elizabeth to partner on regional medical school

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2017
While students in the new UK regional medical school will utilize the new Health Innovation Center, they will not be housed in the building.

Dr. Robert DiPaola, dean of the UK College of Medicine, said that the Lexington campus of the College of Medicine is at full capacity.

Taryn Taugher (11) looks inside for Rebecca Lyttle (3) during Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Norse break four game skid by blasting Milwaukee

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2017
Kelley Wiegman (22) dribbles around a defender during Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Mikayla Terry (4) goes around a defender during Friday's game against Milwaukee.

[Photo] Preview: Norse will look to lone senior for leadership

November 8, 2017
The NKU women's basketball team blasted Milwaukee Friday night at BB&T Arena.

Rebecca Lyttle (3) battles Steph Kostowicz (32) during Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Rebecca Lyttle (3) goes up for a shot against Steph Kostowicz (32) during Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Shar'Rae Davis (0) passes inside for Rebecca Lyttle (3) during Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Cole Murray (25) had 23 points Tuesday in NKU's win over Wright State.

Strong finish lifts Norse over Wright State

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2017
President Geoffrey Mearns during Tuesday's Board of Regents meeting.

Steve Felix of WNKU speaks to the Board of Regents.

Board of Regents votes to sell WNKU

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2017
NKU regent and SGA president Will Weber looks on during Tuesday's presentation on the sale of WNKU.

NKU President Geoffrey Mearns during Tuesday's Board of Regents meeting.

[Photo] BREAKING: Mearns to leave after spring commencement

February 14, 2017
NKU drew its second-largest crowd of the season Thursday as the Norse defeated Green Bay.

Is UC basketball coming to BB&T Arena?

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2017

VIDEO: Late defensive stops propel Norse over Green Bay

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017
Geoffrey Mearns discusses the transition from current NKU president to future Ball State president.

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