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The Northerner

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The Northerner

Jillian’s Top 10 Disney Channel Original movies

Jillian’s Top 10 Disney Channel Original movies

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor October 27, 2024

Just a Generation Z girl here to chat about Disney Channel Original Movies. These opinions come from someone born in 2003, so take that into consideration. In that year, the movies “Cheaper by the Dozen,”...

OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 8, 2022

Voting: a right of passage and a key freedom we are entitled as US citizens. This is a freedom many college students, especially those who are underclassmen, are able to exercise for the first time. The...

Griffin Hall at night. It's dark outside and there are bright color lights.

EDITORIAL: The Northerner does not tolerate hate

Natalie Hamren and Josh Kelly February 9, 2021

After the impeachment vote of SGA President Lauren Goodwin during Monday’s SGA meeting, many people took to social media to voice their opinion.  Some people were upset at the decision to not impeach...

REVIEW: Harry Styles returns with 'Fine Line'

REVIEW: Harry Styles returns with ‘Fine Line’

Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor December 13, 2019

There’s something we all expect of Harry Styles, whether we like to admit it or not. He’s carried a persona of being an immortal early 1970’s rock star with a taste for psychedelics and an obsession...

VIDEO: What are Your Plans for Halloween?

Cameron Doan, Aaron Magee, Nick Tobler, and Jake Funk October 29, 2019

Northerner reporter Cameron Doan went around campus to ask students what their Halloween plans are, as well as how they get into the Halloween spirit.

Review: Plot of ‘The Public’ eerily familiar for Cincinnati

Review: Plot of ‘The Public’ eerily familiar for Cincinnati

Noël Waltz, Reporter April 16, 2019

“The Public” is a fictional interpretation of current issues haunting Cincinnati. It manages to touch on the opioid epidemic, inefficient public transportation, police brutality and homelessness all...

Review: Khalid releases sophomore album ‘Free Spirit’

Review: Khalid releases sophomore album ‘Free Spirit’

Corinne Byrne, Reporter April 11, 2019
R&B artist Khalid reflects on becoming an adult.
'Shazam!', DC's newest superhero film, stars Zachary Levi.

Review: Fun Times in Philadelphia with ‘Shazam!’

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor April 11, 2019
“Shazam!” is a step in the right direction for the DCEU.
REVIEW: Captain Marvel offers thrilling but familiar action

REVIEW: Captain Marvel offers thrilling but familiar action

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor March 11, 2019

Marvel’s first female-led feature is undoubtedly a giant leap forward for representation for women in the mega-franchises that have dominated the box office the past decade, but a small step toward bringing...

REVIEW: History no longer black and white in ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’

REVIEW: History no longer black and white in ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’

Billy Keeney, Contributor February 11, 2019

“They Shall Not Grow Old” brings the Great War to life for a new generation through impressive restoration, sound design and colorization of century-old World War I footage. In the film’s intro,...

Singles Edition: Editor's favorite songs of 2018

Singles Edition: Editor’s favorite songs of 2018

Northerner Staff January 3, 2019

This Party - Houndmouth Houndmouth’s familiar indie, folk and blues tone is gone with their newest album “Golden Age.” The first single “This Party” set the tone for their transition into more...

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2018

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2018

Northerner Staff January 1, 2019

Black Panther: the Album - Various Artists The Black Panther album, released in February alongside the record-shattering movie, created anthems for the summer, Instagram captions and more, and the...

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