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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
Mackenzie Manley

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-In-Chief

Position: Editor-in-Chief

 

Year/major: Senior, Journalism/English

 

Walk-up song: “Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend

 

Hobbies/interests: Reading (preferably in a hammock), chillin’ with my rats and hangin’ with my doggo, drinking coffee, watching movies, and finding annoyingly hip places.  

All content by Mackenzie Manley
A farewell from the Editor-in-Chief Mackenzie Manley

A farewell from the Editor-in-Chief Mackenzie Manley

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2018
Farewell: Senior Arts & Life Editor Jude Noel

Farewell: Senior Arts & Life Editor Jude Noel

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
April 25, 2018
Imagine feeling this relaxed. Don't worry; summer break is just around the corner,

GALLERY: Activities Programming Board brings petting zoo to campus

Emerson Swoger and Jude Noel
April 25, 2018
Editor's Chat: Rick Meyers

Editor’s Chat: Rick Meyers

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
April 18, 2018
Following a sexual harassment case in late October 2017, choral studies director Dr. Randy Pennington resigned after investigations found that he violated NKU's sexual harassment policy.

Student: ‘I didn’t want there to be a girl after me’

Sam Rosenstiel and Mackenzie Manley
April 11, 2018
Mackenzie Manley and her professor, and mentor, Michele Day.

EDITORIAL: Without job security, how can professors do their job?

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2018
File photo. Pride Week is organized by LGBTQ Programs and Services.

GALLERY: NKU’s 5th Annual Pride March

Jude Noel and Emerson Swoger
April 2, 2018
In the past, NKU's Pride March has served as a start to Pride Week. This year's march is NKU's 5th.

Your Guide to NKU Pride Week

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
April 2, 2018
As student Alex Voland collected student signatures to 'Save the Early Childhood Center,' she recalled one student saying that they would miss the kids on campus, laughing and playing. The center is slated to close June 1.

In the wake of the Early Childhood Center’s closure, students work to save it

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2018
Art by Brice Mills

For NKU, retaining students is a multi-pronged effort

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
A piece from Scott Sanker's "Objectify Me".

From portraits of hot dogs to retro typefaces, SOTA student exhibition melds mediums

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
March 22, 2018
In this file photo, Audrey Wilson works with some of the students at the Early Childhood Center.

Early Childhood Center closing in June

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2018
NKLI hosted the Spring Empowerment Retreat.

EDITORIAL: In the mountains, the option to serve

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2018
Maria Johnson wearing a vintage Adidas dress at the Lucky Cat Museum.

Disco Tits: From Seventies to Cyberpunk

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2018
Carlos and friends were camping at Red River Gorge during spring break.

NKU student dies in fall at Red River Gorge

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
March 7, 2018
A web of colored yarn held together with thumbtacks forms the event's logo.

GALLERY: NKU freshman’s photography event is an artistic playground

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
March 5, 2018
File photo of Interim president Gerard St. Amand, who released a letter to the university regarding former Chase Law dean Jeffery Standen.

Interim president St. Amand addresses Standen’s departure

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
Police Beat week of Feb. 28

Police Beat week of Feb. 28

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
February 27, 2018
Editor's Chat: Kevin Schultz

Editor’s Chat: Kevin Schultz

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
February 20, 2018
When Ted met Liz, as pictured on Zac Efron's Instagram.

Students react: NKU’s brush with movie magic

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2018
The Northerner's Staff, 1974.

TIMELINE: A Northerner retrospective

Mackenzie Manley and Jude Noel
February 13, 2018
One of the crafts part of Norse Violence Prevention Center's self-care series is a "tranquility jar," which student coordinator Allison Kumar called her favorite.

For survivors of sexual assault, NVP provides space for self-care

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
The interim and incoming president pose with Victor E. Viking before the Alumni Association Awards.

A glance at the Alumni Awards recipients  

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
Kellogg at his desk, as imagined by our cartoonist.

Editor’s Chat: Jordan Kellogg

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
February 5, 2018
Have you been a victim of hate or bias at NKU? Tell us your story

Have you been a victim of hate or bias at NKU? Tell us your story

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2018
The Syrian Shrine Circus hits BB&T Arena this weekend.

WHAT TO DO: study abroad; clown around.

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
January 31, 2018
Student actors Jacob Miller and Alex Slade rehearse as Angels in America's opening date draws near.

PREVIEW: Spring theatre lineup blends social commentary with classics

Jude Noel and Josh Kelly
January 30, 2018
Two burglaries reported in Regents Hall

Two burglaries reported in Regents Hall

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
January 30, 2018
"Serenity" by JeeEun Lee explores the surreal landscapes of memory.

[Photo] Ceramics professor’s ‘Serenity’ a meditative ocean

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
January 22, 2018
The art within "Serenity" is meant to show the connection behind body and soul.

Al-Bahrani sports an official Econ Beats hoodie.

Professor’s ‘Econ Beats’ parodies inspire creativity, fiscal responsibility.

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
January 20, 2018
Katharine Graham (Streep) and Ben Bradlee (Hanks) are worthy foils.

REVIEW: ‘The Post’ charms like retro Spielberg, bridging past and present

Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
January 18, 2018
The Northerner's Editor-in-Chief as a kid, running through snow in suburbia.

An editor’s guide to ‘snow cream’

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2018
An early Starship Emo recording session.

English student’s band bridges genres to create online niche

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
December 18, 2017
Gifts provided by sponsors fill an empty room in the Student Union.

NKU’s Holiday Help celebrates record participation

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
December 13, 2017
WKU Herald's logo.

OPINION: The Northerner stands with the College Heights Herald

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2017
Watercolor, made up of college students, plays every Friday at Muse Cafe.

Student-fronted Watercolor finds home in Westwood Cafe

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2017
Elisa Esposito (Sallie Hawkins) and the Amphibious Man (Doug Jones) meet for the first time.

REVIEW: Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
November 25, 2017
Marisa Kyle draws a portrait, based on a selfie of her friend.

Student’s witchy art finds online niche

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2017
EDITORIAL: End-of-semester horoscopes

EDITORIAL: End-of-semester horoscopes

Jude Noel, Mackenzie Manley, and
November 7, 2017
Kevin Spacey in 2011 arriving for the Mikhail Gorbachev 80th birthday concert. This week, several men have come forward with sexual assault allegations about the House of Cards actor.

OPINION: Where’s the end?

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017
BSU, not NKU

BSU, not NKU

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
November 2, 2017
Jubeat is one of the most popular games at Arcade Legacy's flagship location in Cincinnati.

Arcade Legacy’s time-warping experience comes to Newport

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
October 22, 2017
UPDATE: First-degree rape reported to campus police

UPDATE: First-degree rape reported to campus police

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
October 18, 2017
Koenig said her daughter is tough, like her momma.

‘Now or never’: One woman’s fight to halt MS

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2017
Wrench in hand, the Dent Schoolhouse's infamous Charlie the Janitor patrols lines of visitors waiting to enter.

The Dent Schoolhouse: From front yards to international fame

Mackenzie Manley and Jude Noel
October 9, 2017
Walk the Moon frontman Nicholas Petricca donned a multicolored button-down for the night's closing set.

Review: Day two of Midpoint Music Festival

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2017
The rooftops of downtown Cincinnati.

[Photo] A Week of Adventures in the Queen City

Alex King, Contributor
September 18, 2017
Katkin shuffles through playlists in WAIF's studio.

Going with the flow: NKU professor keeps college radio tradition alive on WAIF-FM

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
September 13, 2017
Jake Anderson created JumpSeat with Rachel Clark with the hopes of bringing community together with a cleaner online interface than other platforms like OrgSync.

Student-coded ‘JumpSeat’ wants to bring community, connection to NKU

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2017
NKU physics professor’s project goes astronomical

NKU physics professor’s project goes astronomical

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
September 4, 2017
Alex Arias and Tyler Isaacs make up both halves of the Fream Collective. Both said they could see themselves staying in the Greater Cincinnati area post-graduation, citing its growing art scene.

Students look to ‘50s slang for streetwear inspiration

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2017
NKU Student Socialists' meetings take place Fridays in Griffin Hall at 6 p.m.

Sustained revolution: NKU Student Socialists to promote class consciousness on campus

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
August 28, 2017
Opinion: In absence of local radio, community is left more fragmented

Opinion: In absence of local radio, community is left more fragmented

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2017
WNKU's sale was announced in February. It went off air this morning.

WNKU Signs off 89.7, Completing Sale to Bible Broadcasting Corp.

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor
August 18, 2017
The banner will be sent to UVA in the coming weeks. After the vigil it was speckled with both hand prints and signatures.

#NKU4UVA: Vigil held at NKU in solidarity with victims of violence in Charlottesville

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2017
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Minds of Tomorrow: Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Leadership Development Institute

Jude Noel, Reporter
August 1, 2017
WVXU-HD2 will play the AAA (adult album alternative) music format in response to the sale of WNKU.

WNKU’s Middletown Station, WNKN, sold to Grant County Broadcasters

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2017
Rosewood and Washington began airing their show in the Fall 2016 semester.

‘Bust Moves 2017’: Radio hosts In a studio of their own

Jude Noel, Reporter
July 17, 2017
The Mainstage Musical Theatre and Voice Camp's performance took place at 4 p.m. on June 16.

[Photo] GALLERY: NKU Music Prep fuses community, education and musical experience

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor
June 18, 2017
Noah Pittinger handed out resources at NKU's booth. Rainbow flag in hand, he hope everyone can one day be themselves.

[Photo] NKY Pride: Putting a face to LGBTQ community

Mackenzie Manley, Jude Noel, Editor-in-Chief & Reporter
June 14, 2017
Joe Cobbs is an associate professor at NKU who teaches sport business. Recently, he was a guest on episode 17 of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know."

Listen to NKU professor stump panelists on podcast

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2017
A new radiation therapy program is set to start in Fall 2017. The program will be the only one in the state of Kentucky.

Radiation Therapy program to be implemented at NKU

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2017
NKU's interim president Gerard St. Amand signed the American Council on Education's letter on Wednesday.

Meet Gerard St. Amand: NKU’s interim president

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2017
The trans-disciplinary approach: Science meets the humanities at NKU

The trans-disciplinary approach: Science meets the humanities at NKU

Jude Noel, Contributor
May 12, 2017
Norse_Snaps is an anonymous account on Snapchat; the posts target the NKU student body.

[Photo] Norse Snaps: Degrading or conversation starter?

May 2, 2017
Against the smog: NKU science students, faculty reflect on proposed federal budget cuts

Against the smog: NKU science students, faculty reflect on proposed federal budget cuts

Mackenzie Manley, Managing Editor
April 18, 2017
The team of undergrad students' research mainly focuses on amphibian species. Along with capturing the species, they also record calls in the field.

Recently, the group caught their first snapping turtle. They have pitfall and canopy traps set up.

The team studies a host of species, including various frogs, salamanders, and even a snapping turtle. They release them 24 to 48 hours after capture back into the wetlands.

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