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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner
Matt Spaulding

Matt Spaulding, Arts & Life Editor

Matt is a senior journalism major. Before becoming the features editor he wrote stories for the arts and life section and news covering topics from bands around campus to career fairs. As an obsessive music fan he enjoys listening, researching, and playing guitar in his free time. 

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Onto the next adventure

Onto the next adventure

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
May 8, 2015
WNKU's general manager, Sean O'Mealy.

The evolution of WNKU over 30 years

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
April 29, 2015
WNKU General Manager Sean O'Mealy.

[Photo] NKU to explore sale of WNKU

Matt Sexton, Political Editor
April 6, 2016
WNKU's general manager, Sean O'Mealy.

[Photo] 'Save WNKU' petition fights station's potential sale

September 3, 2016
A pile of records before getting filed into my collection.

Editor lists his favorite releases of 2014

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
March 26, 2015
Quintin Bonds sang a classical piece and a spiritual piece in the Kentucky Association of Negro Musicians annual competition.

Student learns to heal through music

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
March 5, 2015
Student helps to organize Emily Dickinson Arts Fest

Student helps to organize Emily Dickinson Arts Fest

Matt Spaulding, Arts & Life Editor
February 18, 2015
Photo of artwork by Rachel Harpe from Wallace's fall 2012 class responding to poem 1099 "My Cocoon Tightens-Colors tease".

Emily Dickinson fest set to showcase the works of famous poet and students

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
February 11, 2015
Hogg started playing saxophone after originally wanting to play drums.

Jazz instructor shares his music passion with students

Matt Spaulding, Arts and Life Editor
February 5, 2015
James Ellis at St. Elizabeth Hospice.

Death Chat creates tailor-made support for students, young adults

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
November 19, 2014
The Afghan Whigs, our Features editor's most highly anticipated band of MidPoint Music Festival.

Features Editor List: Top 10 bands to see at MidPoint

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
September 25, 2014
Saturn Batteries' 2013 EP "Ever Been In Love?" is available on their Bandcamp, along with other releases from the band.

NKU grad student fronts MidPoint Music Fest veterans Saturn Batteries

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
September 24, 2014
Jesse Thomas poses for her music poster. She will be returning to the area on Sept. 25 at the Southgate House.

NKU graduate returns to play the Southgate House

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
September 17, 2014
The beginning of the mural at Newport Aquarium.

Artworks hires NKU youth and talent to help paint mural

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
August 28, 2014

Theatre department demonstrates its love of the stage with this season’s lineup

Matt Spaulding, Features Editor
August 22, 2014

Student’s new group encourages children’s artistic side

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
May 7, 2014

Student’s summer plans include a rock ’n’ roll road trip

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
From left to right Matt Hepner, Mary Pat, Emily Ries, and Taylor Dwyer throw their Norse Up in Norse Commons.

Norse Commons employee deserves a ‘Pat’ on the back

Matt Spaulding, Staff writer
April 24, 2014

NKU hosts ‘Digital Transformations in News’ for students and staff

Nancy Curtis, Erin Mullins, and Matt Spaulding
April 1, 2014

NKU’s ‘Speak Easy Writer’s’ share their works to benefit local library

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
March 21, 2014
Greek Life gains new office in department split

Greek Life gains new office in department split

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
February 19, 2014
'Emergency' brings diverse array of experiences to NKU

‘Emergency’ brings diverse array of experiences to NKU

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
February 6, 2014
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Jansen has created three apps and has a fourth in development.

Student’s apps reach out to the world’s unlikeliest corners

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
January 29, 2014

Student uses scholastic skills to better his coffee brewing business

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014

Alumni present their talent to celebrate outgoing provost

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
December 11, 2013
NKU alumna Patricia L. Herbold offers advice for graduating students, along with three other alumni.

Four NKU alumni give valuable advice to graduating students

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013
Corbin Ash-Fox cleans a window on campus. Ash-Fox works as a custodian on campus while taking courses as well.

Student juggling custodial work and college courses

Matt Spaulding, Staff writer
November 20, 2013
Freshman guard honors basketball legend

Freshman guard honors basketball legend

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
November 7, 2013
'Ronnie and the Others' shines spotlight on tough issues

‘Ronnie and the Others’ shines spotlight on tough issues

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
November 1, 2013

Mount Trashmore reveals growing quantities of trash on campus

Matt Spaulding, Staff Writer
October 23, 2013
Professor uses knowledge from travels to share stories

Professor uses knowledge from travels to share stories

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
October 10, 2013
Alumni band utilizes their varied backgrounds for a new sound?

Alumni band utilizes their varied backgrounds for a new sound?

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
September 26, 2013

Students plan Tim Tebow lecture

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
April 24, 2013

Technology, new features open at success center

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
April 17, 2013
Construction on the way for Brent Spence Bridge

Construction on the way for Brent Spence Bridge

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
April 10, 2013

Sports Business Club celebrates 10 years

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
March 27, 2013

Annual Job Expo gives chance for early networking

Matt Spaulding, Contributing writer
February 21, 2013
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