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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith, News Editor

Name: Rachel Smith

Position: News Editor

Bio: Rachel Smith has been with the Northerner since Spring 2019, and she interned at Madisonville’s The Messenger over the summer. She has covered topics ranging from protest marches, female entrepreneurship and citizens facing the prospect of homelessness. In her free time, she enjoys listening to indie singer-songwriters and watching horror movies.

Year/Major: Senior, Journalism

Favorite song : “‘67, Cherry Red” by Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties

Social media handle: @RachelSmithNews (Twitter)

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Jacob Weis wearing a yellow NKY athletic uniform

Senator Jacob Weis

Rachel Smith, News Editor
February 19, 2021
Senator Trevor Abraham.

Senator Trevor Abraham

Rachel Smith, News Editor
February 19, 2021
What you missed at SGA Aug. 31

What you missed at SGA Aug. 31

Rachel Smith, News Editor
August 31, 2020
Ohio businesses can start opening up as early as May 1.

Ohio to open businesses starting May 1

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2020
Inside the The James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union.

NKU freezes tuition rates for 2020-21

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
April 21, 2020
Illustration of the coronavirus.

Kentucky, Ohio restaurants ordered to close

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
March 16, 2020
NKU creates team to prepare for Coronavirus

NKU creates team to prepare for Coronavirus

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2020
Data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Students bypass rising textbook prices

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2020
Washing your hands is a way to prevent the spread of infections.

NKU takes precautions against Coronavirus

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2020
The Esquire Theatre shows a variety of films including blockbuster hits, gems from the past and indie flicks only your cool friend knows about.

Are you a film buff? There’s a minor for that

Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2020
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