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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner
Billy Keeney

Billy Keeney, News Editor, Design Editor

Name: Billy Keeney

Position: News Editor, Design Editor

Bio: Billy has interned for Cincinnati Magazine and has had photos featured in Cincinnati CityBeat. He has been with The Northerner since January of 2019.

Year/Major: Senior, Journalism

Favorite movie: “Carol” (2015) by Todd Haynes

Social media handle: @billy_keeney 

All content by Billy Keeney
An LGBTQ student organization speaking against anti-DEI legislation earlier this year.

[Photo] Conversion therapy officially banned across Kentucky

Shae Meade, News Editor
September 23, 2024
Farewell: Senior Photo, Design Editor Billy Keeney

Farewell: Senior Photo, Design Editor Billy Keeney

Billy Keeney, Photo and Design Editor
December 6, 2020
The Norse huddle before their game against Tennessee Tech. NKU would go on to win 74-65.

[Photo] NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 4

February 1, 2022
Adrian Nelson (4) lays up a shot against Tennessee Tech. Nelson would finish with 10 points on the night.

David Böhm (13) shoots a jump shot against Tennessee Tech.

The Norse huddle during a timeout in Thursday's game against Tennessee Tech.

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Trevon Faulkner (12) shoots a jump shot from the perimeter against Tennessee Tech. He would finish with 14 points.

Adrian Nelson (4) shoots over a Tennessee Tech defender. Nelson finished with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

[Photo] Juniors lead the way as NKU MBB defeats Tennessee Tech to improve to 2-0 on the season; WBB falls to 0-3

December 3, 2020
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John Harge (10) defends a Tennessee Tech three-point attempt.

Trevon Faulkner dribbles the ball on the perimeter against Tennessee Tech. Faulkner recorded six steals in the contest.

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Guard Bryson Langdon draws a Tennessee Tech defender in the air with a pump-fake.

Adrian Nelson (4) shoots a jumper in the lane against Tennessee Tech.

Marques Warrick dribbles the ball on the perimeter against Ball State.

[Photo] NKU WBB falls to Akron, Marques Warrick named Freshman of the Week for MBB

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor
December 1, 2020
NKU has seen an increase in students struggling with mental health issues, including substance abuse, since this semester began, according to NKU's Health, Counseling and Student Wellness.

[Photo] Mental health, substance abuse concerns rise during the pandemic

December 9, 2020
(Left) Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, (Top) The Lord of the Rings on Hulu, (Bottom) The Bernie Mac Show on Prime Video

[Photo] What's coming to streaming: December

November 29, 2020
Trevon Faulkner (12) drives past a Ball State defender. Faulkner would finish with 17 points.

Marques Warrick (3) shoots during the game against Ball State. Warrick finished with 14 points.

[Photo] NKU men’s basketball defeats Ball State in thriller to begin 2020-21 season

November 25, 2020
Trevon Faulkner (12) makes contact with a Ball State defender as he goes up for a layup.

Freshman Trey Robinson (0) shoots over a defender. Robinson finished with 11 points on the game.

Ball State's Miryne Thomas (0) dunks the ball against NKU.

NKU starters are introduced before their season-opening game against Ball State.

Empty seats inside BB&T Arena.

[Photo] How NKU Athletics has been hit by the pandemic financially

May 2, 2021
The ball is tipped to begin the game between NKU and Ball State.

Adrian Nelson goes up for a shot against Ball State. Nelson would finish with a career-high 19 rebounds in the contest.

Bryson Langdon (11) defends Ball State player on the perimeter.

Voters in Georgia line up to vote on November 3.

[Photo] NKU faculty reacts to record high voter turnout in U.S.

November 24, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President-Elect Joe Biden.

[Photo] How Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell could impact student loan debt

December 4, 2020
Republican Kentucky state senators, Chris McDaniel (left) and Wil Schroder (right).

[Photo] State Senators discuss the importance of elections, future of NKU

November 3, 2020
(Left) V for Vendetta, (Top) Percy Jackson, (Bottom) Twilight.

[Photo] What's coming to streaming in November

November 1, 2020
Professor Philip Resnick talks to students before class starts.

[Photo] Students, professors discuss learning during a pandemic

November 2, 2020
Socially distanced students watch a movie in the Student Union ballroom.

[Photo] Students, professors discuss learning during a pandemic

Mildred Nguyen, Contributor
November 2, 2020
Outside the Fine Arts building during fall.

Outside the Fine Arts building during fall.

A fall view of Loch Norse.

[Photo] Faculty senate: Title IX, pension, student disengagement

October 26, 2020
Outside the Student Union during fall.

[Photo] VIDEO: NKU's Mental Health Advisory Group launches Norse Support Council

December 9, 2021
NKU YSDA met with John Farrar in the University Center Feb. 8 on the budget situation and NKU's hiring practices.

[Photo] “Their support for us has plummeted”: Faculty Senate president speaks on budget, hiring practices

February 18, 2023
Between Chase Law and HIC.

Outside Chase Law during fall.

Outside the Student Union during fall.

[Photo] What you missed at SGA: Oct. 11

October 12, 2021
Gita Srinivasan sits on a park bench in front of a lake with her cello. She's wearing a red sweater with dark dress pants.

[Photo] ‘They see you as the blueprint’: student on being a teacher, mentor through cello lessons

October 27, 2020
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Je'Shaun Jackson wears a yellow shirt with a black romper over it. He's carrying theatre playbills and smiling.

[Photo] Theatre student welcomed pandemic as opportunity for self discovery

October 27, 2020
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Brianna Mullins jumps in the air wearing a pink leotard and black leggings. There are colorful autumn trees behind her.

[Photo] Journey to starlight: dancer stays busy despite pandemic

October 27, 2020
Chloe Cook sits on a chair in between rows of books. She's wearing a brown cardigan. Her hand is on her chin and her elbow is resting on a stack of books on her lap.

[Photo] Loch Norse Editor on female empowerment, uplifting writers

October 27, 2020
Senator Kaitlin Minniefield.

[Photo] Who voted for, against SGA President Lauren Goodwin’s impeachment

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2021
Kaitlin Minniefield sits on a chair in front of an NKU logo. She's wearing a white shirt and black pants.

[Photo] ‘Be brave’: NKU student wants diversity, representation on campus, SGA

October 27, 2020
The 2020 General Election is Nov. 3

Election 2020 Candidates

Billy Keeney, Design Editor
October 7, 2020
An American flag with white text over it that says "The Northerner 2020 Election Guide."

[Photo] The Northerner's Election Guide

October 7, 2020
Griffin Hall's JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Laboratory, usually packed with students, can now be found mostly empty.

[Photo] How NKU’s IT Department transformed campus for the pandemic

October 10, 2020
Hand sanitizer and cleaning spray in the JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Laboratory located in Griffin Hall.

A socially distanced IT classroom in Griffin Hall.

A NKU University Police officer on patrol on Kenton Drive in front of the Health Innovation Center.

[Photo] NKU Police help raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 9, 2020
NKU University Police cruiser fleet lined up outside their building on campus.

From left to right: The DaVinci Code (Prime), Her (Netflix), Monsterland (Hulu), Deaf U (Netflix)

[Photo] What's coming to streaming in October

September 27, 2020
Hand sanitizer on a table outside Health, Counseling & Student Wellness in University Center 440.

The line to check-in at Health, Counseling & Student Wellness in University Center 440.

The entrance to Health, Counseling and Student Wellness in University Center. A frosted glass door.

[Photo] Counseling center: meeting students where they are

May 2, 2021
Fliers outside Health, Counseling & Student Wellness in University Center 440.

Chalk writings leftover from a protest against the Breonna Taylor court decision.

Chalk writings leftover from a protest against the Breonna Taylor court decision.

Chalk writing leftover from a protest against the Breonna Taylor court decision.

[Photo] NKU basketball speaks on systemic racism, reflects on change

November 2, 2020
Bailey Fox sits inside her apartment through the bedroom window.

[Photo] Bailey Fox

September 22, 2020
Protocols for NKU commuter and residential students if they suspect they have COVID-19.

[Photo] Was it safe to return to campus? Faculty and health experts weigh in

Rachel Smith, News Editor
September 23, 2020
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Kaeppner sits inside her apartment and looks at through the window.

[Photo] Emmy Kaeppner

September 22, 2020
Sleczkowski sits in her apartment. She stares out through the window.

[Photo] Isabel Sleczkowski

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
Senior Theatre and Philosophy major Isabel Sleczkowski sits in her apartment where she's been quarantining since July.

[Photo] ‘I want to live past COVID’: students, alum explain what it’s like to have the disease

September 22, 2020
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An Amy McGrath staffer hands out bumper stickers before the event.

Northern Kentucky residents discussing before the event.

Amy McGrath arriving to the event in Cold Spring's Friendship Park.

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McGrath spoke about getting college-aged student involved in voting.

[Photo] Q&A: Amy McGrath discusses student debt, COVID-19, more

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2020
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