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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner
Sydney Bellm

Sydney Bellm, Assistant Photo Editor

Name: Sydney Bellm

Position: Assistant Photo Editor

Bio: Sydney started with The Northerner in the fall of 2023. Photography has always been a big part of her life and she enjoys storytelling through photos. In her free time, she likes finding new music, planning outings with friends and working as a petsitter.

Year/Major: Senior/Journalism

Favorite song: “Swoon” by The Chemical Brothers

Social media handle: Instagram: @949am

All content by Sydney Bellm
Rows of cars line the university parking lots.

[Photo] Comfortable yet cautious: Taking precautions despite NKU’s low crime rate

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2024
The Northerner photography staff chooses their favorite photos from the fall 2023 semester. Graphic by Killian Baarlaer

PHOTO GALLERY: Our favorite photos from the semester

Sydney Bellm, Hailey Roden, and Emory Davis
December 30, 2023
Sydney Bellm's headshot as the assistant photo editor for The Northerner.

Senior Farewell: Assistant Photo Editor Sydney Bellm

Sydney Bellm, Assistant Photo Editor
December 13, 2023
From left to right: Nancy Campbell, Laura Sullivan, Lois Schultz , Mary Chesnut, Lois Hamill.

[Photo] Farewell from the ‘ladies of the library’

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
December 12, 2023
Julie Pace, executive editor of The Associated Press, speaking at the Six@Six Lecture Series in NKU’s Digitorium in Griffin Hall.

[Photo] Journalism challenges during a digital age: Associated Press editor brings conversation to NKU

Shae Meade, Contributor
December 8, 2023
Empower Learn Create on the first floor of the Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center.

[Photo] The resources and challenges for childcare at NKU

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
Dr. Baranowski was hired at NKU in 2001, and Dr. Weir came aboard in 2003.

[Photo] Political science spouses wave goodbye after 20 years at NKU

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 7, 2023
Mathemalchemy - Sydney 7

[Photo] Traveling multimedia project celebrates math at Mathematics, Education and Psychology Center

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor
December 6, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: NKU men's basketball vs. Robert Morris

PHOTO GALLERY: NKU men’s basketball vs. Robert Morris

Sydney Bellm, Assistant Photo Editor
December 2, 2023
Coach Hart observing team practice

[Photo] The Liz Hart Story

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
Keeyan Itejere puts the Norse on the board

[Photo] NKU falls short across the river

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor
November 20, 2023
Madison Fulton, Delight Ministries member, shared her testimony during NKUnited.

[Photo] Christian organizations gather together at ‘NKUnited’

Emily Sisk, News Editor
November 18, 2023
Green Bandana on a student-athlete backpack

[Photo] The Green Bandana Project

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
Photo of ChatGPT AI technology on mobile phone.

[Photo] Surf or drown in impending wave of AI’s career involvement

Elita St. Clair, Social Media Editor
November 21, 2023
Sam Vinson shooting against Depauw.

NKU Student Section cheering on the Norse.

Keeyan Itejere dunking the ball.

[Photo] Home Opening Win for NKU Men’s Basketball

November 16, 2023
The fourth floor of the Fine Arts Center will be closed during the spring semester as an overhaul of the building's HVAC system gets started.

[Photo] Fine Arts Center fourth floor to be vacated this spring

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
November 14, 2023
Khamari Mitchell-Steen goes in for a layup.

[Photo] Womens Basketball Falls Short in Overtime

Torie Houston, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Senior Sky Smith and graduate student Abby Kanakry.

Five photos inside the Women’s Volleyball Game against Green Bay

Sydney Bellm and Hailey Roden
November 7, 2023
NKU Sophomore LJ Wells leaps for the ball during Wednesday night's match-up.

[Photo] Successful exhibition match for the Horizon League champions

Torie Houston, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Graduate student Sam Robinson in action

[Photo] NKU Men’s Soccer defeat Purdue Fort Wayne on Senior Day

Emmanuelle Hewson, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Max Kitemiller's piece lies discreetly under a staircase.

[Photo] What are the cardboard sculptures that took over the SU this week?

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
October 26, 2023
New international students from Ivory Coast, India and Japan gather to share their experiences at NKU.

[Photo] International students’ first month in America

Emily Sisk and Wyatt Kain
October 26, 2023
The cast of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" rehearsing in the Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is back—with some changes

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
October 23, 2023
Philharmonic Orchestra held their first sensory-friendly concert in Greaves Concert Hall on Thursday evening.

[Photo] NKU Philharmonic Orchestra holds its first sensory-friendly concert

Eros Ritchie, Contributor
October 13, 2023
Indigo Storm, a rock band from Lexington, opened the show.

[Photo] VIEWPOINTS: The fall concert was pretty fun…and free

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
October 6, 2023

PHOTO GALLERY: Drag show for LGBTQA+ History Month kickoff

Emory Davis and Sydney Bellm
October 5, 2023
Smiles abounded on the swinging carousel ride.

[Photo] Fall Carnival and Concert draws modest crowd with thrilling rides, sounds and eats

Killian Baarlaer and Emily Sisk
October 5, 2023
Readout 11

[Photo] “Let Freedom Read!” Faculty and students read banned books at NKU

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor
October 4, 2023
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was announced as president in September 2023.

[Photo] Five things you didn’t know about President Cady Short-Thompson

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Mildred Nguyen
October 2, 2023
The show featured tons of theatrical movement.

[Photo] ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ opens Friday in Griffin Hall’s Digitorium

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
Last Week at NKU: A Recap Through Photos

Last Week at NKU: A Recap Through Photos

Sydney Bellm, Emory Davis, and Hailey Roden
September 25, 2023
GALLERY: Norse vs. Xavier Musketeers

GALLERY: Norse vs. Xavier Musketeers

Sydney Bellm, Hailey Roden, and Emory Davis
September 15, 2023
Interim President Bonita Brown (left) served as the first female in a presidential role at NKU. Cady Short-Thompson (right) will be the university’s first female president.

[Photo] “She’s one of us:” Key campus figures react to new president

Emily Sisk, Killian Baarlaer, Mildred Nguyen, and Braden White
September 13, 2023
19 NaloxBoxes can be found around campus.

[Photo] Narcan now available around campus to treat opioid overdoses

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
September 14, 2023
A student scans her parking permit before exiting the Kenton Garage.

[Photo] Breaking it down: NKU parking rates compared to local universities

Emily Sisk, News Editor
September 11, 2023
The renovated facility will feature updated iterations of the Patricia D. Corbett Theatre and The Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre.

[Photo] SOTA construction: A look at the long and short-term impact

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor
September 8, 2023
NKU Celebrates 55th annual Founders’ Day

NKU Celebrates 55th annual Founders’ Day

Sydney Bellm, Contributor
March 17, 2023
Two friends sharing a hug at the campus concert.

NKU students gather for Northstar worship concert

Sydney Bellm, Contributor
February 24, 2023
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