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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

Graduates raise their hands in celebration following Saturday's fall commencement.

‘We did it!’ NKU celebrates over 1,900 graduates

Emily Sisk, News Editor December 16, 2023

Northern Kentucky University recognized a total of 1,957 graduates at Saturday’s fall commencement at Truist Arena. The day consisted of two ceremonies: graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences,...

Over 1,300 graduates were recognized on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Truist Arena.

NKU honors over 1,300 graduates

Emily Sisk, News Editor December 18, 2022

NKU’s Fall Commencement ceremony was held Saturday, Dec. 17 at Truist Arena. Two ceremonies took place, with the College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Informatics occurring...

Senior Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Matthew Dietz

Senior Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Matthew Dietz

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2022

As someone who was born and raised in the Greater Cincinnati area, I was very familiar with NKU’s campus and my surroundings going into my freshman year. At that time in my life, I was a pretty reserved,...

Senior Farewell: Assistant Sports Editor Brendan Connelly

Senior Farewell: Assistant Sports Editor Brendan Connelly

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor May 6, 2022

At the start of my second year at NKU, I decided to declare a journalism minor, which eventually led to me gaining interest in The Northerner. That was when COVID still had a grip on the world. I really...

VIDEO: Advice from graduating seniors

As commencement nears for the Fall 2021 graduating class, The Northerner caught up with several graduating seniors, who offered advice to students on how to navigate being in college. The Northerner also...

Griffin Hall at night. It's dark outside and there are bright color lights.

2021 Northerner Senior Farewells

Northerner Staff April 27, 2021

Every semester, The Northerner bids farewell to our senior staff. Every editor gets a chance to wrap up their Northerner career in a farewell. These are the spring 2021 graduating seniors.

Seniors petition for separate fall commencement

Seniors petition for separate fall commencement

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Since senior elementary education majors Emilee Beecham and Alexia Ball started their petition in early March to give spring 2020 graduates their own commencement, they have reached nearly 2,200 signatures...

Janiah Miller, integrative studies major.

A conversation with senior Janiah Miller

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Integrative studies. I have three minors. Political science, social justice and university honors with two focus areas in women and gender studies and public service. What organizations have...

Alex Navarro-Guzmán, international business and human resource management major

A conversation with senior Alex Navarro-Guzman

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: International Business and Human Resource Management  What organizations have you been involved in at NKU? Resident Assistant for the Office of University Housing  Student Worker for...

Dylan Woodruff marketing major

A conversation with senior Dylan Woodruff

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Marketing What organizations have you been involved in during your time at NKU? Golden Key International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma What have been the biggest challenges for...

Chris Riehl, public relations major

A conversation with senior Chris Riehl

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Public relations with a minor in health studies What organizations have you been involved in during your time at NKU? Currently I serve as the president of Presidential Ambassadors. I’m also...

Chinedu Asinugo, computer information technology major

A conversation with senior Chinedu Asinugo

Alyssa Weber, Assistant Arts & Life Editor May 8, 2020

Major: Computer Information Technology and my focus is on cybersecurity. I have minors in information security and computer forensics.  What organizations have you been involved in during your time...

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