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Kody Kahle

Kody Kahle, Web Editor

Kody Kahle is a senior at NKU studying computer information technology. As the web editor for The Northerner and Norse Code Radio, he maintains, updates and designs the websites to keep them in peak performance. In addition, Kody is a photographer for the Northerner and NKU Athletics. During the summer, he interns at Dayton Power and Light as a computer security analyst and takes pictures at events and for senior portraits.

All content by Kody Kahle
John Basalyga announced his retirement Dec. 6. Basalyga coached at NKU for 14 seasons

[Photo] BREAKING: Basalyga retires as men’s soccer coach

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
December 6, 2016
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A farewell to The Northerner

A farewell to The Northerner

Kody Kahle, Web Editor
May 1, 2015
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[Photo] Students find opportunities through internships

April 30, 2015
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[Photo] Hot Seat: Hailey Shanahan

April 30, 2015
Jenna Ruble goes up for the ball against Eastern Kentucky University. NKU won against them 3-1 on Oct. 28, 2014.

[Photo] Reports NKU to move to Horizon League

May 9, 2015
(From left to right) Matt Bevin, Hal Heiner and Chris McDaniel debate at NKU's Gubernatorial Debate on April 22.

[Photo] Republican primary candidates clash at gubernatorial debate

April 23, 2015
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[Photo] Hot Seat: Cole Bauml

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
April 20, 2015
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David Head Baseball Senior Communication Studies

[Photo] Hot Seat: David Head

April 23, 2015
Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

[Photo] A little Dakaboom brings laughter

April 22, 2015
Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of Dakaboom performing on stage in the multipurpose room in the Student Union. Dakaboom performed on stage in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on NKU Campus in the Multipurpose Room on April 20, 2015.

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[Photo] Campus grows, parking shrinks

Tori Lentz
April 21, 2015
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[Photo] The 13th annual Celebration kicks off this week

Lizzie Kibler, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
April 15, 2015
Renee Human sits at her desk in her office on the fourth floor of Griffin Hall. Human is the last office in NKU's Top Offices.

[Photo] Office encompasses campus spirit

April 14, 2015
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[Photo] NKU baseball begins fall ball season

September 26, 2015
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[Photo] NKU found hidden gem in Bauml

Chris Looy, Contributor
April 15, 2015
Andrea Knarr sits in her unique office. Knarr's office is the ninth office to be featured in The Northerner's Top Office series.

[Photo] Half office, half classroom

April 8, 2015
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[Photo] Professor brings bright future to the arts

April 11, 2016
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[Photo] Hot Seat: Allie Conner

April 2, 2015
Jordan Jackson dribbles the ball up the court in NKU's match-up against West Virginia. NKU took on WVU on Dec. 7, 2014, losing 67-42.

[Photo] A new name for the home of the Norse

June 22, 2015
NKU professor Robert Wallace sits in his office. Robert Wallace is the seventh office in NKU's Top Offices series.

[Photo] Professor's career spent chasing the whale

March 28, 2015
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Presidential Candidate Kat Hahnel and Vice Presidential Candidate Wil Weber campaign in Griffin Hall. The two want to push for outcomes-based funding.

[Photo] Student Government Election 2015: Meet the Candidates

Tori Lentz, News Editor
March 24, 2015
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NKU forward Kaitlyn Gerrety shoots the ball while being defended by two Marshall defenders. NKU lost to Marshall 81-79 in the first round of the WBI at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015.

[Photo] NKU women end strong season with loss in WBI

March 25, 2015
Dave Bezold talks to his team during NKU's match-up against North Florida on Jan. 22, 2015. Bezold's final record at NKU was 194-133.

[Photo] Bezold and NKU part ways after 25 years

March 18, 2015
John Farrar sits in his office, which is decorated with collectibles from his travels.

[Photo] Bottles, cars and the periodic table

March 18, 2015
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[Photo] Snow removal crews work through the night to clear campus

March 4, 2015
Dean Waple sits in his office on the third floor of the student union.

[Photo] Waple bids farewell after seven years

July 30, 2015
NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

[Photo] NKU loses heartbreaker to Lipscomb

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
March 4, 2015
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NKU guard Todd Johnson dribbles up the court after stealing the ball from USC Upstate. Johnson had a game high 24 points in NKU's 84-65 win over USC Upstate on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

[Photo] Sharp shooting leads NKU to Senior Night win

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
February 28, 2015
NKU senior's and their family celebrated before NKU win over Kennesaw State for senior night. NKU defeated Kennesaw State 68-61 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015.

[Photo] Norse women score big win on Senior Night

February 25, 2015
NKU player Sarah Kinch drives to the basket during NKU Women's Basketball Throwback game in Regents Hall. NKU defeated North Florida 67-29 in Regents Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

[Photo] A Throwback to Classic Norse Basketball

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
February 25, 2015
Julie Mader-Meersman sits in her colorful office. Her office is the fourth office in The Northerner's Top Offices.

[Photo] A colorful girl in a colorful world

February 25, 2015
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[Photo] A quiet man with high importance

February 19, 2015
Theater student, Victoria Hawley, directs one of the 307 projects. Howley directed her play "The Heidi Chronicles" in the Fall of 2014.

NKU guard Tayler Persons dribbles the ball while holding off a West Virginia University defender during NKU's loss to WVU.

[Photo] A-Sun freshman of the year leaving NKU

April 15, 2015
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[Photo] Hot Seat: Daniel Camps

February 24, 2015
NKU guard Jordan Jackson goes up for the layup during the second half of today's win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 82-57 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

[Photo] PREVIEW: Lipscomb at Northern Kentucky

March 3, 2015
NKU guard Jordan Jackson goes up for the layup during the second half of today's win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 82-57 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

[Photo] Persons career night bring Norse out on top

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor
February 14, 2015
NKU guards Chad Jackson (top right), Tyler White (left) and center Jalen Billups (bottom right) struggle to rebound the ball against FGCU's Marc-Eddy Norelia (center) during NKU's 59-65 loss to FGCU. NKU lost to Florida Gulf Coast 59-65 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

[Photo] NKU athletics progress in third year of Division I

April 29, 2015
NKU guards Chad Jackson (top right), Tyler White (left) and center Jalen Billups (bottom right) struggle to rebound the ball against FGCU's Marc-Eddy Norelia (center) during NKU's 59-65 loss to FGCU. NKU lost to Florida Gulf Coast 59-65 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

[Photo] Norse lose thriller to Florida Gulf Coast

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
February 12, 2015
John Gibson sits in his office on the fifth floor of Griffin Hall. Gibson's office is unique because of his toy collection.

[Photo] NKU’s Top Offices

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor
February 4, 2015
Arne Almquist sits in his office on the fifth floor of Steely Library. Almquist's office is unique because of its architecture.

[Photo] Sitting high above the concrete jungle, the wall of windows allows for it all to be taken in with one view

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor
February 11, 2015
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[Photo] Hot Seat: Tyler White

February 15, 2015
NKU guard Jordan Jackson shoots the ball in NKU's 77-60 win over Lipscomb. NKU defeated Lipscomb 77-60 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

[Photo] Norse thrill at homecoming, beat Lipscomb 77-60

February 7, 2015
NKU guard Jordan Jackson shoots the ball in NKU's 77-60 win over Lipscomb. NKU defeated Lipscomb 77-60 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

[Photo] Norse thrill at homecoming, beat Lipscomb 77-60

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
February 7, 2015
NKU forward Melody Doss scores game high 25 points in NKU's victory over Lipscomb. NKU defeated Lipscomb 64-57 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

[Photo] Women’s basketball bounce back against Lipscomb

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor
February 7, 2015
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[Photo] A night of fun at the Homecoming Gala

February 9, 2015
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John Gibson's office is adorned with many figures, posters and a sentimental photo of him and his father.

[Photo] Toy collection has home in professor’s office

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor
February 5, 2015
Melody Doss scored her 1,000th point of her NKU career from the free throw line during the second half of NKU's loss to FGCU. Northern Kentucky lost to Florida Gulf Coast 46-76 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

[Photo] Doss scores 1,000th career point in loss to Florida Gulf Coast

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
January 31, 2015
Melody Doss scored her 1,000th point of her NKU career from the free throw line during the second half of NKU's loss to FGCU. Northern Kentucky lost to Florida Gulf Coast 46-76 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

[Photo] Melody Doss makes history with thousandth point

February 4, 2015
NKU guard Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKU's win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 68-62 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Jan. 29, 2015.

[Photo] Women’s basketball in second with win over Stetson

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
January 29, 2015
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[Photo] Student-athletes break department GPA record

January 28, 2015
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[Photo] Hot Seat: Deontae Cole

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor
January 29, 2015
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