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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

Abby Anstead

Abby Anstead, Asst. Managing Editor

Abby is the Assistant Managing Editor for The Northerner and a senior journalism major with a minor in electronic media and broadcasting. She is also a Web Editor at WCPO- 9 On Your Side, Cincinnati’s ABC affiliate. Abby has worked for The Northerner since 2014, previously serving as News Editor and Managing Editor, and Editor in Chief in Fall 2016. She enjoys investigative work and covering social and controversial issues. 

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Jessica Ulrich, a senior integrative studies major, shares her story of sexual assault to promote understanding and awareness.

Finding strength in speaking out

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016
The syringe access exchange program in Grant County provides patients with clean syringes and a sharps container. The program is open every Wednesday from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

VIDEO: Aiding or Enabling?

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor
March 22, 2016
An agent for change

An agent for change

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor
February 9, 2016
Provost Sue Ott Rowlands reviews her signed copy of "Dreamland." She has been coordinating Quinones' visit to campus since last summer.

Book Breaks the Silence

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor
January 27, 2016

Puppeteer gives his final bow

Abby Anstead, News Editor
November 3, 2015
Jason Merrick is a graduate student at NKU. He will graduate in May with a master's degree in social work.

From addiction to advocacy

Abby Anstead, News Editor
October 5, 2015
Dr. Kathleen O'Connor discusses the psychological factors that influence mass shooters.

Inside the minds of mass shooters

Abby Anstead, News Editor
September 9, 2015
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