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Northern Review We are an independent and student-run media outlet serving Ohio Northern University. For advertising information, please contact our editors.

The Northern Review is published weekly throughout the school year, taking into consideration school breaks. The Review office is located in McIntosh Center at Ohio Northern University. Interested in submitting a story idea? Contact us at [email protected]. You can also visit https://nr.onu.edu/node/3549 for more information. The Northern Review is published without the prior review of any m

embers of the ONU administration, faculty or staff. Review meetings are held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of the McInstosh Center. The doors to the Northern Review office are located past the mailroom. Turn left at the vending machines before you reach White Bear. It's your paper, so give us your ideas!

The Irene Casteel Endowed Speaker Series will host Megan Connell, PsyD, on May 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Dicke Forum. Co...
02/14/2025

The Irene Casteel Endowed Speaker Series will host Megan Connell, PsyD, on May 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Dicke Forum. Connell’s professional work has focused on the therapeutic applications of tabletop role-playing games, such as the popular game Dungeons & Dragons.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/megan-connell--irene-casteel-lectureship

📸 Megan A. Connell, PsyD, ABPP / Press Kit

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Northern Review is excited to celebrate love in all its forms with a spec...
01/24/2025

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Northern Review is excited to celebrate love in all its forms with a special “Meet Cute” video! We’re looking for couples who met at ONU - students, staff, and faculty to share their unique love stories on camera.

Whether you’ve been together for a week, six months, a year, or a lifetime, we want to hear how it all began. This is your chance to share your story, inspire others, and be part of a heartwarming video that celebrates the connections made at ONU.

If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this Google Form linked in our bio by January 31st, 2025. We’ll be in touch with selected participants soon after!

Let’s make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable by showcasing the love stories that started right here at ONU! 🙂

Meet Simran Kaur, a second-year political science student pursuing minors in computer science and pre-law. Between excel...
01/21/2025

Meet Simran Kaur, a second-year political science student pursuing minors in computer science and pre-law. Between excelling in her studies, traveling abroad, and founding a service organization on campus, most people know Simran as an outgoing individual who is always there to help a friend in need.

Read the article ➡️ https://northernreview.org/2025/01/21/student-highlight-how-cultural-identity-has-shaped-simran-kaur/

Watch the video ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFDjotwTfmM

Article + Video by Evelyn Megery

Welcome back to campus from the editorial board of Northern Review! We are excited to share that since the creation of o...
01/21/2025

Welcome back to campus from the editorial board of Northern Review! We are excited to share that since the creation of our new website in 2020, we have had a steady increase in viewership. We are grateful for your continued support of our media outlet and are looking forward to another great year of serving the Polar Bear community.

Stay tuned, and have a great spring semester!

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“Whether you’re a seasoned theater-goer or someone like me who had never considered stepping foot in a college productio...
12/09/2024

“Whether you’re a seasoned theater-goer or someone like me who had never considered stepping foot in a college production, I can guarantee that each show is an unforgettable experience. The hours of rehearsal, the collaboration, and the passion these performers bring to the stage make it clear: this is theater at its finest.”

Read our review of the Ride the Cyclone ➡️ https://northernreview.org/2024/12/09/the-unforgettable-thrills-of-onus-ride-the-cyclone/

Article by Carys Williams and Alison Ringhiser

Ada, Ohio: a dot on the map you might miss if you blink too quickly. The sky stretches over cornfields and quiet streets...
12/03/2024

Ada, Ohio: a dot on the map you might miss if you blink too quickly.

The sky stretches over cornfields and quiet streets – the kind of place where time feels suspended. For those of us who’ve spent our college years at Ohio Northern University, Ada isn’t just a kind of place; it’s almost a paradox.

Read the full article through the link in bio 🔗

“Why Stuff is Weird” Series by Arin Wade

The annual ONU Holiday Spectacular show is returning to the stage this weekend for Lima ticket holders. After captivatin...
12/03/2024

The annual ONU Holiday Spectacular show is returning to the stage this weekend for Lima ticket holders. After captivating performances before Thanksgiving Break, the cast is ready to return to the stage and get everyone into the joyous Christmas Spirit.

View the photo gallery through the link in bio 🔗

Photography by Evelyn Megery

Before break, the World Student Organization (WSO) hosted the annual Multicultural Fair where students from a variety of...
12/03/2024

Before break, the World Student Organization (WSO) hosted the annual Multicultural Fair where students from a variety of backgrounds showcased their cultural identities and kicked off International Education Week.

Learn more about this amazing event through the link in our bio 🔗

*Photo Gallery Included*

Article by Evelyn Megery

Being a senior in college is a uniquely bittersweet experience. On one hand, there’s the deep exhaustion of burnout and ...
11/19/2024

Being a senior in college is a uniquely bittersweet experience. On one hand, there’s the deep exhaustion of burnout and the nagging feeling of being a little washed up. On the other, there’s a quiet satisfaction in finally navigating the smoother path you’ve carved out for yourself through years of trial and error. If you’re an underclassman reading this, know that things will feel profoundly different in a couple of years. If you’re a senior, well… you already get it.

Read more ➡️ https://northernreview.org/2024/11/19/why-being-a-senior-is-weird/

Article by Arin Wade
“Why Stuff is Weird” Column

Ohio Northern University harbors several student publications. Soon, another will join their ranks: The Aurora research ...
11/18/2024

Ohio Northern University harbors several student publications. Soon, another will join their ranks: The Aurora research journal.

Aurora is an interdisciplinary journal focused on undergraduate level research. Its first and only issue on Digital Commons was published in 2020, and contains five submissions. Now, Aurora is once again soliciting submissions from all majors and minors.

Read more ➡️ https://northernreview.org/2024/11/18/ohio-northerns-undergraduate-research-journal-aurora-makes-return-to-campus/

Article by Gabe Mott
Graphic by Lauren Khouri

Two weeks ago, the editorial board of Northern Review attended College Media Association’s national conference in New Or...
11/15/2024

Two weeks ago, the editorial board of Northern Review attended College Media Association’s national conference in New Orleans, LA. At the conference, student journalists and their advisors gather to learn more about running a student newsroom, attend professional development seminars, accept awards, and network with other collegiate organizations.

Read more ➡️ https://northernreview.org/2024/11/15/northern-review-wins-five-national-awards-presents-for-the-first-time-at-college-media-association/

Article by Gabe Mott

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This past weekend, the women’s soccer team claimed victory in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship against John Car...
11/13/2024

This past weekend, the women’s soccer team claimed victory in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship against John Carroll University, winning 3-2. After a long season of facing challenging opponents, the Polar Bears persevered and will be moving on to the NCAA Division III Tournament — the seventh time in program history.

Article + Photography by Evelyn Megery

Exclusive quote from senior midfielder Alyssa Beckett

Read the article ➡ https://northernreview.org/2024/11/13/womens-soccer-team-declared-oac-champions-defeating-john-carroll-3-2/

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The Northern Review is published weekly throughout the school year, taking into consideration school breaks. The Review office is located in McIntosh Center at Ohio Northern University. For advertising information, please contact our editors.

The Northern Review is published without the prior review of any members of the ONU administration, faculty or staff. Review meetings are held every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Computer Lab of the Freed Performing Arts Center.

The doors to the Northern Review office are located past the mailroom. Turn left at the vending machines before you reach Wow.

Interested in submitting a story idea? Contact us at [email protected]. You can also visit https://nr.onu.edu/node/3549 for more information. It's your paper, so give us your ideas!