The Northerner

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress discusses how women look at themselves and at how other people look at them as a woman.

Henry series production tackles themes of femininity and identity

Maria Dossett, Contributor October 12, 2017

NKU prides itself in being a university that provides students with plenty of experience in their field before they venture out into “the real world” and pursue their career. Tucked away on the first...

Maslows Army was formed in October of 2016 by Susan and Samuel Landis (center).

Cincinnati Woman of the Year overcomes homelessness to help others

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 9, 2017

Susan Landis was standing in line for the deli counter in Kroger when her husband, Samuel came rushing to her, phone in hand, and informed her she needed to take a call. “I got on the phone and the...

NKU celebrates after earning a point in the game against Milwaukee

Norse Volleyball takes down Panthers for second-straight win

Kevin Carey, Reporter October 7, 2017

The Norse volleyball team picked up their second-straight Horizon League victory over Milwaukee Saturday afternoon in four sets 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23 in Regents Hall. The Norse improved to 8-7...

Wlademir Babaew (4) rests after time expires in the game against Oakland

Late goal pushes Grizzlies past Norse

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 7, 2017

The NKU men's soccer team fell to Oakland Saturday afternoon 2-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The game was moved from a 7 p.m. start time to a 4:30 p.m. start time due to potential threat of thunderstorms...

Christine Curran, associate professor in the Biological Sciences department, uses texting in her labs classes.

Linking two worlds: how students and professors communicate digitally

Natalie Hamren, Reporter October 7, 2017

As a kid, you may have believed the myth that teachers lived at school. Scrolling through Facebook today, your professor may pop up under “people you may know.” Two worlds--business and personal--were...

The award-winning documentary Liberty and Slavery: The Paradox of Americas Founding Fathers was shown at NKU on Sept. 28.

Slavery and Freedom: the American Paradox

Erinn Sweet, Contributor October 7, 2017

After the on-campus screening of award-winning documentary "Liberty and Slavery: The Paradox of America’s Founding Fathers" and a 20-minute promo for the unreleased film "All or Nothin'" on Sept. 28,...

Haley Libs hits a ball past Cleveland State to record a kill. She had 11 kills and 14 digs in the loss.

Norse extinguish Flames in five sets

Kevin Carey, Reporter October 6, 2017

The NKU Norse volleyball team took down the number two team in the conference UIC in five sets, 25-17, 17-25, 25-15, 21-25, 19-17. The Norse improved to 7-7 on the year and 3-2 in the conference while...

Wlademir Babaew (4) looks for a player to pass to in the game against Fort Wayne

Born to Play: Wlademir Babaew’s Journey to NKU

Kelly Salerno, Reporter October 4, 2017

Wlademir Babaew, an NKU men’s soccer team member, has brought his athletic prowess overseas; born in Russia, his family later moved to Germany before he eventually came to the United States. A sophomore...

VIDEO | Decades skate party

October 3, 2017

With the fall semester in full swing, the NKU Activities Programming Board (APB) and Association of Campus Residents (ACR) have collaborated to bring a “Decades” Skate Party to life. With no attendance...

Laura Crawford spikes a ball against Cleveland State. The Norse would lose to CSU 3-2.

Norse split Horizon League weekend matches

Mike Canizales, Reporter October 2, 2017

It was a historic day for the Northern Kentucky University volleyball program, as they earned the program’s 1,000th victory in a 3-1 effort over Youngstown State Friday evening. “We're thrilled...

September 27, 2017--Jessica Frey (12) prepares to take a shot on goal in the game against Wright State at NKU Soccer Stadium in Highland Heights, Ky

Norse defeat Detroit Mercy for fourth consecutive victory

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 2, 2017

A goal from Shawna Zaken in the 35 minute lifted the NKU Norse women's soccer team over Detroit Mercy 2-1 Saturday afternoon in Detroit.  The Norse now have a 4-0 record in Horizon League play and a...

VIDEO: Local rappers show off at cypher

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor September 29, 2017

A chorus of “oohs” erupt from the crowd followed by laughter. Audience members hop to their feet, moved by Mich Tanksley--an NKU student who raps under the name Tooney Lean--who just decimated his...

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