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Interim chief leads NKU police as search begins for top spot

Interim chief leads NKU police as search begins for top spot

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor August 28, 2016

Nearly a month after the abrupt resignation of NKU’s Police Chief, the man tabbed as his interim replacement is still working for two.Lieutenant John Gaffin saw his workload double when he was selected...

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NKU seeks gag order in sexual assault lawsuit

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2016

COVINGTON, Ky. -- Northern Kentucky University lawyers filed a motion Friday to ask for a gag order in the ongoing federal lawsuit involving a female student, who says the university mishandled her sexual...

Dr. Daniel Nadler chats with SGA President Will Weber after the Aug. 22 meeting. Nadler was hired by Northern Kentucky University as the new Vice President of Student Affairs in May.

VP of Student Affairs to create “student-centered” culture

Nicole Browning, Asst. News Editor August 25, 2016

He was a fresh face, confident and polite as he introduced himself at the first Student Government Association meeting.As the meeting drew to a close, Dr. Daniel Nadler waded through the crowd of students,...

Jeffrey Garrett (0), Jared Bryant-Godfrey (32) Lavone Holland (11) and Todd Johnson (23) were listed in the March 19 police report.

UPDATE: NKU student says four basketball players involved in her assault

Christopher Decker, Abby Anstead, Sports Editor, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Four Northern Kentucky University basketball players have been linked to a possible assault incident involving a female student that occurred at a fraternity party in March. According...

Health Innovation Center makes headway

Health Innovation Center makes headway

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor August 22, 2016

With the structural steel frame set to be completed by mid-September, students filing into campus for the upcoming fall semester will be able to see the progress that’s been made on the Health Innovation...

NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker dives for the save during NKUs 1-1 tie against Xavier. The Norse tied Xavier 1-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 9, 2014.

Norse to battle Bearcats for the first time

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 17, 2016

The Northern Kentucky University and University of Cincinnati women’s soccer teams will meet on the field for the first time in a match dubbed the Riverboat Rivalry.The programs held a press conference...

This years Victorfest will take place Aug. 18- 29.

10 things to do during Welcome Week

Emily Osterholz, Cole Grecco, A&L Editor, Asst. A&L Editor August 14, 2016

We know you're not ready for class to start. We're not either -- so we compiled 10 things to do during Victorfest that will help you make the most of Welcome Week.  Thursday, August 18Welcome...

Former Police Chief Leslie Kachurek goes over information with his staff. Kachurek announced his resignation  in June.

How the University Police Department is changing

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2016

In the midst of a national search for the Chief of Police position the NKU Police Department will undergo some changes. In a campus-wide email, President Geoffrey Mearns announced on July 27 that Lt. John...

NKUs scholars discuss their experiences at the programs cookout.

NKU hosts Governor’s Scholar Program for second year

Alison Meineke, Contributor August 3, 2016

On an otherwise empty campus, an army of high school seniors lined up to eat freshly- made burgers, watermelon and rocket pops. It’s a super-sized backyard party with at least 100 of the 354 Governor’s...

Competitors sported their favorite Pokemon gear on Tuesday night.

Everything you need to know about Pokemon GO at NKU

Emily Osterholz, Arts and Life Editor July 27, 2016

Pokemon trainers ventured to NKU Tuesday night to collect as many Pokemon as possible and battle their competitors with one mission in mind: to be the very best. “Pokemon Go,” the popular app which...

Gender Spectrum Group Therapy sessions by the Office of Counseling Services started on Feb. 12.

Mearns asks NKU community to join him in Cincinnati Pride Parade

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-chief June 20, 2016

A week after the shooting that killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub, President Geoffrey Mearns expressed condolences to the victims of the tragedy in an email sent to the campus community Monday. He...

Chief of Police Les  Kachurek announced his resignation Thursday.

BREAKING: Chief of Police announces resignation

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-chief June 16, 2016

Chief of Police Les Kachurek announced his resignation and will leave Northern Kentucky University next month, according to a statement released by the university Thursday. Kachurek has accepted a position...

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