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SGA presidential candidates debate for student votes

SGA presidential candidates debate for student votes

Claire Higgins, Editor-in-chief March 26, 2013

This year’s SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates came together to debate their platforms and ideas Monday night in the Student Union. Over 50 students came out to see what the three teams...

Live from NKU, its Thursday night!

Live from NKU, it’s Thursday night!

Alyson Schoenung, Staff writer March 22, 2013

Amateur comedians took the stage to bring out some laughs from students at the Baptist Campus Ministry's center here at NKU on March 21. The loud cackling laughs coming from the audience hinted that many...

New Chase law dean announced

Claire Higgins, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2013

NKU announced today Salmon P. Chase College of Law’s new dean appointment. Jeffrey Standen, hailing from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Ore., will step into the new position July 1, 2013. At...

Mearns talks with students about strategic plan in open forum

Katie Smolkovich, Contributing writer March 21, 2013

“Our Future Graduates” sponsored by the Strategic Planning Committee proposed changes at Tuesday’s forum which will affect all students. President Geoffrey Mearns brought discussion of NKU housing,...

Former Athletic Director Scott Eaton.

Campus responds to firing with mixed feelings, confusion

Claire Higgins, Editor-in-chief March 21, 2013

Northern Kentucky University was stunned by the unexpected termination of Athletic Director Scott Eaton earlier this week. Since March 20, the university has not released any more information about the...

Lady Norse make university history through hard-fought loss

Lady Norse make university history through hard-fought loss

Kyle Biggs, Staff writer March 20, 2013

College of Charleston defeats NKU in first-ever Division I postseason tournament Northern Kentucky University’s women’s basketball team could not withstand a scoring barrage from the College of...

Womens basketball earns spot in post-season play, hosting game Wednesday night

Women’s basketball earns spot in post-season play, hosting game Wednesday night

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor March 19, 2013

The transition to Division I resulted in NKU not being eligible for the NCAA tournament for four years, but it does not mean the Norse cannot compete in post-season play. The women’s team earned a spot...

Student reaction to athletic director termination

  “I play soccer here but I just transferred so I didn’t know him very well. I thought it was odd that they let everyone know he was fired but didn’t say why.” - Tanner Ruberg, Sophomore,...

Local coverage of Scott Eaton termination

Staff report March 19, 2013

Here is some of the local coverage of the developing Scott Eaton termination investigation: KY Post: Northern Kentucky University dismisses director of intercollegiate athletics, cites ethics issues Cincinnati...

Updated: Athletic Director Scott Eaton terminated

Updated: Athletic Director Scott Eaton terminated

Staff report March 18, 2013

Updated: March 19, 3:15 p.m. NKU President Geoffrey Mearns announced March 18 that Athletic Director Scott Eaton has been terminated from his position for ethical violations. Eaton was suspended on March...

Ladies of AOII take home title in Throw Your Norse Up contest

Ladies of AOII take home title in “Throw Your Norse Up” contest

Jessica Kopena, Contributing writer March 7, 2013

Feb. 28 marked the end of the second annual month-long “Throw Your Norse Up” competition that was put on by NKU’s Norse Force. There were 39 photos entered in the contest with a total of 3,862 likes....

Professors discover connection between love and healthy eating

Tara Derington, Staff writer March 7, 2013

Marketing professors at Northern Kentucky University have discovered a connection between healthy eating habits and companionate love. David Raska and Bridget Nichols, professors in the Haile/US Bank College...

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