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The new Campus Rec Center will open in phases. Matt Hackett, director of campus recreation, says that the entire buildling should be open around Labor Day.

GALLERY: Campus Rec makes debut

Carrie Crotzer and Abby Anstead August 19, 2015

After nearly four years of planning, dreams have come to life for NKU as they unveil a 169,314 square foot, completely renovated and expanded Campus Recreation Center.“You’d be very hard pressed to...

A new food truck sits in the center of The Plaza. NKU brought in the food truck to alleviate cluster in the Student Union during the first weeks of classes.

Food truck new lunch alternative for NKU

Andrea Carter, Copy Editor August 19, 2015

Students returning to NKU this week noticed something different about The Plaza, a mobile kitchen positioned in the center of it serving many their lunches. According to Patrick Hannan, the resident...

NKU finally finds win against UK

Christopher Decker, Contributor August 17, 2015

Sunday marked what has now become a yearly tradition as NKU’s men’s soccer team hosted the University of Kentucky in their fourth exhibition match against the Wildcats.The Norse had lost all three...

Sami Rutowski goes after the ball until the WKUs goalie snatches it up in their exhibition game on August16, 2015. Rutowski would score the lone goal in the 1-1 draw.

1-1 draw in final exhibition for women’s soccer

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief August 17, 2015

As the afternoon heat beat down on NKU’s Soccer Stadium, it became apparent that NKU women’s soccer and Western Kentucky University were in for a long game no matter the outcome. The game ended with...

Summer rain hurts campus development

KD Powell, Contributor August 16, 2015

Over the course of two months this summer, a month of those days were spent watching rain fall from the sky.. While the gloomy weather may have put a damper on everyone’s summer tan, it also caused...

Essentials for a day on campus

Andrea Carter, Copy Editor August 16, 2015

While navigating through the concrete jungle also known as NKU’s campus, nothing is more vital than a well packed backpack. Since backpacks are the hub of what college students need to stay prepared,...

NKU President Mearns speaking during during his 2015 Spring Convocation. President Mearns spoke about the past year and the upcoming year in the Student Union Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

10 things you missed at the Fall Convocation

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2015

Kicking the year off in typical fashion, NKU President Geoffrey Mearns addressed an auditorium of students, faculty and staff early Friday morning.  Mearns centered his speech around the continuing...

New parking pass temporarily ineffective for garages

New parking pass temporarily ineffective for garages

Abby Anstead, News Editor August 13, 2015

Finding a parking spot won’t be the only struggle next week as classes starting at NKU, getting in and out of the garages on campus could also pose a problem for many students, especially those without...

Police chief candidates offer a variety of backgrounds

Abby Anstead, News Editor August 5, 2015

NKU’s police department’s primary goal over the summer has been to find a new chief for the department, a goal which entered its final phase last week after holding three forums for the final candidates...

NKU searches for new police chief, PD turmoil nearby

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-In-Chief July 30, 2015

NKU is searching for a new police chief amidst controversy over a police shooting at nearby University of Cincinnati.Police involved shootings have been a sensitive subject across the country in recent...

Dean Waple sits in his office on the third floor of the student union.

Waple bids farewell after seven years

Abby Anstead, News Editor July 30, 2015

The third floor of the student union will feel empty this upcoming semester and lunchtime will seem too quiet without Dean Jeffrey Waple cracking jokes and starting conversation with students. Waple...

Jordan Jackson dribbles the ball up the court in NKUs match-up against West Virginia. NKU took on WVU on Dec. 7, 2014, losing 67-42.

A new name for the home of the Norse

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2015

NKU will see a new name on campus this fall as students, faculty and staff come back for fall classes.Previously known as the Bank of Kentucky Center, or more commonly to those on campus, the BOK, it will...

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