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The Intramural Fields in the Booth Residential Village.

With NKU athletics postponed, what do intramural leagues look like?

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor September 20, 2020

On Aug. 13, the Horizon League and its Board of Directors came to the decision to postpone competition in fall sports due to COVID-19, affecting various NKU athletic programs. However, despite the absence...

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on National Suicide Prevention Month

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on National Suicide Prevention Month

Corinne Byrne, Arts & Life Editor September 13, 2020

Content Warning: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255,...

In MEP 200, there are stickers indicating what seats are available to be sat in.

Being a dean during a pandemic

Noelle Horn, News Editor September 7, 2020

Although school started mid-August, the deans on campus have been planning how the semester would look amidst a pandemic for months. As the semester progresses, these deans need to stay attentive to what’s...

Student Poetry Corner

Student Poetry Corner

Sarah Williams-Bryant and Samantha Harrell September 7, 2020

"Miss America Protest" by Sarah Williams-Bryant, junior creative writing studies major There is no doubt in my mind,  That I am a raging feminist.  If I had been alive in 1968,  I would have...

Macs Pizza Pub in Cold Spring reopened Friday to eager guests.

Game day during a pandemic: How local restaurants are adjusting

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor September 7, 2020

Thursday, Sept. 10 will mark the beginning of a new season in the National Football League, and local restaurants and entertainment venues are preparing for the expected increase in business. Harvey...

Dantez Walton (32) drives between two Green Bay players during the Semi-Final game of the Horizon League Tournament against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 80-69 and move on the face UIC in the final round of the Horizon League Tournament.

Former NKU forward Dantez Walton to play overseas

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor September 4, 2020

Former NKU men’s basketball forward Dantez Walton has signed to play professional basketball for Kataja Basket Club in Joensuu, Finland. View this post on Instagram DANTEZ...

When working out, students must wear a facial covering.

How the Rec Center is adjusting to COVID-19 challenges

Matthew Dietz and Kaycee Sloan August 30, 2020

Since returning to campus for the 2020 Fall semester, NKU students and staff members have been met with a lot of unfamiliarity within campus buildings and school operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many...

In the case that Spring semester looks similar to this semester and the meal plan gets delayed again, Hales said that NKU would have to renegotiate its contract with Chartwells and see what the impact of the delay would be.

NKU officials discuss potential mandatory commuter meal plan

Noelle Horn, News Editor August 29, 2020

Earlier this month, NKU’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Hales sent out an email announcing that the mandatory commuter meal plan would be delayed until the Spring 2021 semester.  The plan was delayed...

What face mask would your zodiac sign wear?

What face mask would your zodiac sign wear?

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor August 29, 2020

As a part of Healthy@NKU, students, faculty, and staff are mandated to wear a mask when they are on campus. Students are using this opportunity to express their interests, hobbies and other traits about...

Emmy Kaeppner started making masks for her family. When her aunt donated fabric she started making them for others.

Norse up, mask up: Costume design majors sell their own custom masks

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor August 29, 2020

When the country shut down back in March, Shelby Doyle kept sewing. With some old fabric from downstairs, she began making some masks for her family. After those masks were made, there was still some...

Horizon League postpones fall competition due to COVID-19

Horizon League postpones fall competition due to COVID-19

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor August 13, 2020

On Thursday, the Horizon League and its Board of Directors officially postponed competition for fall sports in the 2020 season. The decision to postpone fall sports for the duration of the season comes...

NKUs Student Union.

Officials talk about campus cleanliness, dining, working in a pandemic

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor July 30, 2020

University officials answered questions about working, cleaning, dining, recreation center and what campus looks like in a pandemic in a Zoom conference on Wednesday  Work, class and campus interaction  To...

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