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NKU mens tennis player Jody Maginley picked up a 6-3, 6-4 victory at second singles during Fridays Horizon League quarterfinals.

Men’s tennis to Horizon League semifinals after 4-2 win

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 29, 2016

ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- The NKU men's tennis team advanced to the Horizon League semifinals Friday with a 4-2 victory over Illinois-Chicago at the University of Michigan.NKU, the three-seed in the tournament,...

NKU mens tennis player Mate Virag.

Men’s tennis team opens Horizon League tourney

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2016

Two days before the Horizon League tournament, the NKU tennis team trots out onto the court to begin their afternoon practice session.This time last year, the Norse had already played their final match...

VIDEO: Foreign-born tennis players find family at NKU

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 28, 2016

When a late winter chill arrived at Northern Kentucky University, the Norse tennis teams made the trip to a warm, indoor facility to continue practices and matches.It was a far different experience growing...

The NKU Board of Regents approved the budget for the coming year, which includes cutting more than 100 staff and faculty positions. This photo is from the April 27 board meeting.

BREAKING: NKU approves 3 percent tuition increase

Matt Sexton, Political Editor April 27, 2016

The Board of Regents for Northern Kentucky University approved a 3 percent undergraduate tuition increase for 2016-2017 during today's meeting in the Student Union.There will also be a 3 percent increase...

NKU senior Rianna Gayheart is greated by Coach Dawn Plitzuweit during senior night festivities at BB&T Arena. Plitzuweit was hired by South Dakota Friday.

Plitzuweit leaves NKU for South Dakota

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 22, 2016

NKU women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit was named head coach at the University of South Dakota this morning.According to USD Athletic Director David Herbster, Plitzuweit will be introduced as head...

Kevin Lykins gave his presentation on felon voting rights during the Celebration of Student Creativity and Research.

Student discusses restoration of felon voting rights

Matt Sexton, Political Editor April 20, 2016

With the Kentucky primary election less than a month away, there is a group of citizens that do not have the right to vote.The state of Kentucky is one of four states that permanently remove the right...

VIDEO: The marvelous Mavriplis: Baseball’s emotional leader

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2016

Ryan Mavriplis walks towards Bill Aker Baseball Complex on a cold sunny April day, glove in one hand, batting helmet in the other. On this day he is running behind, due to his schedule working at Kroger...

Just a handful of students attended the March 3, 2016 women’s basketball game against Youngstown State at BB&T Arena. These stands may

New league, same student attendance problem

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2016

While the recent changes to the NKU athletics logo stirred up strong feelings in students, those emotions were not felt inside BB&T Arena during the recent basketball season.Many of the students who...

Desiree Allen, Brooke Berry, Megan McDonough prepare for cheerleading practice.

A year’s work for a single moment

Natalie Meyer, Reporter April 10, 2016

The NKU cheerleading squad had a year’s worth of work judged in a single day.Coach Shayla Myles-Aaron said 365 days of hard work led up to a third place finish in the national competition.It’s the...

WVXU-HD2 will play the AAA (adult album alternative) music format in response to the sale of WNKU.

NKU to explore sale of WNKU

Matt Sexton, Political Editor April 6, 2016

Proposed cuts to Northern Kentucky University’s state funding has caused the university to examine whether to continue subsidizing WNKU.NKU President Geoffrey Mearns announced Tuesday in an email that...

Local journalists Tom Callinan, Elissa Yancey and Bob Driehaus spoke to students Monday at Griffin Hall during the Lunch with the Pros event.

Fighting for responsible journalism

Matt Sexton, Political Editor April 5, 2016

In the midst of one of the most negative presidential campaigns in history, three local journalists made the case for positive and responsible journalism April 4 at NKU.Tom Callinan, Elissa Yancey and...

NKU strength and conditioning coach Brian Boos oversees athletes lifting in the weight room.

Cheers for Boos: Strength and conditioning coach elevates athletes

Natalie Meyer, Reporter March 30, 2016

Athletes start with a 30-second run at 11 miles per hour. They dash to jump ropes after leaving the treadmill. Afterwards they pedal the exercise bike for 30 seconds above 120 revolutions per minute.Northern...

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