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The message NKU students were met with when attempting to use canvas on Monday, Oct. 20.

AWS outage disrupts NKU students’ access to Canvas

Ella Rose Johnston and Owen Newberry October 21, 2025

“Canvas is experiencing issues due to an ongoing AWS incident.” This was the message Northern Kentucky University students saw when they tried to log into Canvas on Monday. Around 3:11 a.m. EDT,...

NKU Men's basketball faced off against Ashland getting a 83-72 win.

Men’s Basketball defeats Ashland in Exhibition

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2025

The Norse defeated Ashland University in an exhibition matchup 83-72. They hit the court for the first time this season in the CareSource Invitational. Giving fans an early look at the team before the...

 NKU celebrating its second goal of the day against IU-Indy. Jason Purks (17) scored in the 71st minute to put the Norse up 2-0. It was his first goal of the season.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 20, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Oct. 14 Women’s golf finished ninth in the University of Dayton Invitational. Kenna Jenkinson scored 74-79-74 on the 71-par course, totaling seven birdies and an eagle...

Logos of The College Heights Herald, Louisville Cardinal, Murray State News, The Northerner, Ball State Daily News and Eastern Progress.

EDITORIAL: Actions towards Indiana Daily Student set dangerous precedent for all student media outlets

Editor’s Note: This editorial is a collaborative effort with the College Heights Herald at Western Kentucky University, Louisville Cardinal at the University of Louisville, Murray State News at Murray...

NKU's outside hitter Ava Hoying (3) won the game for the Norse. She had the game winning kill that defend Robert Morris 3-2, while getting the top spot in the Horizon League standings.

NKU women’s volleyball stuns Robert Morris in a comeback win

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 18, 2025

After being down 2-0, the Norse fought, forcing a fifth set. The game sits at 14-13 in NKU's favor after RMU picked up two quick points. RMU served the ball, Libero Lucy Cluxton popped up the ball,...

Junior Sydney Bray (11) spiking the ball for one of her 10 kills on the game.

NKU women’s volleyball powers past Robert Morris to stay hot in conference play

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor October 18, 2025

After surrendering a 6-2 run to RMU in the second set, the Norse saw their lead trimmed to just one point. Clinging to an 18-17 advantage, NKU needed a spark to regain control. RMU served the ball across...

NKU Women's soccer currently sits in second place in the Horizon League. They are right behind Milwaukee who are 6-0 in conference play.

Women’s soccer ends in scoreless draw against Cleveland State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2025

Women’s soccer extended their unbeaten streak at home with a scoreless draw against Cleveland State.  Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State both held tight defenses in the first half to prevent any...

Students assembling car safety kits at Commuter Student Initiatives safe driving event on October 7.

Design a Safe Drive event teaches NKU commuters car safety, connecting them to campus

Ella Rose Johnston, Assistant News Editor October 10, 2025

Watch The Northerner’s video coverage of this event here NKU’s Commuter Student Initiatives and Activities Programming Board held the Design a Safe Drive event on Oct. 7 in the Student Union, gathering...

The women's basketball team handing out ice-cream at the Scoops and Hoops events.

Getting the scoop on the NKU basketball

Dixie Williams, Contributor October 8, 2025

Students say the Hoops and Scoops ice cream social at Truist Arena Tuesday night helped boost their campus pride for collegiate sports. “I think it’s great. It gives students an opportunity to show...

 Women’s triathlon team celebrating their first-ever first-place finish in program history in the Millikin Splash & Dash. Four Norse finished within the top ten, and two finished right outside the top ten.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Women’s golf competed in the Butler Invitational, placing 13th. Cammy Reed and Eva Maley led the way for the Norse. Reed finished in 18th while Maley finished...

Meet the head coaches of NKU, Jeff Hans (top left), Kevin Woodhull- Smith (top right), Bob Sheehan (bottom left) and Dizzy Peyton (bottom right)

Behind the Whistle: A closer look at the coaches of NKU

Jakob Staley and Jonah Moore October 8, 2025

Jeff Hans Hired in April of 2024, Jeff Hans became the new women’s basketball head coach. He is now entering his second season, after a first season of ups and downs.   Even though it is his...

Fall 2025 fashion style guide

Fall 2025 fashion style guide

Holly Keuper, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 8, 2025

After a long, hot summer, the fall weather is finally moving in. It’s time to pack away our tank tops and break out the sweaters.  Here’s a list of 10 fashion items that are in style this fall...

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