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Police report sexual assault in Lot Z

Police report sexual assault in Lot Z

Billy Keeney, News Editor September 1, 2019

University Police released a timely warning Sunday stating a sexual assault occurred in Lot Z, the lower lot at Callahan Hall, on Aug. 31. According to the release, the victim and the suspect were sitting...

Kiley Keehann (2)  fights for control of a ball during the game against Butler. The Norse fell to Butler 2-1.

Late goal causes NKU to fall against Butler

Lillian Brown, Reporter August 30, 2019
NKU lost last minute at home against Butler 2-1. The Norse now fall to 1-2 in the regular season, while Butler Bulldogs advance 3-0. 
Review: Taylor Swifts Lover

Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’

Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor August 29, 2019

Taylor Swift returned this weekend with 18 new tracks on her seventh album, “Lover.” While perhaps not a groundbreaking musical masterpiece, “Lover” is a particularly important album for Swift,...

LIFT Scholar Program invests in student success

LIFT Scholar Program invests in student success

Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor August 29, 2019

Earlier this month, NKU announced the creation of the new Lifelong Investment and Future Transformation (LIFT) Scholars Program. This program was created with the combined $2 million given in gifts by...

Students enjoy Paint Wars on Sunday.

‘Paint Wars’ makes a splash on Science Center Lawn

Jaiah Ignacio, Contributor August 26, 2019
As students made their way to the lawn, they were handed white t-shirts and a word of advice: go in and get messy.
EDITORS: What we wish we knew as freshmen

EDITORS: What we wish we knew as freshmen

Northerner Staff August 26, 2019

Sean Gibson, Assistant Web Editor Sophomore Reach out and make friends and connections with other students and professors. This opens up a world of opportunity at NKU and can truly impact your life....

Womens Soccer Head Coach Bob Sheehan talks to the team after a loss against Ohio University. The Bobcats won 1-0 and had 7 shots on goal to the Norses 1.

Women’s soccer loses 1-0 in Home Opener

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor August 26, 2019
NKU women’s soccer team lost their first game of the regular season 1-0 against the Ohio Bobcats. The Norse are projected to finish second in the Horizon League start out the season 1-1. While the Bobcats advance 2-1 and picked to place fifth in the preseason coaches poll for the Mid-American Conference. 
Alex Willis (9) fights to shoot during Sundays Exhibition match against Tiffin. Willis had 2 goals on the game against Tiffin.

Men’s soccer dominates Tiffin in exhibition 5-1

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor August 25, 2019
The men’s soccer team starts the preseason against Tiffin 5-0 on Saturday following a tie 0-0, against #8 University of Kentucky. Four Norse were able to contribute to the scoreboard in the victory. 
Laura Crawford (12) cheers after a point for the Norse during the game against Xavier. The Norse won 3 of 4 sets on the game and defeated Xavier.

NKU Volleyball start preseason 3-1 win over Xavier

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor August 25, 2019
Norse break six game losing streak in Xavier match-up.
NKU weighs in on Sony, Marvel controversy

NKU weighs in on Sony, Marvel controversy

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor August 24, 2019

*This story contains major spoilers about Marvel Studios’ "Avengers: Endgame" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home"* A crowd in the Otto M. Budig Theater chatted about the first week of class and munched...

Ethan Craig serves up some ice cream to students and faculty at Fridays ice cream social.

Ice cream event draws in students and faculty alike

Haley Millay, Contributor August 23, 2019

Students flocked to the Student Union Plaza during the afternoon lunch rush on Friday, where a create-your-own ice cream bar was available with an assortment of flavors and toppings.  The Office of...

New MBB coach wants ‘a thousand students in the gym’

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

Head men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn is looking to make NKU the hardest place to play in the Horizon League. Through the summer, he’s prepared his team to play a more competitive schedule, and wants...

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