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Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts during the game against Texas Tech. The Norse fell to Texas Tech 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati to snag NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen

Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton • April 14, 2019
NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen is expected to leave for the Cincinnati Bearcats, according to reports.
Northerner editors Sierra Newton, Kane Mitten, Billy Keeney, Sam Rosenstiel, advisor Michele Day, editors Natalie Hamren, Nicole Browning and Josh Kelly at the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, April 6, 2019.

Society of Pro Journalists honors Northerner for 2018 report on sexual harassment

Northerner Staff • April 12, 2019
The Society of Professional Journalists honored two Northerner editors for the independent student news outlet’s reporting on sexual harassment and misconduct in NKU’s School of the Arts.
“For us, it is really about supporting the veteran at all stages. - Ryan Padgett, director of the Veterans Resource Station

‘We are people too’: NKU nationally ranked as Military Friendly school

Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Reporter • April 11, 2019

NKU is once again ranked nationally for the ninth year in a row as a Military Friendly school. NKU received a bronze distinction meaning that they scored within 30% of the tenth best school in their category....

Shazam!, DCs newest superhero film, stars Zachary Levi.

Review: Fun Times in Philadelphia with ‘Shazam!’

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor • April 11, 2019
“Shazam!” is a step in the right direction for the DCEU.
NKU students Cale Wheeler, Barry Rich, Jackson Moss, Landis Helwig and Ben Eglian formed pop punk band Lost Henry in 2018.

Lost Henry: NKU pop punk act brings fans out to rock

Noël Waltz, Reporter • April 10, 2019
Lost Henry is the kind of band that instinctively gets you off your feet.
Student Government Vice President Matt Frey addresses senators on April 8, 2019.

What you missed at SGA April 8

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor • April 10, 2019

Student Government Association Vice President Matt Frey began Monday’s meeting in President Hannah Edelen’s absence as she attended a special meeting with the Board of Regents. Chief of Staff Jake...

Cameron Ross delivers a pitch to a Wright State hitter.

Cardinals defeat NKU Baseball late in the game

Jasmine Smart, Reporter • April 10, 2019
The NKU baseball team took on number 12 Louisville Tuesday night at Jim Patterson Stadium with a final score of 11-2.  This brings the Norse season down 8-23 while the Cardinal’s season improves 25-8.
In the first trailer for Extremely Wicked, you can see the NKU logo on the side of Steely library.

Ted Bundy biopic shot at NKU releases on Netflix May 3

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor • April 4, 2019
The new film, starring Zac Efron, has several scenes shot on NKU's campus.
Reagan Ruth, Brandon Critchfield, and Timothy Belton in Initiative.

“Initiative” brings Kentucky playwright’s career full circle

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor • April 3, 2019
Initiative, opening Thursday at Y.E.S. Fest, centers around a man's cancer diagnosis and his love for tabletop gaming.
Rachel Kazee and Charles Adams in Fast Young Beautiful

‘Fast Young Beautiful’ will tear you apart at Y.E.S. Fest 2019

Billy Keeney and Kane Mitten • April 3, 2019
Fast Young Beautiful, opening Wednesday at Y.E.S. Fest, is an ode to classic cinema.
Black Boy In Pink deals with sexuality, race

“Black Boy In Pink” deals with sexuality, race

Corinne Byrne, Reporter • April 3, 2019
The Black Boy In Pink, opening Friday at Y.E.S. Fest, was written by NKU student Isaiah Reaves.
Signs hung on wall outside the Student Union on April 12.

Free speech: Kentucky bill aims to broaden protest laws

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor • April 3, 2019

Freedom of speech is a pillar of American democracy, and because of it, every American has the right to openly express themselves—that doesn’t mean everyone has the right to express themselves wherever...

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