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Head Coach Camryn Whitaker talks to players during basketball media day, October 24, 2018.

Women’s basketball players accuse coach of emotional abuse

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2019
NKU women’s basketball players said they have experienced a culture of abuse fostered by its head coach that went unaddressed by administrators.
The James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union.

Tuition rate jumps as housing, dining and parking fees rise

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor March 26, 2019

It just got slightly more expensive to attend NKU. The Board of Regents approved several rate increases, including a 2.8 percent tuition hike, for various goods and services on campus during their March...

Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen holds up the net following the final game of the Horizon League Tournament. The Norse defeated Wright State 77-66.

Fact check: Is NKU MBB Coach Brannen leaving for Alabama?

Sierra Newton and Kane Mitten March 25, 2019
Why are we even asking this question?  With being the second winningest coach in NKU history and taking two trips to the NCAA tournament as well as an NIT debut in the first three years of Division I eligibility, these types of talks come about.
The James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union.

Pensions: Bills could freeze NKU’s payment or help school leave system

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor March 25, 2019

Another spring, another pension crisis. Universities across the commonwealth could soon feel the strain of Kentucky’s underfunded state retirement system through sweeping budget cuts. But as the legislative...

Norse softball falls to IUPUI Jaguars

Norse softball falls to IUPUI Jaguars

Jasmine Smart, Reporter March 24, 2019
The NKU softball team took on the IUPUI Jaguars on Saturday for a double-header at Frank Ignatius Grein softball field. In the first game, the Norse lost to the Jaguars 13-5 and lost 1-0 in the second. This brought the Norse down to 7-18 overall and 0-3 in the Horizon League.
NKU mens basketball fans watch the Norse take on the Texas Tech Raiders in the first round of March Madness.

Column: Despite loss, NKU v. Texas Tech will stay with fans

Sam Rosenstiel and Kane Mitten March 24, 2019
As Norse fans across Highland Heights held each other and hoisted drinks in the air, you wouldn’t have known they were toasting a defeat.
WLWT Reporter and NKU alumnus Dan Griffin talks with electronic media and broadcasting students in Griffin Halls Digitorium.

From EMB to in front of the camera: NKU alum reports in Cincinnati

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2019

Dan Griffin was in seventh grade home economics class when he first realized he wanted to become a news reporter. He remembers learning how to sew pillows when a teacher burst into his classroom, tears...

Jalen Tate (11) reacts during the game against Texas Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The Norse fell to Texas Tech 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness: NKU’s season ends against Texas Tech

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 22, 2019
NKU men’s basketball historic season ended against the Texas Tech Red Raiders Friday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Norse end the season Horizon League regular season co-champs as well as Horizon League Champions. The Norse ended the season with a 28-9.  
Jalen Tate (11) reacts during the final seconds of the final game of the Horizon League Tournament against Wright State. NKU defeated Wright State 77-66.

March Madness: Expert takes, odds, French connections and more

Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

It might be a longshot, but that would make an upset that much sweeter. The 14-seeded NKU Norse are taking the fight to Tulsa against 3-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders today at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s...

SGA Presidential candidates discuss their platforms at the debate.

Debate 2019: SGA candidates on diversity, funding cuts and more

Sam Rosenstiel and Natalie Hamren March 21, 2019

Watch the full SGA 2019 Debate hosted by The Northerner on facebook.com/northernermedia. Candidates for NKU student body president and vice president stumped for their campaigns Wednesday night at...

Download your NCAA March Madness Bracket

Download your NCAA March Madness Bracket

Ian Lape-Gerwe, Design Editor March 20, 2019

Print off and fill in your Northerner-themed NCAA March Madness bracket here. NKU faces Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. Stream the game...

Associate Dean of Steely Library Lois Schultz speaks to SGA about the budget concerns of Steely.

What you missed at SGA Mar. 18

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor March 19, 2019
Senator Jontay Brown presented the second reading of his resolution asking the university to “provide preemptive, adequate and effective health counseling services to minority students.”
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