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Missy Jones with students in the SHEP program at a fundraiser.

SHEP founder seeks inclusion, finds inspiration in family

Belle Leininger, Contributor January 8, 2018

It began with a question a little over ten years ago after a Thursday evening graduate class. One of Missy Jones’ students, Nancy Bardgett, a high school special education teacher at Highlands High School...

Editors picks: Our favorite albums of 2017

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2017

Northerner Staff January 1, 2018

Whether the year was kind to you or not, it’s hard to deny that 2017 was historic. Together, we navigated the uncharted waters of populist politics, watched the moon eclipse the sun and endured so much...

Mason Faulkner (11) fights to shoot in the game against UIC.

Norse extinguish Flames ahead of matchup with Oakland

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 30, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team defeated UIC in convincing fashion Saturday night, 86-51. The Norse improve to 9-5 on the season and begin Horizon League play 2-0. UIC falls to 5-10 and 0-2 in Horizon...

Bearcats bring trouble with parking and traffic

Bearcats bring trouble with parking and traffic

Kevin Carey, Reporter December 30, 2017

Cars line up bumper-to-bumper and stretch from Nunn Drive to Kenton Drive. Red and blue police lights reflect off hoods and rearview mirrors, the sound of  engines rumble as more and more cars line up....

Reece Mungar (14) cheers after a score by the Norse in the game against Green Bay

Norse complete upset of 19th ranked Phoenix

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 30, 2017

There haven't been very many times in the past two seasons when the NKU women's basketball locker room was filled with elation after a game.  But today, joy filled BB&T Arena as the final buzzer...

John Gaffin, police chief at NKU, said that they use A.L.I.C.E training to prepare students and faculty in the case of an open shooter on campus.

Gaffin: Strategy and planning key components to campus safety

Natalie Hamren, Assistant News Editor December 30, 2017

In 2017 alone, 574 citizens have been killed in a mass shooting in the U.S., according to Mass Shooting tracker. 1,853 have been injured. Currently, the FBI defines mass murder as three or more people...

The Northerners top 10 stories of 2017

The Northerner’s top 10 stories of 2017

Northerner Staff December 30, 2017
2017 was a busy year for us. Revisit our 10 most viewed stories here!
The Northerners 2017 Review

The Northerner’s 2017 Recap

Northerner Staff December 30, 2017
From sending off a departing president to welcoming a new one, from a March Madness bid to Horizon League honors, from selling WNKU to building new facilities, from festivals to protests to games and more, The Northerner was there. 
Kailey Coffey (23) shoots a free throw in the game against Milwaukee.

GALLERY: Grace White scores career high; Norse fall to Panthers in closing minutes

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 29, 2017

After leading the majority of the game, the NKU women's basketball team fell to the Milwaukee Panthers 53-49 in BB&T Arena. NKU falls to 2-10 on the season and 0-1 in the Horizon League while the...

Mason Faulkner (11) steals the ball in the game against IUPUI.

Norse break two game losing streak with win over IUPUI

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 29, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team defeated IUPUI 77-59 Thursday night in BB&T Arena, snapping a two-game losing streak in front of over 4,200 fans. The Norse improve to 8-5 and get their first Horizon...

Gov. Matt Bevin said he will not call a special session on pension reform before the end of the year. At an event in Erlanger on Oct. 25, Bevin said such a session will be this year, it will be very, very soon.

Gov. does not call pension reform session, cites House scandal

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor December 26, 2017
Gov. Matt Bevin said he may not call a special session for state lawmakers to discuss pension reform, according to the AP.
A rendering of the new mixed-use development on Louie B. Nunn Drive and US 27.

Restaurants, shopping, medical offices coming to Nunn Drive

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor December 18, 2017
NKU announced on Monday plans to build new amenities and medical offices on Nunn Drive starting in mid-2018, bringing new restaurants, retail, apartments, and a 70,000 square-foot St. Elizabeth medical office to campus.
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