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An NKU coach talks to Dantez Walton (32) during the game against Wright State.

Benzinger, Raiders end NKU’s four game win streak

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 11, 2018

BB&T Arena had not witnessed an NKU men's basketball loss since Jan. 20, 2017. 5,000 energized fans filled the arena Thursday, hoping they would witness the 14th straight home victory for the Norse. Instead,...

A bill passed April 26 that freezes NKUs pension contribution rate for one year.

St. Amand: More state cuts add to funding disparity

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor January 11, 2018
Interim pres. Gerard St. Amand said NKU’s state appropriations will be cut by $516,000 at a Board of Regents meeting on Jan. 10.
Jalen Tate (5) talks in the huddle before the home game against IUPUI.

Preview: NKU takes on Wright State and a way-too-early look at ‘bracketology’

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 11, 2018
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball welcomes Wright State into BB&T Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday night. The winner will remain undefeated in conference play and hold sole possession of first place in the Horizon League.
SGA requests to name and place branding along the road connecting Three Mile Rd and University Dr.

“Norse Blvd”: SGA requests to name connector road

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor January 9, 2018
NKU’s Student Government Association passed a resolution on Monday to name the connector road “Norse Boulevard” at their first meeting of the semester.
NKU named Dr. James Buss the founding Dean of the Honors College on Jan. 9. Buss will succeed Interim Director Belle Zembrodt on July 1.

First Dean of Honors College named

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor January 9, 2018
NKU named Dr. James Buss as the founding Dean of the Honors College on Tuesday.
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!
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