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Jessica Frey (12) reacts to the 3-2 loss to IUPUI in the final game of her senior season in the Semi-Final game of the Horizon League Womens Soccer Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Gallery: Norse fall in Horizon League semi-final

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 2, 2017

In a match they seemingly dominated, the NKU women's soccer team fell to IUPUI 3-2 in the Horizon League Tournament semi-final game Thursday afternoon. The Norse season is likely over with the loss while...

Kevin Spacey in 2011 arriving for the Mikhail Gorbachev 80th birthday concert. This week, several men have come forward with sexual assault allegations about the House of Cards actor.

OPINION: Where’s the end?

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2017

When the news of Harvey Weinstein first broke, I sat down to write an editorial. Then a rape on NKU’s campus was reported. By the time I was finished with my op-ed, I felt as if the piece was no longer...

Students Use Its On Us photo booth during their 2016 campaign. The 2017 campaign wrapped up last week.

Sexual assault: prevention starts with education

Brittney Gunter, Design editor November 2, 2017

As the student body responds to sexual assault cases emerging on NKU’s campus, resources like the Norse Violence Prevention Center work toward breaking down stigmas and providing support the same way...

BSU, not NKU

BSU, not NKU

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor November 2, 2017

On Sept. 28, Ball State University’s Feminists for Action met on campus to distribute leaflets titled “BSU not NKU,” calling attention to former NKU president and current BSU president Geoffrey Mearns’...

NKU Athletics announced that they will be partnering with Braxton Brewing to create a beer garden

NKU athletics and Braxton Brewing agree to partnership

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 1, 2017

Northern Kentucky Athletics announced Tuesday they will be partnering with the Covington based Braxton Brewing Company to create the Braxton Beer Garden in BB&T Arena. Braxton will also be creating...

Coach Terry Gruelle watches the game against UC

Gruelle’s grittiness leads to success in orthodontia and coaching

Tommy Bailey, Video Editor November 1, 2017

Within Terry Gruelle’s schedule two unlikely fields merge: soccer and orthodontia. Since 1999, he’s been both an assistant coach for NKU women’s soccer team and a world renowned orthodontist.    “We...

Jessica Frey (left) and Macy Hamblin (right) celebrate after a goal by Frey.

Hamblin named Horizon League Player of the Year

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 30, 2017

For the third straight year, Macy Hamblin has been named Horizon League Player of the Year. The senior forward tied for the league lead in goals scored (10) and lead the league in points per match (1.64)...

NKU celebrates after earning a point in the game against Milwaukee

Norse snap losing streak with win over Penguins

Mike Canizales, Reporter October 29, 2017

Northern Kentucky University volleyball team (10-11 overall, 6-6 Horizon) snapped their two game losing streak by sweeping Youngstown State (25-23,25-22,25-22) Saturday evening at Regents Hall. The...

Put up on-and-off since 2006, the display has been vandalized six times.

Pro-life display destroyed again: an issue of free speech

Nicole Browning, News Editor October 28, 2017

The array of crosses spread across NKU’s plaza lawn by NKU’s pro-life organization, Northern Right to Life, were uprooted, knocked down and destroyed again early Wednesday morning. A repeating act...

Haley Libs (4) hits the ball in the game against Milwaukee

Libs hits career milestone as Norse fall to Golden Grizzlies

Kevin Carey, Reporter October 28, 2017

The NKU volleyball team battled Horizon League foe the Oakland Golden Grizzlies Friday night at Regents Hall. The Norse suffered their second-straight loss 3-1 and falling to 9-11 on the year and 5-6 in...

The Millennial Experience fashion show highlighted fashion and design made by local vendors

GALLERY: Black Women’s Organization fashion show highlights local talent

Kacie Jackson, Contributor October 26, 2017

“Millennial Experience” was the second annual fall fashion show hosted by the Black Women’s Organization, highlighting fashion and designs made by local vendors. Kylie Gray, president of BWO, said...

Students gathered at the Hold that Weight rally, which was meant to provide a space for survivors of sexual assault.

‘Hold that weight’: Students rally against sexual assault

Mackenzie Manley, Kevin Carey, Jude Noel, Editor-in-Chief, Reporter, Social Media Editor October 25, 2017

“NKU PROTECT YOUR STUDENTS, NOT YOUR REPUTATION,” read a sign, words painted in bold black and red lettering backdropped by a white bed sheet. They stood in front of the Student Union, some carrying...

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