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Against the smog: NKU science students, faculty reflect on proposed federal budget cuts

Against the smog: NKU science students, faculty reflect on proposed federal budget cuts

Mackenzie Manley, Managing Editor April 18, 2017

Faced with potential federal cuts to science-based programs and institutions, Dr. Christine Curran spent her spring break walking the halls of Capitol Hill. She joined other members of the Federation...

Gabby Dralle and Khrys Styles share their stories about domestic abuse.

Take Back the Night: Survivors share their stories

Brittney Gunter, Reporter April 14, 2017

Students shuffled around a white leather couch and tried to find a seat in the University Center Ballroom. Names that represent survivors are written on the shiny material in purple ink.   The couch,...

Toree Stalter lays down a bunt against Yougnstown State

Ferrante’s six RBI lead Norse past Penguins

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 13, 2017

The NKU softball team secured their first Horizon League series victory of the season and first league series win since 2014, defeating Youngstown State 11-3 in five innings at Grein Stadium Thursday afternoon.  "It's...

The Norse celebrate after Dani Devlin homered against Youngstown State

Gallery: Norse split double header with Youngstown State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 13, 2017

The NKU softball team split a double header with Youngstown State Wednesday afternoon at Frank Idnatius Grein Field. The Norse improve to 10-26 and 4-7 in Horizon League play while the Penguins are 17-23...

TJ Alas celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun. Alas hit two homeruns on the day.

Young players shine in Norse victory over Harriers

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 12, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- The NKU Norse defeated the Miami Hamilton Harriers 15-1 today at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 12-19 on the season while the Harriers fall to 20-17 on the season. The...

Will Weber served as president of SGA throughout the 2016-2017 school year alongside Ellen Wilshire as vice president.

Weber looks back on time as SGA president

Nicole Browning, Assistant Arts and Life Editor April 11, 2017

Preparing to graduate after five years at NKU, Will Weber looked around at his office. The walls were covered in pieces of NKU memorabilia that he had collected; pictures, posters, even a foam finger. Over...

Though recycling centers are on campus, Phinney said that the campus as an unit could be recycling more than they are.

Sustainability: Where to go and where we’ve been

Emily Moran and Mackenzie Manley, Reporter, Managing Editor April 11, 2017

As an intern at NKU’s Sustainability Office, one of Ronald Brown’s projects involves sorting through waste.  Here, he begins to collect data on what, as a campus community, we’re throwing away....

Sketching it out: Aliens, animation and a festival

Chris Robertson, Reporter April 10, 2017

Brice Mills, who has always had an interest in animation, saw an announcement for the College Movie Festival and decided to pursue the experience. In the past, he’s made minute-long animated videos....

Brennan Gillis (13) had 5 points Wednesday in NKUs win over IU Kokomo.

Gillis, Maxwell released from men’s basketball team

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 7, 2017

Brandon Maxwell and Brennan Gillis were released from the men's basketball team on Friday.  "I'd like to thank both Brennan and Brandon for their contributions to the NKU men's basketball," head coach...

Teach me how to Hobby | Photography

Teach me how to Hobby | Photography

Hannah Hagedorn, Assistant News Editor April 5, 2017

Trey Ganns (23) and Will Haueter (16) tap helmets

Norse bullpen struggles in loss to EKU

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor April 4, 2017

The NKU baseball team lost 6-5 to Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse fall to 10-17 on the season. NKU wasted no time, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the...

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