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Seth Rosenberg winds up against Miami (OH).

Norse can’t hold four run lead, fall to Redhawks

Kari Lakes, Reporter March 28, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- The Northern Kentucky Norse fell to the Miami Redhawks 5-4 after holding a lead for the first seven innings. The loss puts the Norse record at 8-14 while the Redhawks move to...

SGA elections underway: Who are the candidates?

SGA elections underway: Who are the candidates?

Mackenzie Manley, Managing Editor March 28, 2017

Three tickets are in the running for the presidential and vice presidential bid for SGA in the upcoming school year alongside other executive and senator spots on the board. Each platform addresses ideas...

SGA candidates make final pitch to student body

SGA candidates make final pitch to student body

Cole Grecco, News Editor March 28, 2017

All three Student Government Association presidential candidates and their vice presidents worked to sway voters in their favor, discussing topics ranging from state funding for the university, sexual...

One by one participants released their balloons honoring a loved one who had been affected by cancer.

Mother’s battle with cancer inspires 2 NKU sisters

Cole Grecco, News Editor March 27, 2017

Mariah Manson and her sister Maya have seen the effects of cancer right at home. The sisters came up with the idea for Cancer: Let’s Fight Together after watching their mother, Stacey, struggle with...

NKU attendance improved in every major category, including student attendance.

NKU men’s basketball attendance rises with improved record

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

A rise in success by the NKU men’s basketball team has led to an increase in fan participation in BB&T Arena. Average attendance at men’s basketball games has risen considerably this season, thanks...

Bam Adebayo wins the opening tip-off over Carson Williams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament: A Sports Writer’s Dream

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

Somewhere between the time the 15-seeded NKU Norse fell in their first ever NCAA Tournament game to the two-seeded Kentucky Wildcats and when I exited Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, I was walking through...

Jeff Ruby adds NKU Norse steak, offers free dinners to grads

Jeff Ruby adds NKU Norse steak, offers free dinners to grads

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2017

While appearing as a guest with Bill Cunningham on 700 WLW Monday, celebrity restaurateur Jeff Ruby announced that he would be giving free steak dinners to graduates of seven local universities. Students...

Teach me how to hobby: Lyra

Teach me how to hobby: Lyra

Hannah Hagedorn, Asst. News Editor March 22, 2017

Kathleen Roberts discusses the 2022 Inclusive Excellence Plan draft during Fridays forum.

NKU presents draft of Inclusive Excellence Plan

Cole Grecco, News Editor March 21, 2017

NKU held an Inclusive Excellence forum Friday to show faculty, staff and students the 2022 Inclusive Excellence Plan draft and allow those in attendance to voice their opinions on the plan. Kathleen Roberts,...

Hawkins-Johnson played the role of Dragon Girl and said she remembered becoming less nervous as she immersed herself into the character.

NKU actress reflects upon her professional stage debut

Chris Robertson, Contributor March 19, 2017

On opening night, Kearston Hawkins-Johnson stood on stage in front of a crowd of people. In the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, located in Over The Rhine, Hawkins-Johnson could feel her heart pounding. She...

Jake Richmond makes a diving stop at short stop. He hit two homeruns on the day

Norse Notebook: Richmond, Colletta catch fire in first Horizon League series

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 19, 2017

After a slow start in the first seven games of the season, shortstop Jake Richmond has come alive in his first season as a Norse and crushed the ball in his first Horizon League series against Milwaukee. This...

Pat Kelley went 4.1 innings in Sundays victory over Milwaukee

UPDATE: Norse complete sweep of Panthers

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 19, 2017

The NKU Norse baseball team completed a sweep of the Milwaukee Panthers Sunday afternoon after winning both games of a double header. The wins improve the Norse to 6-10 on the season while the losses...

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