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Students continue to cheer for their Norse as the game ends

Timeline: Students gather on campus to watch the game

Brittney Gunter, Reporter March 19, 2017

All over Northern Kentucky, students and fans gathered to see which team would advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Watch parties were held in breweries and restaurants alike, with no...

Jess Holland spoke at a Six@Six lecture. Holland is an AP reporter.

AP reporter calls for race discussions in Six@Six talk

Sam Rosenstiel, Reporter March 18, 2017

Associated Press reporter Jesse Holland encouraged ongoing discussions in the media about race and ethnicity at a lecture held in NKU’s Digitorium on Thursday. Holland, the race and ethnicity editor...

Carson Williams fights his way through Bam Adebayo to score. He finished with 21 points

Norse Notebook: In loss, Holland and Williams push Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 18, 2017

The University of Kentucky got the victory over Northern Kentucky University Friday night, but not before they came face to face with last year's Mr. Kentucky Basketball. Carson Williams was a workhorse...

Lavone Holland (30) throws down a thunderous dunk during Fridays NCAA tournament game against Kentucky.

Norse bid for an upset falls short against Kentucky

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS -- Northern Kentucky made the nation take notice, but it could not pull the monumental upset. A 13-0 run late in the first half gave Kentucky the breathing room it needed, as the Wildcats...

Lavone Holland (30) throws down a thunderous dunk during Fridays NCAA tournament game against Kentucky.

Halftime: Kentucky surges to lead over Norse

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS -- Kentucky's potent offense helped the Wildcats take a 38-24 lead over Northern Kentucky at halftime of Friday's NCAA South Regional first round game in Indianapolis. NKU started off well,...

Dr. Dan Nadler joined a dance party last semester outside of the SU. Living on campus has allowd him to connect with students, Nadler said.

WATCH: Among the students: An administrator immersed in the campus experience.

Chris Robertson, Contributor March 17, 2017

When he first arrived at Callahan Hall, Dr. Dan Nadler said he didn’t know what to expect since he hadn’t lived on a campus in some time. “When you go from a relatively good sized home with a yard...

The crowd at Skyline Tavern rooted on the Norse against Milwaukee during the Horizon League tournament championship game.

Where to watch tonight’s NKU-UK game

Emily Sherry, Copy Editor March 17, 2017

With anticipation for tonight's showdown between NKU and UK, students are gathering to find out where they can go to watch the game and have a little fun. To make the decision less difficult, The Northerner...

The Norse warm up for practice on Wednesday ahead of their trip to Indianapolis

Column: Win or Lose, NKU winners no matter what

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

Monday evening during the daily showing of Pardon the Interruption, one of ESPN’s most popular talk shows, hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon were discussing John Calipari's comments about the...

A different view of Griffin Hall that most have not seen yet. The construction is set to be complete in the summer of 2018.

OPINION: Just discovered NKU? 10 totally serious facts you need to know

Nicole Browning, Asst. Arts & Life Editor March 16, 2017

Editor’s Note: Because so many people are discovering Northern Kentucky University for the first time this week, we here at The Northerner (who, by the way, have covered every NKU basketball game this...

WATCH: Get ready for the big game: NKU vs. UK

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 16, 2017

A look at the Wildcats Kentucky is currently ranked fifth in the nation by the Associated Press with a 26-5 record in the regular season. The Wildcats won the SEC regular season and postseason championship,...

Interim Pres. Gerard St. Amand said that pension contributions have increased in the last decade, but benefits for employees have not.

St. Amand to lead NKU while Mearns replacement found

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2017

As expected, the NKU Board of Regents voted to approve Gerry St. Amand as interim president of the university upon the departure of current President Geoffrey Mearns. Wednesday’s vote, which was unanimous,...

WATCH: Allegiances tested for UK fans in Norse Nation

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2017

A simple stroll through the campus of Northern Kentucky University will reveal a wide variety of sports allegiances. While most students wear the apparel of the black and gold of the Norse, a large amount...

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