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NKUs Carson Williams (23) goes up over Grant Benzinger (13) during Sundays Horizon League quarterfinal game at Joe Louis Arena.

Third time’s the same: Norse advance to semifinals

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2017

DETROIT -- One of the youngest teams in the Division I basketball is now the highest remaining seed in its conference tournament. The NKU men's basketball team won its first-ever Horizon League tournament...

WATCH: Spoken word and speaking out

Brittney Gunter, Reporter March 3, 2017

The spotlight was on center stage as a Northern Kentucky University freshman walked up to the microphone and paused. She quickly glanced at the audience, took a deep breath, and recited her own poetry. Activities...

Rebecca Lyttle looks to get around a Wright State defender. The Norse lost to Wright State.

Norse comeback attempt falls short in Horizon League tournament

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 3, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to UIC 72-60 in the first round of the Horizon League tournament at Joe Louis Arena. The Norse end their season at 9-22, while UIC will advance to face Wright State...

Protestors hold signs. The March took place in Washington, D.C.

NKU community reflects on ‘March for Life’

Nicole Browning, Assistant Arts and Life Editor March 2, 2017

Amidst a crowd of pro-life marchers in Washington, D.C., Anthony Mapes was amazed at how many people from all over the country came in support of the same cause. “I’ve never seen that many people...

BB&T Arena, home of the NKU Norse basketball.

Bothof to SGA: NKU-UC to play in basketball in future

Hannah Hagedorn, Asst. News Editor March 2, 2017

Editor's note: A previous version of the story said UC and NKU would play next season. Bryan McEldowney, assistant athletic director, corrected the information to state that the two schools would play,...

WATCH: NCAA tourney bids on the Horizon?

Matt Sexton and Christopher Decker March 1, 2017

NKU MEN 3 WINS FROM BIG DANCE By Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief In its first full season of Division I membership, the NKU men’s basketball team’s outstanding season has garnered national attention. With...

John Brannen give his coach some final words of advice before the Norse face Earlham in the first game of the season.

Brannen, players honored by Horizon League

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor March 1, 2017

The NKU men’s basketball team collected three awards from the Horizon League on Wednesday. Sophomore Drew McDonald was named to the All-Horizon League first team, while freshman Carson Williams was named...

Despite constant changes, Murray thrives for Norse

Despite constant changes, Murray thrives for Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 28, 2017

Cole Murray has seen everything during his time as a member of the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team. He endured the coaching change from Dave Bezold to John Brannen, played in two...

More than 135 businesses attended the Career Expo.

Students and employers look for match at Career Expo

Bee Klapper, Contributor February 27, 2017

More than 135 employers filled the Student Union Ballroom as students moved from booth to booth looking for potential employers at Northern Kentucky University’s Career Expo. Students from all majors...

UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto (left), NKU President Geoffrey Mearns (center) and St. Elizabeth Health President Garren Colvin (right) during Mondays press conference.

NKU, UK and St. Elizabeth to partner on regional medical school

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2017

Northern Kentucky University will partner with St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the University of Kentucky to develop a UK regional medical school campus at NKU. NKU and UK made the joint announcement during...

Kelley Wiegman high fives teammates on the bench in her final home game at BB&T Arena on Sunday.

Norse drop regular season finale

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2017

The NKU women’s basketball team wrapped up the 2016-17 regular season with a 74-37 loss to Green Bay at BB&T Arena on Sunday. The Norse finish the season at 9-21 overall, and 5-13 in Horizon League...

Norse outlast league leading Valparaiso to finish regular season

Norse outlast league leading Valparaiso to finish regular season

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 26, 2017

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Valparaiso 82-78 Sunday afternoon to finish the regular season. The Norse finish the regular season with a 21-10 record and 12-6 in the Horizon League....

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