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Brian Boos looks over the data from the Polar Pro on an iPad while the mens basketball team warm-ups for practice

NKU Athletics, exercise science collaborate to prevent injuries to athletes

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 23, 2017

The athletic department may have found a way to minimize both the impact and prevalence of injuries in NKU student athletes. NKU athletics has teamed up with Gabe Sanders, an exercise science and statistics...

How does the university handle reports of sexual assault?

How does the university handle reports of sexual assault?

Abby Anstead, Asst. Managing Editor January 18, 2017

“What do you need?” Ann James, deputy Title IX coordinator for students, said that’s the first thing she asks students when they report an instance of sexual assault. “The first thing I do is,...

The Board of Regents met to discuss a range of topics, including a dip in enrollment rates, sabbatical leave and introducing a new secretary to the board.

Board of Regents: What you need to know

Cole Grecco and Emily Sherry, News Editor, Copy Editor January 15, 2017

Student enrollment for the spring semester is lower than anticipated, according to NKU President Geoffrey Mearns on January 11 during the meeting. “We’re presently tracking a bit behind our enrollment...

NKUs Steak n Shake is now open for business in the Student Union.

Steak ‘n Shake a success: What restaurant will be next?

Cole Grecco, News Editor January 14, 2017

Students waited in line for nearly 30 minutes on Monday to try out the new Steak ‘n Shake, which replaced Coyote Jack’s in the Student Union. The on-campus Steak ‘n Shake features a smaller menu...

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

Norse get dominated in the paint, fall to Wright State

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2017

The NKU Norse fell to Wright State 70-63 in Horizon League action on Saturday at BB&T Arena. The loss drops NKU to 5-12 on the season, while Wright State advances to 12-5. NKU is now 1-4 in Horizon...

GALLERY: MLK Candlelight Vigil ignites passion in NKU community

GALLERY: MLK Candlelight Vigil ignites passion in NKU community

Nicole Browning, Assistant Arts & Life editor January 12, 2017

Students gathered in a circle and held flameless candles while singing “This Little Light of Mine.” They spoke in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday night in the SU lobby. The Candlelight...

NKU President Geoffrey Mearns (right)  and Rich Boehne during a recent Board of Regents meeting.

What to do on campus this week

Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life editor January 9, 2017

Wednesday Jan. 11 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will be discussing this year's induction ceremony, selection of chapter officers, and a food...

Stu Riddle was named the new NKU mens soccer coach Monday. Riddle has been at the University of Buffalo for the past four season and led the Bulls to a MAC Championship in 2016

Riddle named men’s soccer coach

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 9, 2017

The NKU athletic department announced on Monday that former University of Buffalo head coach Stu Riddle will become the next men’s soccer coach. Riddle will become the fourth soccer coach in the history...

Mikayla Terry scored 16 points in the win against Youngstown State

Norse win first Horizon League game of the season

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 7, 2017

The NKU Norse beat Youngstown State 87-81 in overtime Saturday night for their first Horizon League victory of the season. The Norse improve to 5-11 while the Penguins drop to 4-10. "It feels good,"...

Drew McDonald (34) looks to pass to a teammate during Thursdays win over Youngstown State.

McDonald powers Norse to victory against Cleveland State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 7, 2017

The NKU Norse beat the Cleveland State Vikings 83-75 Saturday afternoon at BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 12-5 on the season while the Vikings fall to 5-11. "I thought our young men came out with...

Mason Faulkner (11) drives to the basket during Thursdays win over Youngstown State.

Faulkner hits career high as Norse blast Penguins

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

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- The young NKU men's basketball team continues to play like a veteran squad. A team laden with freshmen and sophomores, the Norse players seem to take turns taking over...

Mikayla Terry (4) drives around a defender during Thursdays game against Cleveland State.

Critical free throws lift Cleveland State past NKU

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

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- Cleveland State's offense came back to life just in time for the Vikings. After a furious rally by the NKU women's basketball team Thursday evening, Cleveland State made...

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