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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...

Our 10 most read stories of 2016

Our 10 most read stories of 2016

Northerner Staff January 1, 2017

  It was an interesting year, NKU. Campus saw instances of controversy at times, and our list reflects that. But our most read list also includes feature stories -- from a former flight attendant’s...

NKUs Carson Williams (23) had a double-double Wednesday against Brescia.

Norse sluggish, but pull away for sixth straight win

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-chief December 21, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- A mid-week matchup against a 2-8 NAIA team is usually nothing more than a tune-up game. Brescia was determined to be much more than a tune-up. Two days before traveling...

John Gaffin was named chief of NKU police Monday.

From student to chief: Gaffin to lead NKU police

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-chief December 19, 2016

Updated 12/19/2016 5:00 p.m. | Originally posted 12/19/2016 11:55 a.m. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- John Gaffin’s NKU experience has come full circle. Once an undergraduate student, Gaffin was named...

WATCH: Health Innovation Center update

Alec Reynolds / Kyle Willard, Video Editor / Contributor December 19, 2016

Taking a closer look at the construction process of the new HIC building, we had a chance to walk through the construction and talk with Mark Jones and Gary Ozanich to learn what the building will offer...

Carson Williams (23) dribbles around a defender during Wednesdays game against Eastern Illinois.

Williams, Murray carry Norse to fifth straight win

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor December 18, 2016

The NKU Norse beat Eastern Washington 70-48 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena for their fifth straight win. The Norse improve to 8-3 while the Eagles fall to 8-3 on the season. The Norse defense smothered...

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