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NKUs Mikayla Terry (4) drives around a defender Monday as the Norse played Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Terry scores career high in Norse victory

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 26, 2016

During the preseason, NKU women's basketball coach Camyrn Whitaker talked about putting her team in situations where her NKU women's basketball team would finish close games. Saturday, the Norse did just...

Wards piece is not only about self-confidence but  also is a statement to gender equality.

Student choreographer uses high heels to promote gender equality

Olivia House, Reporter November 23, 2016

With a woman on the most recent presidential ballot and CoverGirl magazine having its first male model, Jameson Gastón Ward feels as though the world is headed in the right direction in terms of breaking...

NKU offers alternatives to driving alone to campus. This includes ZipCar, TANK Bus and bikes for riding to places nearby.

NKU Tackles Carbon Footprint one commuter at a time

Hannah Hagedorn, Reporter November 21, 2016

Eighty-six percent of students drive to campus alone in their own vehicle, according to a university administered commuter survey from February 2016. But Leuhh Butsch is not one of them. Butsch, an...

Kelley Wiegman (22) had 13 points Thursday against Green Bay.

Late scoring drought thwarts Norse rally in loss to Ohio

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 21, 2016

ATHENS, Ohio -- Picked by the media as favorites of the Mid-American Conference East Division, the Ohio Bobcats fought off a valiant effort from the NKU women's basketball team Monday night, defeating...

‘I wont give up’: Single parent perseveres through the holidays

‘I won’t give up’: Single parent perseveres through the holidays

Hannah Hagedorn and Emily Sherry, Reporters November 21, 2016

Looking down, Allison Cooper’s golden hair veiled her face. “I don’t know what they are going to do without me,” Cooper said. “It makes me scared to leave them.” Cooper, a junior political...

These students built a recording studio in their apartment

These students built a recording studio in their apartment

Emily Sherry, Reporter November 21, 2016

Holding his shiny, golden trombone, Justin Schmitt smiled as he looked down at his feet. “I don’t know where we are going,” Schmitt said. “But I do know we can’t do it without each other.” Schmitt...

Drew McDonald spins around a Miami defender to finish at the rim in a 79-70 win vs Miami (OH)

Holland carries Norse to win over Miami (OH)

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 20, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- The NKU Norse finished the Tarkett Sports Classic with a 79-70 win against the Miami Redhawks Sunday afternoon. The Norse improve to 3-2 while the Redhawks fall to 2-3 on the season. "It...

NKUs Kasey Uetrecht (23) led NKU with 19 points in a loss to Milwaukee.

Second quarter surge propels Norse to first win

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 19, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- Short-handed and banged up, the NKU women's basketball team got a much-needed confidence boost Saturday night in the form of NAIA Indiana University East. While it wasn't...

NKUs Drew McDonald (34) had a career-high 32 points Wednesday in a win over Morehead State.

Career high for McDonald as Norse pound Blue Hens

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 19, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- Coming off a 77-69 loss to Austin Peay on Friday night, the NKU men’s basketball team rebounded Saturday by defeating Delaware 74-53 in their second game of the Tarkett Sports Classic...

NKUs Carson Williams (23) dunks one home during Fridays game against Austin Peay at Miami University.

Norse can’t hold second half lead, fall to Austin Peay

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 18, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- The NKU men's basketball team showed flashes of its talent Friday combined with some of the frustrations of its youth. For 28 minutes, the Norse ran its offense with near perfection,...

Tekiuh Hutton raises her fist in solidarity with The Unaddressed. Several students performed a spoken word demonstration in the SU.

‘The Unaddressed have something to say’: Spoken word demonstration takes place in SU

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor November 18, 2016

  Jayren Andrews stood up on the table in the Student Union cafe, the room swollen with conversations. Hands cupped around his mouth, his voice resounded through the SU. “Excuse me!” The...

WATCH: Norse Media Day 2016

Dakota Dewberry / Thomas Bailey, Contributors November 16, 2016

NKU head basketball coaches John Brannen and Camryn Whitaker discuss their feelings and expectations for the upcoming season at Norse Media Day 2016.

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