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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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Lavone Holland dished out eight assists against IUPUI Thursday night.

Gallery: Two Norse score 20 in victory over EKU

Kevin Carey, Reporter December 11, 2017

The Norse took down in-state rival Eastern Kentucky 91-63 Sunday night at BB&T Arena, improving to 7-3 on the season. This was the first matchup between the two teams since the 1992-93 season. Three...

Dr. Julie Olberding, director of the master of public administration program, thinks micro-credentials will help those who don't have time or money to commit to a master's program

NKU’s move to grab the graduate market

Josh Goad, Reporter December 8, 2017

Starting in the spring of 2018, NKU will become the first university in the Greater Cincinnati area to adopt a micro-credential or “badge” program. “We hope to be able to attract professionals...

Fall 2017 Editor Farewells

Fall 2017 Editor Farewells

December 7, 2017

We would type some goodbye cliches--that would probably reference Dr. Seuss--but instead, your faithful team of Northerner staff members will leave you with this: you're pretty swell. 10/10, would work...

Three thefts were reported in the Rec locker rooms in November. One incident involved a new PIN code locker pictured above.

3 thefts reported in Rec locker rooms

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor December 7, 2017
Two property thefts in the Campus Recreation Center were reported in the same week. Three thefts were reported to University Police in November, bringing total thefts in the building this semester to 10.
One of the traditions of the holiday is pouring libation. Libation is poured out as past ancestors are called out.

GALLERY: Before Winter break, a Kwanzaa celebration

Mesa Serikali, Reporter December 6, 2017

Traditional drum music permeated the University Center ballroom. Around tables, colors of green, black and red decorate the space: symbolic of the holiday. On Dec. 1, African American Programs and Services...

Molly Glick (24) drives toward the basket in the game against  Austin Peay.

Norse fall to Austin Peay in closing seconds

Austin Elmore, Contributor December 5, 2017

The NKU women’s basketball team lost 53-52 on Tuesday night at BB&T Arena. The loss puts the Norse at 1-6 on the season, and sends Austin Peay to 7-1. Molly Glick led the Norse offensively with...

Since 2012, INKUBATOR has launched 20 businesses; its graduates have raised around  $7 million in outside funding and created 62 jobs.

Free business program INKUBATOR helps students launch their own ideas

Pavel Klementyev, Contributor December 5, 2017

The process of opening one’s own business is always challenging. Numerous start-ups face struggles on the way to becoming full-grown companies. Mentors, guidance and resources are hard to find in the...

NKU players guard a Morehead State player. The Norse won 86-49.

#NorseNotebook NKU defensive-minded team with high powered offense

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

Saturday’s 86-49 victory over Morehead State marked the sixth time this season the NKU men’s basketball team has scored 80 or more points in a game. The Norse have only scored below 70 points in a...

Brown and Dempsey bond over basketball.

On and off court, SHEP student finds home in Rec Center

Belle Leininger, Reporter December 3, 2017

Tennis shoes squeak on hardwood floors, basketballs berate backboards and rims, voices stumble over one another and high-tempo music plays in the background converging to create a cacophony of echoes throughout...

Head Coach John Brannen congratulates Drew McDonald (34) on his 1000th career point in the game against Morehead.

McDonald reaches 1,000 career points in win over Morehead State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 2, 2017

  The NKU men's basketball team defeated Morehead State 86-49 on Saturday night. The Norse improve to 6-2 on the season while Morehead State falls to 2-6.  The Norse have now won two straight...

Tracy Stokes, the director of African-American programs and services, is there to advise student not only in academia, but in their personal lives as well.

Six years later, director of AAP&S as dedicated as ever

Mesa Serikali, Reporter December 1, 2017

A student comes buzzing out as the next bombards the entrance for a meeting. “Are you busy?” Out of breath, she sets her backpack on the floor and closes the door. One student claims her attention...

WKU Herald's logo.

OPINION: The Northerner stands with the College Heights Herald

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2017

In journalism school, we’re told that we’re the “voice for the voiceless,” and “the watchdogs” of society. So, I pose a question: If this is what we’re taught, why are more and more educational...

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