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Mikayla Terry dribbles through traffic against Stetson. The Norse lost 54-45.

Norse fall to Stetson on Victor Hoops for Health day

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 30, 2016

The NKU Norse women's basketball team fell 54-45 to Wednesday afternoon. The Norse fall to 2-4 while Stetson improves to 7-1. The Norse held a four point lead late into the third quarter, but Stetson...

WATCH | NKU graffiti stairwell: Sanctuary of expression or vandalism?

Alec Reynolds / Kyle Willard / Lexie Vogt, Video Editor / Contributors November 29, 2016

The "graffiti stairwell" lives within Northern Kentucky University's S.O.T.A. building.  Many have left their mark on the walls, ceilings, floors, hand rails, and anywhere else space permits.  Although...

Josh Smith joined HereComeHere after learning all their songs prior to his audition.

Student crowdfunds over $1K for band’s album

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor November 29, 2016

Josh Smith carried a white, padded stool from behind the drum set to sit with his bandmates. “How do you sit on this thing,” said Smith, NKU senior and guitarist for the band HereComeHere. “It’s...

Ryleigh Waltz is a senior nursing major at NKU. She is also a member of the NKU golf team

Student swaps golf clubs for scrubs

Natalie Meyer, Reporter November 29, 2016

When the cold November winds blow across the Tri-State, one NKU athlete trades in her golf clubs for scrubs. For her clinicals, senior Ryleigh Waltz works pediatric rotations on the general nursing floor...

NKUs defense prepares as NCCUs Dajuan Graf (10) sets the offense during Saturdays game against North Carolina Central.

Scoring droughts doom Norse in loss to NC Central

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 26, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- The most veteran team in NCAA basketball taught a hard lesson to one of the youngest Saturday night at BB&T Arena. Two prolonged scoring droughts, combined with an...

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...

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