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NKU mens basketball coach John Brannen (left) and University of Cincinnati basketball legend Oscar Robertson (right) chat during the Night with the Norse gala Oct. 8 at Great American Ball Park.

Inaugural gala raises over $100K for athletics

Natalie Meyer, Reporter October 10, 2016

During the VIP reception at the first “Night with the Norse” gala, Mackenzie Laumann began handing out yellow bracelets to anyone who would be participating in an activity later in the evening. Laumann,...

Liam Evans tries to get past a BSGU defender during NKUs 2-1 loss.

“Process” continues as Norse draw with CSU

October 8, 2016

The season continues to be a process for the NKU men's soccer team, as the Norse continue to search for their first win of the season after playing Cleveland State to a 0-0 tie. "Slowly but surely we...

Macy Hamblin embraces Jessica Frey after Frey scored the game winning goal in the 80th minute.

GALLERY: Newton extends scoring streak in Norse victory

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 8, 2016

The Norse women's soccer team beat Youngstown State 3-2 on a windy Saturday afternoon at NKU Soccer Stadium, after giving up a two goal lead. This is the fourth Horizon League win for the Norse, bringing...

The first in a series of lectures, Six at Six began with a lecture entitled  “Larry Flynt: Smut Peddler or Constitutional Hero? The event was held at the Carnegie in Covington.

Six at Six lecture tackles renowned pornography publisher, First Amendment rights

Sam Rosenstiel, Contributor October 6, 2016

A wall usually reserved for fine art was ornamented with sexually-explicit material; a cover for Hustler magazine, depicting a woman falling headfirst into a meat grinder. The reaction to the image projected...

PACE advisors work with students throughout all of their four years and their schedule is mapped out for them from day one.

Finding the right PACE: Students balance busy schedules

Sierra Gibson, Reporter October 6, 2016

An explosive scream yells at her to wake up. She quickly rolls over, searching for the button to put a stop to the alarm. It was only 5:45 a.m., so she hits the snooze button and doesn’t get out of bed...

Campbell Morris is one of the few returning players from the 2016 roster

GALLERY: Norse give up late goal, lose 10th game

Christopher Deckers, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team lost their 10th game Tuesday night, falling to Bowling Green 2-1. The Norse are 0-10-2 while Bowling Green improves to 7-3-1. The Norse were tied with Bowling Green 1-1, but...

NKU PD: No clowns creeping around on campus

NKU PD: No clowns creeping around on campus

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2016

A social media post Monday night from a clown-related Twitter account sent the NKU campus community into a frenzy. But NKU police said they did not find evidence of any clowns on campus Monday night. Interim...

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 4, 2016

His face has changed the most. The new Victor E. Viking has a smile that is less sinister, eyes that are wider and eyebrows that are not furrowed. After 11 years, NKU’s mascot got a $10,000 makeover...

Tristen Simpson hits a ball through the arms of a would-be Cleveland State blocker. Simpson recorded 18 blocks in the match but the Norse would end up losing.

Norse lose third straight Horizon League game

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 30, 2016

The Norse volleyball team pushed the preseason Horizon League favorite Cleveland State Vikings to five sets, but in the end lost to the Vikings 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-12). The Norse fall...

NKUs Its On Us campaign featured a week-long series of events on Sept. 26-30. The campaign has received mixed criticism in light of an ongoing federal lawsuit involving a sexual assault case.

Feelings mixed on NKU’s It’s On Us campaign

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2016

Reva Short thinks it’s important to bring awareness to the issue of sexual assault. The NKU junior supports the national It’s On Us Campaign, an initiative focused on shifting the way people think...

Former police commander shows cracks in his own armor

Former police commander shows cracks in his own armor

Emily Sherry, Reporter September 29, 2016

Looking up from his buttoned shirt to wipe his tears, Chris Prochut recalled watching his children, Ashland and Chase, open up Christmas presents and thinking ‘no one is that happy...there is no happiness...

Picture above is a previous career event at NKU. The NKU Career Expo is Wednesday in the SU Ballroom.

Career fair acts as a gateway for students

Amanda Emerson, Contributor September 29, 2016

Students and over 85 employers crowded the Student Union ballroom for two career fairs, Career Connections and Meet the Firms. Students were able to explore internships and co-ops through these fairs,...

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