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Students and faculty are coming together to make NKU more sustainable. A forum is being held on Sept. 27

Forum to ensure that NKU focuses on primary environmental concerns

Andrea Carter, Social Media Editor September 26, 2016

Eliminating food waste, attracting more student residents and reducing energy use are a few of the possible topics to be discussed at the Sept. 27 forum from 10- 11am in the SU Ballroom. With the goal...

Jessica Frey races to catch up with a pass from a teammate. She was injured in the 1-0 loss to Milwaukee

GALLERY: Late goal leads to Norse demise

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

It was another gut wrenching loss for Bob Sheehan and his women's soccer team. The difference just happened to be the opponent. The Norse were defeated by the Milwaukee Panthers in their first Horizon...

In this picture the characters are Eliza Doolittle played by Audrey Macneil, Henry Higgins played by Justin Woolums and Colonel Pickering played by Taylor Greatbatch. In this scene Higgins is telling Eliza she needs to get cleaned up.

Henry Konstantinow Theater puts student works into action

Olivia House, Contributor September 24, 2016

The theatre is unlike any theatre or auditorium on campus. The Henry Konstantinow Theater provides a home for student-produced pieces, allowing directors, producers, actors and designers to grow more...

Forward Jacob Cunningham and the Norse lost 2-0 to Evansville

GALLERY: Ngatcha and Raiders prove to be too much for Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

The ride continues to be a rough one for the men's soccer team, as the team lost it's eighth straight game on Saturday evening, falling 4-0 to Wright State. Head Coach John Basalyga is trying to remain...

Fall Fest to showcase student life, organizations

Fall Fest to showcase student life, organizations

Sierra Gibson, Contributor September 24, 2016

With the hundreds of organizations and clubs that can be found on a college campus, it would be nearly impossible to get to learn about all of them. Luckily NKU has Fall Fest, an annual event where students...

WATCH: Norse VETS join Habitat for Humanity

Dean DeRoche / Drew Hendricks / Brad Long, Contributors September 24, 2016

Students from NKU’s military veteran society, Norse V.E.T.S., memorialized the lives lost on 9/11 by engaging the local community. In association with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati,...

Rachel Conaway celebrates her first goal of her career against Xavier with teammate Katelyn Newton

Confidence is high as Norse prepare for Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 23, 2016

Starting a season on a three game losing streak after having such high expectations for the season is difficult for any team. The NKU women’s soccer team was no exception. “After those first three...

WATCH: National Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff

Kyle Willard / Amanda Emerson, Contributors September 23, 2016

The office of Latino Programs and Services held The Hispanic National Heritage Month Kickoff event in NKU's Student Union Ballroom on Thursday, September 15th.  A large crowd was gathered to celebrate...

Japanese exchange students, host families, and The Office of Education Abroad staff have a picnic at Bellevue Beach Park. They are enjoying their last weekend in America.

One last ‘kanpai’ for NKU’s Gifu exchange students

Leonard Ivey, Reporter September 22, 2016

After two weeks of exploring Kentucky and Cincinnati — and yet another week to come — the Gifu students were ready for a little bit of downtime. It was time for a small going-away party at Bellevue...

WATCH: Which upcoming movie are you most excited to see?

Alex King / Conner McKee / Matthew Reisiger, Contributors September 22, 2016

With just a few months left in the year, there are still some highly anticipated movies being released. We went out onto campus to ask NKU students which one they're most excited for.

Noah Vaniglia, NKU sophomore electronic media broadcasting major, poses with his DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone. Vaniglia has flown over campus and Downtown Cincinnati, among other scenic areas.

A phantom in the sky: The hidden reality of drone operating

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor September 22, 2016

When Noah Vaniglia took his DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone up over NKU last fall he was immediately approached by students and asked a flurry of questions about what he was doing and what exactly was...

Guests filled the room of SGAs meeting on September 19. Issues of racial and cultural diversity, as well as inclusion, were discussed.

SGA creates committee to address issues among minority groups

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor September 20, 2016

The Student Government Association meeting Monday addressed issues facing students of racially and culturally diverse backgrounds, along with how to make campus a more inclusive place. During the meeting,...

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