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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Going abroad: A trip for the mind and the wallet

Going abroad: A trip for the mind and the wallet

Josh Goad, Contributor September 11, 2017

This past summer, 140 NKU students found themselves in far-flung places while studying abroad. Though the experiences may feel like the fabric dreams are made from, the price tag of such travels could...

Payton Naylor (25) watches the game against Xavier.

Norse extend losing streak to three after loss to Xavier

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor September 10, 2017

  Northern Kentucky fell to Xavier 2-1 on Sunday night, extending their losing streak to three games. The Norse fall to 3-4 on the season while Xavier improves to 4-3-1.  "We gave up two goals....

The Norse discuss strategy during a timeout against Cleveland State.

Norse Volleyball loses first two games of season

Kevin Carey, Mike Canizales, Reporters September 9, 2017

Game 1: NKU 1 Sacramento State 3 by Mike Canizales The Northern Kentucky women’s volleyball team lost their first match of the season, falling to the Sacramento State Hornets in four sets (25-18,...

NKU players celebrate after a goal by Tom Suchecki (9)

Suchecki’s goal carries Norse over Belmont

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor September 9, 2017

The Northern Kentucky men's soccer team defeated Belmont 1-0 on Saturday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The Norse have now tripled their win total from last season and improve 3-1-1 on the season while...

Laura Crawford tries to tap a ball past the Cleveland State blockers. The Norse would lose their third straight Horizon League match to CSU 3-2.

Norse victorious in first night of NKU Invitational

Kevin Carey, Reporter September 9, 2017

The Norse opened up the NKU Invitational Friday night at Regents Hall with a win over the Seattle University Redhawks in four sets, 25-15, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21. NKU improved to 4-0 on the season. “I...

Freshman senate winners after results were announced. Left to right: Madison Jones, Roberto Amazendes, Jake Anderson and Paula Marie Gagné.

SGA freshman election fills 5 senate openings

Sam Rosenstiel, Reporter September 8, 2017

NKU Student Government Association announced the results of its freshman election for five open Senate seats at their Student Union offices Thursday night. The winners of the freshman Senate election...

NKU's School of the Arts fall theatre season opens Sept. 28 with "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

SOTA sticks to the script with fan favorites for fall production season

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor September 8, 2017

Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts will kick off the fall theatre season with the Shakespeare comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Brian Friel’s Tony Award winning “Dancing at...

Hannah Fischer (4) defends against a UC player

Norse offense struggles in loss to Cincinnati

Kelly Salerno, Contributor September 7, 2017

Story will be updated with a photo gallery of tonight's action Northern Kentucky University fell to the University of Cincinnati 1-0 Thursday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The Norse fall to 3-3...

Students gathered at Board of Regents in support of DACA.

NKU students show DACA support at Board of Regents meeting

Sam Rosenstiel, Reporter September 7, 2017

NKU students protested at the semester’s first Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, carrying signs and banners showing support for government immigration program DACA. A Health Innovation Center progress...

NKU students protest Sept. 5 DACA decision

NKU students protest Sept. 5 DACA decision

Nicole Browning, News Editor September 6, 2017

“Sí, se puede!” chanted protesters as they stood on the corner of Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati joined by passersby honking car horns in support of their cause. “Yes, we can!” As the...

Bridging the gap: The search for unity

Bridging the gap: The search for unity

Nicole Browning, News Editor September 6, 2017

With a United States history that displays itself more like a mosaic than a melting pot, our roots are all planted in different paths based on our races, ethnicities and backgrounds. “The question becomes--when...

Jake Anderson created JumpSeat with Rachel Clark with the hopes of bringing community together with a cleaner online interface than other platforms like OrgSync.

Student-coded ‘JumpSeat’ wants to bring community, connection to NKU

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2017

Jake Anderson conceived JumpSeat--an interface with the goal of building a more natural community around NKU-- during Northern Exposure as an incoming freshman. Laid out in colored blocks--each notating...

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