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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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Jim Barkei (1) scoops up the ball in the game against Oakland

Norse battle Flames to 0-0 draw

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 14, 2017

The NKU and UIC men's soccer teams played to a 0-0 double overtime draw on Saturday afternoon at the NKU Soccer Stadium. "Really proud of the guys," head coach Stu Riddle said. "Here's a team that won...

Macy Hamblin (3) and Emily Soltes (7) celebreate after a goal in the game against Green Bay

Three first half goals power NKU past Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 14, 2017

The NKU women's soccer team hasn't lost since they fell 2-1 to Xavier a little over a month ago.  That streak continued today when the Norse beat Green Bay 2-0 at the NKU Soccer Stadium. NKU is now...

Macy Hamblin (3) wins a headball in the game against Xavier

Hamblin’s offensive prowess lifts her into NKU record books

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 12, 2017

NKU women’s soccer coach Bob Sheehan first saw Macy Hamblin play at a combine at Game Time in Fairfield when she was a freshman in high school. Sheehan said it was her pace, skill and goal-scoring ability...

"Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" discusses how women look at themselves and at how other people look at them as a woman.

Henry series production tackles themes of femininity and identity

Maria Dossett, Contributor October 12, 2017

NKU prides itself in being a university that provides students with plenty of experience in their field before they venture out into “the real world” and pursue their career. Tucked away on the first...

Students gathered for the first Pagan Student Association meeting. Some followed the principles, others came out of interest.

Seeking Spiritual Solace: Pagan Student Association Preaches Education and Acceptance

Jake Rich, Reporter October 10, 2017

Upon entering the first meeting of the Pagan Student Association, nothing would feel out of the ordinary. The gathering, held in Landrum Hall, looked like any 4 p.m. class. As people shuffled into the...

Maslow's Army was formed in October of 2016 by Susan and Samuel Landis (center).

Cincinnati Woman of the Year overcomes homelessness to help others

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor October 9, 2017

Susan Landis was standing in line for the deli counter in Kroger when her husband, Samuel came rushing to her, phone in hand, and informed her she needed to take a call. “I got on the phone and the...

Wrench in hand, the Dent Schoolhouse's infamous Charlie the Janitor patrols lines of visitors waiting to enter.

The Dent Schoolhouse: From front yards to international fame

Mackenzie Manley and Jude Noel October 9, 2017

For NKU alumnus Bud Stross, bringing the nightmarish figments of his imagination to life is a process that lasts year-round. From a 14-foot tall Necromancer statue to catacombs covered in 4,000 hand-made...

Parker Academy, est.  1839, has opened its doors to people of all different demographics from the start.

NKU’s Parker Project funded by National Science Foundation

Josh Goad, Reporter October 8, 2017

The Parker Academy sat not too far from the Ohio River in New Richmond, Ohio, just beneath the horizon so that it was not easily seen. This was for good reason–David and Priscilla Parker housed and educated...

NKU celebrates after earning a point in the game against Milwaukee

Norse Volleyball takes down Panthers for second-straight win

Kevin Carey, Reporter October 7, 2017

The Norse volleyball team picked up their second-straight Horizon League victory over Milwaukee Saturday afternoon in four sets 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23 in Regents Hall. The Norse improved to 8-7...

Christine Curran, associate professor in the Biological Sciences department, uses texting in her labs classes.

Linking two worlds: how students and professors communicate digitally

Natalie Hamren, Reporter October 7, 2017

As a kid, you may have believed the myth that teachers lived at school. Scrolling through Facebook today, your professor may pop up under “people you may know.” Two worlds--business and personal--were...

The award-winning documentary "Liberty and Slavery: The Paradox of America's Founding Fathers" was shown at NKU on Sept. 28.

Slavery and Freedom: the American Paradox

Erinn Sweet, Contributor October 7, 2017

After the on-campus screening of award-winning documentary "Liberty and Slavery: The Paradox of America’s Founding Fathers" and a 20-minute promo for the unreleased film "All or Nothin'" on Sept. 28,...

The first Griffin Fest

October 6, 2017

The First Inaugural GriffinFest took place Thursday, October 5th. Based on a “Reverse Career Fair” format, students explained their projects to prospective employers who came to them, instead of the...

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