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Katelyn Newton chases down a loose ball. She was credited with the lone goal in the 1-0 win over MSU.

Student athletes share thoughts on Horizon League move

Kari Lakes, Reporter September 20, 2016

Northern Kentucky University’s move from the warm Atlantic Sun conference to the sometimes frigid Horizon League didn’t seem to bother Illinois native Brad Bohlen. The Norse baseball player knows...

Joan Gates started her a new role as the vice president for legal affairs and general counsel on July 18. Formally, Gates worked at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital.

More than a leader: Joan Gates returns determined

Emily Sherry, Contributor September 20, 2016

For most of us, starting a new path in our careers can be intimidating, but for Joan Gates this is just another stepping stone to becoming the leader she’s always strived to be. Gates, a former senior...

Northern Kentucky University recently partnered with Education at Work. The program helps students obtain on-campus jobs and tuition assistance.

Education at Work partnership to help ease student debt

Amanda Emerson, Contributor September 19, 2016

Northern Kentucky University has partnered with Education at Work, a nonprofit that provides on-campus jobs with a focus on helping students graduate with little to no debt. Education at Work provides...

Ally Perkins and the NKU Norse beat Robert Morris 2-0 Sunday afternoon at the NKU Soccer Stadium.

GALLERY: Norse continue to roll against Robert Morris

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 18, 2016

  The NKU women’s soccer team continued to roll on Sunday, beating Robert Morris University 2-0 to get the Norse to 5-4 on the season. The Norse have now won five out of their last six games,...

Phi Mu and Phi Gamma Delta come to campus

Phi Mu and Phi Gamma Delta come to campus

Nicole Browning, Assistant News Editor September 18, 2016

“There’s a saying like, if there’s something really bad, ‘I don’t wish it on anyone.’ Well, I wish being Greek upon everyone. I wish everyone could have the experience of going Greek, just...

Midfielder Eirik Abney tries to chase down a lose ball against EIU.

Norse struggle against Panthers: still winless

Andrew Kell, Contributor September 17, 2016

The NKU Norse Men’s Soccer team had another tough loss at home against Milwaukee 3-2. The Norse have now dropped six straight games, falling to 0-6-1 on the season and 0-2 in Horizon League play. Despite...

NKU will soon be allotting spots for Purple Heart recipients. There will be three spots around campus.

NKU to Grant Reserved Parking Spaces to Purple Heart Recipients

Aaron Thatcher, Contributor September 15, 2016

NKU’s Veterans Resource Department already offers a large number of services to students who have served in the United States military, ranging from help with applications to Veterans’ Association...

Players are surrounded by a giant bubble and encouraged to bounce into each other as they fight for possession of the ball.

Get the ball rolling: Zorbing tournament

Sierra Gibson, Contributor September 15, 2016

With a combination of sumo wrestling and soccer, Zorb Ball brings a whole new meaning to get the ball rolling. Players are surrounded by a giant bubble and encouraged to bounce into each other as they...

GALLERY: VP of Student Affairs joins students in dance party

GALLERY: VP of Student Affairs joins students in dance party

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2016

A group of students and even some faculty members took a break from the books Wednesday afternoon to dance on the Student Union Plaza. Dan Nadler, the newly-appointed Vice President for Student Affairs,...

One by one, the new members are released to their chapters and love and tutus engulf the women.

GALLERY: Sororities welcome new sisters home

Madison Borland, Contributor September 14, 2016

The women sat in rows silently and clutched the envelopes in their clammy palms. Shoes tapped lightly on the ground and some clutched the ends of their hair in a nervous fashion. The envelopes they held...

Rachel Conaway celebrates just after her header gets past the Xavier goalie. The goal put the Norse in the lead 1-0

‘Night with the Norse’ Gala to build tradition

Natalie Meyer, Reporter September 13, 2016

With Northern Kentucky University athletics eligible for NCAA tournament play, combined with a new apparel partnership and the university’s second year in the Horizon League, the timing is right to start...

Two students pose at the platform 9 3/4 entrance at the train station in London.

Harry Potter course charms NKU students abroad

Michael Stegner, Contributor September 13, 2016

John Alberti believes a study abroad course for his Harry Potter class offers a unique experience that the semester-long course at NKU cannot. NKU students enrolled in Alberti’s Harry Potter course...

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