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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

NKU physics professor’s project goes astronomical

NKU physics professor’s project goes astronomical

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor September 4, 2017

NKU physics professor Dr. Scott Nutter has studied cosmic rays for nearly three decades. On August 14, the scope of his work literally leapt to astronomical proportions. It was on that day that the ISS-CREAM,...

Samantha Duwel (27) prepares to pass the ball to a teammate

Frey scores twice, Norse lose 3-2

Austin Elmore, Contributor September 3, 2017

The NKU Norse women’s soccer team lost 3-2 to Murray State on Sunday at the NKU Soccer Stadium, bringing their record to 3-2-0 on the season. Murray State came into Sunday’s game with a record...

Rikard Lindqvist (10) fights for a ball in the air

First half goals guide Norse past Fort Wayne

Kevin Carey, Reporter August 31, 2017

The NKU Norse men’s soccer game grabbed their second home victory of the season Thursday night win a 2-1 win over the Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Norse improve to 2-1-0 on the season. The game was supposed...

NKU Athletics announced that they will be partnering with Braxton Brewing to create a beer garden

NKU Athletics, Matthew 25 Ministries accepting Hurricane Harvey donations

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 31, 2017

Northern Kentucky Athletics has partnered with Matthew 25 Ministries to collect donations for the victims of the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. The department will be accepting donations today until...

Mate Virag stands with Grigor Dimitrov, who won the Western and Southern Open

NKU’s Virag a perfect match at Western and Southern Open

Kevin Carey, Reporter August 30, 2017

In his second consecutive year as a hitting partner in the Western & Southern Open, NKU tennis player Mate Virag had the opportunity to warm up his skills with the eventual winner, Grigor Dimitrov,...

Haley Libs jumps to spike a ball past the Cleveland State blockers. CSU would go on to win the match 3-2.

Libs, Norse look to start new season with W’s

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 30, 2017

Senior libero McKenzie Eskridge doesn’t look at her stats. In fact, she is superstitious about looking at the page on the NKU Athletics site and hasn’t read an article about herself since freshman...

Ally Perkins dribbles down the field against Detroit Mercy. The Norse tied 1-1 with the Titans.

Overtime goal gives Sheehan 300th win

Austin Elmore, Contributor August 29, 2017

The NKU women’s soccer team defeated Appalachian State 2-1 in extra time on Tuesday afternoon at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The win was the 300th in the career of Norse head coach Bob Sheehan, who has amassed...

Blackboard to Canvas: An interface for NKU

Blackboard to Canvas: An interface for NKU

Kristian Porter, Asst. News Editor August 29, 2017

As Blackboard’s three-year statewide contract came closer to expiring, NKU began its transition to Canvas, a new learning management system. So far, several professors have made the switch. A total...

Alex Arias and Tyler Isaacs make up both halves of the Fream Collective. Both said they could see themselves staying in the Greater Cincinnati area post-graduation, citing its growing art scene.

Students look to ‘50s slang for streetwear inspiration

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2017

Tyler Isaacs turned a black ‘dad’ hat in his hands, running his thumb over the back strap, which is dipped in faded grayscale paint. It completes the otherwise simple design; fream--the name of the...

NKU Student Socialists' meetings take place Fridays in Griffin Hall at 6 p.m.

Sustained revolution: NKU Student Socialists to promote class consciousness on campus

Jude Noel, Social Media Editor August 28, 2017

“I didn’t just wake up one day with a hammer and sickle in my hands,” said Benjamin Sanning, toying with the frayed sleeves of his hoodie. “It was a slow evolution.” Joined on a Student Union...

Welcome to Black Week kicked off with a tailgate behind the soccer complex.

Welcome Black Week tailgate cooks up community

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor August 28, 2017

Smoke rose from a grill at the pavilion behind the soccer complex. The smell of meat curled in the air as students gathered for the kick-off tailgate to Welcome Black Week. Welcome Black Week, hosted...

The Center for Student Inclusiveness holds the mixer annually during Victorfest.

Dipping into inclusion: #nachoaveragemixer

Chris Robertson, Reporter August 26, 2017

The line to the nacho bar grew longer as more students piled into the ballroom. Those who didn’t head straight for the bar took a right to the photo booth. The beat of the music from the DJ’’s speakers...

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