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What you missed at the SGA meeting

What you missed at the SGA meeting

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor August 29, 2016

This week’s SGA meeting covered topics ranging from a drop in summer enrollment rates, as well as a plan to improve enrollment in summer courses and reserved parking spaces for veterans who have received...

Crowded lots and blocked-in spots: Students’ parking woes

Crowded lots and blocked-in spots: Students’ parking woes

Hannah Hagedorn, Contributor August 29, 2016

Getting stuck in the parking lot may be every college student’s worst nightmare. But that is exactly what happened when junior Madelyn Neidhardt tried to leave campus the second day of class. The...

How Pokemon Go shapes the future of augmented reality

How Pokemon Go shapes the future of augmented reality

Dylan Tierney, Contributor August 29, 2016

The culmination of several factors helped make Pokemon Go the virtual phenomenon it has become. As a brand, Pokemon is steeped in millennial nostalgia while simultaneously  appealing to a younger demographic....

5 things to do this week

5 things to do this week

Emily Osterholz, Arts and Life Editor August 29, 2016

Monday, August 29Twinkle twinkle little starNeed some relaxation after a hectic morning? The Science Center’s Haile Digital Planetarium will be showing starry night features and galaxies far away at...

LGBTQ services provide support to everyone in the community. This student is feeling the love.

‘We are here’ LGBTQ program to support community

Emily Osterholz, Arts and Life Editor August 28, 2016

In the aftermath of the worst mass shooting incident in U.S. history, NKU LGBTQ Programs and Services welcomes everyone with comforting arms and supports those still feeling the shock from the Orlando...

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

Norse shutout against Evansville

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team lost to the University of Evansville 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, dropping their record to 0-1-1 on the season. The Norse offense struggled to gain any traction in this game, only...

Interim chief leads NKU police as search begins for top spot

Interim chief leads NKU police as search begins for top spot

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor August 28, 2016

Nearly a month after the abrupt resignation of NKU’s Police Chief, the man tabbed as his interim replacement is still working for two.Lieutenant John Gaffin saw his workload double when he was selected...

NKUs Keely Creamer was selected to the all tournament team after her performance in the Indiana Invitational.

Norse start season strong in Indiana Invitational

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

The NKU Norse volleyball team managed to recover from a 3-0 loss to Indiana to win both games of a doubleheader on Saturday against Evansville and Marshall. The two wins give the Norse a 2-1 record to...

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

GALLERY: Men’s soccer begins season with a draw

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 27, 2016

The NKU men’s soccer team played to a tie against Eastern Illinois University, ending the game 1-1 after two overtime periods. The start of the game was delayed due to in-climate weather and play...

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NKU seeks gag order in sexual assault lawsuit

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2016

COVINGTON, Ky. -- Northern Kentucky University lawyers filed a motion Friday to ask for a gag order in the ongoing federal lawsuit involving a female student, who says the university mishandled her sexual...

NKUs Keely Creamer goes up to spike the ball over the net. She and the Norse will look to start the season strong tonight vs. Indiana

NKU Volleyball starts season tonight at Indiana

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 26, 2016

The Northern Kentucky volleyball team will begin the season Friday when they face Indiana University in the Indiana Invitational. The Norse will then play Marshall University and the University of Evansville...

Kayte Osterfeld looks to make a pass against the EKU defense. The Norse lost 2-0.

NKU shut out against EKU

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 26, 2016

The Norse offense continued to struggle Thursday night, failing to score for the second straight game in a 2-0 loss to Eastern Kentucky University. The loss gives the Norse a 0-3 record to start the...

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