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Students moved into their dorms on Thursday to kick off Welcome Week.

GALLERY: Move-in day kicks off Welcome Week

Alec Reynolds, Video Editor August 18, 2016

Traffic was backed up as far as the eye could see Thursday afternoon as students, parents and volunteers transported totes and furniture into the university's housing facilities. Move-in day marks the...

NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker dives for the save during NKUs 1-1 tie against Xavier. The Norse tied Xavier 1-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 9, 2014.

Norse to battle Bearcats for the first time

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 17, 2016

The Northern Kentucky University and University of Cincinnati women’s soccer teams will meet on the field for the first time in a match dubbed the Riverboat Rivalry.The programs held a press conference...

This years Victorfest will take place Aug. 18- 29.

10 things to do during Welcome Week

Emily Osterholz, Cole Grecco, A&L Editor, Asst. A&L Editor August 14, 2016

We know you're not ready for class to start. We're not either -- so we compiled 10 things to do during Victorfest that will help you make the most of Welcome Week.  Thursday, August 18Welcome...

Former Police Chief Leslie Kachurek goes over information with his staff. Kachurek announced his resignation  in June.

How the University Police Department is changing

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2016

In the midst of a national search for the Chief of Police position the NKU Police Department will undergo some changes. In a campus-wide email, President Geoffrey Mearns announced on July 27 that Lt. John...

Macy Hamblin was named Horizon League player of the year in 2015 and returns for her junior year at NKU this fall.

No restrictions, no excuses for Division I Norse

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor August 10, 2016

In a moment four years in the making, Northern Kentucky University is now a full member of NCAA Division I athletics. Press releases from the NCAA and NKU confirmed the expected this week.The Norse have...

NKU students shoot photos for the final Luminosity event.

NKU students show off at final Luminosity

Sydney Wege, Contributor August 6, 2016

For the past few years, the tri-state area has experienced Lumenocity, a live illuminated light show to the music of the Cincinnati Pops and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.  To help with this, Lumenocity...

NKUs scholars discuss their experiences at the programs cookout.

NKU hosts Governor’s Scholar Program for second year

Alison Meineke, Contributor August 3, 2016

On an otherwise empty campus, an army of high school seniors lined up to eat freshly- made burgers, watermelon and rocket pops. It’s a super-sized backyard party with at least 100 of the 354 Governor’s...

Competitors sported their favorite Pokemon gear on Tuesday night.

Everything you need to know about Pokemon GO at NKU

Emily Osterholz, Arts and Life Editor July 27, 2016

Pokemon trainers ventured to NKU Tuesday night to collect as many Pokemon as possible and battle their competitors with one mission in mind: to be the very best. “Pokemon Go,” the popular app which...

NKU womens basketball, and all other sports, will be wearing adidas apparel come the start of this season

Adidas helps athletic department reach new heights

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor June 30, 2016

On past tournament weekends, the Northern Kentucky University golf team faced two battles. One battle is the game itself. The grinding, the putting and the concentration involved in striking the ball in...

Gender Spectrum Group Therapy sessions by the Office of Counseling Services started on Feb. 12.

Mearns asks NKU community to join him in Cincinnati Pride Parade

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-chief June 20, 2016

A week after the shooting that killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub, President Geoffrey Mearns expressed condolences to the victims of the tragedy in an email sent to the campus community Monday. He...

Chief of Police Les  Kachurek announced his resignation Thursday.

BREAKING: Chief of Police announces resignation

Abby Anstead, Editor-in-chief June 16, 2016

Chief of Police Les Kachurek announced his resignation and will leave Northern Kentucky University next month, according to a statement released by the university Thursday. Kachurek has accepted a position...

Joan M. Gates, a 2000 graduate of the Chase College of Law, has been appointed vice president of legal affairs and general counsel by NKU President Geoffrey Mearns.

Gates named NKU VP of Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor June 8, 2016

A 2000 graduate of NKU's Chase College of Law has returned to NKU as the new vice president of legal affairs and general counsel.University President Geoffrey Mearns announced in a press release Wednesday...

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