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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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Graphic by Jessie Crawford. NKU women’s basketball home games saw an increase in average attendees from 2023 to 2024. Data obtained from Norse Athletics. Data does not represent a full season.

How a splash in the WNBA is making waves for women’s basketball

Emory Davis, Alex Perez, and Michele Mcnulty April 10, 2025

Gabby Martin corrals a wild rebound and whips the ball over to Caitlin Clark. One dribble, two dribbles, steps into a logo three–splash.  A splash that would reshape the trajectory of women’s basketball....

Josh Williams (29) was the only Norse to register two hits on the day. He also finished with five RBI.

NKU baseball falls to Eastern Kentucky in rematch

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2025

NKU traveled down to Richmond, Ky and faced off against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. In their previous matchup, the Norse dominated in a 15-2 victory, with Gabe Miranda hitting two home runs...

Sheree Paolello started as a reporter with WLWT in 2002.

From NKU to news icon: Sheree Paolello’s career and impact on Greater Cincinnati

Emily Sisk and Henry Crawford April 8, 2025

Cincinnatians who click on the television and tune into the 5, 6 or 11 p.m. news on Channel 5 are certain to recognize the smiling face of Sheree Paolello. Paolello serves as the head anchor of WLWT...

NKU’s Nicholas Costas makes a splash. He placed fifth in the 3000m Steeplechase with a time of 10.25.46.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 1 Baseball lost against Southern Indiana in Evansville 10-0. Bobby Bartlett took the loss for the Norse, allowing two runs over two innings of work. Ryan Pehrson...

Brennen Rowe (21) has three home runs this season.

NKU avoids sweep in pivotal conference series against Wright State

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter April 7, 2025

Down 4-3 in the seventh inning, Brennan Rowe stepped up to the plate with both the tying and winning run on base. Eager to avoid a series sweep, Rowe loaded, strided and swung the bat for the fences, hitting...

Bella Brink’s family had an art table in her house at all times in case anyone was feeling creative.

Keeping the passion: Bella Brink brings her love of art back to life

Jillian Kohls, Managing/Arts and Life Co-Editor April 7, 2025

An NKU sophomore settles into her time at college but realizes she is missing something. Entrepreneurship major Bella Brink is a very detail-oriented student and found a major she cares deeply about.  Growing...

Students standing on the Loch Norse bridge feeding fish with pellets from the newly installed fish feeders.

‘This is not just a concrete jungle’: Fish feeders to enhance campus life

Lillian Ramsey, News Reporter April 5, 2025

UPDATE—This article has been updated to reflect the involvement of faculty and staff in the installation. A new Student Government Association (SGA) initiative introduced multiple fish feeders near...

Held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the annual event aims to show that survivors are more than a statistic. Rather, they are real people with real stories.

“It can happen to anyone”: ‘Take Back the Night’ confronts sexual violence

Ella Rinehard, Arts & Life Assistant April 3, 2025

Norse Violence Prevention’s (NVP) “Take Back the Night,” held Tuesday evening in the Student Union, focused on raising awareness and providing resources to survivors of sexual violence. Equipped...

John Tomlinson is a coach and director of youth football.

Leading by example, how a local coach takes care of the community

Emory Davis, co-Managing Editor; co-Arts & Life Editor April 2, 2025

Polite, outgoing and bigger than most 6-year-olds. That was John Dunhoft’s first impression of now 46-year-old John Tomlinson. He was Tomlinson’s first coach at the Erlanger Lions, a non-profit...

Pivorius celebrated his last home game with family in March.

Basketball on a global scale: The Hubertas Pivorius story

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor April 1, 2025

Basketball is ever expanding globally. The popularity has grown thanks to the countless hours invested in the sport around the world.  One example is Tomas Pivorius, who took his son Hubertas “Hubie”...

NKU baseball picked up one win this week over Milwaukee Sunday, winning 6-2. It was a great team win all around with multiple players contributing.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 1, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, March 25 Women’s golf competed in The Julie, placing sixth. Rachel DiDonato, who competed as an individual, finished fifth overall, firing a 79 in round one and a...

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

NKU in hot water over April Fools’ Day post

Northerner Staff Report April 1, 2025

Northern Kentucky University’s attempt at an April Fools’ Day joke received backlash on social media, leading to the removal of the post. On Tuesday morning, the university announced via Instagram...

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