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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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The women's basketball team handing out ice-cream at the Scoops and Hoops events.

Getting the scoop on the NKU basketball

Dixie Williams, Contributor October 8, 2025

Students say the Hoops and Scoops ice cream social at Truist Arena Tuesday night helped boost their campus pride for collegiate sports. “I think it’s great. It gives students an opportunity to show...

 Women’s triathlon team celebrating their first-ever first-place finish in program history in the Millikin Splash & Dash. Four Norse finished within the top ten, and two finished right outside the top ten.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Women’s golf competed in the Butler Invitational, placing 13th. Cammy Reed and Eva Maley led the way for the Norse. Reed finished in 18th while Maley finished...

Meet the head coaches of NKU, Jeff Hans (top left), Kevin Woodhull- Smith (top right), Bob Sheehan (bottom left) and Dizzy Peyton (bottom right)

Behind the Whistle: A closer look at the coaches of NKU

Jakob Staley and Jonah Moore October 8, 2025

Jeff Hans Hired in April of 2024, Jeff Hans became the new women’s basketball head coach. He is now entering his second season, after a first season of ups and downs.   Even though it is his...

NKU seniors gather with their families for a picture before their matchup against Robert Morris

NKU women’s soccer remains perfect at home with shutout win over Robert Morris on senior day

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2025

NKU women’s soccer celebrated their seniors in style Saturday, honoring their careers before their matchup against Robert Morris. Each graduating player was presented with flowers, a personalized framed...

 Sydney Bray going for the spike against Wright State. Bray put up 17 digs, five kills, six blocks and two aces in the 3-2 victory.

NKU women’s volleyball wins fifth set to defeat Wright State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2025

The score was tied up at 10-10 apiece in the fifth set. Three straight errors by Wright State forced them to call a timeout, as NKU led 13-10. Out of the break, Allison Risley claimed the Norse’s victory...

Women’s volleyball celebrates a point against Cleveland State. The women dominated the series, winning 3-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Saturday.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 30, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Men’s soccer falls to Xavier 2-1. Norse defender Steven Boaghe Braniste scored his first goal of the 2025 season in the 90th minute. A corner kick from Carlos...

NKU midfielder Maddox Behnfeldt (5) going for the ball against a Green Bay player. The Norse fought hard against Green Bay.

Men’s soccer battles Cleveland State to a one-all draw

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2025

Northern Kentucky jumped out to a fast start on offense. In the 6th minute of the game, defender Oliver Eckhardt scored his first goal of his Norse career to give the Norse a 1-0 lead.  NKU’s defense...

Sophomore Allison Risley (8) goes to bump the ball to set up the attack for the Norse. She put up a stellar performance, with 15 kills, 11 digs and an ace.

NKU women’s volleyball shows out in front of alumni winning in dominant fashion

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 28, 2025

Set three in the women’s volleyball game against Cleveland State. The crowd is packed with volleyball alumni, as it is the 50th anniversary celebration of the program. NKU leads 24-18 after a huge kill...

NKU’s defense, led by juniors Ivey Stockes and Sydney Bray, held strong at the net.

NKU women’s volleyball with a dominant win over Cleveland State in Horizon League

Julius Lucht, Contributor September 27, 2025

In the first set, the Norse came out strong, winning seven consecutive points before a serving error finally put Cleveland on the board. From there, NKU dominated behind the offensive power of Sydney Bray...

Lima Senior High School guard Willie Foster announcing his commitment to Northern Kentucky University.

NKU lands high-flying recruit to bolster 2026 class

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor September 26, 2025

After a strong offseason of recruiting, Northern Kentucky University Head Coach Darrin Horn has his eyes on Lima Senior High School guard Wille Foster, who looks to be a major addition for the Norse in...

Sophomore Allison Risley (8) serving the ball against Miami (OH). Allison Risley led the Norse with 17 kills, on a .293 hitting percentage, but they lost in five sets, 3-2.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 23, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Sept.18  Women's triathlon competed in the Trine Splash & Dash in Angola, Ind., placing third. Alisha Detmer was the first to finish for the Norse with a time...

Freshman setter Abby Pickard setting the ball up for a spike. In her first home game as a Norse, she posted 47 assists, 15 digs and four kills.

NKU women’s volleyball lose their first home game of the season in the fifth set to Miami

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

Fifth set in the women's volleyball against Miami (OH), the game is all tied up at 11. Miami picked up two quick points and had a severe error, pushing the game to 13-12. NKU served the ball across...

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