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NKU Womens Basketball huddling up during NKUs tournament win against McNeese State on March 20, 2014. The A-SUN has changed their rules allowing all schools championship eligible in 2014.

Atlantic Sun eligibity rules changed in favor of NKU

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 20, 2014

For the first time since joining Division I athletics, NKU is eligible for postseason athletic play. For the past two years NKU hasn’t been eligible for postseason athletic play because the NCAA’s...

NKU Mens Soccer forward Caleb Eastham heads the ball towards the goal in the first half of NKUs home opener game vs UK. NKU tied University of Kentucky 0-0 Sunday, August 18, 2014 at NKUs Soccer Complex.

Mens soccer team draws against UK, shatters attendance record

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 18, 2014

NKU's men’s soccer team started their pre-season with an exhibition game against the University of Kentucky on Sunday, Aug. 17 that resulted in a 0-0 draw. NKU came out strong, holding much control...

Bittersweet symphony this softball life

Bittersweet symphony this softball life

Troy Bendgen, Contributing Writer May 1, 2014

From the first ever practice session to the last road trip these women have been through many ups and downs the past four years. And for the seniors of the NKU softball team it’s going to be hard...

New sports business courses delve into rivalry and riches

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer May 1, 2014

Passionate is a word commonly used to describe the way Joe Cobbs, assistant professor of sports business, approaches to his classes and students. Cobbs and other NKU professors were able to take advantage...

President Geoffrey Mearns speaks at a press conference regarding the closure of the investigation involving former athletic director Scott Eaton.

“Closure” to Scott Eaton investigation

Kevin Schultz, Brook Clifford, and Stephen Wilder April 17, 2014

Former NKU athletic director Scott Eaton was charged in Campbell County Circuit Court today with a Class C Felony of theft by unlawful taking. During a press conference, University President Geoffrey...

Intramural field benefits university in multiple ways

Intramural field benefits university in multiple ways

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer April 17, 2014

What was once a big patch of brown grass behind the University Suites now stands the Intramural Field Complex, serving as a symbol of NKU’s leap into the future to make the campus greener, both literally...

Womens track team surpasses new heights, breaks records

Women’s track team surpasses new heights, breaks records

Troy Bendgen, Contributing Writer April 9, 2014

In just its second season, the women's track team has reached new heights and has broken records in almost every event this year, whether it be sprints, distance running, jumping, or hurdles. Members...

Baseball team looking to continuously improve

Baseball team looking to continuously improve

DeSherion McBroom, Contributing Writer April 9, 2014

After starting their first 17 games on the road, the baseball team has finally arrived home to play in front of their own crowd. “The road is tough. It was nice being in the California paradise while...

Jalen Billups found out what it was like to watch his dreams vanish

Jalen Billups found out what it was like to watch his dreams vanish

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor April 2, 2014

A couple days after the NKU men’s basketball team defeated the Navy team 55-46 on Dec. 22, sophomore forward Jalen Billups and the rest of the team were running drills during a practice at The Bank...

Senior focuses on hitting to round out her game

Troy Bendgen, Staff Writer April 1, 2014

Senior second baseman Dee Dee Davis has used hard work and dedication to establish herself as a hitting threat every time she steps to the plate. Not only does Davis, a math education major, lead the...

NKU womens basketball player Kayla Thacker shoots the ball against McNeese State, scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds during NKUs win in the first round of the WBI Tournament. NKU beat McNeese State 84-72 on March 20, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center during the first round of the WBI Tournament. NKU plays College of Charleston at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2014 at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.

Women’s basketball team makes university history

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer March 31, 2014

Following their most successful Division I season as of yet, the NKU women’s basketball team made school history by getting the first ever Division I post-season win in any sport within the university. The...

Tennis teams hope to improve from last year’s records

Troy Bendgen, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

The men’s and women’s tennis team season is now in full swing, with a 4-7 start this season. The two teams are hoping to better their 7-16 mark put up during last season. The women’s team has started...

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