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Norse softball team uses Ubersense app

Troy Bendgen, Staff Writer March 10, 2014

Technology advances are happening all over campus from the new health innovation center plans to the updating of Norse Tech bar, and now within the athletics department. This season, the softball team...

Junior guard Daniel Camps attempts a lay up against FGCU on March 1, in the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Norse basketball coach, players discuss second Division I season

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Copy Editor March 6, 2014

The madness of March ended on the first of the month for a young NKU team that is two years away from eligibility to compete for a spot on the NCAA brackets, as well as the right to participate in conference...

NKU enforces no official policy for athletes’ social media

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

Coaches and staff at NKU have realized the growing popularity in social media usage and the potential problems they could create for a Division I athletic program. To avoid any potential problems, coaches...

Men’s golf team aspires to be in top 80 of conference

Carrie Crotzer, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

The three key players for the men’s golf team include Clayton Portz, Corey Richmond and Michael Schmidt, according to head golf head coach Daryl Landrum. However, Landrum had trouble naming top players...

NKU forward Daniel Camps (15) shoots a layup during the first half of NKUs win over Stetson. NKU won 96-58 against Stetson on Feb. 27, 2014 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Norse beat the Hatters, first win in nine games

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

In front of a standing of 2,581 fans in attendance at The Bank of Kentucky Center, the NKU Norse men’s basketball team cruised past the Stetson Hatters with a final score of 96-58. Despite losing...

Tennis season swings into action

DeSherion McBroom, Contributing Writer February 27, 2014

It’s around that time to pull out the racks, unload the green balls, pull out the training shoes and get ready for action. It’s tennis season. And after a losing season last year where the men finished...

Baseball team remains optimistic despite setback

Desherion McBroom, Contributing Writer February 27, 2014

In their first season playing Division I, the NKU baseball team posted a record of 8-47 finishing in last place in the Atlantic Sun Conference. This was the first losing season for head coach Todd Asalon...

Softball coach strives for new career milestone

Troy Bendgen, Contributing Writer February 27, 2014

Softball coach Kathy Stewart is on the verge of a career milestone, her 500th win. Her current all-time record is 484-303 as she starts off her 16th year at NKU. This season coach Stewart comes to the...

Basketball season wraps up

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer February 27, 2014

As spring approaches, NKU basketball’s second season in Division I is coming to a close. Men’s Basketball The men’s team came into its second season projected to finish fourth in the Atlantic Sun...

Sophomore Tyler Thomas competes in high jump during the indoor season last year at Indiana University.

Spring brings much awaited outdoor events for track team

Troy Bendgen, Contributing Writer February 19, 2014

The university track team is anxiously awaiting its outdoor season after wrapping up its indoor season Feb. 21 at the Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  The switch from...

Collegiate sports experience paves way for softball athletes’ futures

Collegiate sports experience paves way for softball athletes’ futures

Troy Bendgen, Contributing Writer February 12, 2014

Participating in collegiate sports can teach you a lot, and for some students on the women’s softball team it’s turning out to mean learning far more than just skills you can use on the field. Outfielder...

Student athletes keep relationship alive despite distance

Student athletes keep relationship alive despite distance

RJ Bryant, Staff Writer February 12, 2014

As roses and candy hearts are passed around, and romance floats throughout NKU’s campus, two NKU student athletes battle stressful schedules, long distances and the day-to-day struggles of most college...

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