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Athletic trainers discuss working with injured athletes

Athletic trainers discuss working with injured athletes

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing Writer November 7, 2013

Athletes from the NKU athletic department encounter injuries, but with the careful preparation and help of NKU athletic trainers they are able to stay in the game. The athletic training staff of NKU develops...

Men’s Basketball Incoming Freshmen

Evan Merrill, Staff writer November 7, 2013

NKU men’s basketball team has an incoming class featuring seven newcomers. This class includes five freshman, making for a very young team. The freshman class includes Daniel Camps, Deontae Cole, Dean...

Athletes’ superstitions are used in hopes of bringing them good luck

Erin Mullins, Staff Writer November 6, 2013

Many people have seen it or done it themselves; told someone to “break a leg” for good luck, looked for a four-leaf clover or rubbed a rabbit’s foot before a test. Belief in good luck charms is...

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs N Issues breakfast on August 13 at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger, Kentucky was a chance for business owners from around the area to meet the new NKU Athletic Director Ken Bothof and talk about his bold new vision of NKU Athletics. NKU Athletic Director Ken Bothof talks about his new vision for NKU Athletics and answers questions from business owners about how he sees the future of Northern Kentucky Universitys athletic program.

Ken Bothof developing connections in the community since first day

Brad Bishop, Staff Writer November 6, 2013

When NKU hired Ken Bothof as the school’s latest athletic director in June of 2013, they knew they were acquiring someone who would work tirelessly to promote the Norse brand within the surrounding...

Women’s team not only aspires to be in tournament, but to win

Women’s team not only aspires to be in tournament, but to win

Jessica Kopena, Staff Writer November 6, 2013

After losing 72-70 against the College of Charleston in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational last spring, the NKU Norse women hope to make their second appearance in the tournament...

Men’s team will face top two winningest programs in college

Men’s team will face top two winningest programs in college

Mac Payton, News Editor November 6, 2013

NKU’s men's basketball team will be playing several high profile teams this season. This includes the two winningest college basketball programs in the nation, the Kentucky Wildcats (2,111 program wins)...

N-Focus: 2013-14 Basketball Special Section

N-Focus: 2013-14 Basketball Special Section

November 6, 2013

NKU Basketball season takes off Nov. 9 when the women's team faces the University of Cincinnati at 7 p.m. at The Bank of Kentucky Center. The men's season begins Nov. 8 at Purdue at 7 p.m. Check out...

Norse senior guard Chad Jackson will redshirt this season so that he will have a chance to possibly play in the NCAA tournament next season.

Chad Jackson to redshirt this season

Stephen Wilder, Copy desk chief October 30, 2013

Norse senior guard Chad Jackson will redshirt this season, with hopes of making his dream of playing in the NCAA tournament a reality. Since reclassifying to Division I, NKU athletic teams have to wait...

Delta Zeta wins Powderpuff tournament

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing writer October 28, 2013

**CORRECTION: The following story has been corrected to reflect that Tom Gooding is not the vice president of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He is a member of the fraternity, however.** Following the Oct. 24 kick...

NKU Mens Soccer senior Brendan Murphy dribbles the ball towards the goal in NKUs Senior Night 2-1 win over Jacksonville Saturday night. The Norse played Jacksonville at home on Saturday, October 26, 2013, winning 2-1.

Norse escape Jacksonville comeback, beat Dolphins 2-1

Clayton Castle, Contributing Writer October 28, 2013

The NKU men’s soccer team ended senior night on a high note on Saturday evening, defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins 2-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium. Before the game, the seniors were honored by the NKU...

Students and faculty gathered together for the grand opening of the intramural field complex.

Intramural field complex opens with kickoff event

Mac Payton, Web news editor October 24, 2013

Over 300 students flocked to the opening kickoff event for the new intramural field complex behind the University Suites on Oct. 24, despite the chilly and rainy weather. According to the Director of...

Northern Kentuckys home basketball games sometimes look like an empty gym, but looks can be deceiving, leading the A-Sun in attendance last year for mens basketball with an average of 3,551 people.

Crowd size appearance at Norse home games may be deceiving

Clayton Castle, Contributing writer October 24, 2013

When you walk into The Bank of Kentucky Center during a basketball game, the arena may appear empty, looking as though NKU men’s basketball attendance is low.   Despite appearing to have poor...

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