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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...

Sophomore infielder Nicolette Hayes goes to catch a ground ball last year in her first season as a Division 1 athlete.

Unusual injury puts an end to softball player’s second season

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 24, 2013

Nicolette Hayes stepped up to the plate in a softball game against Urbana at Miami University. At the top of the inning, there were two outs and the Norse were down 3-0. There were two players on second...

Northern Kentucky University Athletics hosted Black and Gold Madness on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the Bank of Kentucky Center. They had dancing, cheering, games and prizes at the event.

NKU kicks off basketball season with Black N Gold Madness

Evan Merrill, Staff Writer October 17, 2013

Basketball season has officially started with NKU’s annual “Black N Gold Madness,” the first open practice for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The night started off with the men’s...

International student athletes share an unbreakable bond

International student athletes share an unbreakable bond

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing writer October 10, 2013

The men’s soccer team holds the majority of the NKU international student athlete count, according to NKU’s athletic website. Three of the team’s players come from Ireland, two of whom played together...

New athletic director adjusts to ‘challenging and rewarding’ change

New athletic director adjusts to ‘challenging and rewarding’ change

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 9, 2013

NKU’s new athletic director, Ken Bothof, who played basketball and baseball in college, now loves to spend his spare time fly fishing.   Bothof’s favorite hobby is fly fishing and he said it’s...

NKU men’s basketball team projected to finish in upper part of A-Sun Conference

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor October 9, 2013

NKU men’s basketball team is projected to finish fourth in the Atlantic Sun Conference, in the team’s second season in Division I, this season by USA Today. Last year the Norse finished with a tie...

Inside look at fall sports’ practices and routines

Brad Bishop, Staff writer October 3, 2013

As the fall sports season has descended on NKU, the student athletes who represent the Norse are practicing week by week to prepare for their respective games and matches. This fall, the soccer, volleyball,...

Student athletes adapt to learning on the road

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing writer October 3, 2013

NKU student athletes now face more academic challenges as they are on the road more and traveling farther distances since the school’s move to Division I. Online classes can make it easier for athletes...

Athletic events’ security based on amount of attendance

Athletic events’ security based on amount of attendance

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 3, 2013

While attending a sports game, a fan probably notices the amount of people in the stands, the other team’s warm-ups, how well the team they are rooting for is performing and other things going on in...

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