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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

NKU player Kelsey Laumann dribbles against a defender in NKU's 1-0 loss to Jacksonville Friday night. NKU lost to Jacksonville 1-0 at NKU Soccer Stadium on Oct. 3, 2014.

Norse women’s soccer misses opportunities and lose to Jacksonville 1-0

Clayton Castle, Contributor October 4, 2014

The NKU women’s soccer team lost their first game in conference play on Friday night as they were defeated by the Jacksonville Dolphins on a chilly night at the NKU Soccer Stadium in the Norse’s second...

Hot Seat with Kelly Burrows

Hot Seat with Kelly Burrows

Gavin Colton, Contributor September 29, 2014

Year: Sophomore Sport: Distance Runner Major: Accounting With a personal best of 18:49.7 5k time, Kelly Burrows holds the ninth best time in NKU history, but what else do you know about her?   Q:...

NKU's Christian Johnson heads the ball during NKU's loss to Western Illinois. NKU lost 2-0 to Western Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Men’s soccer takes second loss of weekend

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 28, 2014

NKU men’s soccer team returned home Sunday Sept. 28 to take on Western Illinois University, the final result would be a 2-0 loss for NKU. NKU returned home after facing a 4-0 loss Friday Sept. 26 against...

Artificial turf on the Bill Aker Baseball Complex at Friendship Field.

Fake grass brings benefits

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 26, 2014

The turf at NKU’s soccer field and the baseball infield have more of a purpose than meets the eye. With much effort going into the upkeep of the current artificial turf in both locations, maintenance...

Cross Country coach's career turns 21

Cross Country coach’s career turns 21

Troy Bendgen, Reporter September 24, 2014

Cross Country head coach Steve Kruse is now in his 21st season at Northern Kentucky University. Coach Kruse is not only entering his third decade on campus, but he has never coached at any other school...

NKU player Cian McDonald scores the winning goal in NKU's come from behind overtime win on Tuesday night. The Norse beat Wright State 4-3 in overtime on September 23, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Norse fight for intense victory over Wright State

Clayton Castle, Contributor September 23, 2014

After being down 2-0 in the 70th minute, the NKU men’s soccer team stormed back to beat the Wright State Raiders 4-3 in overtime on International Student Night at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Tuesday night. Cian...

Hot Seat with Ian O'Reilly

Hot Seat with Ian O’Reilly

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 22, 2014

Sport: SoccerYear: SeniorMajor: Organizational Leadership Ian O’Reilly holds a strong place on the Norse defense for the men’s soccer team, with nearly 2,000 playing minutes last season alone, but...

Jalen Billups and men's basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold try to persuade a group of people on who to side with.

Beard causes petition

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 20, 2014

 Facial hair is rarely a thing that causes commotion, often only doing so when it takes extreme form. However over the last week on NKU’s campus this has not been the case, as men’s basketball player...

Student athlete faces life without soccer

Troy Bendgen, Reporter September 18, 2014

Imagine a life dedicated solely to one sport for the majority of your life. Every waking moment is committed to getting better and practice lasts for hours. Now imagine waking up one morning and just deciding...

NKU midfielder Jaclyn Elmore goes for the ball in NKU's 2-1 overtime loss Wednesday night. NKU lost in overtime 2-1 against Butler University at NKU Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

Loss comes in final minutes for women’s soccer

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 17, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team faced Butler University Sept. 17, holding a one point lead until the final two minutes of the game, when Butler would score two goals, winning the game. The first half would...

NKU's Keely Creamer was selected to the all tournament team after her performance in the Indiana Invitational.

Volleyball clenches narrow victory over Evansville

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 16, 2014

NKU’s women’s volleyball team returned home to face the University of Evansville Tuesday Sept. 16 after returning from the Blackbird Invitational in New York. The Norse would battle the Aces through...

Athletic director’s first year spent meeting his department

Clayton Castle, Contributor September 16, 2014

Exciting is the word Ken Bothof, director of athletics, uses to describe his first year at NKU. Bothof was hired on June 26, 2013 as NKU’s Athletic Director, replacing Mike Cusack, after spending 11...

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