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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

Big name school to play at NKU

Clayton Castle, Contributor September 16, 2014

Famed college basketball head coach Bob Huggins and his West Virginia Mountaineers of the Big 12 Conference will face the Norse men’s basketball team on Dec. 9 at the Bank of Kentucky Center, highlighting...

Men’s tennis hosts NKU Invitational

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter September 15, 2014

As the fog clears from courts and the sun starts to rise over the hills, the long off season for the NKU men’s tennis team comes to the an end. Friday September 12th, was the start of the tennis team...

NKU midfielder Alwin Komolong heads the ball at the goal during NKU's tie against IPFW. NKU tied IPFW 1-1 in double overtime on Sept. 14, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Yellow cards give Norse third draw of season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 14, 2014

NKU’s men’s soccer team returned home Sunday Sept. 14 to take on Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne after losing Friday to Bowling Green State University. NKU started off strong in the first half with three...

NKU midfielder Katelyn Newton heads the ball into the goal for the tying goal in NKU's overtime win against Robert Morris. NKU beat Robert Morris 2-1 in overtime at NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 14, 2014.

Norse come from behind to take victory over Robert Morris

Alex Weber, Contributor September 14, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team took on Robert Morris University Sunday Sept. 14 after a draw Tuesday night against  Xavier University. The game started slowly with NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker making...

Hot Seat with Keely Creamer

Hot Seat with Keely Creamer

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 14, 2014

Keely Creamer has proven her worth on the volleyball court over the last year, racking up 264 kills last season alone. But what is Keely like off the court? Sport: Volleyball Year: Sophomore Major: Undeclared Q:...

NKU women’s volleyball team has earned their third consecutive team academic award this year from the American Coaches Association. The award recognizes teams that perform exceptionally in the classroom throughout the school year and maintain a 3.0 cumulative team grade-point average.

Student-athletes succeed on and off the court

Carrie Crotzer, Molly Patrick, and DeSherion McBroom September 10, 2014

Over the last three years, NKU athletics has shown that they instill this in their student-athletes, receiving 148 Atlantic Sun All-Academic awards in the last year alone, according to President Geoffrey...

NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker dives for the save during NKU's 1-1 tie against Xavier. The Norse tied Xavier 1-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 9, 2014.

NKU women’s soccer battle to a draw against Xavier

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team returned home Tuesday Sep. 9 to take on Xavier University resulting in a draw. NKU would start the game with just 10 players on the field due to injuries on the team. “The...

Hot Seat with J.J. Weber

Hot Seat with J.J. Weber

Hannah Siefert, Contributor September 7, 2014

J.J. Weber is known as an amazing Cross Country and Track star but what else do you know about him? Get to know Weber a little better. Sport: Cross Country / Track Year: Senior Major: Organizational Leadership Q:...

NKU middle hitter Jenna Ruble jumps to hit the ball over the net during NKU's 3-0 loss to Eastern Michigan. NKU lost to Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Regent Hall in the inaugural Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational and finished 2-1 in the tournament.

NKU volleyball faces victory and defeat in tournament

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 6, 2014

With a victory Friday night against Samford, the NKU women’s volleyball team faced a double header Saturday Sep. 6 against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Eastern Michigan University. The...

NKU's Jenna Ruble (17), Jayden Julian  (21) and Taylor Snyder  (11) celebrate a point during the Norse's 3-0 win over Samford University. Northern Kentucky University won 3-0 against Samford University in the inaugural Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 in Regents Hall in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

NKU volleyball takes victory over Samford

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 5, 2014

The NKU women’s volleyball team would expand their winning streak to 4-0 Sep. 5, defeating Samford University in the Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational. NKU would start off strong, taking an...

2014 women’s volleyball players to watch this season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 5, 2014

With three wins already under their belt, their own invitational tournament this weekend, and an exciting season in front of them, The Northerner sat down with women’s volleyball Head Coach Elizabeth...

Globe trotting soccer player makes NKU his new home

Globe trotting soccer player makes NKU his new home

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 3, 2014

Few have ever traveled outside of their home country and even fewer have ever lived in another country. None of these apply to sophomore transfer Alwin Komolong, who is also a member of NKU’s soccer...

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