The Northerner

Students get second chance to choose mascot

Students get second chance to choose mascot

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 31, 2016

The NKU Athletic Department announced a plan Monday to allow students, alumni, and faculty a second chance to voice their opinion on the change to Victor E. Viking. “Since introducing this new mascot,...

NKU alum calls mascot change ‘a shame’

NKU alum calls mascot change ‘a shame’

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 26, 2016

NKU alum Steve Ruch remembers his friend, Mark Buerger, dressing up like a Norse and patrolling the sidelines during basketball games, long before Victor E. Viking made his first appearance on campus....

The Norse volleyball team raises their hands in celebration after scoring a point. Creamer (14) won Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week while Lauren Hurley (6) won Defensive Player of the Week.

Creamer, Hurley credit team for HLPOW awards

Trevor Holzschuh, Contributor October 15, 2016

Coming off of a week in which the NKU Volleyball Team swept Valparaiso and Wright State 3-0, Keely Creamer and Lauren Hurley were just happy that their team was starting to hit its stride and string together...

Kelly Burrows came to NKU for the chance to compete in the regional tournament her senior year.

Four years in the making: NKU cross country is ready to shine

Natalie Meyer, Reporter October 11, 2016

Kelly Burrows’s cross country career at NKU has been one of “almost”, according to Steve Kruse, head coach of the cross country team. After being named the Most Valuable Athlete and Top Newcomer...

NKU mens basketball coach John Brannen (left) and University of Cincinnati basketball legend Oscar Robertson (right) chat during the Night with the Norse gala Oct. 8 at Great American Ball Park.

Inaugural gala raises over $100K for athletics

Natalie Meyer, Reporter October 10, 2016

During the VIP reception at the first “Night with the Norse” gala, Mackenzie Laumann began handing out yellow bracelets to anyone who would be participating in an activity later in the evening. Laumann,...

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 4, 2016

His face has changed the most. The new Victor E. Viking has a smile that is less sinister, eyes that are wider and eyebrows that are not furrowed. After 11 years, NKU’s mascot got a $10,000 makeover...

Hurley leads the Norse in digs with 221 digs so far this season.

Hard work and heart set her apart

Trevor Holzschuh, Contributor September 27, 2016

After an action-packed two days, nobody would fault Lauren Hurley for spending the three hour long bus ride back from the Morehead Invitational celebrating with teammates or even taking a nap. After...

Katelyn Newton chases down a loose ball. She was credited with the lone goal in the 1-0 win over MSU.

Student athletes share thoughts on Horizon League move

Kari Lakes, Reporter September 20, 2016

Northern Kentucky University’s move from the warm Atlantic Sun conference to the sometimes frigid Horizon League didn’t seem to bother Illinois native Brad Bohlen. The Norse baseball player knows...

NKU womens basketball, and all other sports, will be wearing adidas apparel come the start of this season

Adidas helps athletic department reach new heights

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor June 30, 2016

On past tournament weekends, the Northern Kentucky University golf team faced two battles. One battle is the game itself. The grinding, the putting and the concentration involved in striking the ball in...

NKU womens basketball coach Camryn Whitaker at her introductory press conference Tuesday at BB&T Arena.

All in the family; Whitaker introduced as NKU head coach

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor May 10, 2016

Members of Camryn Whitaker's family were spread throughout BB&T Arena Tuesday afternoon.Some of them are related by blood, some by basketball.Regardless of the relation, all gathered to watch the...

NKU mens tennis player Mate Virag.

Men’s tennis team opens Horizon League tourney

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2016

Two days before the Horizon League tournament, the NKU tennis team trots out onto the court to begin their afternoon practice session.This time last year, the Norse had already played their final match...

VIDEO: Foreign-born tennis players find family at NKU

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 28, 2016

When a late winter chill arrived at Northern Kentucky University, the Norse tennis teams made the trip to a warm, indoor facility to continue practices and matches.It was a far different experience growing...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.
Sports Features