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Kailey Coffey (23) is introduced prior to the game against University of Pikeville.

Preview: NKU hosts No. 2 in the Horizon League

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor February 22, 2019
The NKU women’s basketball team, currently seventh  in the Horizon League, takes on the second-place Youngstown State Penguins on Friday, Feb. 22. The Norse sit at 7-17 overall and 6-8 in the conference, while the Penguins are 20-6 on the season with a 12-3 conference record.
Jalen Tate (11) is introduced before the homecoming game against Oakland. The Norse defeated Oakland 79-64.

#WrightStateHateWeek preview: Norse hope to remain ‘Kings of Horizon’

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor February 15, 2019
The last time the Norse clashed with the Wright State Raiders, they narrowly achieved victory with a score of 68-64.
Valentines Day: Editors ideas for cheap, free last-minute plans

Valentine’s Day: Editor’s ideas for cheap, free last-minute plans

Northerner Staff February 14, 2019

Need some ideas for how to spend Valentine's Day weekend? Whether you're in a couple or loving the single life, here are some cheap and free ideas for what to do around campus from our editors: "As...

REVIEW: History no longer black and white in ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’

REVIEW: History no longer black and white in ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’

Billy Keeney, Contributor February 11, 2019

“They Shall Not Grow Old” brings the Great War to life for a new generation through impressive restoration, sound design and colorization of century-old World War I footage. In the film’s intro,...

NKU students cheer after a Norse point during the game against Detroit Mercy. The Norse defeated Detroit 97-65.

Preview: Norse look to get even with Oakland Grizzlies

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor February 8, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team is on top of the Horizon League with only one loss on the board. On Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. the Norse look to settle the score against Oakland in the main event of Homecoming weekend. It’s also Kenton County Night meaning tickets will be $9 with proof of residence.
Guest Column: Race, personified

Guest Column: Race, personified

India Hackle, Contributor February 6, 2019

We were 13 and he had a childlike curiosity about my Blackness. He’d trace my skin and was certain it felt different, not wrong, just different. Yet, I had a cowardly liking for his Whiteness, a liking...

My Brown Skin Im In

My Brown Skin I’m In

Micah Petway, Contributor February 6, 2019

My brown skin I’m in Ain’t it nice So many shades of beauty So smooth and so much melanin My brown skin ain’t just something for your eyes to fancy See There’s so much behind this pretty...

I Am Not

I Am Not

Raven McNeal, Contributor February 6, 2019

I Am not A trend I am not the music you listen to the clothes you buy the hair you wear the food you eat the language you speak I am not the elephant in the room the butt of the joke the...

In the first trailer for Extremely Wicked, you can see the NKU logo on the side of Steely library.

EDITORIAL: One year after Zac Efron came to NKU

Josh Kelly, Arts & Life Editor January 26, 2019
Read one student's story about his experience hunting down Zac Efron on the NKU-based set of "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile".
Tyler Sharpe (15) dives for a loose ball in the game against Wright State.

Preview: NKU hosts highly-anticipated Wright State match at BB&T

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor January 11, 2019
If you have been on any social media where NKU basketball fans lurk, you’ll notice the hashtag trending #WrightStateHateWeek in anticipation for tonight’s game.
Singles Edition: Editors favorite songs of 2018

Singles Edition: Editor’s favorite songs of 2018

Northerner Staff January 3, 2019

This Party - Houndmouth Houndmouth’s familiar indie, folk and blues tone is gone with their newest album “Golden Age.” The first single “This Party” set the tone for their transition into more...

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2018

Editor’s picks: Our favorite albums of 2018

Northerner Staff January 1, 2019

Black Panther: the Album - Various Artists The Black Panther album, released in February alongside the record-shattering movie, created anthems for the summer, Instagram captions and more, and the...

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