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NKU to add six new sports programs

NKU to add six new sports programs

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor November 8, 2023

The Board of Regents voted 7-3 to approve the addition of six new varsity sports to NKU Athletics’ Division I roster at their Nov. 8 meeting. The new programs include men’s and women’s swim teams...

A’lahn Sumler is among the six Norse mens basketball players who have declared themselves to enter the NCAAs transfer portal. Sumler, who won the Horizon Leagues Freshman of the Week award on Dec. 19 this past season, announced his move on March 20 along with Isaiah Mason.

Sumler, Zorgvol among six Norse men’s basketball players entered into transfer portal

Blake Lehmann, Sports Editor April 8, 2023

As the first of the dice fall during March Madness and heading into April, it immediately becomes transfer season, and the online portal database has become a central part of college basketball talk in...

Historic win in preseason shows promising signs for Norse softball

Historic win in preseason shows promising signs for Norse softball

Emory Davis, Photo Editor February 24, 2023

The Norse softball team made history this past weekend by earning the first win against a power five school in NKU’s history. The Norse had a near shutout victory against the Michigan State Spartans,...

Students gathered outside the soccer complex adjacent to Truist Arena, setting up awnings and grilling before the game against UC.

A tailgate… at NKU!?

Ashlee Cobble, Contributor November 18, 2022

A Wednesday night tailgate for a basketball game in November was breaking traditions at NKU. It was something that has never been done before, but had great success thanks to the Department of Student...

Preview: NKU mens basketball hosts UC for first time ever Wednesday

Preview: NKU men’s basketball hosts UC for first time ever Wednesday

Blake Lehmann, Sports Editor November 16, 2022

Although the University of Cincinnati is more well-known for the Crosstown Shootout with Xavier, the Bearcats will face a roadblock Wednesday against the NKU men’s basketball team as The Battle of Big...

What you missed at SGA: Safety Walk report and reviving the student section

What you missed at SGA: Safety Walk report and reviving the student section

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor November 8, 2022

The Student Government Association reported on findings from the Safety and Beautification Walk and discussed enhancing engagement for athletics at this week’s meeting. Chairwoman of the University...

Understanding Campus Recs Trauma Senstive Yoga

Understanding Campus Rec’s Trauma Senstive Yoga

Killian Baarlaer, Arts & Life Editor October 7, 2022

NKU Campus Rec has been offering a five-week group fitness class titled Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Classes have taken place on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and run through Oct. 10 with free attendance for Campus Rec...

Christina Roybal officially became Vice President and Director of Athletics on June 1.

Christina Roybal named as new NKU Vice President and Director of Athletics

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor May 3, 2022

Christina Roybal was named as NKU’s incoming Vice President and Director of Athletics according to a press release by NKU Athletics on Tuesday.   Roybal will be the successor of former athletic...

NKU President Ken Bothof gives his remarks during the press conference for the welcoming of the new Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn.

An end of an era for NKU Athletics as Ken Bothof plans for retirement

Kyle Neace, Reporter April 9, 2022

Ken Bothof announced his retirement this past semester, and with it comes the end of a career that changed Northern Kentucky University Athletics for the better.  Since his arrival, Bothof was able...

Updates: NKU will be closed again Friday due to winter weather

Updates: NKU will be closed again Friday due to winter weather

Northerner Staff February 2, 2022

February 3, 2022, at 4:37 p.m. EST NKU announced in a message to students and on social media that the university will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, due to severe winter weather in the area....

Norse MBB adds Pivorius to incoming freshman class for 2021-22 season

Norse MBB adds Pivorius to incoming freshman class for 2021-22 season

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2021

The Northern Kentucky Norse men’s basketball team brought in a sixth newcomer for the 2021-22 season, adding shooting guard Hubertas Pivorius to their incoming freshman class.   Hubertas Pivorius...

NKU athletics announces no fans at home games through at least December

NKU athletics announces no fans at home games through at least December

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor November 2, 2020

On Monday, Northern Kentucky University Athletics officially announced that there will be no spectators permitted at men’s and women’s home basketball games through at least Dec. 31, 2020.  The...

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