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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

Ava Lawson swings at a pitch high in the zone against Cleveland State

Gleason picks up 100th career win as Norse avoid sweep against CSU

Kevin Carey, Contributor April 22, 2017

Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State took to the field one more time to wrap up a three-game series on a cold and windy Saturday afternoon. The game was moved from noon to 1 p.m. due to inclement weather. The...

Ava Lawson connects on a pitch against Youngstown State

Softball steals a Saturday victory against UIC

Cole Grecco, News Editor April 17, 2017

Over the weekend the Norse softball team traveled to Chicago to play three games against the University of Illinois-Chicago, two of which in a doubleheader on Saturday. The Norse ended the series 1-2,...

Kyle Colletta scored two runs in Sunday's victory over the Penguins

Norse offense slows against top seeded Flames

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 17, 2017

The NKU baseball team was swept by UIC over the weekend, falling to 12-22 on the season and 6-6 in Horizon League play. The Flames improve to 24-8 and 13-2 in the Horizon League.  The Norse remain in...

The Norse gather at the mound prior to the start of the inning against Valparaiso.

Norse split double header with Morehead State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 5, 2017

The NKU Norse split a double header with Morehead State on Tuesday afternoon. The Norse fell in game one 4-2 but came back in game to and got the victory 4-3. The Norse record is now 8-23. The Norse will...

Rebecca Lyttle looks to get around a Wright State defender. The Norse lost to Wright State.

Norse comeback attempt falls short in Horizon League tournament

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 3, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to UIC 72-60 in the first round of the Horizon League tournament at Joe Louis Arena. The Norse end their season at 9-22, while UIC will advance to face Wright State...

NKU's Taryn Taugher looks to pass.

Terry’s big night not enough to take down Vikings

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 19, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to Cleveland State 77-58 Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. The Norse fall to 8-19 on the season and 4-11 in the Horizon League while Cleveland State improves to 13-14...

Mason Faulkner (11) lays the ball in during Thursday's game against Green Bay.

Norse fall to Penguins in final road game

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 19, 2017

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team fell to Youngstown State 81-77 Saturday night. The Norse fall to 18-10 overall and 9-6 in the Horizon League while the Penguins improve to 11-8 overall and 5-11...

Kelley Wiegman (22) had 13 points Thursday against Green Bay.

Green Bay opens title defense with win over NKU

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-chief December 29, 2016

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin -- Perennial Horizon League power Green Bay shot 52 percent from the floor Thursday night, defeating the NKU women's basketball team 70-39. After NKU opened the game leading 5-2,...

Coach Camyrn Whitaker sets up a play with seconds left in the first half. The Norse tied the game at 25 at the half, but would lose 54-45

Norse end losing streak against Arkansas State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor December 21, 2016

The NKU Norse women's basketball team defeated Arkansas State 83-78 in the second game of the Puerto Rico Classic in Las Vegas Tuesday afternoon. The Norse advance to 3-8 on the season while Arkansas State...

Katelyn Newton heads a ball up the field against Milwaukee. Newton and the Norse fell to the Panthers 1-0

NKU women’s soccer fall to Valparaiso, clinch third seed in tournament

Austin Elmore, Contributor October 29, 2016

The NKU women's soccer team fell to Horizon League foe Valparaiso 2-1 in the regular season finale on Friday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. NKU’s finished the regular season with a 10-6-1 record. ...

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....

Alwin Komolong attempts a bicycle kick in Wednesday's game against UC.

Komolong honored on senior night; Norse lose

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 22, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team was unable to find a win Saturday night, losing 1-0 to Detroit Mercy. The Norse fall to 1-11-3 while the Titans improve to 3-8-4. The Norse are officially eliminated from playoff...

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