The Northerner

Rachel Conaway celebrates her first goal of her career against Xavier with teammate Katelyn Newton

Confidence is high as Norse prepare for Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 23, 2016

Starting a season on a three game losing streak after having such high expectations for the season is difficult for any team. The NKU women’s soccer team was no exception. “After those first three...

Noah Vaniglia, NKU sophomore electronic media broadcasting major, poses with his DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone. Vaniglia has flown over campus and Downtown Cincinnati, among other scenic areas.

A phantom in the sky: The hidden reality of drone operating

Cole Grecco, Asst. Arts & Life Editor September 22, 2016

When Noah Vaniglia took his DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone up over NKU last fall he was immediately approached by students and asked a flurry of questions about what he was doing and what exactly was...

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...

Ally Perkins and the NKU Norse beat Robert Morris 2-0 Sunday afternoon at the NKU Soccer Stadium.

GALLERY: Norse continue to roll against Robert Morris

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 18, 2016

  The NKU women’s soccer team continued to roll on Sunday, beating Robert Morris University 2-0 to get the Norse to 5-4 on the season. The Norse have now won five out of their last six games,...

Phi Mu and Phi Gamma Delta come to campus

Phi Mu and Phi Gamma Delta come to campus

Nicole Browning, Assistant News Editor September 18, 2016

“There’s a saying like, if there’s something really bad, ‘I don’t wish it on anyone.’ Well, I wish being Greek upon everyone. I wish everyone could have the experience of going Greek, just...

Macy Hamblin took two shots on goal in a 1-0 loss to the UC Bearcats

Norse route Green Bay in first league game

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 18, 2016

The NKU women’s soccer team moved to 4-4 on the season Friday with a 4-0 route of Green Bay. The game was the first Horizon League game of the season. "Coming off a very emotional win at Vanderbilt...

Keely Creamer (14) had four kills and three digs Tuesday in NKUs straight-sets victory over Wright State

Volleyball drops three in a row, takes step back

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 18, 2016

After winning three in a row at the Morehead State Invitational, the Norse dropped all three games at the Butler Invitational. NKU falls to 6-5 on the season. The Norse were plagued by errors in this...

Midfielder Eirik Abney tries to chase down a lose ball against EIU.

Norse struggle against Panthers: still winless

Andrew Kell, Contributor September 17, 2016

The NKU Norse Men’s Soccer team had another tough loss at home against Milwaukee 3-2. The Norse have now dropped six straight games, falling to 0-6-1 on the season and 0-2 in Horizon League play. Despite...

Players are surrounded by a giant bubble and encouraged to bounce into each other as they fight for possession of the ball.

Get the ball rolling: Zorbing tournament

Sierra Gibson, Contributor September 15, 2016

With a combination of sumo wrestling and soccer, Zorb Ball brings a whole new meaning to get the ball rolling. Players are surrounded by a giant bubble and encouraged to bounce into each other as they...

One by one, the new members are released to their chapters and love and tutus engulf the women.

GALLERY: Sororities welcome new sisters home

Madison Borland, Contributor September 14, 2016

The women sat in rows silently and clutched the envelopes in their clammy palms. Shoes tapped lightly on the ground and some clutched the ends of their hair in a nervous fashion. The envelopes they held...

Defender Calvin Murphy prepares to pass against EIU. The two teams tied 1-1 in double overtime

Norse look to snap losing streak

Andrew Kell, Contributor September 14, 2016

The NKU men’s soccer team travels to Fort Wayne, IN tonight at 7 p.m. to take on the Fort Wayne Mastodons. Last time these teams met last season the Norse took the match 2-1 in Fort Way. The Mastodons...

Rachel Conaway celebrates just after her header gets past the Xavier goalie. The goal put the Norse in the lead 1-0

‘Night with the Norse’ Gala to build tradition

Natalie Meyer, Reporter September 13, 2016

With Northern Kentucky University athletics eligible for NCAA tournament play, combined with a new apparel partnership and the university’s second year in the Horizon League, the timing is right to start...

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