The Northerner

Studying abroad in Tanzania this summer was one of the most humbling experiences in Averbecks life.

One life saved, another changed in Tanzania

Emily Osterholz, Arts & Life Editor September 12, 2016

A piercing shriek echoed along the quiet spaces of the Sinza Community Hospital. In one of the 10 beds, a woman was delivering a baby boy. NKU student Heather Averbeck ran to her room and peeked through...

Forward Jessica Frey fights for the ball before it goes out of bounds. The Norse beat MSU 1-0.

Frey lifts Norse to win against Vandy

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 12, 2016

Jessica Frey finally got the monkey off of her back, scoring the only goal in NKU’s 1-0 victory in double overtime against SEC heavyweight Vanderbilt. "It was a really exciting win,” Frey said. "It...

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

Norse face Oakland tonight in first league match

Trevor Holzschuh, Contributor September 10, 2016

The NKU men’s soccer team will be traveling to Rochester, Michigan to play the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies at 7 p.m. The Norse are still in search of their first win of the regular season. The...

Northern Terrace burglar steals from four women, hides in plain sight

Northern Terrace burglar steals from four women, hides in plain sight

Leonard Ivey, Reporter September 9, 2016

After an unknown woman successfully executed three weeks of thievery, the group of roommates she was victimizing realized that she had been hiding in plain sight. According to an e-mail from NKU’s Interim...

Haley Libs was the 2015 Horizon League Freshman of the Year

Libs excells while Norse continue to improve

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 9, 2016

After going 3-2 in the first five games of the season, Head Coach Liz Hart and sophomore Haley Libs gave themselves a ‘B’ grade for the way the team performed. “We’re okay. We’ve had games where...

Student journalists from across Kentucky will be at NKU Friday for the Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association seminar.

Student journalist conference at NKU Friday

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor September 8, 2016

Student journalists from across the state of Kentucky will gather at Northern Kentucky University on Friday for the Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association. NKU students are encouraged to attend the...

Jessica Frey had five shots against Xavier. The Norse lost 2-1.

GALLERY: Norse fail to hold off Xavier in final seconds

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 6, 2016

A bad bounce was all it took for the Norse to leave the Soccer Stadium with a 2-1 loss to the Xavier Musketeers Tuesday night.  With time running out in regulation, Xavier made a furious run down the...

The volleyball team split two games over the weekend to improve their record to 3-2

Volleyball splits weekend tournament

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 4, 2016

The NKU volleyball team came away with a split in this weekend’s Bowling Green Invitational, beating IPFW in the first matchup and then losing to Bowling Green in the second game. The Norse are now 3-2...

Forward Ally Perkins prepares to the kick the ball in the game against UC.

Women’s soccer finds stride; Men continue to struggle

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 3, 2016

The NKU women’s soccer team beat the University of Toledo 2-0 Friday, improving their record to 2-3 on the season and dropping Toledo to 1-3. The Norse kept the offense rolling in this game, shooting...

Forward Jessica Frey fights for the ball before it goes out of bounds. The Norse beat MSU 1-0.

Norse Women look to keep momentum going against Toledo

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 2, 2016

The NKU women’s soccer team travels to Northwest Ohio tonight to face the University of Toledo tonight at 4 p.m. The Norse come into the game 1-3, after winning their first game against Morehead State...

Rachel Conaway slides to get the ball away from an MSU defender. NKU won the game 1-0

Tuesday’s Women’s soccer match changes venue

Andrew Kell, Contributor September 1, 2016

Due to Sunday’s flash flooding, the Sept. 6 match for NKU Women’s Soccer against Xavier University will be moved to the NKU Soccer Stadium, giving the Norse home field advantage against the Musketeers. The...

Midfielder Payton Naylor looks to dribble past the MSU defense in the 1-0 Norse win.

NKU women earn first victory against MSU

Will Borland, Contributor August 30, 2016

The NKU Women’s soccer team won their home opener and their first game of the season Monday night against Morehead State 1-0. The Norse improve to 1-3 on the season while MSU drops to 1-2. “Starting...

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