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NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen goes up for a layup against Detroit Mercy on Saturday.

NKU women’s basketball caps regular season with win

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2022

The NKU women’s basketball team celebrated senior day on Saturday afternoon, beating the Detroit Mercy Titans 67-44. The win secures the Norse’s first 20-win season in two years, moving to 20-7...

The NKU bench celebrates during the Norse 75-62 win over Canisius on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

David Wassler: Seldom utilized, always recognized

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2022

A Division I college basketball walk-on is, in many ways, comparable to a pawn in chess. They may not make up half of the roster, but their numbers in the sport are many. Both entities have minimal impact;...

NKU baseball hangs on to lead, shocks #7 Mississippi State in series opener

NKU baseball hangs on to lead, shocks #7 Mississippi State in series opener

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2022

Coming off of the wrong end of a weekend sweep against East Tennessee State, the NKU baseball team had to have a short memory and a quick recovery heading into the hostile environment of Dudy Noble Field...

The Northern Kentucky Norse baseball field, located on campus at NKU.

Baseball Preview: Dizzy Peyton takes the helm as NKU hones in on 2022 season

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2022

In college sports, change is inevitable, and a lot of changes were made to the NKU baseball program over the course of this past offseason. The first change that was announced for the 2022 season was...

Graphic of the event designed by Prof. Natalie Tyree.

Luis Fitch Talks At Interconnected Design Lecture Series Event

Autumn A. Howard, Reporter February 25, 2022

On Thursday, NKU hosted the 4th Interconnected Design Lecture Series online through Zoom. The speaker of the event was Luis Fitch, the founder of UNO Branding. He is also an artist, designer and entrepreneur....

Zoom photo

April Ryan speaks at Black History Month Keynote Presentation

Braden White, Arts & Life Editor February 25, 2022

Thursday evening, NKU’s faculty and students heard from April Ryan as a part of the Black History Month Keynote Presentation. This event was moderated by assistant professor and doctor of education program...

The Northerner and LINK nky entered into a content sharing agreement in December.

Inside the creation of LINK nky and their content sharing agreement with The Northerner

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

In October of 2021, the Northern Kentucky region was introduced to a new publication, LINK nky, a company that is striving to provide compelling and engaging coverage of the news in Northern Kentucky and...

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) follows through after a shot against Robert Morris.

Warrick ties career-high as NKU cruises past Robert Morris

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2022

When the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell to the Robert Morris Colonials 74-64 on Jan. 15, the Norse had reached arguably their lowest moment of the 2021-22 season.  In what was only...

NKU forward Trinity Thompson waits to check into the game against UIC in February.

NKU women’s basketball comes from behind to defeat Oakland, 66-62

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2022

Entering Thursday’s game, the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team was 16-1 when they outrebounded their opponent in the game. When the opponent grabbed more rebounds than them? 2-6. Entering...

NKU Director of Training and Development for Human Resources, Dr. Marquita Barron.

The meaning of Black History Month, identity and community, according to NKU’s students and staff

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor February 24, 2022

Two African American students and a staff member share what Black History Month means for them, how their identity shapes their worldview and interaction with others, and what they are doing to support...

Connie Seiter and her family as contestants on “Family Feud.”

NKU staff member shares her experience as a contestant on ‘Family Feud’

Braden White, Arts & Life Editor February 24, 2022

Connie Seiter, assistant to the vice provost, recently appeared as a contestant on Steve Harvey’s “Family Feud” that aired on Feb. 15. Seiter’s interest in the show began when she would host...

NKU guard Hubertas Pivorius makes a pass against Eastern Michigan.

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 7

Northerner Staff February 22, 2022

In a jam-packed episode of the NKU Sports Talk Radio Show, Brendan, Justis and Noah discuss the NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Plus, hear what the group had to say about...

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