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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

NKU extended their win streak to five in a very physical game on Saturday.

Christmas comes early: NKU extends win streak to five

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor December 21, 2024

Winter break is in full swing for most students at NKU, but the men’s basketball team had one final test before the holiday, as the Bulldogs of South Carolina State made their way to town on Saturday.  NKU...

Senior Farewell: Managing Editor Hailey Roden

Senior Farewell: Managing Editor Hailey Roden

Hailey Roden, Managing Editor December 20, 2024

Growing up in a rural part of Indiana, surrounded by cornfields and cows, I always had dreams bigger than myself of living a life and telling a story beyond my own small town of 5,000 people. However,...

Trey Robinson continued to make his case for Horizon League player of the year on Wednesday.

NKU men’s basketball move their hot streak to four with a win over Detroit Mercy

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor December 19, 2024

The NKU men’s basketball team had its Horizon League home opener on a wet Wednesday evening, which saw the Norse face off against the Detroit Mercy Titans. As fans rolled in for Military Appreciation...

Senior Farewell: Sports Editor Matthew Supinger

Senior Farewell: Sports Editor Matthew Supinger

Matthew Supinger, Sports Co-Editor December 18, 2024

During my last two years of high school, I spent lots of time gaining excitement for the future. I knew I wanted to do some type of sports coverage, whether it was on-air or online, and I had heard good...

Professor Donelle Dreese’s copy of Sylvia Plath’s “Ariel.”

Honoring National Novel Month: The literary legacy of Taylor Swift

Jillian Kohls, Arts & Life Editor December 17, 2024

Taylor Swift might write songs about having “Blank Space,” but that is the opposite of how her journal looks at home. Swift’s mind is filled with poetic genius, and students and staff at NKU are...

A still from Idrobo’s short film, “Cross the Valley.”

Sleet, slates and stories: Behind the scenes of student filmmaking

Ella Rinehard, Assistant Arts & Life Editor December 16, 2024

An ominous figure slowly walks through a desolate landscape. A gas mask obscures his features; its fogged lenses mirror the bleak sky above. He glances at the overturned, abandoned furniture and takes...

Trey Robinson had himself a night scoring 25 points in the win over the University of the Cumberlands.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor December 16, 2024

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Dec. 11 Men’s basketball beat the University of the Cumberlands 98-79. The Norse had six players score in double figures. Trey Robinson led the way with 25, while...

Jaci Jones was a bright spot for NKU on Sunday dropping a career high 16 points.

Women’s Basketball falls to 2-9 on the season

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2024

Northern Kentucky Women’s basketball team looked to break its six-game losing streak as the Norse took on Ball State.  The Cardinals hit the first shot of the night, NKU’s Kamora Morgan answered...

Josh Dilling halted every NSU run with clutch three pointers.

NKU continues hot streak in win against Norfolk State

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor December 16, 2024

NKU was looking for its third straight win as the Norse hosted the Norfolk State Spartans at Truist Arena on Sunday.  LJ Wells got the scoring started with a bucket for the Norse. That would quickly...

The Norse huddled during a break in the action.

NKU wins in dominant fashion over the University of the Cumberlands

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor December 12, 2024

NKU started a four-game homestand Wednesday as they welcomed the Patriots of the University of the Cumberlands.  Excitement filled the air as the pre-game festivities celebrated Trey Robinson and Sam...

Shae Meade served as news editor and a reporter for The Northerner.

Senior Farewell: News Editor Shae Meade

Shae Meade, News Editor December 12, 2024

As I step closer to graduation, the fears of where I will go and who I will become start to creep in. The foundation that I grew from at NKU has kept me stable, and breaking from that seems like a feat...

Mya Meredith played a good game against Youngstown Saturday with eight points and four steals.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2024

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Dec. 3 Men’s basketball lost to Akron 86-72. Trey Robinson led all scorers, posting 30 points on 11-15 shooting, including 3-4 from three-point range. Robinson scored...

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