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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Norse “flexed” their defensive ability in the win over Kentucky State, forcing 26 turnovers and grabbing 20 steals.

NKU men’s basketball picks up first win of the season

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 23, 2024

The Norse stepped back into Truist Arena on Saturday to welcome Kentucky State in a game that seemed like a possibility for NKU to get back on track and earn their first victory of the year. They also...

(From left to right) Moderator Wes Akers led questions for Jen Heringer, Betsy Ross, Sierra Newton, Jami Patton, and Teresa Turner on Wednesday.

‘Women in Sports Media’ comes to NKU for second year

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor November 21, 2024

The Griffin Hall Digitorium hosted the second annual ‘Women in Sports Media’ panel on Wednesday evening. The event was sponsored by the OINK Film Festival, Women in Film Cincinnati and Friday Football...

Norse fans brought their excitement and intensity to Truist Arena.

Men’s basketball drops to 0-4 after loss to 18th-ranked UC

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 19, 2024

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team made the trip across the river on Tuesday, for a rematch at Truist Arena attempting to avenge the 64-51 upset loss that happened almost two...

Women's volleyball played their last game at Regents Hall this season.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2024

Previous week recap: Thursday, Nov. 14 Men’s basketball lost to Nicholls 61-59 in the home opener. Trey Robinson led NKU in scoring with 19 including nine in a row. Robinson also grabbed seven...

NKU was able to force 17 turnovers on Sunday.

NKU women’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Toledo

Ben Miller, Reporter November 18, 2024

The NKU women’s basketball team came up short on Sunday, losing to the Toledo Rockets 76-73 after an impressive 14-point lead. The Norse now fall to 2-3 on the season.  In the first quarter, the...

Seniors Allie Siefke (left), Torie Houston (middle), and Joy Banks (right) were celebrated on senior day.

NKU women’s volleyball ends season in heartbreaking loss

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 18, 2024

NKU women’s volleyball celebrated senior day on Saturday at Regents Hall. Seniors Torie Houston, Allie Siefke and Joy Banks were recognized for their historic careers at NKU.  The accolades for the...

Macey Blevins goes to the basket for two of her game-high 22 points Friday.

Women’s basketball gets first home win over Cedarville

Ben Miller, Reporter November 16, 2024

The NKU women’s basketball team was back at Truist Arena on Friday night as they took on the Cedarville Yellow Jackets, winning 81-67 and improving to 2-2 on the season after getting their first home...

Trey Robinson and Mekhi Collins fighting for a rebound in a physical game.

NKU men’s basketball ends in a heartbreak stunner at the buzzer

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The NKU men’s basketball team opened up their season at home on a rainy Thursday evening, with a showdown versus the Nicholls State Colonels. When the buzzer sounded, the student section began...

Head Coach Darrin Horn discussed how despite the 0-2 start, the Norse are ready to get on track and put on a show for the fans.

NKU basketball represents at the first 2024-2025 coaches show of the season

Alex Perez and Matthew Supinger November 13, 2024

Another season of the weekly Norse Nation Coaches Show tipped off at Dead Low Brewing on Tuesday night, with men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn joining yet again and the new women’s basketball coach...

NKU played the Purdue Boilermakers in front of a raucous crowd on Friday.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2024

Previous week recap: Monday, Nov. 4 Women’s basketball lost to Middle Tennessee in their season and home opener 79-58. Halle Idowu led the Norse in scoring, shooting 7-9 from the field and dropping...

The Norse respresented NKU well in the program's first year. (Photo | NKU Athletics)

NKU competes in first triathlon nationals in program history

Matthew Supinger, Sports Co-Editor November 10, 2024

The Norse triathlon program has already taken huge leaps in its first season in program history, whether it was the consistent great finishes by the athletes or earning a spot in the collegiate triathlon...

NKU came up just short in the Horizon League championship on Saturday.

NKU women’s soccer puts up valiant effort in Horizon League championship

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor November 10, 2024

Engelmann Stadium at the University of Milwaukee was the host stadium for the Horizon League tournament in women’s soccer. The championship game on Saturday was a showdown between the hometown Milwaukee...

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