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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

Pastin’s love for exercise has paid off, as she has helped lead the Norse to two consecutive Horizon League championships. (Photo Provided)

Out of bounds: How Norse student-athletes spend their time outside of their sport

Matthew Supinger, Sports Co-Editor November 10, 2024

Everybody enjoys having some time to themselves every now and then. Coming home from work and kicking off your shoes to sit back and watch your favorite show, read a nice book or just enjoy time with family...

Norse softball falls to Miami Redhawks during double-header

Norse softball falls to Miami Redhawks during double-header

Jasmine Smart, Reporter May 1, 2019
The NKU softball team took on Miami (Ohio) in a double header on Tuesday afternoon.  The final score of the first game was 5-1 with the Redhawks winning. The final score of the second game was 3-2 with the Redhawks taking the win as well. Overall, the Norse’s record falls 17-30 while the Redhawks’ record improves 30-14.
Norse softball falls to IUPUI Jaguars

Norse softball falls to IUPUI Jaguars

Jasmine Smart, Reporter March 24, 2019
The NKU softball team took on the IUPUI Jaguars on Saturday for a double-header at Frank Ignatius Grein softball field. In the first game, the Norse lost to the Jaguars 13-5 and lost 1-0 in the second. This brought the Norse down to 7-18 overall and 0-3 in the Horizon League.
(L to R) Freshmen Josie Frazier, Hailey Whitmer and Faith Howard are learning how to succeed in the classroom and on the field.

Softball rookies make the switch from varsity to collegiate play

Mike Canizales, Reporter May 8, 2018
Freshmen women's softball players Hailey Whitmer, Faith Howard and Josie Frazier are among the latest crop of Norse rookies making the switch from high school varsity teams to an accredited college program, and they came prepared.
Morgan Glover (10) talks with assistant coach Shana Madura during Thursday's game against Green Bay.

Norse drop first game against Green Bay, game two postponed

Kevin Carey, Contributor April 28, 2017

Northern Kentucky hosted Green Bay in a doubleheader Friday afternoon to begin their final homestand of the season. Six Norse players did not dress for either game. “Six players sat out due to a...

Ashlynn Roberts looks on during a visit to the mound on Tuesday against EKU.

Norse suffer run-rule loss

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2017

The NKU softball team hosted Eastern Kentucky at Grein Softball Field on Tuesday, and lost to the Colonels 13-4. The Norse are now 12-29 on the season. “I was disappointed in our effort,” Head Coach...

The Norse celebrate after Dani Devlin homered against Youngstown State

Gallery: Norse split double header with Youngstown State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 13, 2017

The NKU softball team split a double header with Youngstown State Wednesday afternoon at Frank Idnatius Grein Field. The Norse improve to 10-26 and 4-7 in Horizon League play while the Penguins are 17-23...

The Norse gather at the mound prior to the start of the inning against Valparaiso.

RECAP: Norse softball drop two of three

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor April 10, 2017

The NKU softball team dropped two out of three games to Detroit Mercy over the weekend in Detroit. The Norse are now 9-25 overall, and 3-6 in conference play. Game 1: NKU 6, Detroit 2 Charlie Nolen...

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