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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 Cheerleading brought home third place after competing at UCA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.

NKU Cheerleading takes home third place in national competition

Emily Sisk, News Editor January 27, 2023

NKU Cheer returned home to Norse Nation with a third place national standing under its belt after a recent national competition.  The Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals were...

Zachary Stone throws a stunt during NKU women's basketball game.

‘Refreshing,’ the presence of male cheerleaders at NKU

Kaycee Sloan, Contributor December 23, 2019
Cheerleaders are a great way to get a crowd hyped up, especially during sporting events.  NKU’s group of cheerleaders cheer for and support a variety of different sports at NKU, but one support system that goes unnoticed is between the male cheerleaders on the team.

What it takes to be an NKU Cheerleader

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor April 18, 2019
What sport encompasses heights, flips, jumps, potential balls hurtling toward you and lifting other people all while remaining smiling and energized? None other than the beast of cheerleading.
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