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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

VIDEO: Norse vs. Bearcats: Student reactions

Justis White November 19, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, NKU men's basketball team hosted the University of Cincinnati Bearcats in Truist Arena. This was their fifth time playing one another. Cincinnati had won the past four, but on Wednesday...

NKU’s 2022 Annual Campus Security Report for 2021

Understanding sexual assault on NKU’s campus

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 18, 2022

NKU’s Annual Campus Security Report was recently released for 2021; the report is a 75-page document that ultimately displays statistics on crimes that were reported within the range of campus property....

NKU Norse took home the win Wednesday night with a total score of 64-51.

House party: Fans storm the court as Norse knock off Bearcats for first time ever

Blake Lehmann, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

The term “program-defining win” isn’t one to be thrown around lightly. For a team to earn one of these, they must cultivate a certain culture as a winning attitude from players, fan support and...

Preview: NKU men's basketball hosts UC for first time ever Wednesday

Preview: NKU men’s basketball hosts UC for first time ever Wednesday

Blake Lehmann, Sports Editor November 16, 2022

Although the University of Cincinnati is more well-known for the Crosstown Shootout with Xavier, the Bearcats will face a roadblock Wednesday against the NKU men’s basketball team as The Battle of Big...

OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

OPINION: NKU should not hold classes on Election Day

Emily Sisk, News Editor November 8, 2022

Voting: a right of passage and a key freedom we are entitled as US citizens. This is a freedom many college students, especially those who are underclassmen, are able to exercise for the first time. The...

Keeper Emily Lohmann (00) reacts after letting in a goal during overtime in the game against UC.

Women’s soccer lose heartbreaker to UC in ‘Riverboat Rivalry’

Aric France, Contributor August 28, 2018
This marks the third year in a row the Bearcats defeated the Norse by a score of 1-0.
Payton Naylor (25) is embraced by teammate Emily Soltes (7) after scoring the winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Xavier.

In final seconds, women’s soccer takes down Xavier

Sierra Newton, Contributor August 24, 2018
In a dramatic finish, Northern Kentucky women’s soccer scored a 1-0 victory over the Xavier Musketeers (1-2) with a goal in the last 15 seconds.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Louisville, March 13 2018.

Norse to take on Bearcats as game attendance soars

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor August 17, 2018
Norse men's basketball will start a four-game home-and-home series with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, beginning in the 2018-19 season.
BB&T Arena, home of the NKU Norse basketball.

UC basketball is coming to BB&T Arena

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2017

Northern Kentucky University announced Friday night that the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team will be playing its home games at BB&T Arena in the 2017-18 season. The Bearcats current...

NKU drew its second-largest crowd of the season Thursday as the Norse defeated Green Bay.

Is UC basketball coming to BB&T Arena?

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2017

In need of a home next season due to renovations to Fifth Third Arena, the University of Cincinnati basketball teams could be headed to Highland Heights. Reports intensified Thursday led by a tweet from...

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