Turnovers plague NIU in shortfall at NC State
RALEIGH, N.C. – Despite outperforming Power Four foe North Carolina State University in nearly every offensive metric, NIU football dropped to .500 Saturday after coughing up four turnovers. NIU (2-2,...
View ArticleFootball needs marching band
Imagine a college football game stripped of its soul, reduced to mere athleticism without the electrifying presence of the marching band. NIU needs the marching band more than ever, and we are taking...
View ArticleNo major is useless
When coming to college, many students grapple with the task of selecting a field of study to pursue. With many factors to weigh, this decision can create a tornado of doubt. Students are torn between...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Previewing the 2024 MLB postseason
The 2024 MLB playoffs are set to begin this week and here are some storylines to watch for this October. The Cleveland Guardians come into this postseason with a record of 92-69, the second-best in...
View ArticleTo believe or not to believe: News
Flyers, word of mouth, social media posts and the Northern Star are all ways to get news on campus. However, not all of these sources are trustworthy. When anyone, not just professional news...
View ArticleNIU men’s golf victorious at Badger Invitational
NIU men’s golf took first place at the Badger Invitational in a field of 16 teams. Senior Felix Krammer keyed the charge, finishing tied for second place. “We outperformed our expectations going into...
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NIU hosts annual career fair in Convocation Center
Gallery | 4 Photos Ro Hong The NIU Convocation Center jumbotron displays a welcome message that reads “NIU Career Services Internship and Job Fair.” The fair took place from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m....
View ArticleBehind enemy bylines: Massachusetts
In the midst of a two-game slump, NIU football is back home this weekend to host the University of Massachusetts for the final game of the Huskies’ non-conference schedule. NIU enters Saturday with a...
View ArticleNo Brown, no problem: NIU runs over UMass in home triumph
DeKALB – A tone-setting touchdown 50 seconds into regulation and a 367-yard rushing performance by NIU – despite being without its top running back for most of the game – played vital Saturday as the...
View Article‘Mary Stuart’ braves the stage
Political obligations, human nature and the emotional pain of not knowing what choices to make highlight “Mary Stuart,” a tale that depicts the best and worst of people in a two and a half hour...
View ArticleNIU Police will have increased police presence at Homecoming
DeKALB –After a homecoming pop-up party and shooting occurred on Sept. 29 at Illinois State University’s campus, NIU Police will have increased safety measures during NIU’s homecoming week. NIU’s...
View ArticleEditorial: Illinois failed its juvenile inmates
TRIGGER WARNING: This story and its sources include some graphic discussion of sexual assault. Juvenile detention centers across the state are facing lawsuits for decades of sexual abuse. We need to...
View ArticleNIU receives $40 million donation for Health Technology Center
DeKALB – NIU has received a $40 million donation from the Baustert Family Foundation, which is the largest single gift in NIU’s history. The donation will be used for building the Health Technology...
View ArticleFootball heads to Bowling Green for MAC road opener
DeKALB – Looking to keep rolling after a much-needed home win, NIU football (3-2, 0-1 MAC) resumes Mid-American Conference play with its first road trip to Bowling Green State University (2-3, 1-0 MAC)...
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Send Silence Packing event remembers lives lost to suicide
DeKALB – Active Minds, a nonprofit organization in partnership with Aetna Health Insurance and in collaboration with Counseling and Consultation Services at NIU, came together to host the Send Silence...
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Shorthanded Huskies earn first MAC win at Bowling Green
Gallery | 3 Photos NIU senior kicker Kanon Woodill (92) lines up to kick a 27-yard field goal to extend the Huskies lead to 17-7 in the fourth quarter. Woodill made three field goals against Bowling...
View ArticleHuskies fail to record conference win after tying with Akron
NIU women’s soccer (7-4-4, 1-3-3 MAC) earned its third draw in conference play with a 2-2 tie against the University of Akron Zips (5-5-4, 0-5-2 MAC), after holding the lead for a majority of the...
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Gallery: Huskies prevail over Bowling Green
Gallery | 8 Photos Tim Dodge Senior defensive tackle Devonte O’Malley (8) (from left) carries an NIU flag, senior fullback Brock Lampe (49) carries an American flag and redshirt senior tight end...
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Smoothie King serves up smoothies to DeKalb community
DeKALB – Smoothie King has officially opened its doors to the public, hoping to serve the DeKalb community a healthy snack in a cup. Located at 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, between Baba’s Steak and...
View ArticlePor los que no están con nosotros
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es más que un recordatorio de la contribución que la inmigración hispana le ha dado a Estados Unidos desde el siglo XX. Es una forma de conmemorar los sacrificios que...
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