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FRIDAY FEATURE: Victor E. Huskie cheers on NIU football

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager
November 2, 2023
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Victor E. Huskie cheers to the crowd as the NIU cheerleaders raise him up late during NIU’s game against Eastern Michigan on Oct 21. The Huskies defeated the Eagles 20-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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