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The Northern Star to host ‘The Big Game’ Contest

One lucky student will win $30 Fatty’s gift certificate
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
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Eddie Miller
A graphic of San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs helmets sit on turf with fireworks in the distance. The 58th Super Bowl will start at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Super Bowl LVIII’s matchup features the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The two offensive juggernauts are set for what could be one of the highest-scoring Super Bowl’s in NFL history.

San Francisco’s star-studded lineup of Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle led the 49ers to a 12-5 regular season record. Two comeback victories in the NFC Divisional and Championship rounds have set the 49ers up to compete for their sixth Super Bowl ring.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can never seem to get away from playing championship-winning football. Appearing in their third Super Bowl in four years, the Chiefs are ready to cement themselves as the next dynasty in the NFL.

The Northern Star Sports Staff will be predicting its Super Bowl LVIII winner, final score and MVP, but we also want YOU to show off your football prophecy. Predict the winner and final score of Super Bowl LVIII below. 
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Protesters gather at the MLK Commons Wednesday in support of Palestine. The protest began at 12:30 p.m. with protesters chanting while others played instruments to attempt to gather more of an attention during Food Truck Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
BREAKING: Palestine protesters have multiple demands for NIU
NIU student protesters march down the permanently closed Normal Road near the MLK Commons. Palestine protesters marched through NIU’s campus on Monday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Palestine protesters march through NIU’s campus
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'Challengers' hangs beauty out to dry
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Members of NIUs School of Theatre and Dance pose across a stage. The Spring Dance Concert is the last show of the SOTDs 2023-2024 production season. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and quarterback Caleb Williams hold their jerseys at a press conference in Lake Forest, Illinois on Friday. Odunze and Williams were both selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
COLUMN: Grading the Bears' 2024 draft class
NIU senior infielder Andre Demetral gets set to throw the ball to first base on April 24 at Curtis Granderson Stadium. Demetral scored two runs as NIU baseball fell 6-5 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)
Timely hitting evades NIU baseball in loss to Milwaukee
A graphic shows redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton, redshirt junior quarterback Jalen Macon and redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst. Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus believes the three have emerged as the top contenders to succeed Rocky Lombardi as NIU’s starting quarterback. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)
COLUMN: Evaluating NIU’s top quarterback options
Then-sophomore guard Keshawn Williams (0) shoots a layup over Kent State Universitys then-redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry on March 1, 2022 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Williams announced on his Instagram Monday that he will be transferring to Colorado State University for the 2024-25 season. (Northern Star File Photo)
Keshawn Williams commits to Colorado State
Junior middle infielder/outfielder Avery Carnahan hits an RBI single in the third inning of Game 2 on Tuesday. Carnahan drove in three runs on Tuesday as NIU softball split a doubleheader with Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies hammer Ball State with home-run frenzy
Sophomore forward Xavier Amos looks for an open teammate in an NIU mens basketball home game against Appalachian State University on Nov. 11. Amos announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison via Instagram on Monday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Xavier Amos commits to Wisconsin
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A graphic shows sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart as the Huskie of the Week. Stewart recorded NIU softballs first no-hitter since 2006 on Friday and struck out 17 batters in 10 innings pitched for the week. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)
Stewart’s no-hitter earns Huskie of the Week
Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws the ball during the Spring Showcase. Besides the Victor E. Fan Fest, fans tailgated in the various fields and parking lots near the Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Former NIU football safety Jimmie Ward prepares for a snap in an NIU football game against Arkansas State University at the GoDaddy Bowl on Jan. 8, 2012. Ward is set to be inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
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NIU junior pitcher Conner Lutes (36) pitches during the second inning against UIC. Lutes pitched five innings, gave up one earned run and had one strikeout. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Cohn’s ninth-inning heroics push Huskies past Valparaiso
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