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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock shouts at redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) near the sideline after Holst committed an intentional grounding penalty in the fourth quarter of the Huskies’ road opener against the University of Maryland on Friday night at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Holst finished 14-of-22 passing for 91 yards and no touchdowns. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU win streak snapped by Terps in Friday night shortfall

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 6, 2025

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It’s a dark, humid Friday night under the lights at SECU Stadium. The Mighty Sound of Maryland roars in triumph after a home victory in front of a crowd of 35,331. Inside a workroom nearby, NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock...

NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean Frazier looks away with his eyes closed during the first half of NIU football's Friday night matchup against the University of Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Maryland. The Huskies fell short against the Terps, losing by a score of 20-9. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: Football falls short to Maryland on the road

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 5, 2025

Under Friday night lights, NIU football (1-0) fell short against the University of Maryland Terrapins (1-0), losing 20-9.  FIRST HALF Receiving the kickoff and beginning their drive at their own 10-yard line, Maryland got off to a sluggish start...

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) points from the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of NIU's season opener against Holy Cross on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Holst will make his fifth career start Friday, when the Huskies face the University of Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU sets sights on Big Ten clash with Maryland

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 4, 2025

DeKALB — Thursday marks 21 years since the last time NIU and Maryland met on the gridiron. On Sept. 4, 2004, the Huskies trailed the 22nd-ranked Terrapins 23-20 in College Park, Maryland, with one last chance left on offense and 2:04 left to play. Backup...

An American flag waves on top of a pole on Aug. 19 in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse. A man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil last Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb man sentenced in crash that killed DeKalb County Deputy

By Brea Walters, News Reporter | September 1, 2025

DeKALB – The man behind the wheel of the semi that crashed and killed a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy last year was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday. Nathan Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, is ordered to serve the maximum sentence for one count...

NIU redshirt senior safety Muhammed Jammeh (4) celebrates after tackling College of the Holy Cross senior wide receiver Max Mosey (13) for no gain during the first quarter of NIU’s season opener on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Jammeh recorded NIU’s only takeaway of the game with an interception off a tipped pass in the first quarter. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU survives season-opening scare by Holy Cross

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 30, 2025

DeKALB — For most of his tenure as NIU’s head football coach, Thomas Hammock didn’t enjoy wins. Not even Notre Dame. But after the Huskies’ latest victory, Hammock said he plans to appreciate them a lot more. NIU survived a season-opening scare...

NIU senior running back Chavon Wright (10) shakes off a defender while running for a 45-yard gain during the first quarter of NIU's season opener against College of the Holy Cross on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The run was the Huskies' longest of the game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: Huskies sneak out win over Holy Cross

By Northern Star Sports Staff | August 30, 2025

DeKALB — The Huskies earned their first win of the season on Saturday, defeating the Holy Cross Crusaders in a close 19-17 victory.  FIRST HALF NIU opened the game on offense. Over the game’s first possession, the Huskies completed a first down...

NIU football sophomore wide receiver George Dimopoulos (9) prepares to catch the ball during a NIU football practice. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Weekly CFB picks: Huskies snag home opener, Toledo upsets Kentucky

By Northern Star Sports Staff | August 30, 2025

Week 1 of the college football season has officially kicked off, beginning the most exciting time of the year for football fans at all levels.  With 80 total games throughout the first week of action, there’s a lot to keep track of.  From NIU...

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) makes a touchdown catch past Los Angeles Rams safety Nate Valcarcel (43) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Former Huskies face new paths after NFL roster cuts

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 29, 2025

DeKALB — Each year, many NFL players are faced with the same harsh reality: They won’t live out their dream of playing on Sundays. Nearly 1,200 players are displaced by the league’s annual cutdown process as all 32 teams slash their rosters from...

Senator Eddie Guerrero (from left), Senator Paul Samsonek and Chairperson Bino Rosales sit at a table on October 27, 2024, during a Student Government Association meeting in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. SGA will have its first meeting on Aug. 29. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

SGA plans to cut bureaucracy, increase student connections this year

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter | August 27, 2025

DeKALB — NIU’s Student Government Association (SGA) plans to cut bureaucracy and increase connections with students this year. For Speaker of the Senate Nathan Gonzalez, communication is the highest priority improvement for SGA this year. “SGA...

A  Dubai Chocolate Latte sits on a table on Tuesday outside of Cast Iron Coffee, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Dubai Chocolate originated from Fix Dessert Chocolatiers’ product, the Pistachio Kataifi Chocolate Bar. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

A recap: Summer favorites

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | August 26, 2025

As temperatures increased and days got longer, many were looking for ways to cool down, tune in or indulge. From viral sweet-treats, chart-topping albums to internet controversies, this summer had many memorable moments and trends.  Events at a Coldplay...

A graphic depicts NIU women’s soccer graduate student Morgan Lucich as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Lucich earned the honor after recording two shutout games against DePaul and St. Thomas before holding Minnesota scoreless for 27 minutes prior to leaving the game with an injury. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Lucich locks down in goal

By Northern Star Sports Staff | August 25, 2025

Just four matches into her first season with NIU’s women’s soccer program, graduate student goalkeeper Morgan Lucich has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week — the first of the 2025-26 sports season. Lucich, a transfer from UC...

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) scans the field as head coach Thomas Hammock (left) looks on during the team's Spring Showcase on April 15 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Holst is a frontrunner to be the Huskies' starting quarterback in 2025 after starting three games last season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Football ready to embark on MAC farewell tour

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 25, 2025

DeKALB — The long wait is almost over. Football season is upon us once again. Months after capping an 8-5 season with a thrilling double-overtime victory in Idaho, NIU football returns to the gridiron this week. The Huskies will kick off their 124th...

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