DeKALB — Another wild finish for the Huskies ended with a field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson as time expired, lifting NIU past the Ball State University Cardinals 30-29 in the Bronze Stalk Trophy game. With 1:43 remaining, junior...

Every year, students pay about $9 per credit hour in student fees, which support university operations and student activities. In return, students can attend athletic events, fine arts performances and other campus activities for free.  However, this...

DeKALB — The first game of the coaching tenure of men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno saw the NIU Huskies earn a 71-64 victory on the road against the University of Washington Huskies Thursday in Seattle, Wash. A career-best outing for senior...

DeKALB— The Chris Young & Famous Friends Tour, originally scheduled to take place at the NIU Convocation Center on Nov. 20, has been canceled as of Nov. 4. The concert was set to feature well-known country singer-songwriter Chris Young, Nashville...

At a glance Hammock credits Kent State coach for scheme that had NIU off balance Rudolph breaks receiving yards record after Richie injury Lombardi passes for 532 yards before being knocked out of game late DeKALB — Junior quarterback...

Nearly 14 months removed from the news headlines, the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse has made national headlines once more as news surfaced that Rittenhouse’s defense team successfully argued that prosecutors cannot refer to the three people who were shot...

DeKALB — The Division of Student Affairs announced Tuesday that tickets to the Nov. 11 Jesse McCartney concert at the Egyptian Theatre would be free to students.  The Egyptian Theatre, with sponsorship from the Campus Activities Board, will host...

At a glance Women's basketball hopes to build off .500 record last season Carlsen "more excited" than she's ever been for a season Players hope offseason bonding translates into on-court chemistry DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball...

DeKALB — Late game heroics by senior forward Nick Markanich led the 16-ranked men’s soccer team past the University of Akron Zips 2-1, securing the Mid-American Conference Regular Season Championship.  The first big chance of the game came in...

At a glance Representatives in Springfield passed a new congressional district map to take effect for the 2022 midterm. The vote passed straight down party lines and Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign the map into law. NIU does not expect to...

DeKALB— Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-16) announced Friday he would not be seeking Congressional reelection in the 2022 midterms.  Kinzinger said he had reached a decision on his political fate on Capitol Hill after the Illinois General Assembly passed...

We all need advice at some point in our lives. Sometimes there is a question or situation that you want advice on, and it can be helpful to have an outsider’s opinion. My name is Madelaine Vikse, and I am a junior at NIU majoring in journalism...