DeKALB — NIU and Athletic Director Sean Frazier have agreed to a contract extension that would keep Frazier on through June 30, 2026, according to a Thursday NIU Athletics news release. Along with him continuing his athletic director duties, the...

DeKALB — NIU head wrestling coach Ryan Ludwig has increased his time as head coach for the Huskies by signing a new contract extension that will go through the 2024-25 season. Athletic Director Sean T. Frazier announced Ludwig’s contract extension...

DeKALB — By 2020, NIU originally set a goal of having 30,000 students enrolled in the Vision 2020 plan. Since dropping that plan to reflect a new five-year plan from 2019-2023, the university now has an enrollment goal of 17,735 students by Fall 2023...

DeKALB — Students, faculty and DeKalb residents addressed the importance of belonging in the community Tuesday as they gathered  in the Huskie Den for the 7th annual Unity Walk. “It’s important to come together in the name of unity and support...

I hate wearing a mask. I hate how uncomfortable it is. I hate how it itches against my beard. I hate the way it fogs up my glasses. I hate how people can’t see the lower half of my face. But I wear it every day to save lives. As the COVID-19 pandemic...

DeKALB – Darren Mitchell, acting NIU police chief, spoke about how police need to gain public trust, be accountable and more transparent at the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Sunday.  Building trust between the police and the community...

ANN ARBOR — The 25th ranked University of Michigan Wolverines were too much for NIU, running roughshod over the Huskies 63-10 Saturday at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines combined for eight rushing touchdowns on the day, scoring on all but two drives....

DeKALB — The Huskies had a potential program-record comeback swiped away by a late touchdown by the University of Wyoming Cowboys, losing 50-43 in their home opener Saturday.  Down by 26 points with 6:03 left in the third quarter, the Huskies rattled...

DeKALB — NIU’s first official live mascot, Mission, will retire in ceremonial fashion on Sept. 11, when the football Huskies play their home opener against the University of Wyoming Cowboys, serving as a transition for the new Mission.  The new...

DeKALB —Total enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester fell 3% from Fall 2020, according to 10-day enrollment data released Thursday. NIU saw a decrease of 535 students from last fall, with total enrollment sitting at 16,234 students for Fall 2021. Total...

On a warm Tuesday morning, the Northern Star office was silent. After sending the print product to the press, they thought their work was done. Little did the team of college reporters know, they were about to cover one of the most impactful events...

On Sept. 12, 2001, the Northern Star Editorial Board published its daily editorial with a drawing of the American flag with the words “The Second Date of Infamy” right below the symbol of American freedom.  For a college press, the words spoke...