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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

Senior gymnast Natasha Jufko performs on the balance beam vs. Western Michigan Feb. 1 at Victor E. Court. Jufko will be the Huskies’ beam specialist at the MAC Championships 2 p.m. Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Gymnastics needs ‘A-game’

By Steve Shonder | February 27, 2014

The schedule keeps getting tougher for gymnastics as it welcomes No. 16 Central Michigan to DeKalb.The Huskies (5-5, 2-3 MAC) will face the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-2, 3-1 MAC) at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Convocation Center. The Chippewas have emerged...

Gymnastics unsuccessful in weekend road trip

By Steve Shonder | February 23, 2014

Gymnastics wasn’t able to get anything going on the road as it went 1-3 this weekend.NIU (5-6, 2-3 MAC) lost at the State of Illinois Classic Friday, before losing to Bowling Green (7-5, 4-1 MAC) Sunday.The Huskies placed third with a score of 193.625...

Gymnastics vies to be best in state

By Steve Shonder | February 19, 2014

Gymnastics is preparing for a MAC challenger, but first it’ll try to be the best in Illinois.The Huskies (4-3, 2-2 MAC) will take on No. 14 Illinois (4-3), University of Illinois Chicago (4-10) and Illinois State (2-7) in the State of Illinois Classic...

Dowdell earning her spot

By Steve Shonder | February 17, 2014

Freshman Courtney Dowdell is emerging as one of gymnastics’ top competitors.Dowdell is succeeding in the gym as she works to get better and adapt from club gymnastics to the college level. Acclimating to college gymnastics has been an enjoyable experience...

Gymnastics’ home defense falters

By Steve Shonder | February 16, 2014

Gymnastics put up its highest team score of the year, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.The Huskies (4-3, 2-1 MAC) took on the Texas Woman’s Pioneers, the Iowa State Cyclones, and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in a four-team meet...

Gymnastics aiming for ‘194’ score next meet

By Steve Shonder | February 12, 2014

Gymnastics is set to defend its undefeated home record against two opponents.The Huskies (2-2, 2-1 MAC) will take on the Iowa State Cyclones (2-4) and the Texas Woman’s University Pioneers (3-2) in a triangular meet 1 p.m. Sunday at the Convocation...

Jufko steady, poised in return

By Steve Shonder | February 11, 2014

A string of injuries left senior Natasha Jufko on the sidelines for two years, but she’s making her mark in her final season.When Jufko came to NIU, she was able to participate in every event, but injuries forced her onto a different path. Since her...

Gymnastics fails to beat Kent State

By Steve Shonder | February 9, 2014

Gymnastics put up its highest score of the season Friday, but it wasn’t enough to knock off No. 25 Kent State.The Huskies (2-2, 2-1 MAC) lost 195.675-193.375 at Kent State. The loss ends the Huskies’ three-meet win streak. The Golden Flashes (6-1,...

Gymnastics prepared for Kent State

By Steve Shonder | February 5, 2014

Gymnastics may have beaten the reigning MAC champs, but now it has to take down the best team in the MAC.The Huskies (2-1, 2-0 MAC) will take on No. 25 Kent State (5-1, 2-0 MAC) at 6 p.m. Friday in Kent, Ohio. Both teams are coming off wins against Western...

Olsen feels 'powerful,' ready for action

Olsen feels ‘powerful,’ ready for action

By Steve Shonder | February 5, 2014

A hamstring injury wasn’t enough to keep sophomore Jaelyn Olsen down last year. Now that she’s recovered, she has her expectations set even higher.Olsen has been gymnastics’ go-to vaulter since last season, when, as a freshman, she came in and started...

Gymnastics topples Western Michigan

Gymnastics topples Western Michigan

By Steve Shonder | February 2, 2014

Gymnastics continued its home dominance with another win this weekend.The Huskies (2-1, 2-0 MAC) beat the Western Michigan Broncos (0-4, 0-3 MAC) 192.450-191.6 on Saturday. NIU won three of the four events. In the last two seasons, NIU is 6-1 at home.Head...

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Gymnastics ready for MAC champs

By Steve Shonder | January 30, 2014

If gymnastics wants to win the MAC, it will have to beat the champs.The Huskies (1-1, 1-0 MAC) will take on Western Michigan (0-3, 0-2 MAC) at 7 p.m. Saturday at Victor E. Court. This will be NIU’s second home conference meet in a row.“A lot of us...

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