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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 4

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | October 8, 2021

Urban Meyer’s big mistake   Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer made headlines this week for all the wrong reasons. Meyer was filmed at a restaurant with a noticeably younger woman dancing on him. After losing last Thursday Night's matchup...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 9

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 8, 2021

Week six of college football kicks off this weekend with a bunch of big matchups that will be very interesting and here are the ones the majority of national audiences will be tuned in on.  #5 Oklahoma vs. #23 Texas Saturday at 11 a.m. Texas is...

Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Huskies fall to Golden Flashes, 2-0

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — The University of Kent State Golden Flashes women’s soccer team defeated the Huskies 2-0 on Thursday, giving the Huskies their second three-game losing streak this season.  Kent State came out aggressive and energetic on both sides of...

Sophomore midfielder Roland Dearborn chases down a Western Illinois defender during NIU's win over WIU on Sept. 18.

NIU ready for showdown with WVU

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies men’s soccer team will take on the fourth-ranked West Virginia University Mountaineers at 3 p.m. Saturday in a match with huge implications for both clubs. The 9-1 Huskies have won eight consecutive games since a 2-0 defeat...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles past a defender during a match on Sept. 23. Hoppe is helping the next generation of women's soccer players while continuing to lead the Huskies offense.

Hoppe leading for women’s soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 6, 2021

A legacy is often defined by what you leave behind. Graduate forward Haley Hoppe is building a legacy within the program that is sure to last a lifetime.  Hoppe attended Rouse High School in her hometown of Austin, Texas, where she would start her...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2021

The Huskies battled through a long weather delay and a long list of injuries to win their conference opener against the Eastern Michigan Eagles last Saturday. With their 3-2 record, NIU heads on the road to meet another Mid-American Conference powerhouse...

Then-redshirt junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi rushes to the right against Eastern Michigan University at Huskie Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021. Lombardi made his return from injury in Saturday's matchup against EMU.

NIU’s energy high ahead of Toledo

By James Krause | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — A pair of 3-2 football teams will meet in Toledo on Saturday when the Huskies take a road trip to face the University of Toledo Rockets. After going winless in 2020, head coach Thomas Hammock enters this weekend’s conference game with...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Jablonski finding her voice at NIU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — Everyone wants to be somewhere in life where they are comfortable being themselves. For junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski, she can express the best parts of herself without holding back here at NIU.  Jablonski is currently in her second...

Senior Tommy Dunrise practices at Rich Harvest Farms on Aug. 28. Dunrise finished the first round tied with freshman teammate Ben Sluzas for first after shooting 67.

NIU places fourth at Rich Harvest

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 4, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU men’s golf team earned a fourth place finish, scoring four-under par as they hosted the Rich Harvest Farms Intercollegiate in Sugar Grove. NIU jumped ahead early on Saturday. Senior Tommy Dunsire and freshman Ben Sluzas led the...

Redshirt freshman defensive end James Ester celebrates a sack in the first quarter against EMU on Oct. 2. The Huskies beat EMU 27-20 to move to 3-2 overall.

COLUMN: How NIU weathered the storm to beat Eastern Michigan

By James Krause | October 4, 2021

Food isn’t typically a priority for a head coach during a football game, but the conventional is thrown out over the course of a two-hour and 45 minute lightning delay. Head coach Thomas Hammock praised those like Daniel Koenen, director of Dining...

Fans tailgate before the NIU-Wyoming football game at Huskie Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

Tailgating experience takes many forms at Huskie Stadium

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 4, 2021

DeKALB — As the Huskie football team prepares to do battle, fans partake in their favorite tailgating traditions and show off their Huskie pride. On game days, NIU offers several areas for fans to engage in tailgating traditions. The student tailgate...

Freshman midfielder/forward Edith Delgado defends a Toledo player during NIU's match on Sept 23.

Women’s soccer drops EMU game

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies women’s soccer team was defeated by the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in a 2-1 victory on Sunday.  The Huskies fought for the majority of the contest but were unable to close the game out and secure a victory. Head coach...