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Unrecognizable people raise hands in excitement during a basketball sports game inside a large basketball sports stadium. Basketball court seen below. Silhouette. Cheering fans.

Fans will soon be allowed to attend indoor sporting events

By Northern Star Staff | February 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU Athletics announced in a news release Tuesday that 50 fans will be allowed to attend indoor sporting events at the Convocation Center starting this week. The allowance of fans to return to games comes after every region in the state...

Following walking 18 holes with his group. Olympian Michael Phelps (right) takes a selfie with Northern Star Media journalist Wes Sanderson (left) Jan. 31, 2018, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Phelps and Sanderson were in the same group during the Annexus Pro-Am.

That time I caddied for Michael Phelps and Justin Thomas

By Wes Sanderson | February 9, 2021

Everyone has that one experience they will never forget: the first touchdown you scored, meeting a celebrity, being an extra in a movie or show. Having the opportunity to do things others seldom get to experience is what moments are made of. Watching...

NIU sophomore guard Chelby Koker (front) drives past a Bowling Green State University defender Feb. 3, during NIU's 79-78 win over the Falcons at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Chelby Koker’s 34-point game gives Huskies 4 straight wins

By Justin Kelley | February 8, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball moved into third place in the Mid-American Conference after picking up another win Monday. The Huskies defeated the Ball State University Cardinals 78-74, moving its record to 8-3 in the MAC. The Huskies received...

Women's track and field has big weekend in Allendale

Women’s track and field has big weekend in Allendale

By Abby Hostman | February 8, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s track and field team won three events Saturday at Grand Valley State University at the GVSU Snowdown Showdown in Allendale, Michigan.  In the 400-meter dash, the Huskies took three out of four of the top spots. Sophomore Jahnetta...

The Headliners podcast: Super Bowl LV preview

The Headliners podcast: Super Bowl LV preview

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2021

Jarrett Huff, James Krause, Wes Sanderson and Kyle Mathas talk about Super Bowl LV, including some of their predictions, prop bets and the halftime show.

Men's tennis remains undefeated in Nebraska

Men’s tennis remains undefeated in Nebraska

By Abby Hostman | February 6, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s tennis team remains undefeated Friday at 4-0 after a 7-0 win against the Creighton Bluejays on the road at Hanscom Tennis Center in Omaha, Nebraska.  The Huskies started the day with doubles matchups at all three positions....

NIU redshirt junior Mason Kauffman (right) struggles with his opponent, ranked UNI first-year Lance Runyon, Feb. 5, during NIU's 27-9 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Northern Iowa deals blowout loss to wrestling team

By James Krause | February 6, 2021

DeKALB — In their only home dual of the season, the Huskies wrestling team faltered out of the gate and fell to the 16th-ranked University of Northern Iowa Panthers Friday 27-9. NIU fought from behind from the start, losing its first two contests...

NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference ahead of Super Bowl 55, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.

Sports staff predicts Super Bowl LV

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 2021

Here's the Northern Star Media sports staff's predictions for Super Bowl LV. Super Bowl LV features a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFC and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFC. James Krause, reporter: Chiefs win 39-38 The Chiefs...

How to watch the Super Bowl safely in a pandemic

How to watch the Super Bowl safely in a pandemic

By Kyle Mathas | February 4, 2021

This weekend is one of the most watched sporting events in the world. This leaves many to wonder how they will spend it during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in the world because there is a party or a gathering...

Miami, FL, USA - January 25, 2020: Aerial photo Miami Hard rock Stadium hosting 2020 Super Bowl LIV

Advertisers announce they will not air an ad during the Super Bowl

By James Krause | February 4, 2021

DeKALB — The COVID-19 pandemic means this year’s Super Bowl will be like no other before it, and that includes the commercials. Big game regular advertisers Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Budweiser and Hyundi have all announced they will not air an ad during...

Courtney Woods, women’s basketball sophomore guard and forward, leads the team to victory in a Jan. 4 game against Bowling Green State University. NIU defeated Bowling Green 89-76 and is 5-0 in Mid-American Conference play. 

Women’s basketball Feb. 10 game postponed

By Wes Sanderson | February 4, 2021

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s scheduled matchup against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles for Feb. 10 has been postponed to a date yet to be determined. The Mid-American conference announced a series of schedule postponements to the Easter...