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Freshman guard adjusts from overseas

By Krystal Megan | November 20, 2017

Freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite (left) and junior guard Courtney Woods (right) take a picture Oct. 19 during team photo shoots. They are the only internationally-born players on the women’s basketball team.

Radtkes building their legacy

By Khobi Price | November 16, 2017

Creating a lifelong legacy isn’t easy to do. A Huskie legacy and tradition is something the Radtke sisters, Jenna and Jori, are currently building with their volleyball careers at NIU.The legacy began in Aug. 2010 when Jenna Radtke, a sophomore at Stevenson...

Donors contribute to NIU athletics campaign

By Ryan Ostry | November 13, 2017

The Northern Illinois student-athletes received generous donations from alumni, fans, coaches and staff totaling $115,246.“Huskies invest is about supporting the most fundamental and important part of our athletic department and that is the student-athletes,”...

Delta Zeta tugs dynasty ends after 10 years; Sigma Kappa takes crown

By Derrick Green | October 23, 2017

DeKALB — Sigma Kappa won its first tugs championship in 12 years after defeating Sigma Sigma Sigma in a close match Saturday.Reigning champion Delta Zeta was defeated by Sigma Sigma Sigma Friday to assure a new champion would be crowned.Anthony Baca,...

Valerie Spychala (left), senior athletic training major, and junior accountancy major Bridget McCaffery (right) practice for Tugs in the trenches at their house Wednesday. They are the reigning 10-time champions of the event.

Tugs captains talk excitement for event

By Krystal Megan | October 19, 2017

Valerie Spychala (left), senior athletic training major, and junior accountancy major Bridget McCaffery (right) practice for Tugs in the trenches at their house Wednesday. They are the reigning 10-time champions of the event.

Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws a pitch in game four of the National League Division Series Wednesday. The Cubs lost the game 5-0.

NLDS shifts to decisive game five

By Eddie Garcia | October 12, 2017

Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws a pitch in game four of the National League Division Series Wednesday. The Cubs lost the game 5-0.

Football players react to anthem protests

By Tom Burton | September 28, 2017

Players in the NFL are taking their disagreements to the field as some players have not been supporting the national anthem before games, whether it’s choosing not to stand or avoiding being present all together for the honoring of our country.The controversy...

Redshirt senior tailback Jordan Huff fends off the defense in their game against Nebraska Sept. 16. The Huskies won 21-14, making it their fourth win in the last five games against Big-ten opponents. 

Huskie football recognized for recent success

By Ryan Ostry | September 21, 2017

Redshirt senior tailback Jordan Huff fends off the defense in their game against Nebraska Sept. 16. The Huskies won 21-14, making it their fourth win in the last five games against Big-ten opponents. 

Jordan Huff (left), redshirt senior running back, is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (center), as linebacker Mohamed Barry runs on the right during Saturday’s game in Nebraska.

Huskies defeat Big-10 Cornhuskers

By Ryan Ostry | September 18, 2017

Jordan Huff (left), redshirt senior running back, is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (center), as linebacker Mohamed Barry runs on the right during Saturday’s game in Nebraska.

Graham, Huskies lose season opener

By Ryan Ostry | September 5, 2017

DeKALB — The football team lost a close game on their opening night to the Boston College Eagles 23-20 as senior kicker Christian Hagan missed a 39-yard field goal that would’ve tied the game with just under two minutes left in regulation.“We had...

NIU Athletics awarded Jacoby Trophy

By Eddie Garcia | July 25, 2017

DeKalb — NIU has been recognized with the school’s first-ever Jacoby Trophy, an award given to the top women’s athletic program in the Mid-American Conference.The Huskies received the award May 31 after narrowly defeating Kent State by half a point...