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Sophomore softball outfielder Jessica Rio considers how far she has come since being on the Blue Jays at 10 years old. Rio is second on the team in batting average.

Sophomore softball player realizes her potential

By Krystal Megan | May 8, 2017

Sophomore softball outfielder Jessica Rio considers how far she has come since being on the Blue Jays at 10 years old. Rio is second on the team in batting average.

One of 65 cars Jerry Rich, owner and founder of Rich Harvest Farms, has in his car garage. He owns four of the 50 1989 Lamborghini Countach's imported into the United States. 

NIU alumnus opens course for NCAA Tournament

By Tom Burton | May 4, 2017

One of 65 cars Jerry Rich, owner and founder of Rich Harvest Farms, has in his car garage. He owns four of the 50 1989 Lamborghini Countach's imported into the United States. 

Carlsen awarded Coach of the Year

By Krystal Ward | May 4, 2017

DeKALB — Lisa Carlsen, women’s basketball head coach, was selected as one of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s Division I Coaches of the Year on Monday.The association recognized coaches at all levels in the NCAA — National Junior...

Huskie fan advisory board is accepting applications

By Northern Star Staff | April 27, 2017

DeKALB — The NIU Athletic Committee has opened applications for the new Huskie Fan Advisory Board that will begin its meetings in August.The Huskie Fan Advisory Board is a volunteer-based group who hopes to improve fan experience as well as university-alumni...

(From left) Mikayla Voigt, women’s basketball sophomore guard, senior gymnast Megan Greenfield, Austin Pauga, sophomore men’s basketball guard and Hope Schmelzle, senior track and field runner were all named to the winter sports Distinguished Scholar-Athlete team. NIU gave 14 student-athletes the award. 

Huskies given winter scholar award

By Tom Burton | April 27, 2017

(From left) Mikayla Voigt, women’s basketball sophomore guard, senior gymnast Megan Greenfield, Austin Pauga, sophomore men’s basketball guard and Hope Schmelzle, senior track and field runner were all named to the winter sports Distinguished Scholar-Athlete team. NIU gave 14 student-athletes the award. 

Senior Huskies: leaving on a high note

By Danielle Brown | March 6, 2017

(Left) Three seniors--guard Ally Lehman and forwards Amber Gray and Cassidy Glenn stand together before Wednesday's game at the Convocation Center. The seniors have led NIU to its most conference wins ever with 12.

Women's basketball welcomes back 1990-91 team

Women’s basketball welcomes back 1990-91 team

By Courtesy NIU Media Services | February 16, 2017

NIU hosted an Alumni day Feb. 4 when they welcomed back a slew of Huskies, including members of the 1990-91 women’s basketball team. The 2016-17 team took a picture replicating the 1990-91 team as they have drawn many comparisons to them. The women’s team defeated Western Michigan University, 67-62.

Sophomore continues to flourish

By Krystal Ward | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — Women’s basketball sophomore guard Mikayla Voigt continues to progress from her freshman season. Voigt has scored 13 or more points in 12 of the 24 games she has played this season and leads the Mid-American Conference in free-throw percentage...

Former NIU Linebacker Alex Kube celebrates a 34-23 victory over University of Minnesota Sept. 25, 2010 in Minneapolis. Kube was pronounced dead at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

Former Huskie football player dies

By Ryan Ostry | February 13, 2017

Former NIU Linebacker Alex Kube celebrates a 34-23 victory over University of Minnesota Sept. 25, 2010 in Minneapolis. Kube was pronounced dead at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

Forward regains confidence

By Krystal Ward | February 6, 2017

DeKALB — Cassidy Glenn, women’s basketball redshirt senior forward, had a mental breakthrough in the midst of a game on Dec. 13, 2015 against Illinois State University.Glenn was hesitant at the beginning of the game and passed on taking a couple of...

Athletic department selects new motto for athletics

By Eddie Garcia | January 30, 2017

DeKALB — Athletic director Sean Frazier announced via Twitter that there will be a new motto in the 2017 year for NIU. The new slogan, “Hard work pays off. Period.” is the third motto that has been created under Frazier’s tutelage.The idea of...