![Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/P1079894-900x675.jpg)
NIU to operate at full capacity for fall sporting events
By James Krause
| June 12, 2021
![Student-athletes partake in a march outside the Convocation Center on Oct. 10. Following the vandalism of the Center for Black Studies on Sept. 16, student-athletes rallied to the defense of the center and black students across campus.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Fall2020-S-A-Unity-March-Walstrom-900x600.jpg)
How student-athletes found their voice following on-campus racism
By James Krause
| April 29, 2021
![Phi Sigma Kappa tugging against Alpha Sigma Phi, April 17, in their match outside the Yordon Center in DeKalb. Phi Sigma Kappa would go on to win the 2021 TUGS tournament.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5266-900x600.jpg)
Phi Sigma Kappa wins sole match of COVID-stricken TUGS
By James Krause
| April 24, 2021
![Currently NIU athletics expects fans to remain in the stands for the season at 100% capacity, the rise in Delta variant cases puts everything on the table for spectators. The Northern Star is committed to providing fans updates as they become available.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/d001b23a8ae91cad2239ac9888baf0a8-900x601.jpg)
Athletics aims for 100% capacity at fall sporting events
By Kyle Mathas
| April 23, 2021
![Former NIU point guard Eugene German waits for an inbound play March 6, 2020 during his final college game at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0260-900x600.jpg)
Former NIU guard German signs with pro team
By Jarrett Huff
| March 28, 2021
![Austin Dillon (3) crosses the finish line in front of Bubba Wallace (23) to win the second of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Feb. 12, 2021, at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/AP21043210995560-900x506.jpg)
Weekly sports update: Lakers survive double OT, NASCAR season starts Sunday
By James Krause
| February 12, 2021
![Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/P1079883-900x675.jpg)
Men’s basketball extends pause of team activities through Saturday
By Northern Star Staff
| February 1, 2021
![Womens basketball experiences another postponement](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mac-e1594949779689-900x635.jpg)
Women’s basketball experiences another postponement
By Northern Star Staff
| January 21, 2021
![Colored visualization of electron microscopy photo of the coronavirus COVID-19.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/virus-900x597.jpg)
Two men’s basketball games postponed
By Northern Star Staff
| January 19, 2021
![15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/P1079425-900x675.jpg)
Women’s basketball’s game at Kent State postponed
By James Krause
| January 5, 2021
![Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AP21003785806069-900x600.jpg)
Last week in sports: 12/28 through 1/3
By Kyle Mathas
| January 4, 2021
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