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Senior forward Noah McCarty waits for play to resume March 6, during NIU's loss to Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Former Huskie Noah McCarty headed overseas to play basketball in Spain

By James Krause | July 15, 2020

DeKALB — Former NIU men’s basketball player Noah McCarty will continue his career in Spain, signing a contract with Club Baloncesto Benicarló of the LEB Plata. McCarty’s signing was announced Tuesday by NIU Athletics, with McCarty commenting...

NIU moves game against BYU at SeatGeek Stadium back to Huskie Stadium

Game against BYU moves to Huskie Stadium

By James Krause | July 8, 2020

DeKALB — The football team’s game on Oct. 24 against the Brigham Young University Cougars has been moved from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview back to Huskie Stadium. The athletics department announced the decision Wednesday, saying the city of Bridgeview...

Athletic department sees ups and downs of COVID-19 precautions with student athletes returning

Athletic department sees ups and downs of COVID-19 precautions with student athletes returning

By James Krause | June 25, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU Athletics department was able to have student athletes return to campus June 17 for voluntary football workouts, providing the department its first chance to test its COVID-19 prevention measures. Associate Athletic Director for...

NHL plans for playoffs, recent positive COVID-19 tests leave uncertainty

NHL plans for playoffs, recent positive COVID-19 tests leave uncertainty

By Kyle Mathas | June 22, 2020

DeKALB — The NHL is planning on holding playoffs before the end of summer. With the NHL being in it’s Phase two stage of COVID-19 response, it is attempting to bring back the playoffs. It will have a Stanley Cup qualifiers with 16 teams playing...

NIU Athletics hosting 10-day virtual Victor E. Bash event

NIU Athletics hosting 10-day virtual Victor E. Bash event

By Justin Kelley | June 10, 2020

DeKALB — The Virtual Victory E. Bash kicks off Wednesday with its first event, the Victory E. Bash Auction, starting at 10 a.m. The auction is part of the 10-day event that runs through June 19. The auction boasts a wide variety of items ranging...

NBA Board of Governors approves to resume 2019-20 season July 31

NBA to officially resume 2019-20 season

By Jarrett Huff | June 4, 2020

DeKalb — After 227 days of no NBA basketball, the Association will return July 31 to resume the 2019-20 season after it was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA Board of Governors voted to approve the league's 22-team format Thursday to...

Some NIU Athletics employees to see pay cuts due to pandemic

Some NIU Athletics employees to see pay cuts due to pandemic

By James Krause | May 1, 2020

DeKALB—Athletic Director Sean Frazier announced Thursday that athletic department employees will see pay cuts “of one kind or another” to help the department save money during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frazier announced Thursday, in an edition of...

NIU Recreation and Wellness holds virtual intramural sports

NIU Recreation and Wellness holds virtual intramural sports

By Matt Boecker | March 31, 2020

DeKALB — Despite the cancellation of intramural sports due to COVID-19, NIU Recreation and Wellness is still encouraging friendly competition in a pair of virtual events made to keep NIU students and staff entertained and involved. Trick shot competition The...

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, The national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis is viewed. The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes _ such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players _ who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility. The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday, March 30, 2020, to give spring sport athletes regardless of their year in school a way to get back the season they lost, but did not guarantee financial aid to the current crop of seniors if they return to play next year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

NCAA grants additional season of eligibility to spring-sport athletes

By Kyle Mathas | March 30, 2020

DeKALB — The NCAA Division I Council announced Monday that it will grant an additional season of eligibility to spring-sport athletes whose seasons were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This move allows schools to self-apply waivers to restore an...

NIU football to return in November

NIU Athletics cancels all spring athletic events and activities

By Northern Star Staff | March 12, 2020

Cleveland — Following in the footsteps of the Mid-American Conference, NIU will be canceling all spring sports and non-traditional season competition for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. The decision was made Thursday by the MAC, along with...

SGA candidate profile: Samantha Gurrola

By Northern Star Staff | March 11, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Samantha Gurrola is running for a senator position in District 4. Q: What’s your major, year...

Former NIU football player uses his skills in the kitchen to support himself while attending graduate school

By James Krause | December 16, 2019

DeKALB – Before the sun even rises on a Friday morning in DeKalb, a single light shines from a floor lamp in the kitchen of the Common Grounds Cafe.There may not be enough space in the kitchen for a team of chefs, but right now it’s more than enough...