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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Members of the NIU men's rugby team enter into a scrum against
UIC last fall.

Rugby gears up for Division II tournament

By Ed Rietveld | February 5, 2012

The long winter hibernation for NIU's men's rugby program is slowly coming to an end.The Huskies are practicing four days a week at the Chick Evans Fieldhouse in preparation for their spring season. It will culminate in the programs first ever trip to...

Huskie briefs for 2/1/12

Huskie briefs for 2/1/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 31, 2012

MAC gymnastics coaches selected NIU's Ashley Guerra as the Mid-American Conference Specialists of the Week Monday, according to a press release. The Orland Park, Ill. native was recognized for her performance on the uneven parallel bars and balance beam...

Western Michigan's Jordan White (83) scores a touchdown under
pressure from Connecticut's Byron Jones (16) in the second half of
an NCAA college football game, in East Hartford, Conn., on
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Key Player: WMU wide receiver Jordan White

By Eli Gehn | October 12, 2011

There is an obvious No. 1 option for Western Michigan quarterback Alex Carder when he drops back to pass.That target is wide receiver Jordan White, who has averaged 11 catches per game this season.Together, Carder and White make a very tough offensive...

New face joins the Huskies

By Brian Belford | June 16, 2011

DeKALB | Do not confuse his name with Edgar Allen Poe's Raven, or a McDonalds menu item. He is neither an overstuffed burger nor a talking fowl.He is Wendel McRaven, who was recently named NIU women's cross country head coach on May 9, to the delight...

Womble’s last chance

By Jimmy Johnson | May 5, 2011

Give Jamal Womble the eye test, and you'll see a classic bruiser, but your notion will quickly be put to rest.Sure, the NIU running back is built like a soda machine, but his feet tell a different story."As soon as we got out there for the first day...

NIU to host MAC Championships

By Katie Leb | May 3, 2011

NIU's track and field seniors will be busy the weekend of May 13-14, not only because of commencement, but also the MAC Championships. With the Championships being held at NIU for the first time in more than 30 years, the seniors will be able to participate...

Jamal Womble gets a chance to run with the Huskies

By Jimmy Johnson | May 3, 2011

Give Jamal Womble the eye test, and you'll see a classic bruiser, but your notion will quickly be put to rest. Sure, the NIU running back is built like a soda machine, but his feet tell a different story. "As soon as we got out there for the first day...

Freshman File: Clarie McAuley keeps on running

By Katie Leb | April 28, 2011

Coordination is a necessary skill in most athletics. Being uncoordinated, however, has led Claire McAuley not only into a sport she loves, but across the ocean to a new country. A Torrance, Glasgow native, McAuley has a general love of sports, but always...

Huskies host NIU Open

By Katie Leb | April 25, 2011

DeKALB | Sprinting events highlighted a successful Huskie Open for the NIU track and field team on Saturday. The Huskies came away with nine event wins, while also claiming the top four spots in both the 100 and 200-meter dashes. "One thing they do a...

Track hosting meet this weekend

By Katie Leb | April 21, 2011

NIU's track and field team is staying home this weekend to host the Huskie Open at the Soccer and Track & Field Complex.The open usually serves as the lone home meet for the Huskies, but this year NIU will also host the MAC Championships in May.The...

5 Minutes With…Amber Walker, NIU volleyball player

By Katie Leb | April 12, 2011

Not knowing whether she was eligible to play volleyball or even if she was accepted to a university, Amber Walker packed up all her belongings and left home. Having to ferry her loaded truck from Juneau, Alaska to Seattle, Wash., she arrived in the lower...

Huskie Briefs: April 12

By Andrew Singer | April 11, 2011

Gonzales garners MAC POTW honor Coming off a three-hit complete game shutout over the weekend, NIU starting pitcher Jeremy Gonzales was named MAC West Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon. This is the first time in Gonzales' four years at NIU that...

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