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NIU senior tight end Grayson Barnes (81) runs down the sideline to the endzone for a 32-yard touchdown in the second quarter of the Huskies' game against the University of Akron Wednesday. In NIU's Tuesday night game against the Miami University RedHawks, the Huskies go into halftime trailing the RedHawks 17-3. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies fall to the RedHawks after shaky offensive performance

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 19, 2024

NIU football (6-5, 3-4 MAC) were defeated 20-9 by the Miami University RedHawks (7-4, 6-1 MAC) Tuesday in the Huskies’ second-to-last game of the season.  FIRST HALF The Huskies offense was sluggish in the first half, posting only 81 yards while...

NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph winds up before launching his 39-yard touchdown pass  at the end of the first quarter Wednesday against the University of Akron Zips. The Huskies finished the first half with a 23-16 lead. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies clinch bowl game, roll past Zips

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 13, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football (6-4, 3-3 MAC) clinched a bowl game berth Wednesday after defeating the University of Akron Zips (2-8, 1-5 MAC) 29-16 in Huskie Stadium’s sole midweek MACtion game. The victory marks NIU’s first conference win at home this...

Freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. (22) runs to the right side of the field on Oct. 26 at Scheumann Stadium. Johnson scored his first career touchdown in the second quarter against Western Michigan University on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies saddle Broncos in shootout

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 6, 2024

NIU football (5-4, 2-3 MAC) defeated Western Michigan University (5-4, 4-1 MAC) by a score of 42-28 behind three interceptions and 255 rushing yards. FIRST HALF After the Huskies and Broncos traded three-straight three-and-outs, WMU redshirt junior...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) winds back for a pass in the first half off NIU's Saturday matchup against Ball State University at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. Holst finished the first half with 64 passing yards, 1 interception and 1 fumble. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Ball State in final seconds

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 26, 2024

NIU football (4-4, 2-3 MAC) granted the Ball State University Cardinals (3-5, 2-2 MAC) a homecoming victory after falling 25-23. 2 turnovers and 170 rushing yards allowed held the Huskies back.  FIRST HALF Jump started by a 37-yard kick return,...

Senior running back Antario Brown runs down the sidelines on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Brown accumulated 53 rushing yards at halftime in his first appearance since Oct. 5. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies halted in horrendous Homecoming

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 19, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football (4-3, 1-2 MAC) could not find the endzone Saturday, losing 13-6 to the University of Toledo Rockets (5-2, 2-1 MAC) With both starting quarterbacks sidelined with injuries, NIU redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst and Toledo...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) carries the ball in the first half on Saturday against the Bowling Green State University Falcons at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Holst entered the game as quarterback after an injury to redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton in the second quarter. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies’ depth shines in win over Bowling Green

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 12, 2024

A three-quarter shutout boosted NIU football (4-2, 1-1 MAC) over the Bowling Green State University Falcons (2-4, 1-1 MAC) by a score of 17-7. NIU entered Saturday’s contest with a long list of injuries, including senior running back Antario Brown,...

Fall 2024 — Quarter 1 intramural standings

By Anthony Barsanti | October 7, 2024

Flag Football Greek (Fraternity) Standings: Sigma Nu: 7-0 (Champions) Phi Sigma Kappa: 5-1 Phi Kappa Psi: 3-2 Delta Chi: 3-3 SAE: 1-3-1 Alpha Sigma Phi: 1-4 Phi Kaps: 0-3-1 TKE: 0-4   Flag Football Open Standings:  BackYardBoys:...

Multiple NIU players surround University of Massachusetts freshman running back Da'Marion Alberic after he was tackled by senior linebacker Jaden Dolphin short of the line of scrimmage. NIU defeated UMass 34-20 at Huskie Stadium on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Ground game flourishes as Huskies defeat the Minutemen

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 5, 2024

Four rushing touchdowns helped NIU football (3-2, 0-1 MAC) overcome the University of Massachusetts Minutemen (1-5) by a score of 34-20 Saturday.  FIRST HALF The Huskies opened up scoring on the third play of the game when redshirt junior quarterback...

Senior fullback Brock Lampe (49) recovers a fumble in the endzone with North Carolina State University graduate student linebacker Devon Betty fighting for the ball on Saturday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lampe's touchdown tied the score at 7-7 late in the first quarter. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies fall short in Raleigh

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 28, 2024

NIU football (2-2, 0-1 MAC) lost 24-17 to the North Carolina State University Wolfpack (3-2, 0-1 ACC) as four turnovers plagued the Huskies. FIRST HALF The Wolfpack took the early lead on freshman quarterback CJ Bailey’s 1-yard rush, which followed...

Senior running Antario Brown (left) takes a handoff from redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (right) on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. NIU football lost 23-20 on Saturday to the University at Buffalo Bulls. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Bulls in overtime

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 21, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football (2-1) lost in overtime to the University at Buffalo Bulls (3-1) by a score of 23-20 on Saturday. FIRST HALF After trading three-and-outs with Buffalo, the Huskies opened the scoring with a 5-yard rushing touchdown by senior...

Opinion Editor Lucy Atkinson’s 12-year-old knees are crossed with bandaids. For children, scrapes are evidence of fun at the playground, just like failures as adults should be viewed as evidence of progress. (Courtesy of Shelley Atkinson)

Failure isn’t scary on summer legs

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | August 28, 2024

As a child, I spent every summer running on what my parents called "summer legs."  Summer legs were bruised from stumbling over tree stumps, bloody from tripping on asphalt, grass-stained from rolling down hills and dusty with remnants of rainbow...

Sigma Nu’s Greek house sits on an overcast afternoon at 114 Blackhawk Road. Sigma Nu was named the leading fraternity for leadership development. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sigma Nu recognized for fostering leadership

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | July 13, 2024

Sigma Nu was named NIU’s leading fraternity for leadership development on June 12. They received this recognition from the Center for Fraternal Excellence. The Theta Eta chapter aims to foster leadership. Members of Sigma Nu have held many leadership...