Northern Star

Former Northern Star sports writer remembers Will McDermott

By Ben Gross and Guest Columnist
March 9, 2011

Any time you want it

By BEN GROSS
July 12, 2009

Bulls made right decision in letting Gordon go

By BEN GROSS
July 5, 2009

NIU Men’s Soccer coach takes position in Oregon

By BEN GROSS
June 28, 2009

Rant: NIU doesn’t always prepare you to have your face on the side of a semi

By BEN GROSS
May 3, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part VIII

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part X

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part VI

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part VII

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part II

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part IX

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part I

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part III

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part IV

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Independence Bowl Spending: Part V

By BEN GROSS
April 28, 2009

Huskies gearing up in lastest Baseball games

By BEN GROSS
April 9, 2009

Spring football brings Thunderstix

By BEN GROSS
April 6, 2009

Final Four: MSU wants some respect

By BEN GROSS
April 2, 2009

New plan set to develop NIU athletics program

By BEN GROSS
March 30, 2009

Previous loss gives fire to weekend games

By BEN GROSS
March 26, 2009

Point/Counterpoint: football questions facing Kill

By STEVE NITZ and BEN GROSS
March 25, 2009

NIU baseball wins one, loses one in Bradley doubleheader

By BEN GROSS
March 25, 2009

NIU’s bats come to life in first 2 games of home opening series

By BEN GROSS
March 22, 2009

Former NIU gymnast sets bar for sportsmanship

By BEN GROSS
March 17, 2009

Where are NIU’s past athletes now?

By BEN GROSS
February 24, 2009

Women’s basketball team turns ball over 21 times in loss

By BEN GROSS
February 23, 2009

Coach Patton introduces a captain-in-training

By BEN GROSS
February 18, 2009

NIU beats Buffalo in emotional win

By BEN GROSS
February 16, 2009

Rossouw scores career-high 18 points for Huskies

By BEN GROSS
February 12, 2009

Following tragedy, one football player’s dream comes into focus

By BEN GROSS
February 12, 2009

Huskies unable to catch up with the Golden Flashes

By BEN GROSS
February 9, 2009

NIU loses in its first overtime this season

By BEN GROSS
February 2, 2009

Perspective of fair game on the court

By BEN GROSS
January 30, 2009

Special Olympians deserve a fair game

By BEN GROSS
January 29, 2009

An inside look with Coach Carol Owens

By BEN GROSS
January 28, 2009

Huskies keep winning on the road in Ohio

By BEN GROSS
January 26, 2009

Huskies add to their winning conference record with road victory over Ohio

By BEN GROSS
January 24, 2009

NIU guard finally feels at home in DeKalb

By BEN GROSS
January 23, 2009

Marke Freeman’s shining performance propels NIU in victory over Ball State

By BEN GROSS
January 22, 2009

Huskies’ balanced attack wins in overtime

By BEN GROSS
January 20, 2009

A bowling revolution: a possible solution

By BEN GROSS
January 20, 2009

Alumnae game ends in explosive second half

By BEN GROSS
January 20, 2009

Huskies to host back-to-back home games

By BEN GROSS
January 16, 2009

Huskies’ guard gives up game winning shot, posts 7 overtime points

By BEN GROSS
January 15, 2009

Point counterpoint with Ben Gross and Steve Nitz

By BEN GROSS
January 15, 2009

Women’s basektball preps for tonight’s game

By BEN GROSS
January 14, 2009

The Rant: Jan. 14

By BEN GROSS
January 14, 2009

For a win, Huskies must neutralize No. 5 punt returner in Livas

By BEN GROSS
December 27, 2008

Louisiana Tech Defensive Breakdown: Huskies face tough rushing defense

By BEN GROSS
December 27, 2008

The Season Part XII: The season that won’t soon be forgotten

By BEN GROSS
December 4, 2008

The Season Part XI: Where the 2003 season coaches are today

By BEN GROSS
December 1, 2008

First-year coach faces challenges from using a new system with team

By BEN GROSS
November 25, 2008

Regular season ends tonight as the Huskies attempt to defeat Navy

By BEN GROSS
November 25, 2008

Rebounding is the difference in split weekend for NIU

By BEN GROSS
November 24, 2008

Women’s basketball to begin Seaton Hall Tournament

By BEN GROSS
November 21, 2008

The Season Part X: ’04 recruiting class produces

By BEN GROSS
November 20, 2008

Even in a bad economy, it’s time to buy on Larry English

By BEN GROSS
November 20, 2008

Team effort lifts women’s basketball to win

By BEN GROSS
November 19, 2008

Part IX: With wins, merchandising sells itself

By BEN GROSS
November 14, 2008

Don’t call it a comeback

By BEN GROSS
November 13, 2008

Thirty-one years since the last CMU victory in DeKalb, NIU hosts Chippewas, undefeated in MAC

By BEN GROSS
November 12, 2008

CMU defensive breakdown

By BEN GROSS
November 12, 2008

MAC East capsules

By BEN GROSS
November 11, 2008

Part VIII: The admissions effect

By BEN GROSS
November 10, 2008

The Season Part VII: Planning ahead

By BEN GROSS
November 7, 2008

The Rant: In awe of Ball State

By BEN GROSS
November 7, 2008

Huskies lose 45-14 to No. 17 Ball State

By BEN GROSS
November 6, 2008

The Season Part VI: Huskies let down: no bowl game

By BEN GROSS
November 5, 2008

The Season Part V: Succumbing to injuries

By BEN GROSS
November 4, 2008

Inside look at the Ball State offense

By BEN GROSS
November 4, 2008

The Season Part IV: A ranked Huskie team goes to 5-0

By BEN GROSS
November 3, 2008

The Season Part III: 2003 NIU Football

By BEN GROSS
October 30, 2008

The Season Part II: 2003 NIU Football

By BEN GROSS
October 29, 2008

The Season Part I: 2003 NIU Football

By BEN GROSS
October 28, 2008

NIU ‘team’ extends to all who play

By BEN GROSS
October 27, 2008

Harnish’s great day on the ground leads to Huskie victory

By BEN GROSS
October 26, 2008

Bowling Green QB has good arm, receivers

By BEN GROSS
October 23, 2008

Bowling Green football defensive breakdown

By BEN GROSS
October 22, 2008

Harnish excels in unexpected situation

By BEN GROSS
October 21, 2008

Tuesday Commentary

By BEN GROSS
October 20, 2008

Huskies diffuse Rockets; First win in DeKalb since 1989

By BEN GROSS
October 19, 2008

Huskies end 19 season draught as they beat Toledo 38-7 at home

By BEN GROSS
October 17, 2008

Toledo, NIU bring momentum into Saturday’s Homecoming game

By BEN GROSS
October 16, 2008

Toledo Rockets offensive breakdown

By BEN GROSS
October 15, 2008

Homecoming football by the numbers

By BEN GROSS
October 12, 2008

Crowd helps Huskies to victory over Miami

By BEN GROSS
October 12, 2008

Huskies to face punt stat leader Saturday

By BEN GROSS
October 9, 2008

Miami (OH) defensive line breakdown

By BEN GROSS
October 8, 2008

Simple suggestions to make Huskie Stadium more student-friendly

By BEN GROSS
October 6, 2008

Huskies face tough test in Tennessee Saturday

By BEN GROSS
October 2, 2008

Tennessee Volunteers offensive breakdown

By BEN GROSS
October 1, 2008

Huskies must watch out for Eagles QB

By BEN GROSS
September 25, 2008

Huskies scoreless in NCAA Football ’09 Simulation

By BEN GROSS
September 25, 2008

The Rant: Oh, sweet revenge

By BEN GROSS
September 25, 2008

Inside look at the Eastern Michigan Defense

By BEN GROSS
September 24, 2008

Huskies use strong running game, defense to get Kill first win

By BEN GROSS
September 21, 2008

Huskies earn first win with 48-3 victory over Indiana State

By BEN GROSS
September 19, 2008

Huskies aim for win at home this weekend

By BEN GROSS
September 18, 2008

Breakdown of Indiana State’s offense

By BEN GROSS
September 17, 2008

28 pairs of ripped jeans: A great start for a great player

By BEN GROSS
September 16, 2008

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