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Edison Miller

Edison Miller, Editor in Chief

Edison Miller is a senior journalism student serving as the sports editor at the Northern Star. He began as a sports reporter in spring of 2023 and became the assistant sports editor in fall of 2024. He has primarily covers women’s basketball and men’s golf.

All content by Edison Miller
A graphic depicts NIU women’s soccer sophomore forward Alyssa Stephenson (12) as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Stephenson earned the honor after her game-winning goal in the 90th minute of the Huskies’ match against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Stephenson’s heroics complete NIU comeback win

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 1, 2025
Senior midfielder Jose Gomez (10) celebrates in the corner after scoring NIU’s first goal on Thursday against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks. NIU continued to score another four goals leading to a 5-0 victory against WIU. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer blows past Western Illinois, remains undefeated

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2025
The cover art for “Alfredo 2,” the latest album from rapper Freddie Gibbs, features a hand holding chopsticks above a bowl of ramen noodles. Editor-in-Chief Edison Miller argues that "Alfredo 2" deserves Album of the Year recognition. (Freddie Gibbs under Fair Use)

Freddie Gibbs’ ‘Alfredo 2’ deserves AOTY recognition

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
August 25, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU women’s soccer graduate student Morgan Lucich as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Lucich earned the honor after recording two shutout games against DePaul and St. Thomas before holding Minnesota scoreless for 27 minutes prior to leaving the game with an injury. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Lucich locks down in goal

By Northern Star Sports Staff
August 25, 2025
Corn Fest attendees line up for the free corn boil at Corn Fest on Saturday at Lincoln Highway, East of North 4th Street. Corn Fest took place on Lincoln Highway from 1st Street to 4th street and extended into 2nd and 3rd street to Oak Street. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Ears to tradition: DeKalb’s ‘Corn Fest’ honors farming roots

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
August 24, 2025
A fall 1993 edition of the Northern Star shows NIU Athletics Hall of Fame running back LeShon Johnson running up the field. Johnson was convicted of six felony counts after violating the dog fighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act. (Northern Star Archives)

Former NIU football star LeShon Johnson guilty of federal dogfighting charges

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
August 5, 2025
NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland speaks at an NIU Athletics press conference in the spring. Heading into Year 3 at the helm, Copeland sports and overall record of 42-66 as the Huskies' head coach. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU Baseball sees resurgence under Copeland’s leadership

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
June 1, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer tracks his golf ball as it falls into Hole 4 during the first round of the Kishwaukee Collegiate on April 5 at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. Krammer finished in sixth place in his final collegiate tournament on Tuesday, leading NIU to a fourth-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championship. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU golf tees off against conference foes, narrowly misses podium

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 29, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU women's tennis junior Nataly Ninova as this week's Huskie of the Week. Ninova earned the award after leaving the Mid-American Conference Tournament undefeated in singles matches, earning a spot on the MAC All-Tournament team. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Ninova’s postseason performance earns final honor of 2024-2025 academic year

By Northern Star Sports Staff
April 28, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU senior outfielder CJ Cepicky as this week's Huskie of the Week. Cepicky recorded a record-breaking 2 grand slams against Northwestern University on Wednesday, helping the Huskies upset the Wildcats by a score of 27-11. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Cepicky crushes 2 homeruns in upset at Northwestern

By Northern Star Sports Staff
April 21, 2025
The NIU softball team enters the huddle before their first match against Ohio University on March 28. Sports Editor Edison Miller breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the Huskies’ 2025 season so far. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

MILLER: 3 takeaways from the 2025 softball season

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
NIU men's golf freshman Beau Petersen eyes down his shot on April 5 at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. The Huskies finished in seventh place after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational, which wrapped up on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s golf finishes 7th at Hawkeye Invitational

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU softball senior middle infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner as this week's Huskie of the Week recipient. Turner logged 5 runs in five innings against the University at Buffalo on Saturday, breaking NIU's record for runs in a single game. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Turner sets single game run record

By Northern Star Sports Staff
April 14, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Ben Sluzas crouches, eyeing down his golf ball after a chip shot on Saturday at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. Sports Editor Edison Miller breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the men's golf spring season so far. (Northern Star File Photo)

MILLER: 3 takeaways from the men’s golf spring season

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 10, 2025
NIU women's golf graduate student Emma Thorman prepares to put at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies competed at the Boilermaker Spring Classic, which wrapped up on Monday, and finished ninth out of 16 teams. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Women’s golf finishes ninth at Boilermaker Spring Classic

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 7, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through after hitting a chip-shot at the Kishwaukee Collegiate on Saturday at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. In a field of seven teams, NIU left the tournament victorious. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s golf claims victory at Kishwaukee Collegiate

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 6, 2025
University at Buffalo associate head coach Jacey Brooks (left) shouts from the sideline during the Bulls' 78-60 loss to Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game on March 16, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Brooks was named the 11th head coach of NIU women's basketball on Tuesday. (Paul Hokanson | UB Athletics)

Women’s basketball names Jacey Brooks as next head coach

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Edison Miller discusses the high and low points for NIU Athletics throughout March. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

MILLER: Highs and lows of NIU Athletics in March

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU women's tennis junior Nataly Ninova as this week's Huskie of the Week. Ninova won each of her singles matches in both of NIU's victories this week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Ninova fuels NIU with stellar singles weekend

By Northern Star Sports Staff
March 31, 2025
A fall 1993 edition of the Northern Star pictures NIU Athletics Hall of Famer LeShon Johnson running up the field. Johnson was charged for violating the dog fighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act after 190 dogs were seized from his Oklahoma property in October. (Northern Star Archives)

Former NIU star running back faces federal charges in dog fighting case

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 27, 2025
NIU women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen walks near the Huskies’ bench amid NIU's 84-77 double overtime victory against Bowling Green State University on March 1 at the Convocation Center. Sports Editor Edison Miller discusses the top candidates to replace former NIU women's basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen. (Northern Star File Photo)

MILLER: Top coaching candidates to replace Lisa Carlsen

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as Huskie of the Week. O'Shea finished fourth all-around at the Mid-American Conferences on Saturday and earned a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: O’Shea shines at MAC Championship, qualifies for NCAA tournament

By Northern Star Sports Staff
March 24, 2025
NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives an NIU softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies were defeated by Miami University twice in a doubleheader on Saturday, dropping their third game straight. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball leaves doubleheader against Miami winless, drops third straight

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 22, 2025
The words “I AM MUSIC” sit in front of a white background. Playboi Carti left fans and critics polarized with his newest album “MUSIC." (Playboi Carti under Fair Use)

Playboi Carti releases ‘MUSIC’ album after five-year wait

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through at a tournament in the Fall 2024 season. The Huskies finished the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate in 12th place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf finishes 12th at Thunderbirds Intercollegiate

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 18, 2025
A graphic shows NIU women's tennis freshman Irmak Budak as this week's Huskie of the Week. Budak left this weekend's pair of events undefeated, picking up wins against Eastern Michigan University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Budak wreaks weekend havoc on Eagles, Warhawks

By Northern Star Sports Staff
March 17, 2025
NIU women's basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen consults the team during a timeout at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Lisa Carlsen resigned from NIU on Monday after 10 seasons with the Huskies. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

BREAKING: Lisa Carlsen resigns after 10 seasons with NIU

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
NIU men's basketball senior guard James Dent Jr. (14) attempts a contested field goal against Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger (13) amid the Huskies' 68-50 loss against Kent State on Jan. 7. NIU snapped an 11-game losing skid Friday, overcoming Central Michigan University by a score of 83-81 in double overtime.(Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball snaps 11-game losing skid, spoils Central Michigan’s playoff hopes

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
The NIU women's basketball team huddles around one another ahead of its double overtime victory against Bowling Green State University on Saturday. Sports Editor Edison Miller gave his three takeaways from NIU's season after the Huskies were eliminated from postseason contention following its 79-70 loss against the University of Toledo on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

MILLER: Three takeaways from women’s basketball’s fruitless 2024-25 campaign

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker directs the Huskies' offense after reaching the top of the key on Wednesday at the Convocation Center during NIU's final home game of the season against the University of Toledo. Despite NIU falling to Toledo by a score of 79-70, Koker finished with a game-leading 24 points. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball falls to Toledo in final home game

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Edison Miller points out the best and worst moments for NIU Athletics throughout February. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Highs and lows of NIU Athletics in February

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
A graphic shows NIU redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer as this week's Huskie of the Week. Brouwer posted a career-high 13 strikeouts against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Friday while also earning MAC Pitcher of the Week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Brouwer punishes batters in weekend sweep

By Northern Star Sports Staff
March 3, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer prepares for a putt on the green at a tournament in the fall. Krammer tied for 12th place at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate on Wednesday, leading the Huskies to a second place finish in their first tournament of the spring. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf kicks off spring season with 2nd place finish at Lake Las Vegas Invitational

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
A graphic pictures Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (right) and Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable side-by-side. Sports Reporter Logan Whittington predicted how the White Sox and Cubs will finish following the 2025 season. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] WHITTINGTON: Can the Cubs contend while the White Sox rebuild?

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as this week's Huskie of the Week. O'Shea won the vault event for the sixth consecutive time at the Western Michigan University Tri-Meet on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: O’Shea strikes again on vault

By Northern Star Sports Staff
February 24, 2025
NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) drives toward the hoop, dribbling past multiple Eastern Michigan University defenders on Saturday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies fell to Eastern Michigan by a score of 76-72 despite a 10-point lead going into the fourth quarter. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Eastern Michigan despite double-digit fourth quarter lead

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through while attempting a chip shot in a tournament during the fall 2024 season. Krammer and the Huskies open the spring season on Monday at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Krammer, Sluzas lead men’s golf heading into spring season

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
A graphic pictures NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker as this week's Huskie of the Week. Koker finished with a game-leading 20 points in the Huskies' 60-51 victory against Western Michigan University on Saturday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Koker makes history with hot shooting

By Northern Star Sports Staff
February 17, 2025
NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) dribbles past mid court, driving past University of Illinois Chicago senior guard Jalysa Stokes (0) amid the Huskies' 69-66 loss against UIC on Nov. 27 at the Convocation Center. The Huskies won their third-straight game Saturday, defeating Western Michigan University by a score of 60-51. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball picks up third-straight road win, fends off Western Michigan

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
NIU President Lisa Freeman (left), Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean Frazier and head football coach Thomas Hammock speak to the media during a Jan. 7 press conference announcing NIU football will join the Mountain West Conference in 2026. The move marks the second time in school history that NIU will leave the Mid-American Conference. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] KISELLUS: NIU’s Mountain West move isn’t 1980s déjà vu

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
February 13, 2025

All-Star: A Tale of Two Teams

By Edison Miller and Skyler Kisellus
February 11, 2025
A graphic pictures NIU women’s basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Doyle posted more than 20 points in each of her last two contests. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Doyle dominates from 3

By Northern Star Sports Staff
February 11, 2025
NIU women's basketball redshirt senior guard drives toward the hoop, fending off multiple Central Michigan University defenders amid the Huskies' 80-75 victory against Central Michigan on Jan. 28. McCrea totaled 12 points Saturday in NIU's 75-62 victory over Appalachian State University. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball takes down Appalachian State, leaves MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 8, 2025
Northwestern's Director of Rehabilitation Services Cindy Tucker (from left), University of Nebraska Deputy Athletic Director Kristen Brown and Hinshaw & Culbertson Litigator Kristin Hoffman sit in front of a crowd Wednesday at the Convocation Center. The former Huskie athletes and NIU Executive Associate Athletic Director, Sports Administration and Senior Woman Administrator Courtney Vinson spoke about women's athletics as part of NIU Athletics discussion panel in commemoration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

NIU hosts discussion panel commemorating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Edison Miller points out the best and worst moments for Huskie sports throughout January. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

MILLER: Highs and lows of NIU Athletics in January

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025

All-Star: Hey Now, You’re a Four Star

By Edison Miller and Skyler Kisellus
February 4, 2025
A graphic shows NIU women's tennis freshman Lucia Yecora as this week's Huskie of the Week. With a 6-4 singles victory against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Saturday, Yecora also earned this week's Mid-American Conference singles player of the week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Yecora downs Badger foe

By Northern Star Sports Staff
February 4, 2025
NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Two Huskies finish second, two finish third as track competes in two events

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
February 2, 2025
NIU head softball coach Kathryn Gleason guides NIU senior outfielder Jenna Turner while at third base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies kick off their season at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for the Grand Canyon Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona. (photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball enters 2025 spring season under new direction

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 30, 2025
NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) looks for a teammate to pass to Wednesday against the Central Michigan University Chippewas at the Convocation Center. The Huskies fended off the Chippewas' late-game rally, defeating Central Michigan by a score of 80-75. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Huskies hold off Chippewas’ late-game rally

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 30, 2025
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin chases down Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy as Worthy reaches the endzone in the AFC Championship on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. Sports editor Edison Miller discusses why he believes all football players should wear protective covers over their helmet. (Ashley Landis | Associated Press)

MILLER: All football players should wear protective caps

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
A graphic shows NIU men's basketball senior guard James Dent Jr. (14) as Huskie of the Week. Dent had 18 points in each of NIU's two games this week, helping the Huskies break a seven-game losing streak Saturday against Ball State University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Dent fuels Huskies’ first MAC win

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 27, 2025
A graphic shows NIU men's basketball senior guard James Dent Jr. (14) as Huskie of the Week. Dent had 18 points in each of NIU's two games this week, helping the Huskies break a seven-game losing streak Saturday against Ball State University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

All-Star: One skid stops, another keeps rolling

By Edison Miller and Skyler Kisellus
January 24, 2025
A graphic reads "Northern Star Sports Staff Super Bowl Predictions" on top of the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders logos, placed side-by-side. The Northern Star Sports staff makes their predictions of who they think will win the 2024 Super Bowl. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] The Northern Star Sports Staff predicts the 2025 Super Bowl winner

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 23, 2025
NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22), battles with University of Illinois Chicago senior guard Krystyna Ellew (14) in the Huskies' 69-66 loss against UIC on Nov. 27. The Huskies snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday, overcoming Eastern Michigan University by a score of 78-70. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies snap five-game losing streak in comeback win over Eastern Michigan

By Edison MIller, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
NIU women's basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen speaks to the team during a timeout in it's game against the University of Illinois Chicago on Nov. 27. Sports editor Edison Miller discusses the Huskies' three biggest downfalls this season amid NIU's five-game losing streak. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball’s three biggest downfalls

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
A graphic shows former NIU football players James Ester and DaRon Gilbert, who recently signed futures contracts with the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, respectively. Ester and Gilbert are two of three former Huskies under contract for the 2025 NFL season, along with Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] James Ester, DaRon Gilbert sign NFL futures contracts

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
January 21, 2025
A graphic shows NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Ninova went undefeated throughout her singles matches this weekend, as well as earned Mid-American Conference singles player of the week honors. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Ninova nabs Huskie of the Week after singles streak

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 20, 2025
NIU women's basketball graduate student forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) boxes out a University of Iowa defender in pursuit of a rebound. Stonebraker had 5 points Saturday in the Huskies' 74-60 loss to Bowling Green State University. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)

Womens Basketball falls to Bowling Green, sparking five-game losing streak

By Edison Miller and Eric Avila
January 19, 2025
NIU President Lisa Freeman (left), NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean Frazier and NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock pose for a photo after a press conference held in the McCareins Auditorium inside the Yordon Center in DeKalb. NIU’s membership agreement with the Mountain West Conference, which the school will join as a football-only affiliate in 2026, was obtained by the Northern Star on Thursday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Looking inside NIU’s membership agreement with Mountain West

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
January 17, 2025
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren talks to media during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall on Jan 7. Sports Editor Edison Miller takes a look at the top Bears coaching candidates this offseason. (Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo)

MILLER: Top Chicago Bears coaching candidates this offseason

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 16, 2025
NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) dribbles the ball, confronting a Miami University RedHawk defender while NIU graduate forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) and NIU graduate guard Chelby Koker (10) prepare for a pass. The Huskies suffered a 73-52 loss to the RedHawks Wednesday at the Convocation Center. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss to Miami

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 16, 2025
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Edison Miller shared the best and worst moments for Huskie sports over winter break. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

MILLER: Highs and lows for Huskie sports over winter break

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor
January 14, 2025
A graphic shows NIU women's basketball redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Blumenfeld led the Huskies with 16 points in Tuesday's 73-71 loss against the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Blumenfeld secures first career Huskie of the Week award

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 13, 2025
NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) looks for someone to pass to while University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate guard Erica Lafayette (20) defends her. The Huskies' suffered their biggest loss of the season Saturday against the University of Missouri. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball hounded by Mizzou in SEC matchup

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Kendrick Lamar rests against a car on the album cover for "GNX." This release is Lamar's sixth studio album. (Dave Free via AP)

Kendrick Lamar exceeds expectations with GNX album

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2024
NIU women's basketball graduate student Brooke Stonebraker drives toward the hoop, making contact with a University of Iowa defender in NIU's 91-73 loss against Iowa on Nov. 6. This season, the Huskies currently sit at a record of 3-3. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)

MILLER: Three takeaways from the NIU women’s basketball 2024-2025 season

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
A graphic shows NIU football senior cornerback Javaughn Byrd pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Byrd allowed 5 catches for 37 yards in NIU's 24-16 victory Saturday against Central Michigan University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Byrd achieves first career Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff
December 2, 2024
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Lucas Didier shared the best and worst moments for Huskie sports in November. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] DIDIER: Highs and lows for Huskie sports in November

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
On her way to the basket, NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle approaches a University of Iowa defender Nov. 6 during the Huskies' 91-73 defeat. Doyle scored a season-high 21 points Wednesday as NIU defeated the Chicago State University Cougars 77-68. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)

Huskies hold off Cougars’ late-game rally in win

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
A graphic shows NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Rudolph logged a passing and rushing touchdown Wednesday in NIU's 29-16 win over the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Rudolph snatches Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 18, 2024
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer prepares his put. Krammer finished the fall season as NIU's leading golfer, logging a 72.267 stroke average. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Felix Krammer’s rise to success in collegiate golf

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
A graphic shows NIU football freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Johnson logged 141 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the Huskies' 42-28 victory Wednesday over Western Michigan University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Telly Johnson Jr. secures first career Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 11, 2024
Redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld (41) looks for someone to pass to while University Louisiana at Lafayette sophomore forward Uniyah Franklin (15) guards her on Monday. Blumenfeld led the Huskies with 18 points as NIU lost to the University of St. Thomas 75-68 on Sunday. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Huskies fall short of a comeback in loss to St. Thomas

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2024
The NIU women's basketball team groups together before its game against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns on Monday. After traveling to face off against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday, the Huskies fell to the Hawkeyes 91-73. (Northern Star File Photo)

Koker-less Huskies fall to Iowa in Big Ten road trip

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "CHROMAKOPIA" by Tyler, the Creator. While the album has its highlights, it doesn't compare to Tyler, The Creator's previous releases. (Columbia Records via AP)

‘CHROMAKOPIA’ album is underwhelming

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
A graphic shows NIU women’s tennis senior Erika Dimitriev and junior Nataly Ninova sharing this week’s Huskie of the Week Award. Dimitriev and Ninova won the doubles match in flight 1 of the NIU Huskie Invitational which wrapped up on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Ninova and Dimitriev share Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 4, 2024
Sophomore guard Shannon Blacher (12) and junior forward Reagan Barkema (23) chest bump in celebration after Barkema's three-pointer tied the game at 55-55 against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns on Monday. The Huskies overcame the Ragin' Cajuns 57-55 in their home and season opener. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

Huskies snatch late-game comeback victory over Louisiana in home opener

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Lucas Didier shared the best and worst moments for Huskie sports in October. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] DIDIER: Highs and lows for Huskie sports in October

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Then-redshirt junior guard Sidney McCrea (2) signals to her teammates as she dribbles the ball up the court against Bowling Green State University on Feb. 24. McCrea led NIU women's basketball in three-point shooting percentage in 2023-24 with 37.6%. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies enter 2024-2025 season behind experienced core, fresh talent

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is congratulated by Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) after the Commanders won 18-15 on Sunday in Landover, Maryland. Assistant Sports Editor Edison Miller revisits his draft grades for the Bears' 2024 draft class. (Stephanie Scarbrough | AP Photo)

Miller: Revisiting the Chicago Bears 2024 draft class

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
A graphic shows NIU women's soccer graduate student midfielder Abby Zipse pictured as this week's Huskie of the Week. Zipse scored a goal in the Huskies' 3-1 victory over Ball State University on Thursday and another in their 1-1 tie with the University of Toledo on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] Zipse scores second-straight Huskie of the Week honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 28, 2024
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow-through while staring down his chip shot. Krammer finished in sixth place at the White Sands Collegiate which wrapped up on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish in 6th place at White Sands Collegiate

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy eyes the field shortly after a goalie kick against the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Thursday. Purifoy recorded 2 saves in the 2-1 victory over the Golden Flashes. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

COLUMN: The downfall of NIU women’s soccer

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
NIU sophomore forward Sam Divis approaches the Western Michigan University Broncos' goalie box after speeding past a Western Michigan defender Saturday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex in DeKalb. Divis scored the Huskies' lone goal as NIU lost to Western Michigan 2-1. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Western Michigan in narrow defeat

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2024
A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows pointing up and down. Sports Editor Lucas Didier summarized the best and worst moments for Huskie sports in September. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Highs and lows for Huskie sports in September

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
Senior Felix Krammer watches his drive on his follow-through. Krammer finished tied for second place as NIU men's golf captured first place at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

NIU men’s golf victorious at Badger Invitational

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Sarah Roy (32) beats Central Michigan University graduate midfielder Claudia Muessig to the ball. NIU women's soccer lost 2-0 to the Chippewas, failing to score a goal for the second-straight game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to CMU in pursuit of first conference win

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Senior Felix Krammer taps in a putt on the green. Krammer finished in 13th place out of 75 golfers as NIU men's golf finished 13th out of 15 teams. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies’ finish 13th at Purdue Fall Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy (00) gears up for a goalie kick on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women’s soccer tied with Ohio University 0-0, marking the Huskies' second tie in a row. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies, Bobcats remain scoreless in tie

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2024
A graphic shows junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin as Huskie of the Week. McLaughlin scored the Huskies’ only goal in a 1-0 victory over Illinois State University on Thursday. McLaughlin also scored NIU’s first goal in its 2-1 victory over Valparaiso University on Sunday. (Eddie Miller I Northern Star)

[Photo] McLaughlin scores first career Huskie of the Week award

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 16, 2024
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