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Jermel Williams

Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter

Jermel Williams is a sports reporter at the Northern Star, primarily covering NIU women’s soccer.

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The pickup basketball games will be held at the NIU Recreation Center.

NIU to host faculty, staff pickup basketball games

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2023
Akron defenders guard against redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson at the NIU Convocation Center on Feb. 8. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball blown out at Miami

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2023
NIU senior guard Chelby Koker drives to the basket as Miami University senior guard Peyton Scott defends during the Huskies’ home game against the RedHawks on January 18, 2023 at the NIU Convocation Center. Miami prevailed in a 74-69 contest. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Carlsen earns win No. 300 in upset over Bowling Green

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
The Huskies take to the court for the second half of their game against Western Michigan on Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU beat the Western Michigan Broncos 81-53. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies defeat Western Michigan in blowout

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2023
Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskie's first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the team's fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

NIU women’s softball places 10th in MAC preseason poll

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2023
Huskie senior guard Chelby Koker (10) dribbles the ball to an open part of the court while junior forward Tara Stauffacher (21) defends Koker from University of Akron’s sophomore forward Reagan Bass (34) on Wednesday night at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Career night from Koker propels Huskies to dominant victory

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2023
NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of the Huskies' Nov. 16 football game against the Miami University RedHawks. NIU Football has announced multiple additions to it's lineup for the upcoming season. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU football announces nine signings for 2023 season

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2023
NIU graduate guard Janae Poisson shoots a three-pointer during the middle of the second period against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at the Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Huskies suffer fifth consecutive loss against Cardinals

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2023
Huskies senior guard Chelby Koker (10) advances the ball down court past Kent State junior guard Casey Santoro (0) during the matchup Wednesday. Koker racked up 21 points throughout the game at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Kent State, extend losing streak

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2023
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) dribbles the ball up the court against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Jan. 9, 2022. (AP Photo | Tim Heitman)

COLUMN: The Bulls should play internationally more often

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2023
A Sycamore fire engine rests part-way out of the garage as one of the holiday wreaths hangs above at a Sycamore fire station. (Courtesy of Sycamore Fire Department)

Sycamore Fire brings back holiday ‘Red Wreath Program’

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2022
NIU graduate forward Emma Carter shoots a three-pointer near the end of the first half of the Huskies' Thursday game at the Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Huskies dominate Western Illinois with historic scoring feat

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2022
An illustrated crowd of people standing, decorated with the transgender flag and hearts. Transgender Day of Remembrance is on Sunday, Nov. 20, with this week leading up to it being trans awareness week. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Transgender day of remembrance vigil to be held at Holmes Student Center

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2022

Women’s basketball downs DePaul in home opener

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2022
An orchestral violin section performing at a concert. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

NIU’s tenth ‘New Music Festival’ to feature guest performers

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022
Delta Chi cheers on the women of Delta Gamma in Women's Tugs in 2021.

Sororities set to participate in annual Tugs tournament

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Freshman forward Madison Looby steals the ball from Kent State's Kelsey Salopek on Sunday in DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies finish neck-and-neck with Golden Flashes

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Freshman forward Madison Looby escorts the ball while keeping it away from an Akron defender in Sunday's match between the Huskies and the Zips (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Akron zips by Huskies to end NIU’s Homecoming weekend

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2022
Pink patches that will be sold this week by the City of DeKalb police department. (Photo courtesy of the City of DeKalb Police Department)

DeKalb P.D. to fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2022
Junior midfielder Claudia Muessig kicks the ball past Central Michigan University freshman goalkeeper Emma Shingler during Sunday's match at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Muessig scored her fourth goal of the season to give NIU a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

NIU routs Chippewas to claim first home win

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
Library patrons will be offered free 15 minute slots to have professional family portraits taken at the library this Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Getty Images)

DeKalb Public Library to offer free family portraits

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
Then-freshman midfielder Aubrey Robertson in possession of the ball during the NIU women's soccer game Sept. 9th, 2022. The Huskies lost 3-0 to their opponent Western Illinois. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer bags first conference victory at Toledo

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2022
The town of Crested Butte, Colorado, where NIU's Outdoor Adventures will be traveling for a five night skiing and snowboarding trip in January. A three day lift ticket and a stay at Three Seasons Condominiums are among the featured parts of the trip. (Getty Images)

Outdoor Adventures arranges snowboard and ski trip

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2022
Then-freshman midfielder Aubrey Robertson in possession of the ball during the NIU women's soccer game Sept. 9th, 2022. The Huskies lost 3-0 to their opponent Western Illinois. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer finishes Chicago trip with win

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022
Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Mary's Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Men’s golf place 12th in weather-shortened Badger Invite

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2022
Shell gas station located on North 7th street in DeKalb. This gas station is selling gas at $3.44/gal at time of publication. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Sept. 6

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2022
The NIU women's soccer team mobs then-graduate student forward Haley Hoppe after scoring the winning goal against Indiana State on Aug. 22, 2021, in DeKalb. Hoppe's goal in the 104th minute gave the Huskies their first victory of the 2021 season.

Huskies earn second win, first at home

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2022
Children's Community Theater is expanding the participant age range, with the goal of involving more community members in their program.

CCT Encore holding auditions, seeking NIU students

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
August 30, 2022
Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Women’s soccer’s home-opening weekend ends in draws

By Ethan Gonzales and Jermel Williams
August 28, 2022
The Duke Ellington Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Holmes Student Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU to host campus employment job fair

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
August 23, 2022
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