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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
All content by Patrick Smith

EatStreet provides convenient dining options for locals

By Patrick Smith
September 10, 2018
Tom Hjertonsson hits the ball at a Feb. 24 match.

Men’s tennis to head east for conference games

By Patrick Smith
March 17, 2017

Men’s tennis splits weekend matches

By Patrick Smith
March 5, 2017

Football loses tough battle

By Patrick Smith
October 17, 2016
Head Coach Rod Carey

Football falls behind after halftime

By Patrick Smith
October 10, 2016

Senior quarterback looks to lead Huskies

By Patrick Smith
October 10, 2016
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham (middle) shouts instructions at Luke Shively, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman (right), prior to a snap during Saturday’s football game at Huskie Stadium. 

Football loses in-state battle

By Patrick Smith
September 26, 2016

Hare heals; Graham leads

By Patrick Smith
September 15, 2016

Golladay transfer proves favorable

By Patrick Smith
September 15, 2016

Football loses in blowout

By Patrick Smith
September 12, 2016

Q & A: inside the life of Drew Hare

By Patrick Smith
August 25, 2016
Freshman midfielder Christian Molina races to the end line to attempt a kick during Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Drake University. The Huskies’ season will start with a game at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville at 7 p.m. Friday in Edwardsville.

Soccer on path to erase past woes

By Patrick Smith
August 22, 2016
Sophomore Georg Lundkvist returns the ball against the University at Buffalo on Sunday. The Huskies are 15-8 heading into the last week of the season.

Men’s tennis chasing second place in last week of season

By Patrick Smith
April 21, 2016

Men’s tennis drops close battle with Buffalo

By Patrick Smith
April 18, 2016
Sophomore Georg Lundkvist serves during his match against Eastern Illinois University's Rui Silva on Jan. 30 at the Chick Evans Fieldhouse. Lundkvist would defeat Silva in both sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-1.

Men’s tennis looks to clinch playoff spot

By Patrick Smith
April 14, 2016

Men’s tennis remains in playoff contention with win against Toledo

By Patrick Smith
April 11, 2016
Sophomore Tom Hjertonsson returns a volley in a match against Eastern Illinois University on Jan. 30. Hjertonsson won his singles match on Saturday, but the Huskies lost to Ball State overall by a score of 4-3.

Men’s tennis to face Toledo in conference matchup

By Patrick Smith
April 7, 2016

North Carolina going for sixth title

By Patrick Smith
April 4, 2016

Men’s tennis drops back-to-back games

By Patrick Smith
April 4, 2016

Men’s tennis looks to bounce back from tough Western Michigan loss

By Patrick Smith
April 1, 2016
Senior Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb.

Men’s tennis continues MAC winning streak

By Patrick Smith
March 21, 2016
Patrick Fisher, NIU men's tennis head coach

Men’s tennis focused on MAC tournament

By Patrick Smith
February 25, 2016
Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Men’s tennis bounces back with big time wins

By Patrick Smith
February 22, 2016
Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Men’s tennis sweeps three-game weekend

By Patrick Smith
February 15, 2016
Then sophomore Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb. Men’s tennis (5-3) played three games over the weekend, starting with a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois University on Friday but moving on to finish the weekend 2-1 with wins against Chicago State University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Saturday.

Men’s tennis goes 2-1 over weekend

By Patrick Smith
February 11, 2016

Fisher turning things around for men’s tennis

By Patrick Smith
February 8, 2016

Men’s tennis set for a Friday double-header

By Patrick Smith
February 4, 2016

Short-handed men’s tennis splits games

By Patrick Smith
February 1, 2016

Men’s tennis looks to beat UIC for second straight season

By Patrick Smith
January 29, 2016
Sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel swings in a match this season. Hamel defeated Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman in a singles match on Sunday to help defeat UWW.

Men’s tennis back over .500 after two wins

By Patrick Smith
January 28, 2016
Sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel in action this season for the Huskies. Hamel has helped lead NIU to a 2-1 record this season, going 2-1 in both singles and doubles matches to bring his career totals to 22-10 and 15-15.

Hamel takes on leadership role

By Patrick Smith
January 28, 2016
Men's tennis gets on track with W

Men’s tennis gets on track with W

By Patrick Smith
January 25, 2016

Men’s tennis to open season in Wisconsin

By Patrick Smith
January 21, 2016

Maxwell putting up career numbers

By Patrick Smith
December 7, 2015

Huskies lose MAC title, but head for Poinsettia Bowl game

By Patrick Smith
December 7, 2015

Football plays for MAC game

By Patrick Smith
November 23, 2015

Breaking Down Ohio

By Patrick Smith
November 19, 2015

Breaking down Buffalo

By Patrick Smith
November 5, 2015

Moore ending senior year strong

By Patrick Smith
October 29, 2015

Undefeated Toledo ahead for streaking football

By Patrick Smith
October 29, 2015
Shane Wimann (35) celebrates a touchdown with fellow receivers Clayton Glasper (81) and Aregeros Turner (22). The Huskies caught four touchdowns in their 49-21 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Huskies gain 3-win streak at Homecoming

By Patrick Smith
October 26, 2015

Eastern Michigan Breakdown

By Patrick Smith
October 22, 2015

Lurry leads nation in picks after “OK” year

By Patrick Smith
October 15, 2015
Then-junior wide receiver Kenny Golladay dives into the endzone for a touchdown on Saturday against Ball State. Golladay leads all Huskies in receiving, catching 34 passes for 529 yards and three touchdowns. (Northern Star File Photo)

Football back on the road to face Miami (Ohio)

By Patrick Smith
October 15, 2015

Huskies lose to Central Michigan, drop third-straight game

By Patrick Smith
October 3, 2015

Football facing first 3-game slide in 5 years

By Patrick Smith
October 1, 2015
Redshirt junior quarterback Drew Hare practices in fall camp before the start of the 2015 season. Through three games, Hare has thrown for six touchdowns and two interceptions, leading the Huskies to a 2-1 record.

Five minutes with Drew Hare

By Patrick Smith
September 24, 2015

Huskies fall to No. 1 Ohio State in near-upset

By Patrick Smith
September 19, 2015

Huskies take down UNLV 38-30

By Patrick Smith
September 8, 2015
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare rushes the ball Nov. 8 in the game against Miami (Ohio). Hare is among the returning players expected to have a break out season.

Huskies football likely to gain sixth 10-win season

By Patrick Smith
July 13, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies can’t clear final hurdle — again

By Patrick Smith
May 4, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Huskies finish 5th at MAC Championship

By Patrick Smith
April 27, 2015
Then sophomore Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb. Men’s tennis (5-3) played three games over the weekend, starting with a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois University on Friday but moving on to finish the weekend 2-1 with wins against Chicago State University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Saturday.

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies upset by Buffalo in MAC Championship tournament semifinals

By Patrick Smith
April 27, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Huskies head to Ohio for MAC Championship

By Patrick Smith
April 23, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Ellett sisters finish time as teammates

By Patrick Smith
April 23, 2015
Then sophomore Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb. Men’s tennis (5-3) played three games over the weekend, starting with a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois University on Friday but moving on to finish the weekend 2-1 with wins against Chicago State University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Saturday.

Men’s tennis: NIU plays host during MAC Championship tourney

By Patrick Smith
April 23, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies repeat as MAC regular season champs

By Patrick Smith
April 20, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Louis-Philippe Hamel building momentum

By Patrick Smith
April 20, 2015

Men’s tennis: Huskies look to come out on top of MAC for regular season with match against Buffalo

By Patrick Smith
April 17, 2015
Frederic Cadieux

NIU men’s tennis: Frederic Cadieux a ‘winner’ for Huskies

By Patrick Smith
April 13, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies extend win streak to 3, prepare for Buffalo

By Patrick Smith
April 13, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies sweep Detroit Titans over weekend

By Patrick Smith
April 13, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies hit road for pair of matches

By Patrick Smith
April 9, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Huskies settle for 10th with MAC Championships on horizon

By Patrick Smith
April 8, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies split weekend in Indiana

By Patrick Smith
April 7, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Huskies close regular season in Missouri

By Patrick Smith
April 6, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Lena Gautier levels up

By Patrick Smith
April 6, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies head to Indiana for two matches

By Patrick Smith
April 4, 2015

Men’s tennis: Huskies undefeated as they take down Western Michigan Broncos

By Patrick Smith
March 30, 2015

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies clash with Western Michigan Broncos

By Patrick Smith
March 26, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Huskies finish 14th at Bearcat Spring Classic

By Patrick Smith
March 24, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Kester likes chances at Bearcat Classic

By Patrick Smith
March 20, 2015

NIU women’s golf: Huskies settle for 14th place at Rio Verde Invitational

By Patrick Smith
March 16, 2015

NIU wrestling: Huskies overpowered by Old Dominion Monarchs

By Patrick Smith
February 23, 2015
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