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Ethan Gonzales

Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor

Ethan Gonzales is the sports editor and a podcast host for the Northern Star. He is a senior transfer student at NIU majoring in sport management. He covers NIU’s women’s soccer and men’s basketball teams.

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Sigma Nu celebrates first place for the 2024 Tugs season. Sigma Nu has earned first place in the past four Tugs championships. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Tugs dynasty grows: Sigma Nu completes 4-peat

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
April 21, 2024
A chat with NIU baseball

A chat with NIU baseball

By Anna Scanlan, Ethan Gonzales, Zachary Bertram, and Joseph Segreti
April 11, 2024
Junior guard David Coit surveys the court with Ball State junior guard Jaylin Anderson guarding him in an NIU men's basketball game on Feb. 20. Coit and senior guard Keshawn Williams both entered the transfer portal on Monday. (Northern Star File Photo)

David Coit, Keshawn Williams enter transfer portal

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (from left) shoots a free throw while sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13), freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1), junior guard Zarique Nutter (2) and redshirt sophomore Zion Russell huddle up in an NIU men's basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Feb. 13. All five players have entered the transfer portal since the end of the 2023-2024 regular season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

5 NIU men’s basketball players enter transfer portal

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) and junior guard David Coit (11) double team Central Michigan University junior guard Anthony Pritchard in an NIU men's basketball home game on Tuesday. Konan Niederhauser and Coit combined for 39 points in the Huskies 69-63 defeat. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Konan Niederhauser breaks out in Huskies’ loss to CMU

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
Junior guard David Coit (11) shoots the ball for a mid-range shot during the second half of an NIU men's basketball game against Ball State University on Feb. 20. Coit scored a career-high 35 points and entered the 1000 points-scored club on Saturday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Akron spoils Coit’s career performance

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
Junior guard David Coit shoots a fadeaway jumper over an Ohio University defender on Saturday. Coit finished with a game-high 28 points against the Bobcats. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Huskies trounced by Bobcats at home

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Ethan Gonzales (from left) and Zack Rodriguez sit down with Matthew Zuber and Jacobi Jackson from NIU wrestling in the podcast room. This week’s “All-Star” episode discusses life as a NIU wrestler. (Ethan Gonzales | Northern Star)

A chat with NIU wrestling

By Ethan Gonzales, Zack Rodriguez, and Anna Scanlan
February 19, 2024
Skyler Kisellus (from left), Ethan Gonzales, Emmalise Nock and Dawsyn Sallee sit in a podcast room. All-Star episode 34 discusses NIU gymnastics. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

A sit down with NIU gymnastics

By Ethan Gonzales, Skyler Kisellus, and Anna Scanlan
February 14, 2024
Sophomore forward Xavier Amos passes the ball during an NIU men's basketball home game against Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 3. Amos led the Huskies in scoring with 19 points Saturday against the University of South Alabama. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Coit-less Huskies fall to South Alabama in MAC-SBC Challenge

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
Everything you need to know before watching 'The Big Game' | StarNotes episode 4

Everything you need to know before watching ‘The Big Game’ | StarNotes episode 4

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Olivia Zapf, Ethan Gonzales, and Anna Scanlan
February 9, 2024
NIU men's tennis head coach René Vidal looks off into the distance. Vidal was announced as the next NIU men's tennis head coach Tuesday. (Courtesy of René Vidal)

René Vidal announced as next NIU men’s tennis head coach

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
A graphic of San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs helmets sit on turf with fireworks in the distance. The 58th Super Bowl will start at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

The Northern Star to host ‘The Big Game’ Contest

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) gets in stance to guard Eastern Michigan University sophomore guard Orlando Lovejoy (55). Lovings-Watts scored 18 points and swiped 5 steals in NIU men's basketball's victory over the Eagles on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Amos, Lovings-Watts lead men’s basketball to first conference win

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 3, 2024
Former NIU men's tennis head coach Patrick Fisher stands in front of a gray wall, wearing a red shirt, on Oct. 23, 2023 at the DeKalb Police Department. After an incident between Fisher and his wife on Oct. 3, 2023, police charged Fisher with domestic battery. (DeKalb Police via Northern Star Media)

Former NIU men’s tennis coach charged with domestic battery

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
Logo for ‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast’ (Graphic by Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 32’ – Looking toward the rest of the semester

By Anna Scanlan, Ethan Gonzales, Skyler Kisellus, and Eddie Miller
January 28, 2024
Junior guard David Coit (11) hooks past Toledo redshirt freshman forward Javan Simmons (1) with possession of the ball. Coit led the team in scoring, with 23 of the team’s total 73 points attributed to him. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Depleted Huskies burned by Toledo’s hot second half

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
The NIU men's basketball team huddles for a pregame talk about their match against Indiana State Dec. 5. The Huskies were defeated by the University of Iowa 103-74 Friday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Hawkeyes down men’s basketball in blowout fashion

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 1, 2024
Logo for 'All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast' (Graphic by Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 31’ – NIU sports wins out the week and the Corey Perry rumors

By Ethan Gonzales, Alex Crowe, and Anna Scanlan
November 30, 2023
Junior guard Zarique Nutter goes for a layup in men's basketball's game against Illinois Tech on Nov. 13. Nutter posted 15 points in the Huskies' 89-67 loss to Northwestern on Monday. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball trounced at Northwestern

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
November 28, 2023
Logo for 'All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast' (Graphic by Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 30’ – How we became All-Stars

By Ethan Gonzales, Alex Crowe, and Anna Scanlan
November 16, 2023
Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) shoots a free throw in NIU men's basketball's 2023-2024 home opener. The Huskies defeat Appalachian State University 91-78 on Saturday for their first win of the season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Huskie backcourt trio leads NIU past Appalachian State

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
A graphic shows the schedule of Match 1 of the 2023 women's tugs tournament. The Panhellenic Council is set to host the 2023 women's tugs tournament on Wednesday and Saturday. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Panhellenic Council to host 2023 women’s Tugs tournament

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Graduate student forward Sahara Zingano dribbles the ball past Kent State University defenders. The Huskies were defeated by the Golden Flashes in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament on Sunday. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

Women’s soccer shutout in quarterfinals of MAC Tournament

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Aubrey Robertson kicks the ball away against the University at Buffalo on Oct. 12. The Huskies fell to Bowling Green State University 1-0 on Thursday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer falls in regular season finale

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Andy Garcia speaks at Winter Sports Media for NIU Athletics on Tuesday at the Convocation Center. Garcia was announced as longtime NIU football radio broadcaster Bill Baker's successor as the main play-by-play commentator for NIU football and men's basketball. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

Garcia to succeed Baker in radio booth

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
The NIU women’s soccer team huddles together before their match against Buffalo. The Huskies clinched a MAC Tournament berth with a victory over the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Sunday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer defeats CMU, clinches MAC Tournament berth

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Freshman forward Tyra King dribbles the ball past a University at Buffalo defender. NIU women's soccer defeated Ball State University on Thursday after a last-minute goal from King. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

King dethrones Ball State with last minute goal

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
NIU’s Tyra King (5), a freshman forward, blocks and guards against two Miami University players during the first half of the game on Sunday. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer halts late Kent State rally

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sadie McGill jumps to save a Miami University shot attempt on Sunday. McGill was named the MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

McGill earns MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
Graduate forward Sahara Zingano (22) speeds toward the Toledo goal with control of the ball. On Sept. 24, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer extends win streak in third consecutive shutout

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales in the Northern Star podcast room. The second episode of "2 girls with a mic" talks about the dystopian era coming back to our screens, a new TikTok trend, Lil Tay, and Usher. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: The dystopian era is coming back, a new TikTok trend, Lil Tay, and Usher

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Ethan Gonzales, and Anna Scanlan
October 3, 2023
Freshman forward Tyra King (5) dribbles the soccer ball down the field as three Toledo defenders run to try and block King from reaching the goal on Thursday. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer zips past Akron, ends winless streak

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Graduate forward Sahara Zingano (22) speeds toward the Toledo goal with control of the ball. On Sept. 24, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer falls to Bobcats, extend winless streak

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Then-junior midfielder Abby Zipse (center) passing the ball to forward and then freshman teammate Amber Best on Oct. 16, 2022 at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies silenced at home by Blue Demons

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
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)

Huskies blanked by Hoosiers, McGill shines

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 4, 2023
Philippines guard Jordan Clarkson (6) passes the ball to teammate June Mar Fajardo (15) during the Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan province, Philippines Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo)

COLUMN: Gilas Pilipinas shows flashes of bright future

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
Then-freshman Amber Best in possession of the ball during the women's soccer match against Western Illinois on Sept. 9, 2022. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star).

Huskies, Golden Grizzlies draw after defensive standoff

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
August 27, 2023
Then-redshirt senior Cole Tucker walks in the endzone after missing a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli near the end of the first quarter. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Cole Tucker drafted 4th overall in CFL

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
Senior outfielder Malik Peters jogs to the dugout during NIU baseball's home opener against Ohio on March 24. The Huskies lost the game 11-2. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Flames singe Huskies in weekday matchup

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity tugging against Delta Chi in round one of Tugs. Phi Kappa Psi took the win on monday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Sigma Kappa prevail in day 1 Tugs

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Junior infielder Andre Demetral (1) puts the tag down on a Central Michigan University player as he attempts to steal second base while junior infielder Aaron Harper (22) looks on. The Huskies were defeated by the Chippewas 17-7 on April 8. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Aaron Harper walks it off against Central Michigan

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
April 9, 2023

Huskies split doubleheader, score 14 runs in game two

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Kent State senior forward Chris Payton (4) guarding NIU senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) as Thorton looks for an opening to pass the ball. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Kaleb Thornton transferring to Akron

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari posing during her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies’ finish last in MAC Championships

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Kent State University redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs (2) defending NIU sophomore guard David Coit (11) in the second half of the team's matchup at the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament Thursday in Cleveland. Coit scored 10 points in the final game of the season for the Huskies. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Kent State eliminates NIU men’s basketball from MAC tournament

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
March 9, 2023
Kent State grad student forward Lindsey Thall (44) reaches toward NIU senior forward A'Jah Davis (25) for an incoming pass during the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament on March 8 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)

3-point barrage from Kent State eliminates Huskies from MAC tournament

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
March 8, 2023

Huskies open USF tournament with back-to-back wins

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
March 4, 2023
Eastern Michigan sophomore guard Emoni Bates (21) approaches NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter (2) as he passes the ball down the court during the afternoon game on Friday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies trounce Eastern Michigan on senior day

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Then-sophomore Isabella Sissi posing during her floor routine at the EMU gymnastics meet. Sissi scored 38.250 for her all-around performance in the meet. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Sissi leads Huskies past Lindenwood

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) tries to defend a shot from Broncos senior guard Lamar Norman Jr. during the Huskies' matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 11 at the NIU Convocation Center. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies clinch MAC tournament berth in win over Central Michigan

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram
February 26, 2023
Then-junior tennis player Oliver Valentinsson swing his racket at a tennis ball during a match against Binghamton University April 1, 2022 in DeKalb.

Huskies extinguish Flames for third straight year

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari starting her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet in February. Al-Ashari earned 9.850 for her beam performance. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies narrowly defeat EMU on senior night

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 21, 2023

NIU volleyball adds assistant coach Mackenzie Rombach

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 16, 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)

Huskies split opening day of San Diego State Tournament

By Ethan Gonzales and Alex Crowe
February 13, 2023
Alyssa Al-Ashari named MAC Specialist of the Week

Alyssa Al-Ashari named MAC Specialist of the Week

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
NIU sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi completes her floor performance on Saturday at the Huskies’ Beauty and the Beast meet at the NIU Convocation Center. Sissi earned 9.875 points for her floor routine and second place all-around for the meet. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Huskies net victories in Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
NIU senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) jukes past Ball State senior guard Demarius Jacobs (1) on Jan. 30. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies best Broncos in balanced performance

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
Men's basketball junior guard Kaleb Thornton looks on as Eastern Michigan freshman forward Colin Golson, Jr. makes an attempt at the net during a game in DeKalb on Jan. 15. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies top Eagles behind efficient guard play

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
Then-junior guard Kaleb Thornton searches for a passing lane during Wednesday's matchup against the Toledo Rockets. Thornton was NIU's second-best scorer in the contest with 18 points as the Huskies lost 100-72 to their Mid-American Conference Rivals in DeKalb.

Senior guards post career days in loss to Toledo

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 15, 2023
Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Akron in MAC opener

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 7, 2023
Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturday's game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIU's leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

NIU closes non-conference slate with upset win

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
NIU redshirt senior forward Anthony Crump attempts to defend against a shot by Gonzaga University senior forward Drew Timme during Monday’s game. The Huskies failed to deliver an upset to the No. 15 Gonzaga, allowing the Bulldogs to extend their home winning streak to 71 games. (Courtesy Gonzaga Athletics)

Offensive struggles prevent NIU upset of No. 15 Gonzaga

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
December 13, 2022
Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturday's game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIU's leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskie guards shine as NIU wallops Eastern Illinois

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
COLUMN: The White Sox need to right the ship this offseason

COLUMN: The White Sox need to right the ship this offseason

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Barstool Sports personality Dan "Big Cat" Katz makes his betting prediction for the football game between NIU and Miami University scheduled for later that evening. Katz took the over number of 44.5 points, which was covered as NIU and Miami combined for 52 points during Wednesday's game. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Barstool brings the big-time to NIU, debates local pizza and MACtion

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter attempts a layup at the beginning of the second half in NIU's non-conference matchup with Purdue University Northwest on Monday. Nutter's layup attempt was successful, giving NIU its first score of the second half on its way to a 99-73 victory. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Scoring success pushes Huskies past Pride

By Ethan Gonzales and Skyler Kisellus
November 15, 2022
Junior guard Kaleb Thornton (left) makes a drive down the court against the Bowling Green Falcons in a 92-83 loss on Jan. 18 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. NIU proceeded to lose its second matchup with BGSU Saturday, falling on the road 87-65 in Bowling Green. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies top McKendree in exhibition battle

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams drives against the Eastern Illinois defense during their game on Dec. 2. Williams scored a career-high 24 points.

Men’s basketball prepping for year two of Rashon Burno

By Ethan Gonzales and Joseph Segreti
October 31, 2022
Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich runs down the field during NIU's game on Sept. 11 at Huskie Stadium against Wyoming.

Huskies defeated by Ohio University in road battle

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 22, 2022
NIU freshman forward Amber Best (center) battles for possession of the ball with two Eastern Michigan University players. Best tallied both of NIU's goals in its 2-0 win over the Eagles on Thursday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Amber Best leads Huskie takedown of EMU

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 20, 2022
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in practice on Aug. 20. Lombardi transfers in from Michigan State University, where he threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.

NIU snaps five-game losing streak, Rocky Lombardi returns

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
Then-freshman Amber Best in possession of the ball during the women's soccer match against Western Illinois on Sept. 9, 2022. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star).

Huskies defeated by top team in MAC in road battle

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
Inductees of the Athletic Hall of Fame lining the stage at the end of the ceremony. The NIU Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on Friday night at the Duke Ellington Ballroom as part of NIU's 115th Homecoming celebratory activities. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU inducts 13 into Athletics Hall of Fame

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 10, 2022
NIU freshman forward Amber Best pushes the ball downfield in a game between NIU and CMU. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies end Ohio road battle in 1-1 deadlock

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
Michael Jordan accomplishments happened in a span of 15 years, three years less than LeBron James who some perceive as the greatest of all time.

Why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Two seats open for election on DeKalb Park Board

Two seats open for election on DeKalb Park Board

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Student Health Center at NIU is offering monkeypox vaccinations on Monday by appointment.

On-campus monkeypox vaccine clinic to be held Monday

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 23, 2022

Huskies drop MAC opener at home

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 23, 2022

Michael O’Neill builds new culture at NIU women’s soccer

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Here are the highlights from this week's news.

Northern Star Weekend Recap: Sept. 11 – Sept. 15

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 17, 2022
Fifth-year senior defender Kylee Hermeyer kicks away from the net in NIU's matchup against Western Illinois on Sept. 9.

Women’s soccer held scoreless in Wisconsin road trip

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
The DeKalb County History Center and Hinckley Historical Society receive $5,000 in grants each.

DeKalb County History Center and Hinckley Historical Society receive grants

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles past a defender during a match on Sept. 23. Hoppe is helping the next generation of women's soccer players while continuing to lead the Huskies offense.

Women’s soccer falls to Western Illinois, unbeaten streak snapped

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 10, 2022
The Huskies beat the Panthers Sept. 1 (Ivan Meza | Northern Star).

Barstool Sports to come to NIU

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
Gas prices are expected to lower slightly in time for Labor Day weekend.

National gas prices drop nearly $1/gallon

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 2, 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
Jim McKinzie was inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame three times.

NIU Athletics legend Jim McKinzie passes away

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
August 27, 2022
Patrick Fisher, NIU men's tennis head coach

[Photo] Men’s tennis focused on MAC tournament

By Patrick Smith
February 25, 2016
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