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Waka Flocka stands up on the barricade and performs into the crowd Saturday night. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Homecoming in Review

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2022

NIU Athletic Director Sean Frazier speaking to attendees at the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday night in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By Mingda Wu, Photographer | October 10, 2022

This weekend in photos for Huskie sports includes a range of photos from this homecoming weekend, including Mens and Womens Soccer, Volleyball, and Football. (Photo & Graphic by Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports Oct. 10

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2022

Safety Jordan White (Left) attempting to defend a score on the Huskies by Toledo junior wide receiver Devin Maddox Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies brawl and fall to Toledo

By Sean Reed and Marco Sotelo Avila | October 9, 2022

NIU mascot Victor E. Huskie rides atop a convertible greeting the crowd viewing the March of the Huskies, for the 115th homecoming celebrations Thursday night on Second Street in downtown DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Downtown DeKalb welcomes Homecoming Block Party

By Mingda Wu, Photographer | October 9, 2022

Pay-by-plate parking meter in parking lot five on campus.

NIU parking to be affected by Saturday’s football game

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2022

DeKALB – NIU’s parking availability will be limited this weekend due to the 115th annual homecoming football game. The following parking lots will close from midnight of Oct. 7 until one hour after the game completes on Saturday: lot PS located...

NIU E-sports will host a Super Smash Bros. tournament at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11 in Room 100 of Altgeld Hall. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards The Trevor Project. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

E-Sports Arena hosts homecoming Retro Gaming Night

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | October 6, 2022

Barb City Bagels displays painting by students from the Dec the Downtown homecoming event that took place on Oct. 4. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students decorate downtown for homecoming celebrations

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | October 5, 2022

Two participants in the Huskie Trike Race ride down the street Wednesday afternoon on Castle Drive. (Abbi Sweeney | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskie Trike Races

By Abbi Sweeney, Photographer | October 5, 2022

2021 was the year of Huskie Football. We took home the MAC 2021 Championship trophy after snatching a 41-23 victory over Kent State.

‘Bigger and better’: NIU kicks off 115th homecoming

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 2, 2022

NIU’s 115th annual homecoming is here! Homecoming will take place Monday through Sunday. The homecoming football game takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 vs. Tulsa. In addition to the game, there are tons of events and activities for students to watch...

Waka Flocka Flame takes stage at the Duke Ellington Ballroom Saturday night. Waka Flocka opened with one of his most popular songs, “No Hands” as cheers erupted from the crowd. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Waka Flocka Flame lights up Holmes Student Center

By Sean Reed and Mingda Wu | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame took to the stage Saturday night at the Duke Ellington Ballroom within the Holmes Student Center. To read more about the event, see our other coverage.

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