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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

NIU redshirt senior defensive end Jalonnie Williams (11) celebrates after assisting a tackle on San Diego State University junior running back Lucky Sutton (not pictured) in the third quarter of Saturday's home football game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies will host the Miami University RedHawks for their 118th Homecoming game on Saturday. (Northern Star file photo)

NIU to host Miami (Ohio) for Homecoming with Mallory Cup at stake

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 3, 2025

DeKALB — This weekend, the Mallory Cup will be awarded for the final time before NIU’s departure for the Mountain West Conference. NIU and Miami (Ohio) will meet at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Huskie Stadium to play for a trophy created in honor of the...

A cartoon depicts a man showing up to a homecoming event overdressed. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes the homecoming events at NIU could be better. (Samantha Duthie | Northern Star)

Editorial: Homecoming is only as good as students make it

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 2, 2025

Monday marks NIU’s 118th Homecoming Week. That means it’s time to get dressed in your best suit and tie or dress, right? Wrong, at NIU, Homecoming means something more; it's a time of Huskie spirit. But, what is homecoming? Some freshmen at NIU...

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