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Pierce remembers time playing in different states, overseas

By Matt Boecker | December 5, 2019

DeKALB — Not many people can say they’ve lived in five states and three countries by the time they were 18 years old. Even fewer can say they played hockey while doing so.Hunter Pierce was born in North Pole, Alaska. When Hunter was eight years old,...

First-year forward Rodahn Evans keeps the puck close Sept. 27 during NIU's 3-2 loss to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Evans credits his work ethic on upbringing in Alaska

By Matt Boecker | November 6, 2019

First-year forward Rodahn Evans keeps his eyes on the action Sept. 27 during NIU's 3-2 loss to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Maggie Rogers' first studio album, "Heard It In a Past Life," contains elements of both pop and folk while telling stories about Rogers' past life.

Maggie Rogers’ first studio album details her life before fame

By Amy Geldean | January 21, 2019

Maggie Rogers' first studio album, "Heard It In a Past Life," contains elements of both pop and folk while telling stories about Rogers' past life.

5 Minutes With…Amber Walker, NIU volleyball player

By Katie Leb | April 12, 2011

Not knowing whether she was eligible to play volleyball or even if she was accepted to a university, Amber Walker packed up all her belongings and left home. Having to ferry her loaded truck from Juneau, Alaska to Seattle, Wash., she arrived in the lower...