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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

Senior guard Aaric Armstead shoots a free-throw in Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan, 81-69, at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball claws way to victory

By Krystal Ward | February 5, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead shoots a free-throw in Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan, 81-69, at the Convocation Center.

Center midfielder Emilie Haugen takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State University.

Women’s soccer aims for win

By Krystal Ward | October 27, 2016

Center midfielder Emilie Haugen takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State University.

Huskies earn 1st home win

By Scott Nicol | October 24, 2016

NIU quarterback rushes 125 yardsDeKALB | Senior wide receiver Aregeros Turner returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Huskies never looked back in a 44-7 victory over University at Buffalo in the 110th homecoming game at Huskie Stadium.“I...

Football to square off against Buffalo

October 20, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies (1-6, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) have won 16 of their last 18 homecoming games and will look to improve those numbers against the Buffalo Bulls (1-5, 0-2 MAC) 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Huskie Stadium.The Huskies are coming off a triple...

Volleyball player kneels for anthem

By Scott Nicol | October 17, 2016

DeKALB | Chrystal McAlpin, redshirt sophomore outside hitter, took a knee during the national anthem at Friday’s volleyball game on Victor E. Court.The game, against the University at Buffalo, resulted in a win in straight sets for the Huskies, increasing...

Football loses tough battle

By Patrick Smith | October 17, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies are still winless at home this season after losing to the Central Michigan University Chippewas 34-28 in triple overtime after not capitalizing on two missed field goals by Central late in regulation and overtime.This is only the...

Center Midfielder Emilie Haugan takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State. The Huskies lost 2-0. 

Women’s soccer celebrates its seniors

By Krystal Ward | October 13, 2016

Center Midfielder Emilie Haugan takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State. The Huskies lost 2-0. 

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

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.

Sophomore Evelyn Youel serves during a match against Western Michigan University on April 12, 2015.

Women’s tennis looks to end 3-game losing streak in upcoming match

By Danielle Brown | April 14, 2016

Sophomore Evelyn Youel serves during a match against Western Michigan University on April 12, 2015.

NIU football takes on Ohio Bobcats on road

By Danny Albers | November 18, 2014

Football will need to win a pair of games on the road — including one tonight — to stay in contention for its fifth-straight MAC West title.The Huskies (8-2, 5-1 MAC) take on the Ohio Bobcats (5-5, 3-3 MAC) 7 p.m. today at Peden Stadium in Athens,...

Wrestling to meet Buffalo University

By Ed Rietveld | February 13, 2013

Wrestling begins a three dual meet road trip to end the regular season when they take on the Buffalo University Bulls (1-9, 1-3 MAC) this weekend. The Huskies (7-8, 0-5 MAC) are coming off last week’s dual meet defeat against in-state rival Northwestern...

MAC Breakdown: Toledo, Kent State, NIU top dogs

By Matt Hopkinson | November 7, 2012

Kent State: Perhaps the biggest headline in the MAC East has been the play of the Golden Flashes. Riding a seven-game winning streak, they have gone unbeaten within the conference this season. Kent State features two running backs who each have more than...

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