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Freshamn Faith Rouse chases junior Talayssia Sanders on Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. NIU track and field earned one top-10 finish at the Michael Johnson Invitational on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Vorpagel highlights NIU’s weekend at the Michael Johnson Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 21, 2024

Junior Emma Vorpagel earned NIU women’s track and field’s only top-10 finish in the 800-meter run at the Michael Johnson Invitational.  Vorpagel took a fourth place finish in the 800-meter run, finishing with a time of 2:14.33. The junior distance...

Track and Field quartet set for NCAA West Preliminary

By Maddie Barrett | May 23, 2019

DeKALB — Four Huskies will compete in the NCAA West Preliminary Round beginning on Thursday and ending on Saturday. The three-day meet will be held in Sacramento, California. Among those competing are junior multi-event runner Remy Amarteifio, junior...

Star editors say goodbye

Jessie Kern | News EditorIt’s crazy to think after this week I will be writing the end of, arguably, my greatest chapter yet. Transferring to NIU, I wasn’t in the greatest headspace. The ground I found myself standing on was the furthest thing from...

NIU freshman Kishona McCray leaping over a hurdle during the 100-meter Friday afternoon at the Huskie Classic. Isiah Jacobs | Northern Star

Track team competes at Grand Valley

By Maddie Barrett | December 10, 2018

NIU freshman Kishona McCray leaping over a hurdle during the 100-meter Friday afternoon at the Huskie Classic. Isiah Jacobs | Northern Star

Jehvania Whyte wins the silver medal in Jamaica

By Northern Star Staff | July 2, 2018

After achieving All America honors and a seventh place finish at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on June 9, NIU junior jumper Jehvania Whyte continues to add to her impressive resume.Whyte earned the silver medal in the triple jump at the Jamaican...

Huskies stay home for regular season finale

By Jayce Eustice | May 5, 2018

The Track and Field team hosted the Huskie Classic Friday as it used this rare home opportunity to honor its seniors. The team honored six athletes for their commitment and dedication: sprinters Kedisha Dallas, Deshawn Franks and Ashanti Hutton, distance...

Track team competes in Drake Relays event

By Jayce Eustice | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — The Track and Field team competed in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday through Saturday at the Drake Relays. With over 20 schools in attendance, the Huskies had an opportunity to check out top competition from around the country.Head Coach Connie...

Huskies compete at Baylor Invitational

By Jayce Eustice | April 23, 2018

DeKALB — The track and field team competed Saturday in Waco, Texas, for the Michael Johnson Invite as junior jumper Jehvania Whyte showed out. The All-American won the triple jump and set the school record at 13.42 meters, leaving her ranked No. 6 in...

Track team competes at Illinois

By Jayce Eustice | April 16, 2018

DeKalb — The Track and Field team traveled to the University of Illinois Saturday for the Illinois Twilight Meet as it tried to outrun the less than perfect weather. Head Coach Connie Teaberry said she was proud and excited for more things to come from...

Track team competes in Alabama

By Jayce Eustice | April 9, 2018

DeKALB — The Track and Field team traveled to the University of Alabama Saturday for the Crimson Tide Invitational. The team battled through tough weather conditions but was still able to show out strong.Head Coach Connie Teaberry said she saw the difficult...