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The ‘king’ of NIU takes his leave

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 19, 2018

Board of Trustees member Bob Boey has moved onto another job: retirement.Boey has held many positions on the Board of Trustees and within its committees since 1996, including chairperson from 1997 to 1999.Boey has contributed his leadership to many construction...

Events to honor shooting victims

By Northern Star Staff | January 29, 2018

DeKALB — NIU announced the schedule of events to remember and commemorate the victims of the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.The events are a remembrance of 10 years since the shooting at Cole Hall, where five students were killed and 21 others were injured.The...

Event to combat hazing

By Zachary Klehm | September 25, 2017

DeKALB — Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.org, was working at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, when she received a call from the local hospital and was told one of her students was in the psychiatric ward after a hazing incident had...

Brewhouse plans new local location

By Alexandria Isom | April 3, 2017

The owners of Forge Brewhouse are planning to open a production facility with a tasting room in DeKalb at 216 N. Sixth St.Forge Brewhouse is moving from their current location at 1330 E. State St. to downtown Sycamore and planning to open an off-site...

Home Team Tour comes to town

March 6, 2017

Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Russell Dickerson and Ryan Hurd stopped in DeKalb Friday as part of the Home Team Tour.  The Convocation Center's sold out event contributed to students and community members entertainment for the night. Thomas Rhett's...

Former sophomore guard Marshawn Wilson shoots from distance in a 2015 game. Wilson and Head Coach Mark Montgomery came to a 'mutual' agreement for Wilson to have a fresh start elsewhere before Tuesday's game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Guard and coach reach ‘mutual’ agreement

By Tom Burton | February 20, 2017

Former sophomore guard Marshawn Wilson shoots from distance in a 2015 game. Wilson and Head Coach Mark Montgomery came to a 'mutual' agreement for Wilson to have a fresh start elsewhere before Tuesday's game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Fraternity revives ‘Frat Attack’

By Darius Parker | February 9, 2017

DeKALB | Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s annual “Frat Attack” competition returns after a four-year hiatus. The men of Phi Beta Sigma will host their step competition Friday.“Frat Attack” is a competition unlike any other on NIU’s campus...

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

Huskies overcome deficit as guard records 13th double-double in win

By Danielle Brown | February 5, 2017

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

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.

The women's basketball team dresses in its favorite Disney characters for a Dec. 16 game against Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

NIU uses themed attire road trips

By Danielle Brown | January 23, 2017

DeKALB | The women’s basketball team keeps the mood light during road trips by dressing up in fun-themed attire when traveling on the bus.Sophomore forward Courtney Woods said the coaching staff came up with the idea at the beginning of the season,...

Men’s basketball stifles in home matchup

By Krystal Ward | January 22, 2017

DeKALB |Men’s basketball (12-7, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) fell to the Ohio University Bobcats (12-5, 4-2 MAC), 78-69, Saturday at the Convocation Center.Ohio trails Akron University (16-3, 6-0 MAC), winners of nine consecutive game, in the MAC East....

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Guards provide spark in Huskies win

By Eddie Garcia | January 22, 2017

Lisa Carlsen

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