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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

Letter to the Editor: NIU expenses and reserves misrepresented

By Lisa Freeman and Provost | October 19, 2017

As the President and Chief Academic Officer of NIU, we value financial transparency and responsible stewardship of public funds. In this context, we want to comment on the information presented in Monday’s article “21 percent of NIU funds spent on...

Men’s hoops lose in regular season finale; play at Eastern Michigan to begin tourney

By Krystal Ward | March 5, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball fell in its regular season finale, 87-82, to the Ball State University Cardinals, and as a result ended with the No. 9 seed to enter the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Huskies finished the season with a 15-16 overall...

Turnovers lead to blowout loss for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | February 26, 2017

DeKALB — Early turnovers cost the men’s basketball team as NIU fell, 84-62, to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan.The Eagles snapped out of their seven-game losing streak and the Huskies (15-14, 7-9 Mid-American Conference)...

Men’s hoops sweeps Chippewas in season series

By Tom Burton | February 23, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead (right) shoots a fade-a-way during Saturday’s game against University of Toledo at the Convocation Center. The Huskies lost to Toledo 88-80 in overtime. 

Football searches for quarterback

By Tom Burton | November 14, 2016

DeKALB | Quarterback Anthony Maddie suffered a hairline fracture in his left leg Nov. 1 and will not return for the Huskies in 2016, Head Coach Rod Carey said Sunday.“Our hearts are broken for Anthony to see his career end this way,” Carey said. “He...

Members of the team celebrate a point in an Oct. 15 match against University of Akron. NIU won the match 3-2. 

Volleyball celebrates 3rd consecutive title

By Danielle Brown | November 7, 2016

Members of the team celebrate a point in an Oct. 15 match against University of Akron. NIU won the match 3-2. 

Volleyball plays home matches

By Danielle Brown | October 6, 2016

DeKALB | NIU volleyball (12-4, 4-0 Mid-American Conference) will be home this weekend as they host Ball State University (7-11, 3-1 MAC) 7 p.m. Friday, and University of Toledo 7 p.m. (10-6, 3-1 MAC) Saturday at Victor E. Court.The Huskies have excelled...

Redshirt senior middle blocker Lauren Zielinski (middle) celebrates a point during a game against Bowling Green State University Saturday.

Volleyball seeks consistency

By Danielle Brown | September 29, 2016

Redshirt senior middle blocker Lauren Zielinski (middle) celebrates a point during a game against Bowling Green State University Saturday.

Men’s basketball to take on Ohio in quarterfinals

By Christopher Loggins | March 10, 2016

Following its win over Western Michigan University in the first round of the MAC Tournament, men’s basketball (21-11) will face off against Ohio University (20-10) today in the quarterfinals.The Huskies received contributions from many of their players...

Coach Mark Montgomery expresses frustration from the bench on Feb. 22.

Men’s basketball loses lead in game against Eastern Michigan

By Christopher Loggins | March 3, 2016

Coach Mark Montgomery expresses frustration from the bench on Feb. 22.

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Men’s basketball looks to stop road woes

By Krystal Ward | February 29, 2016

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Junior guard Ally Lehman drives to the lane in a Feb. 13 game against Central Michigan University. Lehman scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Saturday against Eastern Michigan University, but the Huskies lost in a 84-60 blowout.

Losses piling up for women’s basketball

By Joren Apiquian | February 22, 2016

Junior guard Ally Lehman drives to the lane in a Feb. 13 game against Central Michigan University. Lehman scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Saturday against Eastern Michigan University, but the Huskies lost in a 84-60 blowout.

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