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Lynch reflects on FSU, the Orange Bowl, and the MAC

By James Krause | September 19, 2018

The first time the NIU football team played Florida State was in the 2013 Orange Bowl, thanks in part to quarterback Jordan Lynch. Following a playing career that took him from quarterback to running back, Chicago to Edmonton, Lynch has started coaching...

From playwriting to starring in his own local TV show, media studies professor Matt Swan has led an interesting life all leading up to his teaching career.

Professor reveals secrets

By Victoria Lunacek | May 8, 2017

From playwriting to starring in his own local TV show, media studies professor Matt Swan has led an interesting life all leading up to his teaching career.

Guard Laytwan Porter dribbles the ball down the court on Friday at the Victor E. Court. The Huskies would lose 80-85 in double overtime against Elon.

NIU looks to create offense

By Tom Burton | December 5, 2016

Guard Laytwan Porter dribbles the ball down the court on Friday at the Victor E. Court. The Huskies would lose 80-85 in double overtime against Elon.