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Huskies drop season opener to Hawkeyes

By Matt Hopkinson | September 1, 2012

For NIU football, the first home game was a story of two halves, or, more realistically, three and a half quarters. The Huskies (0-1) suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Iowa (1-0) by a score of 18-17, in the season opener at Soldier Field...

Roger that, Mr. Goodell

By Jimmy Johnson | March 21, 2012

The game of football cannot be altered. It features grown men using their bodies as human wrecking balls. Year after year, the players get stronger, faster and the overall pace of the game increases. Within the past month, the NFL took an ugly turn with...

Research Rookies seek to understand perspectives on football games

Research Rookies seek to understand perspectives on football games

By Lauren Dielman | February 14, 2012

The NIU Athletics Department will gain a better understanding of students' perspectives surrounding football games thanks to Ben Clark, freshman business administration major, and Timothy Aurand, professor of marketing.Clark and Aurand, his mentor in...

P.J. Fleck resigns from offensive coordinator position

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2012

UPDATE: P.J. Fleck resigned from his position as NIU football's offensive coordinator, head coach Dave Doeren announced Friday.   While one two-time former NIU football offensive coordinator departs, another former Huskies coach comes in to replace him.Huskies'...

NIU head coach Dave Doeren accepts the GoDaddy.com Bowl trophy
Sunday in Mobile, Ala.

Huskies win GoDaddy.com Bowl 38-20

By Northern Star Staff | January 9, 2012

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After a 36-day hiatus, all NIU did for an encorewas come back from 13 points down to beat Arkansas State 38-20 towin the...

Thanksgiving

In Focus: What are the best and worst parts of Thanksgiving?

November 21, 2011

Jack BakerColumnistBest: The best thing about Thanksgiving is the food. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie make it one of the best days of the year. How could anyone not love a holiday dedicated entirely to gorging yourself on food and then passing...

The Convocation Center should be used for more important things

By Aaron Brooks | November 6, 2011

There comes a point in life when you have to realize you suck at certain things. For NIU, the time has come to realize that the athletic potential of recruits, for some programs, are on par with a couch-potato. I am frustrated by NIU spending $6 million...

Police see decrease in traffic arrests for 2011 homecoming

By Dave Gong | October 21, 2011

DeKalb Police reported the lowest number of traffic arrests during this year's homecoming weekend since 2006, according to statistics provided by the DeKalb Police Department. DeKalb Police reported 71 total traffic arrests over the weekend, a decrease...

What’s the best way to enjoy Homecoming weekend?

What’s the best way to enjoy Homecoming weekend?

By Aaron Brooks | October 13, 2011

Parker Happ Columnist My roommate and I encountered a less than sociable person while traveling home on Hillcrest last weekend. Some hot mess decided a fence line would be a great place for a drunken nap, despite being in full view of the road. With a...

Pick up your ticket, head to Huskie Stadium

By Jimmy Johnson | October 9, 2011

Homecoming.Ah, what is there to say about this upcoming weekend of limitless fun?Loads and loads of festivities.NIU students, past and present, downing charred food, all while washing it down with their beloved drink of choice.Well, NIU. Call me selfish,...

Corporations’ Sept. 11 commercials are inappropriate

By Aaron Brooks | September 13, 2011

This past weekend I was really proud of local governments and community groups throughout this great nation. The numerous community events they planned gave time for us Americans to unite and have fun with our loved ones.Although family time this weekend...

Student Association plans Pep Rally for kickoff of Huskies football

By Felix Sarver | August 24, 2011

The Student Association will host a Pep Rally for the football season opener between NIU and the Army Black Knights on Sept. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Central Park.There will be free food, a DJ and free t-shirts. Cheerleaders, Huskies football players and...