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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...