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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Huskie Fight Song lyricist dies at 101

By Alex Fiore | December 2, 2010

NIU is remembering the life of Francis Stroup, a retired NIU employee who passed away at age 101 on Wednesday. Stroup was a former men's swimming coach and was the lyricist of the Huskie Fight Song. "It's a big blow to NIU," said Connie Fox, associate...

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