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Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit hands the ball off to junior guard Zarique Nutter during an NIU men's basketball home game against Indiana State University on Tuesday. Gebrewhit is averaging 10.9 points per game in his first season in a Huskie uniform. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

New Huskies making immediate impact on men’s basketball

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | December 6, 2023

DeKALB – After losing three seniors to the transfer portal after the 2022-23 season, the NIU men’s basketball team (5-3) has raced out to its best record through eight games since 2019. Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit, sophomore forward Ethan Butler...

NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of the Huskies' Nov. 16 football game against the Miami University RedHawks. NIU Football has announced multiple additions to it's lineup for the upcoming season. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU football announces nine signings for 2023 season

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | February 3, 2023

DeKALB– The first day of February signing for NIU football concluded with nine new roster signings with six of the players being from Illinois.  The six Illinois recruits include freshman tight end Tyler Gaines from Rockford, freshman running back...

Freshman baseball player leads team offense

By Brian Earle | May 1, 2013

Baseball has been led on offense by its upperclassmen, but freshman Tommy Hook has come in and made a name for himself as one of the most consistent hitters for the Huskies. This season, Hook has proven he was what it takes to get on base on a consistent...

Your opinion counts; share it

By Matt Hopkinson | March 6, 2012

First year students and seniors, speak up. What makes college life great is autonomy, self-reliance and ability to find your identity and your voice. Many first year students and even seniors are missing out on the ability to make their voices heard and...

Vision 2020 should take care of transfer students’ needs

By Editorial Board | September 28, 2011

According to the NIU's fast facts website, "NIU yields the highest number of transfer students out of all the Illinois state universities." However, under President Peter's Vision 2020 Initiative there are few, if any, plans to attract a higher caliber...

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How to adjust to living with a roommate

By Faith Healy | August 25, 2011

One of the most challenging aspects of college life for students can be living with a roommate. Some students, like freshman business major Kevin Ohren, get along with their roommates without previously knowing them. "It's been fun, and I enjoy being...

How to get an A in Social Life 101

How to get an A in Social Life 101

By Aaron Brooks | August 22, 2011

"Beep, beep, beep, ugh!" is how most upperclassman started Monday. Freshmen, however, had that mixture of excitement and nervousness that made them standout from the droned masses. Personally speaking, it is nice to be back in class, but my enthusiasm...

Freshman Survival Survival Guide

Freshman Survival Survival Guide

By Taurean Small | August 21, 2011

Congratulations: you're officially a freshman again. While it sucks starting over at the bottom of the totem pole, you should at least feel relieved knowing you are approaching the finish line of your educational career. Adjusting to college might be...

Zimmerman making impact as freshman

By Andrew Singer | May 2, 2011

Jeff Zimmerman is just glad someone is paying attention to him. While playing for Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park, pitchers would constantly pitch around the young slugger. That isn't the case anymore, playing on the Division I level with...

General education courses are not a waste of time

By Letter writer | April 17, 2011

As a person who works in advising and is a student balancing a major and a minor, I have heard both sides of the argument concerning general education requirements. While many students roll their eyes, I have seen numerous benefits from having the requirement,...

Freshman File: Alex Klonowski

By Andrew Singer | March 31, 2011

When Alex Klonowski jogged in from the bullpen on March 4 in the third inning against Arizona State, NIU head coach Ed Mathey had two words for him: Have fun.The freshman reliever on the NIU baseball team was faced with the daunting task of going up against...

Degree Progress Report needs to change

Degree Progress Report needs to change

By Aaron Brooks | November 15, 2010

Why are advisors so busy during Thanksgiving? Because students do not know what the hell they are suppose to take for classes. The Degree Progress Report, located on MyNIU, frustrates students' enrollment processes. It misrepresents class necessity: technological...