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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...

Thunder Stix and red and black are staples of Huskie home football games.

Traditions unite NIU

By Katherine Orr | August 31, 2010

NIU has a number of traditions  — some older, some relatively new. The way these traditions continue is through the support of the students. On most college campuses, their fight song is a main tradition. Here at NIU, the fight song is known throughout...