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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

2010 Tugs Champions Phi Sigma Kappa take on the Phi Kappa Sigma and Omega Delta team on Tuesday. Phi Sigma Kappa remains the number one seed after winning the match in three ropes.

Rain won’t stop Greek tugs tournament

By Leah Spagnoli | April 26, 2011

DeKALB | Despite rainy conditions, about 500 people came to see the second day of the annual Tugs tournament on Tuesday. Jeremy Sanchez, Interfraternity Council vice president of Community Events, said he wasn't pleased with the weather. "Despite the...

Jake Coffman lines up at the start of a play earlier this season. The Huskies are getting ready to battle Miami (OH) in the MAC Championship game in Detroit.

Huskies battle for the MAC Championship

By Chris Dertz | December 2, 2010

Every man that has walked out the Yordon Center doors into Huskie Stadium over the past four years has been waiting for this. Every hand that has touched that Huskie statue, and every cleat to dig into that FieldTurf has been waiting for this. But while...

An NIU Police officer stands with Kazan, one of the oldest members of the NIU Police K-9 Unit.

K-9 Unit provides a ‘peace of mind’ to NIU

By Amy Kreeger | November 9, 2010

A big German Shepherd is chasing a tennis ball thrown by his owner. This dog walks along side the police everyday, sniffing out law violations and danger. Watching him play fetch, one wouldn't think he's one of the top NIU Police dogs. "Good boy," NIU...

11th annual Parade of Flags starts Friday

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2010

NIU's 11th annual Parade of Flags kicks-off Friday. Nearly 500 local fifth graders will carry more than 100 international flags starting at 11:30 a.m. on the east side of Huskie Stadium. Participants will walk along Lucinda Avenue ending in the MLK Commons....

Tips to be a true Huskie

By Jimmy Johnson | August 19, 2010

To all the incoming freshman at Northern Illinois University, I offer you these suggestions in an attempt in making your first year as a Huskie a good one. I'm not offering the best schemes to ditch class or the locations of elaborate party spots. Instead,...

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