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Volleyball on the road for first away match of the season

By Justin Kelley | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team looks to capitalize on the momentum gained from winning two of three matches in the NIU Invitational.NIU defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University and University of California-Riverside to start the season at home. After...

At the 50: Huskies anchored by experienced defense in win over ISU

By Mike Knapp | September 1, 2019

DeKALB —The Huskies entered the 2019 season with a defense that has a chance to be very, very good.While there were some question marks on the offensive side of the football, the defense was back with a deep and experienced unit. The Huskies were ready...

Head coach Thomas Hammock addresses the team during Spring football practice.

Huskies ready for Illinois State visit for programs’ 57th meeting

By James Krause | August 30, 2019

Head coach Thomas Hammock addresses the team during Spring football practice.

Offensive coordinator Eric Eidsness addresses the quarterbacks during practice Wednesday at Huskie Stadium.

Starting quarterback will remain unknown until Saturday’s season opener

By James Krause | August 29, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers rolls out of the pocket during practice Wednesday. “It was a blessing in disguise,” Bowers said. “The majority of people who transfer, I’d assume, leave with some type of bitterness or feeling that [they] missed an opportunity. It’s been so nice getting out here to put all those regrets and frustrations to rest and learn from them.”

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Volleyball program eager for start of season

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Football players catch attention of college football awards committees

By James Krause | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — Several NIU football players have grabbed the attention of college football awards committees.Redshirt junior quarterback Marcus Childers was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List. The award is handed to the best fourth-year...

Women’s soccer opens season with a loss to UW-Milwaukee

By Jarrett Huff | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — Three goals in the first half by University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee were enough to drown out the women’s soccer team in a 1-3 season opening loss.The loss marks back-to-back season opening defeats, each coming against the Milwaukee Panthers....

NIU wins 6-3 over the Ohio Bobcats on Friday.

Baseball wins against Ohio after loss to Ball State

By James Krause | May 25, 2019

DeKALB — After being sent to the loser’s bracket following a loss to Ball State Thursday, the baseball team kept their conference title hopes alive with a comeback victory over Ohio on Friday.The Huskies were sent to the loser’s bracket with a...

Steve Lekkas, DeKalb Police Department Patrol Division commander speaks at a December forum on the opioid epidemic in DeKalb.

DeKalb PD brings hope to opioid epidemic

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 5, 2018

Steve Lekkas, DeKalb Police Department Patrol Division commander speaks at a December forum on the opioid epidemic in DeKalb.