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A Day Without Shoes

A Day Without Shoes

By Vincent Dhan | October 7, 2015

Industrial engineering major Alyssa Bramm encourages students to donate shoes for children in Africa Tuesday afternoon in MLK Commons. The event was a part of Engineers Without Borders' 'A Day Without Shoes.'

Mens Basketball

Men’s Basketball

By Gavin Weaver | November 25, 2014

Sophomore guard Aaric Armstead (23) goes up for a dunk Thursday at the Convocation Center in the game against the Idaho Vandals. The Huskies hit the road for the first time this season when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes, of the Big Ten, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Iowa City, Iowa.

Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate

By Alex LaBee | February 20, 2014
David Jacobson

David Jacobson

By Ali Combs | March 5, 2013

Wildcats tame Huskies

By Jerry Burnes | May 1, 2012

As rain soaked Elfstrom Stadium Tuesday night, it apparently waterlogged the bats of both teams, as Northwestern defeated NIU 2-1. The two teams combined for 12 hits and one extra base hit on the night. The Wildcats (15-26) didn’t pick up hit No. 2...

Controversy still surrounds Guillen, Marlins

By Jerry Burnes | April 15, 2012

The Miami Marlins don’t care about the Cuban community and IBM couldn’t really care less about women’s equality. Neither organization will say that of course, but their actions - in light of recent controversies - paint that picture pretty clearly....

Tebow’s latest religious gimmicks are over the top

By Jerry Burnes | April 9, 2012

Tim Tebow is making a mockery of religion. He’s like Jerry Falwell meets Oprah Winfrey. He’s popular and a staunch Christian, and he’s not afraid to exploit either when given the chance. Example A: Tebow showed up to an outdoor Easter Sunday service...

Return to the field

Return to the field

By Jerry Burnes | March 28, 2012

A bird call echoed through Huskie Stadium as spring practice opened Wednesday, signaling the return of one of NIU’s wounded brothers. On a sunny, seasonably warm March afternoon with the wind whipping around the field, linebacker Devon Butler was back,...

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Doeren: Butler will return this season

By Jerry Burnes | March 26, 2012

Almost a year after being injured in an off-campus shooting, NIU linebacker Devon Butler will return to the field, head coach Dave Doeren announced Monday. Butler missed the entire 2011 season after being shot in the back on April 5, 2011, and suffered...

Huskies show their stuff at NIU Pro Day

By Jerry Burnes | March 18, 2012

NIU wide receiver Nathan Palmer said what was on everyone’s mind at NIU pro day March 9. “Sign me up. Sign me up, coach,” he said after making a string of impressive catches. For Huskies looking to make their NFL dreams come true, pro day was the...

Northern Star wins awards at ICPA convention

By Northern Star Staff | February 19, 2012

The Northern Star took home 16 individual awards and an honorable mention in general excellence Sunday at the Illinois College Press Association convention.Several current and former staff members won individual awards for their contributions to the paper....