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Outside hitter Katie Jablonski (center) and middle blocker Sammi Lockwood attempt to block an attack from Ball States opposite hitter Natalie Mitchem during NIU volleyballs Friday night match at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball will host four training camps in July. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU volleyball to host 4 camps in July

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | April 20, 2023

DeKALB-  NIU volleyball is set to host multiple volleyball camps this July. The camp is designed to instill and improve a multitude of different skills. NIU will host four separate camps: serving, skills, elite and team.   SERVING CAMP The serving...

Outside hitter Katie Jablonski (center) and middle blocker Sammi Lockwood attempt to block an attack from Ball States opposite hitter Natalie Mitchem during NIU volleyballs Friday night match at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball will host four training camps in July. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU’s winning hopes dashed by Golden Flashes

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | October 29, 2022

DeKALB – Struggles to close out sets proved costly for NIU volleyball as the Huskies were swept by the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Friday evening at the Memorial and Athletic Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio. NIU kept close with the Golden...

The Jonamac Orchard, 1942 Shabbona Road, Malta, will be having food trucks and live music there this Saturday.

DeKalb day planner: Oct. 15

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | October 12, 2022

If you’re looking for something to do in DeKalb this Saturday, here are some events to consider attending. Performing Southeast Asia This exhibit, created in collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, looks at the importance of performance...

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DeKalb day planner: Sept. 24

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 21, 2022

If you’re unsure of what to do this weekend to celebrate the first five weeks of classes being complete, here are some events happening this Saturday as well as some restaurants to check out.  BREAKFAST IN DEKALB Looking for a good place to eat...

Defensive specialist and libero Olivia Hogan attempting to limbo beneath a towel with members of the NIU volleyball team. The team played limbo while waiting for a challenge review in the first set of their match against South Dakota State Aug. 26. (Sean Reed | Northern Star).

DeKalb day planner: Sept. 17

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 14, 2022

If you are looking for something to do in DeKalb, here are some events happening this Saturday.  FAMILY WEEKEND TAILGATE Before the Huskie football game, come have some pregame fun in parking lot C3 near the Convocation Center. Tailgating starts...

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

DeKalb day planner: Aug. 27

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | August 23, 2022

If you’re unsure of what to do this weekend to celebrate the first week of classes being done, here are some events happening this Saturday.  NIU women’s volleyball Catch the last match of day two of the Huskie Invitational and cheer on NIU’s...

Volleyball evens win and loss at Ball State, Toledo

By Danielle Brown | October 5, 2015

Volleyball (7-9, 3-1 MAC) went 1-1 last weekend, losing to Ball State but bouncing back with a win against Toledo.Ball StateBall State led for the majority of the set and held a 24-18 lead, but NIU put up an effort toward the end. Despite the comeback...