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NIU’s quarterback situation

By Jerry Burnes | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | When the starting quarterback was announced Saturday night at Huskie Stadium, the NIU fans gave their seal of approval and Chandler Harnish did his best to warrant the ovation. In his first game of the 2010 season, Harnish was the offensive spark...

NIU football found their swagger against North Dakota

By Jerry Burnes | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | There was a pulse in Huskie Stadium on Saturday night against North Dakota- the NIU football team, for the most part, found its swagger. The final score didn't tell the whole story, but the fact NIU posted 510 yards of total offense is a far...

NIU running back Chad Spann broke off a 79-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in Saturday's 23-17 win.

Huskies are victorious in home opener against North Dakota

By Jimmy Johnson | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | It appeared NIU was going to have its way with North Dakota Saturday night after its first play from scrimmage. Huskies running back Chad Spann bumped off multiple Fighting Sioux defenders and rolled his way 79 yards to the end zone and all signs...

The cost of free printing on campus

By Jalen Cobb | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | The printers on campus are available for students to print unlimited number of pages, but some students have noticed the limit of functioning printers and the limited number of pages per job they're allowed to print. Cindy Phillips, director...

What’s terrorism, and how should the U.S. respond 9 years after 9/11?

By Adam Brown | September 12, 2010

Terrorism as a force, is an idea has existed in many forms for decades--or centuries--depending on how one looks at it. It has no nationality, ethnicity or race. There has existed church-sanctioned terrorism throughout the Middle Ages, Buddhist car bombers...

Irony in using death penalty on alleged baby murderer

By Letter Writer | September 12, 2010

I just wanted to comment on the storytitled "<a href="https://northernstar.info/from_ap/nation_world/article_35888710-0c04-54ce-b47f-3876db1224db.html">Prosecutorsto seek death penalty in Stockton case" which appeared in theNorthern Star on Wednesday.This...

Editorial: When does an anniversary become a regular day?

By The Editorial Board | September 12, 2010

This Saturday marked the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, but honestly, it seemed like any other day. We're not sure if it was because it was the Huskies' first home football game, or the fact that the day itself had perfect weather, but it just...

Not NIU’s fault there are very few student jobs

By Aaron Brooks | September 12, 2010

I love my job. The only downside is the paper pays me in nickels, but at least the federal government's work-study aid gives me some greenbacks. It is not like I could keep a regular job anyway. Not that I am lazy or have excessive flatulence, but I have...

Meet the man behind Middlewest Fest

By Jessica Jenks | September 10, 2010

Weekend warriors, put your war paint on and prepare to conquer DeKalb this weekend. Middlewest Fest is the most exciting thing to happen to DeKalb since, well, corn. NIU graduate John Ugolini put together this amazing weekend for anyone and everyone to...

Letter to the Editor: Lesson of Sept. 11

By Letter Writer | September 10, 2010

I am an American. There were many who gave their lives so that I could live in freedom. There are many who continue to serve so that we can all share that freedom. As an American I will continue to get the best education that I can to elevate myself...

Family weekend gives students chance to spend time with their loved ones

By MaryJo Kratochvil | September 9, 2010

Family weekend is approaching fast. NIU's annual family weekend is Sept. 10 through Sept. 12.. Christina Bieche, graduate assistant for Huskie Family Connections, said family weekend is a great time to show off the campus. "Fall Family Weekend is not...

In Focus: What’s changed since 9/11, 9 years later?

In Focus: What’s changed since 9/11, 9 years later?

This Saturday marks the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans and single-handedly defined a generation. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists and editors will weigh in on this question: 9 years...