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Welch at his best as Huskies win away game at West Virginia

Welch at his best as Huskies win away game at West Virginia

By Araya Benegas | October 19, 2019

Senior midfielder Ethan Pitre (left) junior midfielder Alex Welch, sophomore forward Miguel Maynez Jr and sophomore forward Nick Markanich watch as Welch approaches a loose ball Oct. 12 during an eventual 2-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men's soccer and West Virginia are tied at 1-1 at the half

Men’s soccer and West Virginia are tied at 1-1 at the half

By Quentin Wilson | October 18, 2019

DeKALB — Men's soccer is tied with the West Virginia University Mountaineers at one a piece.Senior midfielder Ethan Pitre scored the first goal of the game, putting the Huskies up 1-0. Pitre received a header behind the defense from junior midfielder...

Senior forward Jan Maertins and junior midfielder Alex Welch kick off Saturday after a goal against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville during an eventual 2-1 loss at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Huskies to face Mountaineers in Morgantown for second MAC match of season

By Quentin Wilson | October 18, 2019

Senior forward Jan Maertins and junior midfielder Alex Welch kick off Saturday after a goal against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville during an eventual 2-1 loss at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Marcus Jones, redshirt senior running back, returns a kick Oct. 5 against Ball State University during an eventual 27-20 loss at Huskie Stadium.

After early season plagued with injuries, penalties, Huskies look to get back on track

By James Krause | October 18, 2019

DeKALB — NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock was able to take more from his grandfather, Charles Thomas Johnson, than just his middle name.After Hammock’s mother had the future Huskie at an early age, Hammock’s grandfather took on a large role...

Huskies have a shot at returning to DeKalb with Mallory Cup and second MAC win

By Maddie Barrett | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — After the football team lost the Mallory Cup last season in its inaugural game, the Huskies hope to win the trophy Saturday against the Miami University – Ohio RedHawks. The Mallory Cup honors the late Bill Mallory, who led NIU to its first...

NPHC to host food drive for Huskie Food Pantry

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2019

DeKALB — An upcoming event hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council aims to give back to the campus by raising funds and donations for the Huskie Food Pantry.The event will take place Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first floor of DuSable Hall,...

Students can renew license, other documents through Mobile Secretary

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2019

Services from the Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White, are now available for students in the Holmes Students Center, according to an advertisement from Cyber Drive Illinois.Instead of traveling to an official site for services provided by the Department...

Huskies draw in double overtime, Donnally once again spectacular

Huskies draw in double overtime, Donnally once again spectacular

By Jarrett Huff | October 13, 2019

Sophomore midfielder Kylee Hermeyer takes a shot Sunday during an eventual double-overtime draw against Miami University - Ohio at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Sophomore forward Brandon Ledyard gears up for a shot Set. 27 during an eventual 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Hockey heads to break after tough loss against Iowa

By Matt Boecker | October 13, 2019

Sophomore forward Brandon Ledyard gears up for a shot Set. 27 during an eventual 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Offense clicks in Huskies’ victory over Ohio

By James Krause | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — Redshirt first-year kicker John Richardson emerged from Athens as the Huskies’ hero, kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired for a 39-36 win over the Ohio Bobcats.Richardson converted on the kick after missing two of three previous...

Adult Man Buying Cannabis Buds at Small Cannabis Store.

City to vote on cannabis zoning regulations

By Noah Johnson | October 13, 2019

Adult Man Buying Cannabis Buds at Small Cannabis Store.