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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Diesel served as NIU's live mascot from 2005 to 2013. Diesel, the predecessor to Mission and Mission II, was named NIU's mascot emeritus by NIU athletics director Sean Frazier, allowing Diesel to attend NIU events throughout retirement. The siberian husky passed away on Sept. 7, 2015, at 12 years old.

Artist sculpts Diesel memorial

By Lindsey Salvatelli | July 10, 2017
Athletic department sees ups and downs of COVID-19 precautions with student athletes returning

Chessick center built to rival others across US

By KeAndre Worthy | October 28, 2013

Athletics had more to celebrate than football’s win Saturday, as the Chessick Practice Center was also unveiled this weekend.The Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center was opened to the public, marking the end of the two-year project. Kenneth Chessick,...

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