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Track and field competes well in first meet

By Rhema Rhea | December 8, 2013

Track and field took to competition for the first time when it traveled to Allendale, Mich., for the Laker Early Bird on Friday.The Huskies’ opening meet was highlighted by a record 600-meter run by senior sprinter Rebecca Cronin. Cronin’s time of...

Track and field opens in Michigan

By Rhema Rhea | December 4, 2013

Track and field will dive into its first competition of the season Friday when it travels to Allendale, Mich., for the Laker Early Bird hosted by Grand Valley StateUniversity.The Laker Early Bird stops the two-year run of the Huskies opening their season...

Track and field athletes ready for season

By Rhema Rhea | December 3, 2013

Track and field has seen success these past few seasons, setting program marks, and this year they are hoping to stay on that path.Some key sprinters returning this season are seniors Rebecca Cronin and Erica Miller. Cronin is a record holder herself,...

Playoffs still in reach for Rose-less Bulls

By Rhema Rhea | December 1, 2013

Since the injury to three-time NBA All-Star Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls’ play on the court has not been the same, but the playoffs should be in reach.Prior to Rose’s injury to his meniscus in his right knee in a Nov. 22 matchup against the Portland...

Cross country season finishes strong

By Rhema Rhea | November 18, 2013

Cross country ended its rocky season on a high note, having low times across the board during Friday’s NCAA Midwest Regional.Head coach Greg Hipp was not pleased with the way NIU finished the MAC Championship Nov. 2 when the team placed 11th out of...

Heuer’s 6K impressess at cross country regionals

By Rhema Rhea | November 17, 2013

Cross country took to the course one last time in 2013 against the toughest in the midwest, finishing 23rd out of 34 at the NCAA Midwest Regional held in Ames, Iowa, Friday.NIU beat out local rivals Eastern Illinois, SIU Edwardsville, University of Illinois...

Cross country heads to regionals

By Rhema Rhea | November 13, 2013

Cross country will battle the biggest and toughest field of the season when it travels to Ames, Iowa, for the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships on Friday.The championship will be hosted by the Iowa State Cyclones, which have won the last three Midwest...

Runners seize chance during Huskie Open

By Rhema Rhea | November 10, 2013

Cross country placed its three entrees in the top half during the Huskie Open Friday.Huskie runners Alexis Capps, Rachel Shoemaker and Hannah Savage were among the 83 male and female collegiate and community runners who took part in the 5K race at the...

Huskie Open provides chance for inexperienced runners

By Rhema Rhea | November 6, 2013

Runners who will not compete in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship next week have one last opportunity at competition Friday at the NIU North 40 in the Huskie Open.NIU has its regional lineup set, including its top seven finishers from their MAC Championship...

Cross country loses focus in MAC finals

By Rhema Rhea | November 3, 2013

Cross country didn’t meet its expectations this weekend, finishing 11th of 12 during the 2013 MAC Championships Saturday in Bowling Green, Ohio.NIU came out of the race with a solid start, but did not continue its race with the determination it had...

Cross country prepares for MAC championship

By Rhema Rhea | October 30, 2013

Cross country is set for this weekend’s MAC championship, and the Huskies are looking to outperform last season’s 11th-of-12 team finish.Race execution and confidence have been emphasized throughout the season, and this week has been no different.“Workouts...

Raffety making adjustments in 6K

By Rhema Rhea | October 29, 2013

Cross country takes to the course Saturday for its MAC championship in Bowling Green, Ohio, and sophomore Leah Raffety is a Huskie who could have a breakout tournament.Since Raffety was the first Huskie finisher and overall champion of the season opener,...