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Athletes across different sports doing signature actions for their sports. NIU student-athletes did an amazing job this year. (Amber Siegel | Northern Star)

Editorial: NIU student-athletes excelled this year

Editor’s note: Joey Trella, opinion editor and NIU student-athlete, was not a part of writing this editorial.  Participating in collegiate athletics at the Division I level is a dream that only a select few can accomplish. An even fewer number of...

The womens track and field and cross country team poses for a photo during its time volunteering at Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb.

Track and field, cross country and baseball teams contribute most community service hours among sports teams

By Jemea Green | January 27, 2020

DeKALB — Student-athletes at NIU racked up a total of 5,150 community service hours during the 2018-2019 academic year.Giving back and connecting with the community is important to NIU, according to the annual Athletics report which documents the hours...

Men’s golf successful under Frame’s framework

By Sean Anderson | October 10, 2012

Andrew Frame graduated from NIU in 2011 and immediately became the assistant coach for the men’s golf team. In his five years at NIU, Frame had 16 top-10 in 45 tournaments. His low round was a six-under-66, while his best overall finish was a second...

NIU needs to spend money to benefit all students, not just student-athletes

By The Northern Star Editorial Board | November 21, 2011

There's nothing more appalling than watching NIU's money burst into flames in the shape of a firework.We're sure the pretty display roused some NIU football team spirit (despite the fact that it started before the game ended), but let's be honest; was...

Paying student-athletes shouldnt be a priority for colleges

Paying student-athletes shouldn’t be a priority for colleges

October 31, 2011

The president of the NCAA now backs a plan that would allow conferences to pay student athletes, and it is a horrible idea. Colleges already spend too much money on athletics when there are far more important things that they should be spending money...

Coach’s Corner with NIU Gymnastics head coach Mark Sontag

By Brian Thomas | February 16, 2011

Gymnastics isn't exactly considered a traditional sport. It takes a lot of hard work to succeed and dedication to teach. NIU gymnastics head coach Mark Sontag has a long history with gymnastics. Sontag sat down with the Northern Star to discuss getting...

Faceoff: NCAA forcing student-athletes to stay

By Mike Romor and Andrew Singer | February 1, 2011

Some wonder if it's time for the NCAA to take notice and force basketball student athletes to be out of high school for longer than one year before entering the NBA. Sports writers Mike Romor and Andrew Singer take center stage to debate the controversial...