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Delegal, Schiller look to lead linebackers

By Tony Osborne | August 21, 2011

DeKALB | With the absence of the three starting linebackers from 2010, a few seniors have stepped up to fill the positions for the 2011 football season.Former Huskie linebacker Alex Kube graduated, Tyrone Clark is sitting out the year due to personal...

DeKalb prepares for the hottest days of summer

By Tony Osborne | July 18, 2011

DeKALB | From today until July 29, the Northern Illinois area will experience stifling heat due to a high-pressure system moving into the area.Temperatures will be steadily in the 90s all week, with Wednesday through Friday's high temperatures reaching...

High school students spend a week brushing up on their communication skills with NIU Forensics

By Tony Osborne | July 18, 2011

DeKALB | High school students from across the Midwest spent the week on campus hoping to spruce up their speeches at the NIU Speech Camp.The 26th annual summer camp helps high school students from Illinois and Iowa improve their communication skills before...

Former NIU cornerback not affected by lockout

By Tony Osborne | June 16, 2011

DeKALB | The NFL lockout did not seem to affect former NIU cornerback Chris Smith. Smith was drafted in the 4th round, 17th pick overall to the Omaha Nighthawks in the 2011 draft for the United Football League, a professional football organization made...

Wolfe not guaranteed a spot in NFL

By Tony Osborne | June 16, 2011

As we move into the beginning of summer, the NFL lockout continues to loom over the heads of coaches, fans and players alike.Even NFL veterans are showing the displeasure around the league with the continuous staring contest between players and management.Baltimore...

Running back from the law

By Tony Osborne | June 10, 2011

DeKalb| As we move into the beginning of summer, the NFL lockout continues to loom in the heads of coaches, fans and players alike. Even current NFL veterans are showing the displeasure around the league with the continuous staring contest between players...