![Freshman defenseman Jim Franklin and freshman forward Micah Maldonado rush the puck up the ice during NIU hockeys game against Kent State University on Sept. 16. NIU lost the game by a final score of 4-3. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jimmy-and-Micah-1200x814.jpg)
Illinois sneaks past hockey in close contest
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| September 24, 2023
![First-year forward Nick Gonzalez celebrates with his team Sept. 27 during NIU’s home loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Sports.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/adaff0e4ef31db6bf4ee29767b3dce8a-900x720.jpg)
Huskies work through tough season to build program foundation
By Matt Boecker
| December 10, 2019
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Wrestling falls short of upset win against Illinois
By James Krause
| December 7, 2019
Wrestling takes first conference win in Purdue Duals, takes two of three matchups
By James Krause
| November 26, 2019
Hockey edges Waldorf in its second victory of the season
By Matt Boecker
| November 3, 2019
Poverty Simulation helps illustrate what millions go through every day
By Payton Higgins
| September 24, 2019
Cannabis market could aid DeKalb
By Payton Higgins
| September 22, 2019
Vaccines should be mandatory
By Ashley Hines
| February 6, 2019
Wrestling falls to Illini
By Marcel Carrasco
| December 10, 2018
Officials host inaugural First-Generation Student Success Conference
By Taher Zeitoun
| November 12, 2018
![Timothy Killeen, University of Illinois System president, addresses the crowd Tuesday, in announcing the Illinois Innovation Networks partnership with NIU in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/db5551b3efa2d874163d724293d3ada1-900x600.jpg)
NIU to build $22.9M research center for sustainability
By Jessie Kern
| October 11, 2018
Students must remain hopeful for Freeman’s presidency
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| September 19, 2018
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