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Senior catcher/outfielder Collin Summerhill eyes a pitch in an NIU baseball game against Louisiana State University Saturday. Summerhill recorded two hits against the University of Iowa on Tuesday, including an RBI triple in the eighth inning. (Courtesy of LSU Athletics)

Baseball falls to Iowa, leave 11 runners on base

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 27, 2024

NIU baseball (2-7) dropped its mid-week showdown versus the University of Iowa Hawkeyes (4-4) by a score of 14-6.  The Hawkeyes used a total of 10 pitchers in the contest, with their starting pitcher, sophomore pitcher Justin Hackett, only lasting...

Chi-Town Showdown to be held at SeatGeek Stadium

Chi-Town Showdown to be held at SeatGeek Stadium

By James Krause | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — Director of Athletics Sean Fraizer announced the return of the Chi-Town Showdown, with the football team hosting Brigham Young University on Oct. 24 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.The announcement came Wednesday in a news release, with Fraizer...

Huskies start season against Iowa Hawkeyes

By James Krause | August 28, 2018

The days are winding down to the start of NIU’s football season as hit the road to play the Iowa Hawkeyes.Head Coach Rod Carey said his defense will face a challenge in the traditionally disciplined Iowa offense.“When you’re playing Iowa, you’re...

Senior Justin Fletcher is called safe in a game against Toledo on April 5, 2014. 

Baseball takes tough loss after winning streak

By Christopher Loggins | March 31, 2016

Senior Justin Fletcher is called safe in a game against Toledo on April 5, 2014. 

NIU up 7 spots in Trojan Sexual Health Report Card

By Northern Star staff | December 4, 2015

NIU was recognized for having safer sex as it jumped seven spots from last year’s Annual Trojan Sexual Health Report Card to 67 out of 140.The Trojan Sexual Health Report Card is an annual ranking that evaluates the availability of sexual resources...

Four years of NIU in review

By Aaron Brooks | April 24, 2012

My decision to attend NIU was influenced by three factors: location, cost and reputation. After four years at NIU I have found other aspects more important. Reflecting on what has been important to me as a student, four factors come to mind: atmosphere,...

Men's, Women's rugby place 2nd at Tournament of Champions

Men’s, Women’s rugby place 2nd at Tournament of Champions

By Ed Rietveld | April 22, 2012

Men's Rugby NIU’s men’s rugby finished second in the Tournament of Champions Saturday with a 4-1 record. The Huskies first game was against the Shamrock rugby club. NIU got off to a slow start, trailing 5-3, but it was able to respond and come back...

NIU offers new online courses, plans to add 42 new degree programs

By Faith Healy | September 12, 2011

When students think about college courses, they may think of a professor standing at a podium lecturing. However, NIU also offers alternative class methods in online courses. While offering online classes is not new to the university, there has been an...