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Women’s volleyball hosts Central Michigan for MAC opener

By Justin Kelley | September 26, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team has a chance to redeem itself after a rough start to the season with 3-11 record in non-conference play. The Huskies face off against the Central Michigan University Chippewas in their opening match of Mid-American Conference...

Chance the Rapper makes a surprise visit to NIU

By Parker Otto | September 26, 2019

Chance the Rapper surprised NIU when he made a visit to the women's volleyball team Wednesday night at Victor E. Court in the Convocation Center. The triple Grammy winner was at the center rehearsing for his upcoming concert in Chicago, according to women’s...

Huskies jump out to 3-1 start in MAC

By Khobi Price | September 30, 2018

Thursday, vs. Western MichiganThe volleyball team’s improving offense helped it claim its third consecutive Mid-American Conference victory versus the Western Michigan University Broncos (25-15, 20-25, 25-21, 25-19) Thursday at Victor E. Court.The Huskies...

Five takeaways from Volleyball non-conference play

By Khobi Price | September 23, 2018

The volleyball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 2-13 record. The Huskies defeated the University of Toledo Rockets Friday and the Ball State University Cardinals Saturday at Victor E. Court to kick off their Mid-American Conference contests.The...

Junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz celebrates the winning point of the final set in a match against Bowling Green University Sept. 24.

Women’s volleyball to face challenging season

By Danielle Brown | July 10, 2017

Junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz celebrates the winning point of the final set in a match against Bowling Green University Sept. 24.

Huskie fans pack Victor E. Court on Nov. 21, 2016 for a volleyball game between NIU and the Ohio Bobcats. NIU sporting events return to full capacity this fall.

Volleyball team wins MAC title

By Danielle Brown | November 21, 2016

Senior Jenna Radtke (left center), of Buffalo Grove, celebrates after scoring a point for the Huskies Saturday night at the Convocation Center when they faced the Ohio Bobcats. The Huskies won the game 3-0.

Volleyball shares title

By Danielle Brown | November 14, 2016

The volleyball team earned two wins over the weekend, which qualified the team for its fourth Mid-American Conference regular season championship and their first ever co-championship honors.NIU will be co-MAC champions with Miami University who also finished...

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

3 ways to eat free on campus this week

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2016

1. All students are welcome to Chai Chat 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Campus Life Building, Room 100. There will be free tea and international snacks.

2. Second-year NIU Law students are invited to a brief pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Swen Parson Thurgood Marshall Gallery.

3. Students can enjoy free caramel apples 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Promenade Lounge.

Sophomore middle blocker Jenna Radtke (5) spikes the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes Aug. 30 at Victor E. Court. Radtke has excelled on the defensive side of the ball but is working to improve her entire game.

Volleyball at home for Flames showdown

By Rhema Rhea | September 15, 2014

Volleyball (6-4) will be back on its home floor Tuesday night for the first time in more than two weeks when the Illinois Chicago Flames (4-7) come to town.The Huskies and Flames meet 7 p.m. today at Victor E. Court.“We love Victor E. Court. We love...

NIU Gymnast, Sophomore Amanda Stepp, performs a split jump on the beam event at the 2013 season opener against Illinois State University at the Convocation Center Sunday afternoon.

Women’s gymnastics set to meet Bowling Green

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2013

Women’s gymnastics will compete in its second straight home meet of the season against its first MAC foe. The Huskies (1-0) will welcome Bowling Green (0-2) to Victor E. Court on Saturday. Head coach Sam Morreale hopes there is a similar turnout of...