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Senior Diana Lukyanova prepares for a strike at the Chick Evans Field House. Lukyanova was 3-0 in finished singles and doubles matches Friday against Western Illinois University and Bradley University. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Women’s tennis undefeated against Western Illinois and Bradley

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2024

NIU women’s tennis (5-4) sailed past both Western Illinois University (1-7), 7-0, and Bradley University (2-6), 4-0, without dropping a match.  The Huskies did not lose a match against Western Illinois, but one match went unfinished.  In doubles,...

Then-first-year guard Tyler Cochran looks to get the edge on a screen Monday during NIUs 65-48 win against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

German comes in clutch for men’s basketball with four-point play late in game

By Jarrett Huff | November 24, 2019

DeKALB — Wins keep rolling in for men’s basketball as it defeated Southern Illinois University — Edwardsville in a close game on Saturday. Senior guard Eugene German’s four-point play in the final 10 seconds lifted the Huskies over the Cougars...

Redshirt senior forward Lacey James attempts a shot Wednesday while James Claar, WIU redshirt senior forward, pressures the Huskie at Western Hall.

Huskies march out of Macomb with victory over Western Illinois

By Mike Knapp | November 20, 2019

DeKALB — After winning three-straight home games over the weekend, the men’s basketball team headed back on the road Wednesday to take on Western Illinois University at Western Hall for the first time since 1994.After starting the season with two...

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Guards provide spark in Huskies win

By Eddie Garcia | January 22, 2017

Lisa Carlsen

Head Coach

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Basketball blows 4th quarter lead

By Eddie Garcia | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s basketball (2-1) fell short, 83-79, against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (3-1) to record its first loss of the season.The Huskies led the game 77-73 with less than a minute remaining in the second half when the Leathernecks...

Work-hour cap limits students

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 11, 2016

NIU should increase its hour cap from 20 hours per week for student-employees so students can earn living and tuition expenses easier.The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was fully implemented in 2015, and as a result, all hours for part-time...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham (middle) shouts instructions at Luke Shively, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman (right), prior to a snap during Saturday’s football game at Huskie Stadium. 

Football loses in-state battle

By Patrick Smith | September 26, 2016

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham (middle) shouts instructions at Luke Shively, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman (right), prior to a snap during Saturday’s football game at Huskie Stadium. 

Football faces instate team in search of first win

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2016

DeKALB | NIU looks to put a one in the win column 2:30 p.m. Saturday against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks.The two winningest football programs in Illinois have a bit of a history as they have met 39 times, but this will only be the third...

NIU President Doug Baker (left) and Provost Lisa Freeman speak at the Board of Trustees special meeting Thursday at Altgeld Hall. The trustees approved the potential school of nursing, which now has to be approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Trustees approve new school of nursing

By Alexander Chettiath | February 22, 2016

NIU President Doug Baker (left) and Provost Lisa Freeman speak at the Board of Trustees special meeting Thursday at Altgeld Hall. The trustees approved the potential school of nursing, which now has to be approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Lincoln Hall sits in front of New Hall and will be torn down to be turned into a Health Informatics Technology Center.

NIU says no to vet group housing

By Alexander Chettiath | June 29, 2015

NIU has declined Save-A-Vet’s proposal to renovate Lincoln Hall, a project that would have provided housing for disabled veterans and canines.Save-A-Vet, created by Danny Scheurer, Marine and Army veteran, rescues retired military and service dogs from...

WIU VP should take blame for Western Courier EIC suspension

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 5, 2015

Garry Biller, Western Illinois University’s vice president of Student Services, needs to admit he was in the wrong instead of pointing fingers for suspending the Western Courier’s editor in chief.The Western Courier is WIU’s unofficial student-run...