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Hey, Huskie fans! A new season of NIU football begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 unless you’re tailgating first. Here’s what you need to know about pregame fun. Tailgating may begin when parking lots open. Donor lots and Convocation Center lots open five hours prior to kick-off, and remote parking lots (W, O, and...

Students, alumni, fans and friends are invited Saturday, April 19, to check out the 2014 Northern Illinois University football team AND get a glimpse of what’s in store for fans prior to every game in “The Yard” this fall at the 2014 Huskie Bowl Spring Football Game. The scrimmage, which will close out 2014 NIU...

Northern Illinois University will hold the 108th Homecoming celebration in its history Saturday, Oct. 11. A weekend of festivities welcoming alumni back to campus will be highlighted by the Huskie football team’s game versus Mid-American Conference West Division foe Central Michigan at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff times for all of NIU’s Saturday games in 2014 are TBA....

Northern Illinois University football season ticket holders will receive a 45 percent discount AND watch one of the most-winning teams in the nation over the past four years from the best seats in Huskie Stadium in 2014, as NIU Athletics officials rolled out its ticket prices and season ticket plans Tuesday. In 2014, NIU is...

With the most important football game so far this season beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Huskie Stadium, administrators of Residential Dining have decided to close all dining centers at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Notification has been posted online and at the dining halls since Friday, Nov. 8. Each of the first 1,200...

Even though temperatures are climbing into the 80s the next few days, autumn weather is allegedly heading to DeKalb next week – just in time for Homecoming 2013. Several activities are planned under the theme “Generations of Pride,” starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, with Powder Puff Football in Central Park. The Homecoming Kick-Off...

The Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) Council has announced that its third annual Huskie Tailgate and Football Game Experience will take place Saturday, Oct. 26, when NIU takes on the Eagles of Eastern Michigan. The event begins at 11 a.m. on the west side of Huskie Stadium, and is open to all NIU faculty, staff and...

So, who’s hungry? Um, everybody? The weekend will bring two opportunities for free food, not to mention plenty of fun and live music. Friday’s “We Are Huskies” Tailgate, scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on the west lawn outside Huskie Stadium, offers a chance to relax with new friends and members of the university community...

The Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) Council will host a spring tailgate tent Saturday, April 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on the west side of Huskie Stadium. Three different home games are slated for that afternoon. Cheer on your favorite, or check out all three. Men’s Baseball – 1 p.m. Women’s Softball – 2 p.m. Football Spring Scrimmage –...

Calling all NIU students who are graduating next month or in May or August of 2013! A special recognition for these soon-to-be alumni is planned Wednesday, Nov. 14, as part of the NIU “Blackout!” football game versus Toledo. The event includes free food – tailgate for free at the Student Association tent on the east...

NIU aims to score big for recycling at the remaining home football games by having teams of volunteers fan out across the Huskie Stadium tailgating venues to help fans recycle. At both of the remaining home NIU football game this season (Nov. 3 and Nov. 14), NIU’s environmental student clubs, in collaboration with NIU Recycling...

NIU aims to score big for recycling at the remaining home football games by having teams of volunteers fan out across the Huskie Stadium tailgating venues to help fans recycle. At every remaining home NIU football game this season (Sept. 29, , Oct. 13, Nov. 3 and Nov. 14), NIU’s environmental student clubs, in collaboration...