Skyler Kisellus is a Senior Sports Reporter at Northern Star Media. He covers NIU’s football and men’s basketball teams while also hosting All-Star, the Star’s sports podcast, showcasing his passion for competitive sports and sports business. Skyler's work has been featured in the Daily Herald (Chicago, IL), reflecting his dedication to both team and individual sports disciplines.
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Skyler Kisellus focuses primarily on local sports events, particularly college-level volleyball, soccer, and gymnastics. The coverage attributes of event coverage and evolving stories indicate a strong emphasis on timely news related to sporting events at Northern Illinois University (NIU) or within the De Kalb area.
Given their focus on event coverage, Skyler would likely be most responsive to pitches related to upcoming games or meets featuring NIU teams in these sports. Additionally, they may also be interested in evolving story angles surrounding team performance and player updates.
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By: Skyler Kisellus
DeKALB — After rallying to defeat Massachusetts on Friday to open a three-game series, NIU split Saturday’s doubleheader with its new Mid-American Conference foe — securing the series win in their only matchups as league rivals. The Huskies (11-10, 5-4 MAC) opened the day with an 11-2 pummeling in five innings before bouncing back with...
By: Skyler Kisellus
DeKALB — NIU entered its midweek series against Ball State as one of the Mid-American Conference's top hitting teams, batting .324 for the second-best mark in the league.
By: Skyler Kisellus
DeKALB — A drought that lasted nearly nine years came to an emphatic end Sunday afternoon, as NIU completed a three-game weekend sweep of Mid-American Conference foe Kent State at Mary M. Bell Field.
Catcher receives first league honor after well-rounded week against Ball State, Kent State
For Quinn Urwiler , uphill battles are nothing new. When he first arrived at NIU as a transfer from North Dakota in 2022, Urwiler found himself near the bottom of a crowded linebacker depth chart.
After a weekend full of wins for NIU sports, hosts Skyler Kisellus and Joseph Segreti are joined by Incoming Sports Editor Kristopher Houston and Sports Reporter Aiyana Riley to break down the Huskies' successes.
By: Skyler Kisellus
DeKALB — For years, NIU's annual Spring Showcase has felt like more of a glorified practice. This year, it actually felt like a game — and it came down to the final play.
By: Skyler Kisellus
NIU sophomore quarterback Brady Davidson throws a pass as redshirt senior quarterback Jalen Macon watches before the team's Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.
By: Skyler Kisellus
DeKALB — The defense was one of the few saving graces for NIU a season ago, but that unit will look much different in 2026.
I've always had a hard time saying goodbye. Not just because of what it means, but also because of when I've had to say it.
