Long exposures in DeKalb after dark

By Mingda Wu, Senior Photographer|February 19, 2023

The Junction Eating Place illuminating the Junction Center parking lot on Feb. 11 on Lincoln Highway. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

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Two firefighters talk through the building’s garage Tuesday at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. The spray from a hose damaged a hanging light fixture while crews attempted to suppress the fire from within the building. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

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The group of Lotería Game Night attendees focus on caller Elbia Menéndez as they were about to win on Wednesday at Lotería Game Night in the Peters Campus Life Building. Lotería Game Night was moved from the Holmes Student Center to the Peters Campus Life Building. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

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