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Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

IN PICTURES: Softball struggles in home opener

The team’s sixth straight loss
Totus Tuus Keely
The NIU softball team runs out from the dugout after the NIU batter lineup was announced. The first home game saw a periodic cold drizzle until the last out of the final inning Tuesday, when the rain picked up substantially. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
Mar 26, 2024
SB DePaul-6
Totus Tuus Keely
Senior first baseman Caitlyn Shumaker (3) (left) walks out of the dugout as her name is announced and high fives junior second baseman Kacie Quick (12). Shumaker made a connection in each at bat, landing two second base hits and a third base hit, all three converted to runs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Totus Tuus Keely
Totus Tuus Keely, Editor in Chief

Totus Tuus Keely is a junior from Ottawa, Illinois, majoring in mechatronics engineering. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, Totus enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He also enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.

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