The NIU men’s soccer team huddles together during their match Sunday afternoon against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Huskies lost by a score of 2-1 to drop to a record of 1-3 on the season. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Labor Day weekend Volleyball and Men’s Soccer
By Tim Dodge and Marco Alvarez
September 4, 2024
NIU volleyball players stand as they look up to the American flag in the Convocation Center during the National Anthem on Friday during their match against Western Illinois University. The Huskies’ next match is against the University of Valparaiso on Sept. 5 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
About the Contributors

Tim Dodge, Former Social Media Manager
Tim Dodge is a senior journalism major and a sports journalism minor at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring of 2023 and became the senior photojournalist in the spring of 2024. Tim enjoys photographing sporting events, playing golf, video games and is a fan of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, White Sox, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist
Marco Alvarez is a sophomore at NIU majoring in photography. His favorite type of events to cover are football and baseball games. Marco joined the Northern Star in fall 2024. Outside of the office, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and with his Siberian husky, and he also loves to listen to Spanish and pop music.
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