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IN PICTURES: Volleyball at home in black and white

By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist
October 7, 2024
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NIU freshman middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) reaches up to hit the ball over the net. Alvin led the Huskies with four blocks and was followed by Hayes, Atiemo and Güvener with three blocks each. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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The NIU volleyball team gathers together at their bench during a timeout Friday night against Akron. The Huskies host Kent State 6 p.m. Thursday. inside Victor E. Court. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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A sign of the “State of Being” art gallery is painted on the wall next to Danielle Koenig’s signature and the photo “Sunrise.” Koenig’s master thesis statement “State of Being” will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)
Gallery: “State of Mind” commemorates the passage of time
An acrylic painting on canvas, “Magic Object #1,”by Douglas Binder displays a voodoo doll from the “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of Douglas Binder” exhibit. There were two versions of this piece, one being a drawing named “1st version,” and then the painting which had slight similarities and differences but resulting in the same theme. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
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Groups of students eat at Neptune Dining Hall for the 70s Dinner. Neptune Dining Hall hosted a 70s themed dinner on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Northern Star | Sofia Howell)
Gallery: Neptune Hall hosts 1970s themed dinner
Scouts for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns talk amongst each other after watching former linebacker Jaden Dolphin’s 4.78 second 40-yard dash. NFL scouts both ran the drills and watched during NIU’s Pro Day on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: 2025 NFL Draft aspirants show off at Pro Day
The Islamic Center of DeKalb sits at 801 Normal Road and serves the local Muslim community by providing a place of worship. From Feb. 28 to March 29 Muslims all over the world observe the holy month Ramadan. (Northern Star Media)
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Students put motivational messages in jars as they drink soda floats provided to them. The NIU Campus Activity Board held their Stay-A-Float event as a way to destress students after midterms. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
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NIU junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) claps and freshman guard Lexi Carlsen (20) screams after Bowling Green called a timeout during the fourth quarter. Doyle and Carlsen both led the Huskies with 43 minutes played. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies win thriller over Bowling Green in double overtime
The NIU women's basketball team gives out free signatures to fans who attended the game. The Convocation Center had an attendance of 1,401 people at the game Wednesday night. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies upset Kent State on National Girls and Women in Sports Day
The NIU women’s basketball team huddles together after their win against Central Michigan University. The Huskies led the game for all but seven minutes of the night. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)
Gallery: Best of MBB and WBB this week at the Convo
The NIU marching band marches into position in front of the Huskie Athletic Fund presentation and the wall of people formed to watch the performance. Saturday’s The Yard featured a DJ instead of a live performance in addition to the marching band’s rally. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: The Yard kicks off pregame festivities vs Central Michigan
Freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. (22) attempts to rush the ball up the middle for a one-yard gain. Johnson Jr. averaged 4.2 yards per rush. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies conquer Central Michigan in regular season finale
Redshirt junior Blake West fights against Rider University senior Will Betancourt’s grip at the base of his neck. West stopped Betancourt from winning a single point across all three periods. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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The NIU volleyball team huddles at its bench on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. Despite strong individual player performances, the Huskies finished 2024 with their lowest win total in program history. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo leaps and winds up for a serve on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost its season finale in four sets to Miami University on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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Senior libero Crew Hoffmeier celebrates on Nov. 8 against Bowling Green State University at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball snapped an 11-game losing streak with a win over Miami University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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The NIU volleyball team's back line prepares for Bowling Green State University to serve the ball on Friday. The Huskies matched up against Bowling Green again on Saturday, falling in three sets. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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Freshman setter Ella Strausberger (2) sets up senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo for a chance at a kill. Atiemo struck her 1,000th kill Friday against Bowling Green State University and is the 23rd Huskie to ever do so. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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Junior right-side pin Alexa Hayes (12) spikes the ball for a kill on Oct. 10 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost to Western Michigan University on Tuesday as the Huskies were swept for the 11th time this season. (Northern Star File Photo)
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