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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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Plush toys with creepy doll faces sit on a table. The Dark Art and Oddities Con took place in Altgeld Hall. (Yari Tapia | Northern Star)
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NIU senior tight end Grayson Barnes (81) is lifted up in the endzone by redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J Lippe (79) and celebrates in the endzone after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter. Barnes had one catch for the game and it came on the touchdown pass. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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NIU veterans and military students stand as they salute the flags during the Veterans Day flag ceremony. Veterans Day originally was called Armistice Day to celebrate the agreement between Allied nations and Germany to end World War I. (Nia Jackson | Northern Star)
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Junior Nataly Ninova returns the ball during her doubles match against Marquette University on the second day of the Huskie Invitational. Ninova was undefeated during her singles matches Friday and Saturday as well as with her doubles partner senior Erika Dimitriev. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Pumpkins sit on the grass for the decorated pumpkin competition with some labeled for the place they finished. The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival began back in 1956 and had over 1000 entries in the Lions Club Decorated Pumpkin Display this year. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
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NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after scoring a 34-yard touchdown during the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. The Huskies will travel to Western Michigan for their next game at 6 p.m. CST Nov. 6 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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A marching band drum major claps along to “#5 (Hey Song)” performed by the NIU Marching Band joined by band alumni. The marching band performed five songs during the Yard then marched down Stadium Drive South around Huskie Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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The Huskies run on the field pregame with Victor E. Huskie on Saturday for the 117th Homecoming game against the University of Toledo. The attendance for the 117th Homecoming game was 18,350. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Sophomore defender Luka Vasic (4) clears the ball from the net. NIU lost 1-2 against #14 Western Michigan on Saturday, making them 2-10 overall and 0-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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NIU senior defensive tackle Cade Haberman (51) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green senior running back Jaison Patterson (28). The Huskies defense held Bowling Green scoreless for the final 54 minutes of the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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A graphic shows redshirt freshman running back Jaylen Poe as Huskie of the Week. Poe rushed for 2 touchdowns and had an 89-yard kick return in NIU football's 34-20 victory over the University of Massachusetts on Saturday. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)
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NIU redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) dives into the endzone for a touchdown past the University of Massachusetts defense during the fourth quarter. Williams’ rushing touchdown extended the Huskies lead to 27-13. (Marco Alvarez | 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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