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Gallery: Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Sigma Kappa secure day one Tugs wins

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
April 8, 2025
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Alpha Sigma Phi tuggers wait in a high hang while watching their caller. Tugs matches will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the final matches on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Tugs Match 1 winners, Phi Kappa Psi, shakes hands with their opponents, Alpha Sigma Phi, after claiming the win in the second rope. Phi Psi caused Alpha Sig to step on the rope after pulling the knot past the first trench for both ropes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Totus Tuus Keely
Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Totus Tuus Keely is a junior mechatronics engineering major at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, he enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He was able to travel and photograph the historic football win against No. 5 Notre Dame in 2024. Along with photography, he enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.
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