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Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Gallery: Students meet each other at Campfire Connections

Totus Tuus Keely
Students group up and chat around the bonfire on Wednesday night during Campfire Connections. Campfire Connections had a single fire maintained by NIU Recreation Center staffers who stacked pallets on the fire to keep it burning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Aug 24, 2025
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Totus Tuus Keely
NIU Recreation Center staffers load a pallet onto a bonfire Wednesday night during Campfire Connections west of Lot P. Campfire Connections started at 8 p.m. on the first day of Week of Welcome. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
About the Contributor
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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