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Gallery: Campus Activity Board hosts Block Party for incoming students

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
August 25, 2025
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Addison Kimbler (left), a first-year art and design major, and Julia Smith, a junior early childhood education major, ride the Ballistic Swing carnival ride on Thursday at the Campus Activities Board Block Party. Long lines formed for the Ballistic Swing, zipline and lemonade stands. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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An NIU police car blocks Lucinda Avenue west of Stadium Drive East for the Campus Activities Board Block Party on Thursday. The Block Party began at 6:30 p.m., lasted until 10:30 p.m. and was held in the field South of the Chessick Practice Center and Mary M. Bell Field. (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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