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Gallery: Campus Activity Board hosts Block Party for incoming students

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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)
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Aug 25, 2025
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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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The Avalon String Quartet prepares to strike the final note of “Fellow Traveler (2008)” composed by John Adams, their opening piece on Jan. 30 at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. The quartet will join composer Narongrit Dhamabutra and pianist Winston Choi to perform Dhamabutra's new piece for quintet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Drag queen and host Alayna Couture sits out in the crowd while performing during the Campus Activities Board Fourth Annual Drag Show on Tuesday in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom. Co-hosts CAB and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center brought drag queens Zelina Azul Pop, Keri Triad, Destiny Valero and Flicky Fourloko in addition to Couture. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Students vote for the best dressed for the Diamond of the Season event that occurred during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Students participated by going on stage and showcase their outfit to music (Aidan Penca | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskies dress best for Bridgerton Ball
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An Adventure Staff employee prepares a kayak for students as other kayakers line up to leave the East Lagoon. Attendees had to line up for several minutes in order to get a turn in the kayaks. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
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Marcos and Natalia Becerra, children of DeKalb residents Martha and Cosme, pretend to drive a John Deere combine harvester on North Third Street during Corn Fest on Sunday. The John Deere combine harvester, the “StalkMaster,” is one of many types of combine harvesters used to harvest corn. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: DeKalb hosts their annual Corn Fest for residents and students

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