"Water Weight Rust" by Rachelle Hill (left) and "Ni de aqui, Ni de alla" by Anna Cortes hang on a wall in the 60 Years of NIU Printmaking at Altgeld Hall. The “60 Years of NIU Printmaking” is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m every Wednesday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Thursday and Friday and from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday until May 9, 2026. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU showcases 60 years of its printmaking program
By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor
September 19, 2025
Several litho stones and pencils sit in a large glass display case at the “60 Years of NIU Printmaking” exhibit in Altgeld Hall. Litho stones were used between 1850 to 1920 for commercial printing and were replaced with zinc due to being much cheaper and lighter. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
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Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor
Ethan Rodriguez is a sophomore from the greater St. Charles area majoring in mechanical engineering. He started his career at the Northern Star in the fall 2024 semester. Outside of the news cycle, he enjoys photographing nature and the night sky.