Sophomore psychology major Evan Hume lines up to spike the volleyball over the net on Friday. Rec Fest offered a variety of activities for attendees such as free food, music and karaoke, volleyball, bean bag toss and a fitness challenge with a nutrition demonstration. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU Recreation Center hosts festival celebrating fitness at Rec fest
September 21, 2025
Sophomore kinesiology major Jerome Thomas (left) and first-year pre-physical therapy major Zyler Bragg play a game of bean bag toss at Rec Fest on Friday. Rec Fest was held at the NIU Recreation Sports Complex Between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist
Marco Alvarez is a sophomore at NIU majoring in photography. His favorite type of events to cover are football and baseball games. Marco joined the Northern Star in fall 2024. Outside of the office, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and with his Siberian husky, and he also loves to listen to Spanish and pop music.
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