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IN PICTURES: Huskie Invitational kicks off volleyball season

Sean Reed
Junior setter Ella Mihacevich celebrates a point scored in the team’s final set vs. South Dakota State on Friday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
By Sean Reed, Multimedia Editor
Aug 28, 2022
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Sean Reed
(Left to right) Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo, senior outside hitter Katie Jablonski and junior setter Ella Mihacevich awaiting the start of a new rally as junior middle blocker/outsider hitter Emily Dykes serves in the first set against NJIT on Friday afternoon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
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Sean Reed
Sean Reed, Former Photo Editor
Sean Reed is the photo editor for the Northern Star. They are a junior at NIU majoring in journalism. Sean joined the Star during the Fall 2021 semester as a photographer, before becoming the multimedia editor for the 2022-2023 school year. Outside of the Star, Sean spends their free time listening to music, cooking and spending time with friends.
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