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Silas Ashby, Trent Starzynski and Ethan Cowburn wave cards in front of a camera for the computer to generate sounds based on what it sees during “Project Sector 6” by Silas Ashby. The sounds were created using a microphone and a camera that took what it saw and processed it. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Electronic Computer Music class perform sound production

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist | May 1, 2024

Members of DeKalb American Legion Post 66 and the DeKalb High School Marching Barbs march with musical instruments and flags during the 2023 Memorial Day Parade in DeKalb. The 2024 Memorial Day Parade will take place May 27. (Courtesy of the City of DeKalb)

Organizations wanted to march in DeKalb Memorial Day Parade

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | May 1, 2024

DeKALB – The city of DeKalb is seeking community groups to walk in the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Parade on May 27 is in need of entries to participate in the parade, meant to honor military service members around the country. The...

Colored in flowers and butterflies hang on a wall at the offices of Safe Passage. In sexual assault, the butterfly is a symbol for change and how a person's story never ends. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Offering Safe Passage to Those in Need

By Joseph Howerton and Ria Pathak | May 1, 2024

Safe Passage of DeKalb offers various services from counseling, advocacy and shelter to victims of domestic and sexual assault. Beth Ganion of Safe Passage shares the organization's mission, its success this past month and how others can help victims...

The NIU softball team cheers on freshman designated hitter Alana Powell (8) at home plate after she hit a home run to center field in the third inning of the first game. NIU hit three home runs in the third inning, first by senior first baseman Caitlyn Shumaker (3), then Powell and freshman designated hitter Alana Powell (8) adding four runs to NIU’s score, helping NIU beat Ball State 9-2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball split doubleheader with Ball State

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | May 1, 2024

From closest to the trophy, Killdeer residents Mile Vuckovic (left) and son Tyler Vuckovic, a Lake Zurich High School student, pose next to the Camellia Bowl champion trophy along with silverettes Alyssa Altman, a junior marketing major, and Halle Beverley, a senior marketing and sales major, on both sides. The trophy was available for fans to pose with, along with Toyota cars on either side brought by Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Fan Fest highlights football spring showcase

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 29, 2024

Tom Tumminaro (from left), Suzanna Strangmeier and Jeanne Baxter unload several bags of potatoes. The Huskie Food Pantry requires volunteers to unload, sort and shelf theor donated materials. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Inside the Huskie Food Pantry

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 28, 2024

The Huskie Food Pantry stands as an institution to distribute food and groceries to those in NIU who need it. Members of NIU's Student Success center give us a tour of bringing food to the pantry to your plate.

Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws the ball during the Spring Showcase. Besides the Victor E. Fan Fest, fans tailgated in the various fields and parking lots near the Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football ends spring practice with showcase game

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 28, 2024

Dancers Anna Lindstrom (left) and Millicent Collins kick their legs up in unison during “The Continuum of Change (2024).” The Dance Concert consists of 16 dancers total, along with help from numerous production staff from the School of Theatre and Dance. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Spring Dress Rehearsal takes center stage

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | April 26, 2024

NIU freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) runs to first after hitting a double that drove in two runs during the first inning. Cohn was one-for-four during the game with two runs batted in. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball drops midweek game to UIC

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | April 25, 2024

The Huskies baseball team celebrate after freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) hit a home run to win the game against Valparaiso on Tuesday. NIU was tied 9-9 after the top of the ninth inning until Cooper hit the home run with only one out in the inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball defeats Valparaiso

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 24, 2024

A graphic hangs over Angelina Padilla-Tompkins sitting at a desk in the Northern Star. The Northern Star Top Editors oversee all written and digital content published by the Northern Star. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Top Editors

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 24, 2024

Overseeing the operations of the Northern Star newspaper are the Top Editors. From written pieces to digital posts, the Top Editors oversee every story to make sure its fit for the presses. Want learn or hone your writing, investigative and creative...

Senior catcher Colin Summerhill (8) hits a ground ball to Kent State senior shortstop Kyle Jackson (4) who throws him out in the fourth inning. Summerhill would later score NIU’s first run by hitting a home run to left field earning him the single-season home run record. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball falls short against Kent State

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 22, 2024

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