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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, Photojournalist | April 22, 2024

Sigma Nu celebrates first place for the 2024 Tugs season. Sigma Nu has earned first place in the past four Tugs championships. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Sig Nu and Phi Sig battle for Tugs championship

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 21, 2024

Phi Kappa Theta leans down against the planks in their pits against Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Phi Kappa Theta utilized the entire 15 minutes of the allocated call time to defeat Sigma Alpha Epsilon. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Best of Tugs Day 3 and 4

By Tim Dodge and Ro Hong | April 19, 2024

Delta Chi members leverage against the planks in their pits during the first match. The tuggers wore trash bag ponchos during the rain while they were not tugging to help keep their duct tape sleeves dry and retain traction. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Highlights from Tugs Day 2

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 17, 2024

Reggie Thomas, the coordinator of the NIU jazz studies program, plays the piano during his piece “Three Kids.” Three Kids” is a piece Thomas wrote about his kids and the dynamics of having three. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Reggie Thomas leads NIU jazz recital celebration

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist | April 17, 2024

Phi Sigs eats against Phi Kaps in the final round Monday. Phi Sigs closed out the night by causing Phi Kaps to step on the rope, signifying they’re tapping out for the round and awarding Phi Sigs a point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 2024 IFC Tugs tournament kicks off

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 16, 2024

The Huskies celebrate a home run hit by sophomore pitcher Danielle Stewart (22) for the first at-bat of the second inning. Stewart has hit four home runs this season, the previous home run was her first grand slam of her career Wednesday at Bradley University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball powers past Toledo

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 14, 2024

Tuggers from Phi Kappa Psi lay low in their ruts attempting to tug the Phi Kappa Psi members on the other side. Tuggers can be seen wearing a tape shoulder to increase their grip on the rope and to protect their skin from the burns. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Phi Psi and Sig Nu practice for Tugs tournament

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 11, 2024

Students stand in line at Stix and Noodles during Food Truck Wednesday in MLK Commons. Stix and Noodles is a Filipino food truck based out of Lake in the Hills, which serves combo meals including an entree, rice and side. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Food trucks take to MLK Commons, campus clamors for lunch

By Sean Reed and Joseph Howerton | April 11, 2024

A mixed media art piece from Olivia Hucke is displayed at the Annual Juried Blick Art Materials Ars Nova Exhibition. The exhibition has been open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. since April 1, and will remain open until April 18, in the Jack Olson Gallery at Jack Arends Hall. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students’ award-winning works displayed in gallery

By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | April 9, 2024

Physics graduate students Baburam Sapkota (left) and Akash Kafle explore tables at the Davis Hall Fountain, stopping at the solar projection table to view the eclipse half an hour before maximum coverage. At this eclipse event, students could watch the sky, learn about the eclipse or hang out with friends. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Campus eclipse-viewing party attracts hundreds

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2024

DeKALB – NIU served as the host to nearly 300 people who viewed the solar eclipse from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday outside Davis Hall on the east side of campus.

Senior designated hitter Colin Summerhill (8) hits a foul ball to left field during the third inning. Summerhill struck out swinging on the next pitch after his foul, causing the third out of the third inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball slaughtered in Bowling Green series

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 7, 2024

DeKALB – NIU baseball's weekend series was swept by Bowling Green University for their three-game series over the weekend. On Sunday, the Huskies' third game of the series was shortened to seven innings due to the NCAA's 10-run rule, when the Huskies...

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