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Junior shortstop Avery Carnahan (23) hits the ball toward left field after reaching first base on a fielder’s choice during the third inning. Carnahan had three hits and three runs batted in across both games on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball earns first home win of season

By Totus Tuus Keely and Tim Dodge | April 1, 2024

FRIDAY WIN SATURDAY DOUBLEHEADER

A group of students does stretches to de-stress and relax after yoga during the Transgender Day of Visibility “taking and making space” event. Along with Transgender Day of Visibility, the Transgender Day of Remembrance is held each year on Nov. 20 to bring awareness to deaths of transgender people due to anti-trans violence. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Making space for Trans Day of Visibility

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist | March 27, 2024

The NIU softball team runs out from the dugout after the NIU batter lineup was announced. The first home game saw a periodic cold drizzle until the last out of the final inning Tuesday, when the rain picked up substantially. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball struggles in home opener

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 26, 2024

Drag queen Destiny Valero sings "Dance The Night" by Dua Lipa during her performance. Valero stepped off stage during the song to interact with the crowd. (Zahra Yousif | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Queens take to the stage in CAB drag show

By Zahra Yousif, Photojournalist | March 25, 2024

Instructor of Trombone Timothy Riordan conducts the NIU Trombone Choir’s second piece, “Tenebrae Factae Sunt,” composed by Marc’ Antonio Ingegneri, who lived from 1535 to 1592. “Tenebrae Factae Sunt” translates to “darkness has been made” and is about the gospels of the crucifixion. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: School of Music hosts ‘Brass Chamber Concert’

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

Assistant Appellate Defender Maria A. Harrigan speaks to the Illinois Supreme Court Justices during the People v. Flournoy arguments. In People v. Flournoy, the defendant was convicted of first-degree murder in 1991 but argued there was new evidence and wanted to move towards a new trial. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments at NIU

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor | March 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This piece has been updated to correct an error where Marshall of the Illinois Supreme Court Don Larson was improperly identified as  Marshall James Cimarossa, who was not present at the event. DeKALB –The Illinois Supreme Court...

Two firefighters talk through the building’s garage Tuesday at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. The spray from a hose damaged a hanging light fixture while crews attempted to suppress the fire from within the building. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Firefighters suppress former ‘Illini Tire Co.’ fire

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | March 21, 2024

Quick wind gusts and cold temperatures cause first-year health sciences major Janiyah Pollard to bundle up and block the wind. Tuesday saw a clear sky occasionally disrupted with the wispy cirrus clouds following the easterly winds. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies return to campus in a breeze

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 19, 2024

Freshman gymnast Isabella Ross ends her routine with the Huskie hand sign. Ross ended her floor routine with a score of 9.750. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Gymnastics pulls second in ‘Senior Day’ meet

By Katherine Follmer, Photojournalist | March 18, 2024

NIU sophomore Jenna Horne and junior Reagan Welch talk to assistant coach Ksenija Tihomirova while switching sides on the court. Horne and Welch won their doubles match against Eastern Illinois University 6-2. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s tennis thrashes Eastern Illinois

By Katherine Follmer, Photojournalist | March 17, 2024

Students laugh after two of the eight casino chips are left after the previous hand at dealer Ryan McBride’s table. Spirits were high in the ballroom as students bet or bankrupt the casino chips that lacked a value. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: CAB’s ‘Casino Night’ brings games without gambling

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 8, 2024

Former NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi drops back during passing drills at Thursday's Pro Day inside the Chessick Practice Center. Lombardi worked out in front of scouts from at least 11 NFL teams. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football draft hopefuls show off at Pro Day 2024

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor | March 8, 2024

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