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Freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) guards EMU junior guard Tyson Acuff (5) in the final minute of the matchup between the Huskies and Eagles. Lovings-Watts made a three-pointer with 8:32 left in the second half, marking a turning point in the team’s game. The Huskies held on to their lead over EMU for the remainder of the game, finishing 76-66. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Eagles, secure first MAC win of 2024 season

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | February 5, 2024

Junior gymnast Isabella Sissi holds the underneath of her legs as she flips backward mid-air. Sissi scored 39.050 all-around for the meet. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Gymnastics faces Central and Eastern Michigan, loses home opener

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 29, 2024

Junior guard Laura Nickel (32) dribbles past multiple Akron defenders. Nickel had four points and five rebounds during her 14 minutes on the court. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star).

IN PICTURES: Women’s basketball drops to Akron in close contest

By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | January 28, 2024

After a defensive rebound early in the game, senior forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) navigates around University of Toledo redshirt freshman forward Javan Simmons (1). Ibarguen spent four minutes and 14 seconds in play during the first half of the game Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies extend losing streak, face ice-cold loss

By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | January 24, 2024

DeKALB – Tuesday's Men's basketball game was a chance for the Huskies to break their losing streak before hitting the road for their next two games. The team was defeated by Toledo 89-73.

Crumbl baker, Ariana Cantu, packs a 12-pack box of cookies for a customer Friday. The cookie store opens at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, closing at 10 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and at midnight for the rest of each week. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Community catches craving for Crumbl Cookies

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 21, 2024

DeKALB – Residents of DeKalb and the surrounding area welcomed Crumbl Cookies to the community during the store’s grand opening Friday. Customers packed into the storefront to be among the first to taste the location’s first six-cookie menu...

After quickly obtaining the ball, junior guard David Coit (11) rushes down court as Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger (13) follows quickly behind. Coit scored a total of 17 points for the Huskies during the game Tuesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball plays neck-in-neck

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 17, 2024

Freshman computer science major Sebastian Santellanes removes groceries from the trunk of his family’s car before placing them into a cart with other items Monday next to Stevenson Towers. Temperatures at Stevenson Towers were minus 4 degrees Monday afternoon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students face frigid move-in

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 15, 2024

DeKALB – Subzero temperatures swept across Northern Illinois over the weekend as students returned to campus. Students hauled their possessions in carts over snow-covered curbs and icy sidewalks during the four day move-in weekend.

Sister Cindy, a Christian advocate, preaches to the crowd of NIU students. Sister Cindy visited NIU’s campus Sept. 18 in the MLK Commons. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Fall breezes by, recapping semester

By Northern Star Staff | December 11, 2023

Rows of the Huskie-branded bourbon sit on a shelf while Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. staff hand them to purchasing patrons. Fans of the Huskies had the option to pre-order bottles or purchase them on the release day, with no limit on quantity. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Athletics releases Huskie-branded bourbon

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | December 7, 2023

Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) holds the ball and looks for an open pass while being blocked by Indiana State junior guard Isaiah Swope (2) during the Huskies’ game Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball’s 23-point loss to Sycamores

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist | December 7, 2023

First-year students Kateri Pfeiffer and Mik Mieczkowski sip cups of hot chocolate in the lobby of the Holmes Student Center. Hot chocolate was served as part of the CAB event. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Cocoa, cookies, campfire: CAB’s Winter Wonderland

By Sasha Norman, Photographer | December 5, 2023

Isabel Tapia, (left) a senior double major in journalism and Spanish, and Lidia Marquez, a sophomore business administration major, watch as Chase, a licensed therapy dog, gets his belly rubbed by his owner Angela Kaminski on Wednesday in Counseling and Consultation Services. Chase the therapy dog visits campus twice a month in the Peters Campus Life Building. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)

FRIDAY FEATURE: NIU Students chill with Chase

By Sasha Norman, Photographer | November 30, 2023

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