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The NIU volleyball team gathers in a group huddle to discuss their performance after the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. The Huskies scored 25 and Western Michigan University 22 during the second half, scoring NIU the winning point. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU snags first sweep against Broncos in decade

By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | October 12, 2025

People record the NIU Marching Band members and cheerleaders as they march past on Stadium Drive South after their completion of their Yard performance on Saturday. NIU football will return home at an announced time on Oct. 25 against Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Homecoming spirit shown outside of Huskie Stadium

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | October 7, 2025

Army ROTC members, Mission III, NIU Cheerleaders and the football team enter the field before NIU faced San Diego State University on Saturday. Mission leads the pack during their entrance to the field each home game, running through the two lines of Huskie Marching Band members. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU hosts High School Band Day and Salute to Service events

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 29, 2025

Senior long snapper Ross Pedro (44) lines up on the ball to hike the ball back for a 31 yard field goal in the first quarter on Saturday. NIU and San Diego State University only scored by field goals with a perfect completion rate. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Football suffers 3rd straight loss against the Aztecs

By Alexia Beck and Totus Tuus Keely | September 29, 2025

Freshman forward Mya Newcombe (2) attempts to push past Miami University junior forward Katie O’Malley’s (15) tackle in the second half of Sunday’s match at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. NIU began their MAC play with a 2-0 loss against Miami University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Women’s soccer MAC home opener swooped by Miami

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 17, 2025

NIU freshman Amelie Ojeda (left) and NIU graduate runner Sarah Maggio (right) dash toward the first hill of the course near the 2 kilometer mark. Maggio placed 7th with a time of 18:42.20 at the 5K Huskie Invitational on Friday. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskie Invitational leads to NIU cross country’s first top 5 finish

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | September 7, 2025

Sophomore forward Alyssa Stephenson (12) breaks past two Eastern Illinois University players on Thursday. Stephenson scored the winning goal for the Huskies at 90 minutes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Women’s Soccer snatches second win of season against Eastern Illinois University

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 4, 2025

Senior first baseman Madison Mathews (21) dabs after her double to center field during the first inning of the second game on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. Mathews made most of a difference for the second game in fielding, tied for most number of putouts at a total of five for the second game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Softball claims victory over Western Michigan

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 30, 2025

Senior defensive end Roy Williams (97) celebrates after receiving a “The Hard Way” recognition for his performance during the 2024 season. Williams enters the upcoming season as one of the most experienced players on NIU’s new-look defense. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU football hosts Spring Showcase

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 29, 2025

Sophomore shortstop Alana Powell (8) watches a ball pass home plate during the third inning. Powell hit a homerun past right field during the fifth inning, earning NIU their second and last run of the game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Softball suffers loss to University of Akron

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 28, 2025

NIU baseball junior second baseman Will Couchman (3) high fives NIU first base coach Calvin Peacock after his hit to center field in the third inning of Game 2 against University of Akron on Friday. Couchman batted in junior catcher Logan Gregorio (35) with the same hit. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Baseball drops series to University of Akron

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 20, 2025

Freshman Theodora Kousiou tracks the tennis ball before hitting it with a forehand swing. NIU’s last match before the Mid-American Conference will be at Miami University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU’s Women’s Tennis snatches victory over University at Buffalo

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 16, 2025

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