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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, Photo Editor | December 6, 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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'All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 31' - NIU sports wins out the week and the Corey Perry rumors
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Violinists Riley Farrell (left) and Jordan Weiss ,violist Elianna Nielsen and cellist Hannah Sheridan are a part of the Ravel Quartet. They performed at the Founders Memorial Library Thursday, playing pieces by Maurice Ravel. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)
String quartet performs classical music at Founders Memorial Library
By Josephine Dunmore, Photographer | November 30, 2023
Dancers showcase strong emotions as they sit in a split position while performing “ROOT: Mwanza wa mwili ni roho” on Wednesday. Admission is free for NIU students, with tickets available for purchase online for residents and NIU faculty. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Fall Dance Concert’s sneak peek
By Sasha Norman, Photographer | November 30, 2023
International students, instructors and their families line up and fill their plates at the “International Thanksgiving Dinner” event Monday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom within the Holmes Student Center. The event was hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and served a spread of traditional Thanksgiving staples, beverages and deserts. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Monday Moment: International Thanksgiving Dinner
By Sean Reed, Photographer | November 26, 2023
The setting sun covers Williston Hall in an orange glow with colored trees in front. The sun sets now at 4:30 p.m., marking the return of winter. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)
TUESDAY TRIBUTE: Sun sets over Williston Hall
By Josephine Dunmore, Photographer | November 20, 2023
A pumpkin sign of Wessels Family Farm is attached to a wheelbarrow on the front lawn of Wessels Family Farm Market. Starting this week, Wessels Family Farm Market, located at 2023 Sycamore Road, will begin selling Christmas trees. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Monday Moment: Thanksgiving at Wessels' Family Farm Market
By Tim Dodge, Photographer | November 19, 2023
The Ellwood House Museum sits in the snow. The Museum has announced its schedule for the 2023 holiday season. (Northern Star File Photo)
Holiday schedule announced for Ellwood House Museum
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 6, 2023
IN PICTURES: Community art work beautifies DeKalb
IN PICTURES: Community art work beautifies DeKalb
By Sasha Norman, Photographer | September 18, 2023
Ellwood House Museum under a new snowfall at 420 Linden Place in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Highlights from the Best of DeKalb
By Northern Star Multimedia Staff | February 26, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws the ball downfield with a Western Michigan defender attempting to block the pass. NIU shut out the Broncos 24-0 during the final home game of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Western Michigan on senior night
By Tim Dodge, Photographer | November 15, 2023
Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) shoots a free throw at the line on Saturday. The mens basketball team defeats Appalachian State in Saturdays game. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)
TUESDAY TRIBUTE: Men's basketball defeats Appalachian State
By Ryanne Sandifer, Photo | November 13, 2023
Alpha Phi coach Matteo de Leon sprays water into a tugger’s mouth. The second match of the women’s Tugs championships lasted almost 45 minutes. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Sigma Sigma Sigma stays undefeated
By Nick Glover, Editor-in-Chief | November 12, 2023
Alpha Sigma Alphas first rope hangs to gain the knot against Alpha Phi on Wednesday. Alpha Sigma Alpha was defeated, taking third place. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Women's 2023 Tugs, Match 1
By Nyla Owens, Photo Editor | November 9, 2023
The Ellwood House Museum sits in the snow. The Museum has announced its schedule for the 2023 holiday season. (Northern Star File Photo)
Holiday schedule announced for Ellwood House Museum
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 6, 2023
Club Secretary Janek Sunga, a political science Ph.D. student, shoots an arrow early in the meeting Wednesday in Anderson Hall 100. Sunga, who joined the club five years ago and became the secretary this year, expressed his love for archery and enjoyment of the club. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Archery Club on the straight and arrow
By Mingda Wu, Photographer | April 6, 2023
Members of BMI greet students entering the 2nd Annual leadership award ceremony, the “Met Gala Ball,” presented by the Black Male Initiative on Mar. 30. The event is held to honor organizations associated with the African-American Student Association. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: BMI brings flair for 'Met Gala'
By Nyla Owens, Photo Editor | April 5, 2023
Loko dances while singing along to a song as the audience shouts and cheers for her movements. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Queens shine in Holmes Student Center
By Cheyanne Quintanilla, Photographer | March 27, 2023
 
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