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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, Photojournalist | March 8, 2024
Former NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi drops back during passing drills at Thursdays 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, Senior Photojournalist | March 8, 2024
 

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Anna Scanlan (from left), Olivia Zapf and Nick Glover in the Northern Star podcast room. Episode 5 of Star Notes discusses the upcoming Dune movie. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)
'Dune' is very sandy
February 21, 2024
Brynn Krug (left) and Sarah Rose sit at a podcast set up and converse. This week’s episode of “The Trend” covers social media phenomena from the week of Feb. 12. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
No one likes 'Madame Web'
February 19, 2024
Ethan Gonzales (from left) and Zack Rodriguez sit down with Matthew Zuber and Jacobi Jackson from NIU wrestling in the podcast room. This week’s “All-Star” episode discusses life as a NIU wrestler. (Ethan Gonzales | Northern Star)
A chat with NIU wrestling
February 19, 2024
 
 
 
Attendees sit and listen to speaker Nader Alghoul discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict. There were roughly 60 individuals in attendance at the panel. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Student orgs host panel on Israel-Palestine conflict
By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | March 7, 2024
Jacob Bibik, a sophomore business major, lifts his arm back to deliver the ball down the lane. Bibik is the vice president of the Huskie Student Bowling League. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Bowling League pin-points inclusion
By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | February 18, 2024
Protesters chant as passing cars honk in support. Flags blew in the strong wind as the sun beat down on the group Sunday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Palestinian support shown downtown
By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | March 4, 2024
NIU freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) looks to put up a shot under the basket against Central Michigan graduate student guard Brian Taylor (0). The two teams shot nearly identical percentages from the field, NIU at 39.7% and Central Michigan at 40.7%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Men's Basketball loses to Chippewas in nail-biter
By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | March 6, 2024
NIU sophomore Christopher Norlin (left) and sophomore Iker Gaztambide Arrastia celebrate after defeating Omaha freshman Mikel Garmendia and sophomore Ethan Gaubert 6-4 in doubles. The Huskies have won eight straight matches since Jan. 26. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Men's tennis tears through Southern, Omaha
By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | March 4, 2024
NIU Jazz Orchestra director Reginald Thomas speaks about how Ronald Carter would end performances and demonstrates the call and response used by Carter with the audience. The NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble worked to memorialize Ronald Carter and his impact throughout the concert. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: NIU jazz honors Ronald Carter in concert
By Sam Dion, Photojournalist | March 7, 2024