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Alyssa Queen, Photographer

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Then-junior guard Jayden Marable attempts to dribble past a defender in an NIU womens basketball home game against Ball State University on Feb. 18, 2023. Marable, the shortest player listed on NIUs current roster, is second in rebounds per game for the Huskies. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: NIU women’s basketball has become the face of mediocrity

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Then-sophomore guard David Coit stares down his defender in a home game against Western Michigan University on Feb. 11. Coit scored a career-high 34 points to lead NIU mens basketball to an 89-79 victory over DePaul University. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Coit leads men’s basketball to fifth-straight win

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
November 26, 2023
NIU womens basketball team huddles in a circle before the game on Feb. 18 against Ball State. The Huskies fell to the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday by a final score of 66-60. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball suffers third-straight loss to start 2023

By Lucas Didier, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2023
Midfielder senior Camilo Estrada (left) stands in the rain waiting for the to return play during the Huskies Oct. 12, 2022 mens soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies shutout in first Missouri Valley Conference action

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2023
Huskie Bus spotted driving past Altgeld Hall and East Lagoon. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Students experience Huskie Line bus tardiness

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
February 23, 2023
NIU womens basketball team huddled in a circle before the game on Feb. 18, 2023 against Ball State. The Huskies defeated the University of Central Michigan on Saturday by a final score of 70- 57. (Northern Star file photo)

[Photo] DeKalb day planner: Feb. 25

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
February 22, 2023
Three geese fly across the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Inclusive Birding Club can provide comfort

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2023
NIU redshirt senior Anthony Gibson begins his match at the Beauty and the Beast meet on Feb. 4 against Buffalo’s redshirt senior Michael Petite. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Two pins propel Huskies past Cougars

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2023
Senior guard Chelby Koker shooting a free throw in Saturdays upset victory over Ball State University. (Alyssa Queen)

[Photo] Huskies upset Ball State, halt Cardinals’ winning streak

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2023
Altgeld Hall was built on June 10, 1896, and is home to the Board of Trustees room. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Pritzker moves to increase MAP grants in FY24 budget

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
February 16, 2023
A fire pit located next to the East Lagoon is used by many students for events and pure enjoyment. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] What’s Up With: Those NSLS emails?

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
February 16, 2023
The Huskies take to the court for the second half of their game against Western Michigan on Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU beat the Western Michigan Broncos 81-53. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s Basketball takes down Western Michigan

By Alyssa Queen, Photographer
February 12, 2023
Isabella Sissi swings through the air during her bars routine and redshirt senior Terrese Aaron takes down University of Buffalo’s Gregory Hodulick late into the Beauty and the Beast gymnastics and wrestling meet at the NIU Convocation Center. (Cheyanne Quintanilla & Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies take Beauty and the Beast meet

By Alyssa Queen and Cheyanne Quintanilla
February 6, 2023
NIU redshirt senior Terrese Aaron takes on Buffalo’s Gregory Hodulick To close out the wrestling portion of the Beauty and the Beast meet on Saturday at the Convocation Center. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Walk-off match pushes Huskies past Buffalo

February 6, 2023
Junior middle blocker Sammi Lockwood (left) attempts to block a kill from Ball State University’s junior outside hitter Cait Snyder during the Oct. 15 match. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: NIU volleyball’s season from the sidelines

By Northern Star Staff
November 29, 2022
Huskie Sports weekend in pictures graphic for Nov. 28 atop a photo taken during the Huskies’ final football game of the season Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Graphic by Harrison Linden, photo by Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports: Nov. 28

By Mingda Wu, Abbi Sweeney, and Alyssa Queen
November 28, 2022
Miami University redshirt freshman quarterback Aveon Smith (left) rushes the ball through the midfield as redshirt senior defensive end Izayah Green-May and sophomore linebacker Dayven Shinhoster chase Smith down in the first half of Wednesday’s game at Huskie Stadium. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies fight Miami football in snowy game

By Alyssa Queen and Mingda Wu
November 17, 2022
Sophomore libero Francesca Bertucci competes during NIUs second match of its weekend series against Central Michigan University on Saturday at Victor E. Court. Bertuccis 15th dig in Fridays match put her at 1,000 career digs. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Bertucci bags third MAC West Defensive Player of the Week honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 7, 2022
The huskies celebrating a point on the court against Central Michigan University on Friday at Victor E. Court. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A weekend of volleyball victory

By Alyssa Queen and Mingda Wu
November 6, 2022
Senior outside hitter Brianna Scuric, sophomore libero Francesca Bertucci, senior outside hitter Katie Jablonski, sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo, sophomore right back Sophie Hurt and junior right side hitter Emily Dykes huddle between rallies during NIUs 3-0 win over Central Michigan University on Saturday at Victor E. Court. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies force split with Chips in Senior Day showdown

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2022
Out of play huskie volleyball players cheering on their teammates during Fridays match against Ball State at Victor E. Court. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports Oct. 16

By Northern Star Staff
October 16, 2022
Midfielder Camilo Estrada (Left) standing in the rain waiting for the to return into play during the Huskies Oct. 12, 2022 mens soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU soccer and track & field complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Huskies have leaders, offense needs spark

September 12, 2023
Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo was selected as the Northern Stars Huskie of the Week after racking up 15 blocks and four digs during NIU volleyballs pair of wins on Oct. 7-8. (Graphic by Harrison Linden)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Charli Atiemo

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 10, 2022
Sophomore middle blocker, Charli Atiemo, speaks with head coach Ray Gooden between sets during Friday’s match against Bowling Green at Victor E. Court. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports Oct. 10

By Northern Star Staff
October 10, 2022
Sophomore forward Edith Delgado kicking the ball during NIUs conference match on Sunday against Central Michigan University. NIU earned its first home win of the season against the Chippewas. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s soccer seizes first home victory

By Alyssa Queen, Photographer
October 3, 2022
Junior midfielder Claudia Muessig kicks the ball past Central Michigan University freshman goalkeeper Emma Shingler during Sundays match at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Muessig scored her fourth goal of the season to give NIU a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU routs Chippewas to claim first home win

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
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