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Carlos Finney Jr.

Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter

Carlos Finney Jr. is a sports reporter at the Northern Star. He is a journalism major with a minor in sports management. Carlos has covered volleyball, wrestling and is currently covering men’s soccer.

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The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

Watch a horror or comedy movie this weekend while studying for finals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
December 1, 2022
Shell gas station with a price of $3.93 on at 308 N. Seventh Street in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gas prices see record setting single day decline over Thanksgiving

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 28, 2022
Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Ashlie Amber to perform tribute to Whitney Houston at the Egyptian Theatre

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 16, 2022
Gas is priced at $4.19 per gallon at the Shell gas station, 175 W. Lincoln Highway. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gas prices falling, but still unstable

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 14, 2022
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after the Miami Dolphins beat the Bears 35-32 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

COLUMN: Justin Fields is the best quarterback from the 2021 draft class

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 10, 2022
Senior defense Adrian Lara in possession of the ball during NIU men's soccer on September 12th against UIC. (Milly Landa | Northern Star)

NIU falls to Bowling Green in season finale

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022
The class plans to teach how plants can help you become more healthy and fit.

Plant Powered Huskies: Discover the power of plants

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
NIU senior guard Trendon Hankerson (right) and Buffalo senior forward Jeenathan Williams surge in an attempt to recover the ball during Thursday's home matchup against the University at Buffalo. The Huskies fell to the Bulls in back-to-back games, losing 79-68 Thursday and 70-60 Saturday.

MAC men’s basketball preseason poll projects Huskies in last place

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022
NIU student-athletes to host Mental Health Awareness Week

NIU student-athletes to host Mental Health Awareness Week

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 24, 2022
NIU to host early voting at 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Oct. 24- Nov. 3 in the Glass Gallery Lounge in the Holmes Student Center.

Early voting to take place in Holmes Student Center

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Midfielder Camilo Estrada (Left) standing in the rain waiting for the to return into play during the Huskies' Oct. 12, 2022 men's soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU soccer and track & field complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies bested by Wildcats in rainy home stand

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 14, 2022
Neptune will be hosting a Paris themed dinner on Wednesday. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Paris themed night of dining in Neptune Central

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 10, 2022

Men’s soccer triumphs Cougars in Chicago

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 7, 2022
The McCartney Years will be performing at 8 p.m. this Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. (Colin Kempsell | Northern Star)

‘The McCartney Years’ to come to DeKalb on Saturday

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
Two collisions occurred on North Annie Glidden Road Thursday morning, according to the DeKalb Police Department.

Sycamore Police: Motorcyclist killed in automobile accident

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
BP gas station located on West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The gas is priced at 3.94/gal (Bridgette Fox | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Sept. 19

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022
NIU junior midfielder Diego Maynez handles the ball in a match against Lindenwood University on Sept. 8.

Men’s soccer prevails in battle with Western Illinois

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 18, 2022
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) wants families to review their emergency plans and build an emergency kit. | Getty Images

Build an Emergency Kit for National Preparedness Month

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 14, 2022
The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.

DeKalb Public Library to hold 3D modeling workshop

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 12, 2022
Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Moonlight Kayak Paddle.

Outdoor Adventures to host Moonlight Kayak Paddle

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 7, 2022
Defensemen Adrian Lara (no. 5) tracks down the ball during a defensive stand during NIUs 5-2 victory over Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference semi-final in Nov. 2021.

Men’s soccer draws even with Bradley

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
NIU makes lists for best safe space for LGBTQ+ students.

NIU makes Campus Pride list of best colleges for LGBTQ+ students

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
August 31, 2022
Cell phone resting on a table, open to the home page of the NIU Safe app.

NIU Safe app’s goal is to help keep students safe

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
August 29, 2022
Senior sprinter Kadeja Campbell competes during the 2022 MAC Indoor Championships in Kent, Ohio. Campbell won the 400-meter dash at the event, helping NIU earn a third place finish. (David Dermer)

Huskies take third at MAC Indoor Championships

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 27, 2022
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson being announced the winner March 7 after his 8-5 decision win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

Wrestling topples SIUE on senior night

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 21, 2022
This All-Star Weekend should be an exciting one, all ending with the All-Star Game 7 p.m. Sunday on TNT.

Team Lebron to defend All-Star title

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 17, 2022
Junior sprinter Neshay Curtis in a race during the 2018 track season

Huskies show off speed in Allendale

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 12, 2022
Redshirt senior Brit Wilson assumes top position over Buffalo redshirt junior Pete Acciardi in Saturday's dual against the University at Buffalo at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York. Wilson won the matchup by decision 5-0 to put NIU ahead 15-11 before the Huskies lost the final two matches to seal a 17-15 loss. (Paul Hokanson | UB Athletics)

Wrestling trio find themselves in national rankings mix

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 8, 2022
Junior sprinter Neshay Curtis in a race during the 2018 track season

Huskies impress in South Bend at Meyo Invite

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 6, 2022
Redshirt senior Brit Wilson assumes top position over Buffalo redshirt junior Pete Acciardi in Saturday's dual against the University at Buffalo at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York. Wilson won the matchup by decision 5-0 to put NIU ahead 15-11 before the Huskies lost the final two matches to seal a 17-15 loss. (Paul Hokanson | UB Athletics)

Wrestling bested by Buffalo rally

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 5, 2022
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, center, is defended by Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris, left, and guard Jalen Suggs, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

This weekend’s biggest NBA matchup

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 3, 2022
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

Wrestling splits duals in Little Rock

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
January 30, 2022
First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

Sooners leave Victor E. Court with victory

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
January 23, 2022
NIU redshirt junior Mason Kauffman (right) struggles with his opponent, ranked UNI first-year Lance Runyon, Feb. 5, during NIU's 27-9 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Wrestling outmatched by CMU in Friday dual

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
January 22, 2022
The Table Tennis Club at NIU, which meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center.

Club sports offer opportunities for Huskies

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
January 18, 2022
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.

Fill in the blank: The Chicago Bears should replace Matt Nagy with…

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
January 10, 2022
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

Wrestling wins two of three at Huskie Duals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
December 18, 2021
NIU redshirt junior Mason Kauffman (right) struggles with his opponent, ranked UNI first-year Lance Runyon, Feb. 5, during NIU's 27-9 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Four Huskies reach finals of SIU’s Cougar Clash

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
December 8, 2021
COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph had 309 receiving yards in NIU's 52-47 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes on Nov. 3.

Best college football matchups for Dec. 4

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
December 3, 2021
Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

Wrestling splits Boilermaker Duals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 24, 2021
The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Volleyball falls to Ohio in MAC opening round

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 21, 2021
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green celebrate late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Cleveland. The Warriors won 104-89.

Top NBA headlines for Nov. 19

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 19, 2021
First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

NIU Wrestling falls short to Rider

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 15, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

‘Shorthanded’ Huskies compete at regionals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 14, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo sets to spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get critical win versus Bulls

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 12, 2021
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) walks off of the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland.

Top 3 NFL headlines heading into week 10

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 11, 2021
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

Wilson claims 184 title at MSU Open

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 7, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo winds up for a serve on Sept. 18. Atiemo has quickly grown into a starter for the volleyball team.

Huskies beats Akron in four sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 5, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross country runs at MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 3, 2021
The NIU volleyball team celebrates after a kill against WIU on Aug. 27. The Huskies record now sits at 11-11.

NIU sweeps Golden Flashes at home

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 29, 2021
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 29

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 29, 2021
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray scrambles away from New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 7

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 28, 2021
Head coach Ray Gooden coaches his team from the sidelines during a match on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court. Gooden has coached at NIU for 20 years.

Gooden reflects on 20 years at NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 25, 2021
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

NIU bests Toledo to open weekend

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 22, 2021
Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant plays during a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Oct. 22

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 22, 2021
Senior setter Grace Balensiefer goes for a spike against Air Force on Aug. 28. Balensiefer averages 10.8 assists a set this season.

COLUMN: Huskie volleyball needs to find consistency

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 21, 2021
Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Cleveland.

Bulls loaded entering new season

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 19, 2021
Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Nov. 2, 2017.

Coffee with Carlsen to return Oct. 26

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 18, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross country tune up for MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 15, 2021
Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Huskies lose to Ball State in three

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 15, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo (middle) leaps to perform a spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Atiemo adjusting fast to college, NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 14, 2021
Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Falcons sweep Huskies in straight sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 8, 2021
Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 9

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 8, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball opens weekend with win

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 1, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball loses in four to Broncos

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 29, 2021
Fans cheer on the NIU football team on Sept. 25, 2021 at Huskie Stadium.

Homecoming spotlight on Athletics

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 28, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball drops third straight game

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 24, 2021
Head Coach Ryan Ludwig (right) coaches from the sidelines in 2018.

Wrestling coach Ryan Ludwig signs contract extension through 2025

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 23, 2021
Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Milwaukee.

Cubs ponder future without stars

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 20, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Huskies secure top 10 at Redbird

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 19, 2021
NIU Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden watches on during NIU's game against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies sit at 2-2 heading into a home matchup with EIU on Saturday.

Green Bay ends Huskies’ win streak

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 17, 2021
Tennis opens season in River Forest

Tennis opens season in River Forest

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 16, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Volleyball sweeps day in S. Carolina

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 10, 2021
The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

NIU Family Weekend to kick off Friday

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 9, 2021
Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls forming team for playoff push

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 8, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross Country season starts in Iowa

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 4, 2021
NIU Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden watches on during NIU's game against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies sit at 2-2 heading into a home matchup with EIU on Saturday.

Panthers take opening match against Huskies

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 3, 2021
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