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Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter

Kalesia is a sports reporter at the Northern Star, primarily covering NIU hockey. She is junior communications major hoping to find a career in multimedia and corporate communications after graduation. Kalesia is also a sports fanatic and die-hard Chicago Bulls fan.

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Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, a cast member and producer of "80 for Brady," poses at the premiere of the film Jan. 31, at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Brady announced his retirement from the NFL last week via an Instagram post. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

COLUMN: Tom Brady’s retirement was overdue

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023

COLUMN: It’s time for the Chicago Bulls to ‘blow up’ their roster

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
January 19, 2023
The Apollo Strings Quintet will be performing holiday music in classic style at the DeKalb Public Library. (Getty Images)

Apollo String Quintet to perform holiday music at DeKalb Public Library

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2022
Sophomore defenseman Keaton Peters (4) handles the puck during a game against John Carroll University on Sept. 16 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

NIU held scoreless in Jamestown road trip

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2022
Casey’s Gas Station, 1001 N Annie Glidden Road, prices were $4.19 per gallon for unleaded and diesel was $5.49 per gallon on Oct. 31.

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 31

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
Ellington's Restaurant is ran by students studying Hospitality and Tourism management. Students also studying nutrition and dietetics are involved as well. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Ellington’s Restaurant menu of the week

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2022
Member of NIU's Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Capek and Kliment making the leap to Division I

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
BP gas station located on West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The gas is priced at $4.14 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 3

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2022

NIU hockey’s struggles persist after sweep by DePaul

By Alex Crowe and Kalesia Williams
September 25, 2022
Child Passenger Safety Week works to promote awareness and educate parents and caregivers on how to properly seat children in vehicles.

DeKalb Police to take part in Child Passenger Safety Week

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2022
Some of Leonard S. Marcus' notable work includes “Listening for Madeleine: A Portrait of Madeleine L'Engle in ‘Many Voices,’” ”Storied City,” “Show Me A Story” and “The Runaway Bunny.”

NIU to host virtual lectures from historian Leonard S. Marcus

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a DIY pumpkin wreath event on Sept.14.

DeKalb Public Library to host DIY pumpkin wreath event

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2022
Humans can get rabies after being bitten by an affected animal or if any saliva gets into an opening of the body.

Second bat tests positive for rabies after biting person in Sycamore

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2022
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