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Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter

Kalin Schaefer is a sports reporter covering NIU men's soccer for the Northern Star. She is a freshman majoring in history with a minor in dance. After graduation, she hopes to get her license to teach high school history and government. Kalin joined the Northern Star in September of 2023 as a sports reporter. In her free time, Kalin enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking her dogs, watching sports and traveling.

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NIU cheerleaders perform their opening routine at a home NIU football game on Sept. 9. NIU football averaged 9,198 fans per game during the 2022 season, good for last out of all FBS schools. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Why are NIU stadium seats so empty?

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2023
From left: Then-NIU junior catcher Colin Summerhill (8), then-junior shortstop Andre Demetral (1), then-redshirt sophomore pitcher Matt Salomonson (34), then-junior second baseman Aaron Harper (22) and then-junior first baseman Andrew Smart (27) approach the pitchers mound early into the Huskies’ game against Ohio University on March 24. New head coach Ryan Copeland announced 13 new recruits for the 2025 season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Baseball announces 13 new recruits

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2023
A gas pump sits in front of a gas station on a sunny day. Gas prices are down nearly 75 cents from Oct. 2022. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Illinois gas prices continue to drop

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2023
Taylor Swift performs in a pink and blue sequined bodysuit during her Eras tour. Since rumors of Swift dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce blew up over social media, football fans and Swifties alike are confused about what the big deal is. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Explaining Swifties for sports fans

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2023
Junior forward Taisei Arima battles for the ball during mens soccers game against Missouri State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies were shut out by the Bears by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer vs Loyola ruled no-contest

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2023
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