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Ryanne Sandifer

Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist

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Matthew McConnell (from left), a second-year graduate student in higher education and student affairs, Jasmin Kenzie, an NIU alum, Sydney Thompson, an NIU alum and Nesean Smith, a senior business management major, stand near the Victor E. Huskie statue at the 2023 Homecoming Block Party after they were announced as Homecoming royalty. NIU's 2024 Homecoming events will take place from Oct. 13 through Oct. 20. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU’s 117th homecoming aims to bring community together

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter
October 9, 2024
Students and parents unload cars and fill carts with items along the curb of Stevenson Hall. NIU fraternities and sororities volunteered to help new students have a smooth transition into the dorms Wednesday afternoon. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU students move into residence halls

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
August 25, 2024
Redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell passes the ball in an NIU men's basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Feb. 13. Russell is among seven Huskies that have entered the transfer portal since the end of the 2023-24 season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Underachieving Huskies wrecked by transfer portal

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 4, 2024
Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (from left) shoots a free throw while sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13), freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1), junior guard Zarique Nutter (2) and redshirt sophomore Zion Russell huddle up in an NIU men's basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Feb. 13. All five players have entered the transfer portal since the end of the 2023-2024 regular season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] 5 NIU men’s basketball players enter transfer portal

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Groups of students play poker at game tables. The NIU CAB hosted a Casino Night Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Over 173 students enjoy CAB’s casino night

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
March 9, 2024
Redshirt junior guard Sidney McCrea (2) slides up court with the ball past Toledo fifth-year guard Quinesha Lockett (5). McCrea contributed 7 points to the Huskies’ final 61 points. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Toledo bests women’s basketball in final home game

By Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist
February 29, 2024
Senior guard Jayden Marable (3) scans the court on offense during the fourth quarter. The Huskies got within 4 points of their opponents twice in the final three minutes of the third quarter, but Bowling Green pulled away in the final quarter, shooting 80%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies pack in for weekend basketball doubleheader

By Tim Dodge and Ryanne Sandifer
February 27, 2024
Junior guard David Coit shoots a fadeaway jumper over an Ohio University defender on Saturday. Coit finished with a game-high 28 points against the Bobcats. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies trounced by Bobcats at home

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
A Career Fairs event poster sits outside of the Peters Campus Life Building. The All-Majors Internship and Job Fair will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Convocation Center. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU to host All-Majors Internship and Job Fair

By Kayla Martin, News Reporter
February 19, 2024
Marlon Wayans takes the stage Thursday for a free comedy show exclusive to NIU students at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center. The CAB sponsored event, featuring the “Scary Movie” and “White Chicks” actor, was sold out before the day of the event. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU roars with laughter: Marlon Wayans live

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer
February 18, 2024
Redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell passes the ball in an NIU men's basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Tuesday. Russell recorded 2 points in 27 minutes played in a 85-47 loss to Kent State University Saturday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Men’s basketball pummeled at Kent State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
February 17, 2024
Sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13) pivots away from Buffalo freshman guard Lloyd McVeigh (14), aiming to pass the ball to a teammate. Amos led the team in scoring with his contribution of 25 points during the game. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball secures third MAC win over Buffalo

By Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist
February 14, 2024
Junior guard Zarique Nutter (2) shoots a jump hook as Buffalo senior forward Isaiah Adams (3) attempts to block the shot. Nutter led the team in rebounds, accounting for 12 of the team’s total 39. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies survive Bulls for third straight conference victory

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
February 14, 2024
The Huskie women’s basketball team storms the court after a win against Ball State. The game went into overtime and ended with a Huskie win of 76-71, an upset for Ball State, who was previously 10-0 in the MAC. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s basketball hands Ball State first MAC loss

By Katherine Follmer and Ryanne Sandifer
February 8, 2024
Redshirt freshman forward Brooke Blumenfeld shoots a fadeaway over a Lindenwood University defender on Nov. 21, 2023. Blumenfeld scored 10 points off the bench in a 65-58 loss to the University at Buffalo on Wednesday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball outlasted by Bulls, begins losing streak

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
Senior guard Jayden Marable dribbles toward the hoop during NIU women's basketball's game against Lindenwood Nov. 21. The Huskies downed Detroit Mercy by a final score of 75-66 Sunday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Titanfall: Women’s basketball downs Detroit Mercy in return home

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
December 10, 2023
NIU women's basketball teams huddled together to celebrate after Tuesday's match against Lindenwood University. Though viewership has steadily increased, women's sports deserve more coverage. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Women’s sports coverage needs change

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2023
The NIU women's basketball team celebrates following its victory over Lindenwood University on Nov. 21. The Huskies fell to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 89-79 on Sunday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball outpaced by SIUE, loses second straight

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
December 3, 2023
Redshirt junior guard Sidney McCrea shoots during the NIU women's basketball game against Lindenwood on Tuesday. The Huskies won the game 77-60. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Marable’s big night snaps 3-game losing streak

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
Sophomore forward Xavier Amos shoots a three-point shot against Appalachian State University on Nov. 11. NIU men's basketball took down the University of Arkansas at Little Rock 98-93 on Saturday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Men’s basketball holds on for fourth straight win

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
November 18, 2023
Clothes spinning in washing machines in Stevenson Towers laundry room. Stevenson Towers has four set laundry rooms throughout each tower. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Dorm laundry shouldn’t be a hassle

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
November 18, 2023
Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) shoots a free throw at the line on Saturday. The men's basketball team defeats Appalachian State in Saturday's game. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

TUESDAY TRIBUTE: Men’s basketball defeats Appalachian State

By Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist
November 13, 2023
Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) shoots a free throw in NIU men's basketball's 2023-2024 home opener. The Huskies defeat Appalachian State University 91-78 on Saturday for their first win of the season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie backcourt trio leads NIU past Appalachian State

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Books sits on the shelf on Friday in the Founders Memorial Library. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Monday Moment: Colorful books at Founders Memorial Library

By Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist
October 22, 2023
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Drew Hoth (71) blocks as redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to take an open past during Saturday's Homecoming game against Ohio University. The Huskies are looking for their third straight win this weekend against Eastern Michigan. (Cameron Whittington | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU celebrates 116th homecoming week

By Josephine Dunmore, Tim Dodge, Ariyonna McGahee, Cameron Whittington, Sasha Norman, and Ryanne Sandifer
October 18, 2023
White, green and orange pumpkins sitting in front of a Jewel Osco located on 1320, Sycamore Road. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] It’s the great pumpkin, Illinois!

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
October 15, 2023
Victor E. Huskie stands next to the new unveiled statue of Victor E. Huskie that sits in front of DeKalb City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Highway. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Communiversity’ comes together for block party

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
October 12, 2023
NIU graduate student right side hitter Isabelle Percoco leaps to make a play on the ball during the Huskies’ Sept. 29 against the Miami University RedHawks at Victor E. Court. NIU will return home for a pair of Homecoming match on Thursday and Friday against Eastern Michigan University. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball to host Eastern Michigan in Homecoming home stand

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
From left: Graduate outside hitter Katie Erdmann, junior libero Crew Hoffmeier, junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic, junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo, senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes and senior setter Ella Mihacevich celebrate after a rally during a MAC volleyball match between the NIU Huskies and the Miami University RedHawks on Sept. 29 at Victor E. Court. NIU is looking to build on its newfound confidence after recent wins. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Volleyball finding its groove

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 10, 2023
Layla Tiongco (left), a junior kinesiology major, Sofia Didenko, a sophomore communications media study major, and Kamila Vergara, a junior communications media study major, play a game of spikeball during the Homecoming Kick Off on Monday in the MLK Commons. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Kick off homecoming with CAB

By Josephine Dunmore, Sasha Norman, and Ryanne Sandifer
October 9, 2023
Graduate right side hitter Isabelle Percoco (2) rises to set the ball during Friday's match against Miami. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s volleyball sets up against University of Miami

By Josephine Dunmore and Ryanne Sandifer
October 2, 2023
Junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic rises up to spike a ball against Miami University at Victor E. Court. The Huskies defeated the RedHawks 3-2 on Friday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies ground RedHawks for first home win

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 30, 2023
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