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Sam Dion

Sam Dion, Photojournalist

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Students from the NIU Percussion Ensemble stand near the Founders Memorial Library and MLK Commons at the “Huskie Sound Garden” event. Gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, finger cymbals and handbells were among the instruments performed. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Sound Garden’ brings harmony to homecoming

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 15, 2024
Three windows outside of the Holmes Student Center are painted with different designs at the “Paint the Windows” event. This week marks NIU’s 117th Homecoming where there will be various events all week around campus and DeKalb. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Gallery: Homecoming Paint the Windows Event

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
October 13, 2024
Aidan O'Brien, student trustee for the Student Government Association, stands behind a podium and talks. O'Brien provided an update about the new energy savings agreement the NIU Board of Trustees passed. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA approves new director of DEI

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 13, 2024
The sculpture "The Tribesmen, The Hero, and The Light" sits outside the Stevens Building on a sunny Friday afternoon. The sculpture was finished in September. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] Stevens Building unveils new sculpture

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
September 16, 2024
Baba's Steak and Lemonade, located at 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy, sits on a sunny day. Baba's opened on Aug. 5 and is known for cheesesteaks and lemonade. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] Business spotlight: Baba’s Steak and Lemonade

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter
September 15, 2024
Numerous kites fly in the sky during Kite Fest. Both novice and professional kite fliers had open space to fly their kites. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] Kite Fest celebrates its 19th year

By Gray Edelstein, News Reporter
September 9, 2024
2024 President’s Picnic event goers eat watermelon in front of the watermelon and cookie tent. Other than food, the event included yard games, canoeing, kayaking and different sample tents for Bubbl’r and Celsius drinks. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 2024 President’s Welcome Back Picnic

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
August 26, 2024
End of Year Reception attendees line up in the Huskie Den at the Holmes Student Center for food and beverages. Among the food at the event was pizza, chicken wings along with ice cream and toppings. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: End of Year Reception celebration at Huskie Den

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
May 3, 2024
Silas Ashby, Trent Starzynski and Ethan Cowburn wave cards in front of a camera for the computer to generate sounds based on what it sees during “Project Sector 6” by Silas Ashby. The sounds were created using a microphone and a camera that took what it saw and processed it. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Electronic Computer Music class perform sound production

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
May 1, 2024
“Earth Fest April 18” is displayed on the Egyptian Theatre marquee. The film “Common Ground'' premiered for the first time in Northern Illinois at Earth Fest and was followed by a panel of local farmers and experts on regenerative agriculture. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] Earth Fest creates community

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 18, 2024
Reggie Thomas, the coordinator of the NIU jazz studies program, plays the piano during his piece “Three Kids.” "Three Kids” is a piece Thomas wrote about his kids and the dynamics of having three. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Reggie Thomas leads NIU jazz recital celebration

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
April 17, 2024
People stand gathered near Davis Hall to view the 2024 total solar eclipse. The eclipse was viewable in DeKalb from 12:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Campus eclipse-viewing party attracts hundreds

By Northern Star Staff
April 8, 2024
A group of students does stretches to de-stress and relax after yoga during the Transgender Day of Visibility “taking and making space” event. Along with Transgender Day of Visibility, the Transgender Day of Remembrance is held each year on Nov. 20 to bring awareness to deaths of transgender people due to anti-trans violence. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Making space for Trans Day of Visibility

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
March 27, 2024
NIU Jazz Orchestra director Reginald Thomas speaks about how Ronald Carter would end performances and demonstrates the call and response used by Carter with the audience. The NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble worked to memorialize Ronald Carter and his impact throughout the concert. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU jazz honors Ronald Carter in concert

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist
March 7, 2024
Reginald Thomas, the director of the NIU Jazz Orchestra, highlights the orchestra by extending his arm toward it. The orchestra played a concert Wednesday with the NIU Jazz Ensemble. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU jazz plays tribute to Ronald Carter

By Nick Glover and Sofia Didenko
March 7, 2024
The Arndt House, where the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is located, sits at the edge of campus. The GSRC has temporarily moved from the Arndt House to the third floor of Wirtz Hall. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] Repairs force temporary relocation of GSRC

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
March 4, 2024
Tyler Camling, sophomore finance major, uses a printer on the first floor of Founders Memorial Library. Printing on campus costs students five cents per page for black and white and 12 cents for color. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

A phone lays on a table, open to the NIU Safe app main page. NIU has modified the criteria for what crimes are considered for a safety alert. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] What’s up With: NIU Safety Notifications?

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
February 11, 2024
NIU President Lisa Freeman answers a question from Faculty Senate President Ben Creed on the current state of the university’s campus. The address consisted of a conversation between Freeman and Creed and a 10-minute question and answer session. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Plans, pains, protest highlight 2024 State of University

By Sean Reed and Sam Dion
February 8, 2024
Works from within the “What is for Supper? What is a Meal?” exhibitions are displayed under low light Thursday in the NIU Art Museum within Altgeld Hall. The exhibitions explore a variety of food and eating habits. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

[Photo] Unity, well-being in a meal

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
January 25, 2024
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