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Sean Reed

Sean Reed, Former Photo Editor

Sean Reed is the photo editor for the Northern Star. They are a junior at NIU majoring in journalism.

Sean joined the Star during the Fall 2021 semester as a photographer, before becoming the multimedia editor for the 2022-2023 school year.

Outside of the Star, Sean spends their free time listening to music, cooking and spending time with friends.

All content by Sean Reed
A road closed sign sits surrounded by snow. Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Normal Road roundabout project set to begin May 12

By Austin Lamb, Assistant News Editor
April 30, 2025
NIU student protesters march down the permanently closed Normal Road near the MLK Commons. Palestine protesters marched through NIU’s campus on Monday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Palestine protesters march through NIU’s campus

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
April 29, 2024
Speaker Cole Hensley stands and speaks during the State of the SGA address Friday. The State of the SGA address provided members of SGA the opportunity to reflect on their progress and accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] State of SGA address discusses club funding

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
April 28, 2024
Dancers Anna Lindstrom (left) and Millicent Collins kick their legs up in unison during “The Continuum of Change (2024).” The Dance Concert consists of 16 dancers total, along with help from numerous production staff from the School of Theatre and Dance. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Spring Dress Rehearsal takes center stage

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
April 26, 2024
Members of NIU's School of Theatre and Dance pose across a stage. The Spring Dance Concert is the last show of the SOTD's 2023-2024 production season. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Spring Dance Concert leaps into action

By Brynn Krug, Chief Copy Editor
April 25, 2024
Students stand in line at Stix and Noodles during Food Truck Wednesday in MLK Commons. Stix and Noodles is a Filipino food truck based out of Lake in the Hills, which serves combo meals including an entree, rice and side. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Food trucks take to MLK Commons, campus clamors for lunch

By Sean Reed and Joseph Howerton
April 11, 2024
Caroline Menzer, a junior political science major, sits in the Northern Star office holding prizes donated by NIU and local businesses, valued just under $600, after locating the Northern Star Treasure Hunt paperweight Wednesday morning. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Northern Star Treasure found, clues explained

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
April 10, 2024
A DeKalb police car sits parked on NIU's campus. Crimes such as stalking and battery were reported in March 2024 on NIU's campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU crime log, March 2024

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2024
Solar Eclipse glasses sit on a ledge. Monday from 12:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. DeKalb will experience a partial solar eclipse. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Solar Eclipse to occur Monday

By Anastasia Ehlers, News Reporter
April 8, 2024
Illinois State Police carry a U.S. flag during Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil's funeral service. There was a procession that took place after the funeral service. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil laid to rest Thursday

By Emily Beebe and Gabby Crabtree
April 4, 2024
Ja’kobe Jones, SGA presidential candidate, speaks at a podium during the March 22 SGA debates. Jones won the SGA presidential ticket with 1,124 votes. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA announces election winners

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
April 5, 2024
DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan leads the staff of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to their seats during the law enforcement walk-through Thursday at the funeral for Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil. Musil died after a pickup truck struck her patrol vehicle from behind on March 28. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Community mourns death of deputy sheriff

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
April 4, 2024
Kelsey Gettle, legal program manager for Safe Passage, leads the crowd through their final chants before returning to the Egyptian Theatre. The crowd then returned their signs and took their seats for the survivor speak out, which took place until roughly 7:30 p.m. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Safe Passage draws victim support

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
April 3, 2024
Kelsey Gettle, legal program manager for Safe Passage, leads a group of people in a rally. Tuesday evening Take Back the Night marched around the Egyptian Theater in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

DeKalb rallies to support Take Back the Night

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
April 3, 2024
An escalator sits still in Founders Memorial Library. The escalators have been shut down for the last six months due to an underground power failure and possible mechanical issues. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] What’s up with: Founders Memorial Library escalators

By Kayla Martin, News Reporter
March 28, 2024
Student Government Association Supreme Court Justices Tyler Murray (from left), Elliot Weiskopf and Maximilian Jarmula listen to complainant Ethan Pesavento's remarks Monday. The Court heard Pesavento's complaint of being excluded from the ballot, to which the court ruled in his favor. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Excluded candidate added to SGA ballot

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
March 25, 2024
Aidan O’Brien, a junior marketing major and student trustee candidate, stands and addresses the crowd. The Student Government Association held a debate on Thursday for students to get to know the candidates. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Students go head-to-head during SGA Debate

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Alexia Musgraves, a junior public health administration major, speaks at the SGA debate Thursday. The Northern Star Editorial Board endorses Musgraves for SGA President, as well as James Innis for Vice President, Aiden O’Brien for Student Trustee and Ryan Kramer for Treasurer. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Northern Star endorses Musgraves, Innis, Kramer, O’Brien

By The Northern Star Editorial Board
March 22, 2024
Two firefighters talk through the building’s garage Tuesday at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. The spray from a hose damaged a hanging light fixture while crews attempted to suppress the fire from within the building. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Firefighters suppress former ‘Illini Tire Co.’ fire

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
March 21, 2024
Water shoots into the old Illini Tire Co. building as firefighters look at the damage. At 11:02 p.m. on Tuesday, firefighters and emergency crews arrived to a structure fire at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway . (Sean Reed | Northerner Star)

[Photo] BREAKING: Firefighters respond to structure fire on Lincoln Highway

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
March 20, 2024
A flyer hangs on the wall of the NIU Parking Deck. Some NIU students do hair to make extra money while in school. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Students create their own side hustles

By Kayla Martin, News Reporter
March 8, 2024
A McDonald's bag decorated with anime rests on a white surface. Weekly manga is a recently added tie-in McDonald's has with their new Savory Chili WcDonald's sauce. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] McDonalds launches new sauce, anime

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
March 6, 2024
DeKalb City Hall sits in the shade Tuesday at 164 E. Lincoln Highway. The city of DeKalb has created a $50,000 emergency fund to prepare for the potential increase of migrants. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] City Council creates migrant emergency fund

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
March 5, 2024
An NIU Police vehicle sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. The Northern Star complied crimes that occurred around NIU during the month of February. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU crime log, February 2024

By Hannah Soukup, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2024
Protesters chant as passing cars honk in support. Flags blew in the strong wind as the sun beat down on the group Sunday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Palestinian support shown downtown

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
March 4, 2024
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