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Sean Reed, Multimedia Editor

Sean Reed (they/them) is the multimedia editor at the Northern Star. They are a sophomore at NIU majoring in communications.

Sean joined the star during the Fall 2021 semester as a photographer, before moving to the new multimedia editor position.

Outside of the Star, Sean spends their free time listening to music, working with local bands and artists through photography and printing clothes. They also love cooking, bike riding and going on long drives.

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Junior catcher Colin Summerhill (left) approaches NIU Baseball Head Coach Mike Kunigonis in the dugout during the teams game against Toledo Sunday at Ralph McKinzie Field. The game was Kunigonis last as a head coach at NIU, after his contract was not renewed and he was relieved from his position. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Kunigonis out as head baseball coach

May 8, 2023
NIU Huskies’ junior pitcher Jacob Draeger (28) throws the first pitch of the game to the Toledo Rockets’ first batter Jeron Williams. The Huskies took on the Rockets for the third game in their series at noon Sunday at Ralph McKenzie field. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball starts strong, wanes to Rockets

By Sean Reed, Multimedia Editor
May 7, 2023
Sophomore geography major Martin Astter (left) and junior applied mathematics major Dylan Ruan discuss their theories about Tuesday’s hint after searching around the perimeter of the island at the East Lagoon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students hunt for treasure

By Sean Reed, Mingda Wu, Nyla Owens, and Madelaine Vikse
April 13, 2023
Jesenia Solano (left), a freshman electrical engineering major, and Sydney Fields, a sophomore double majoring in biology and psychology, sit on a bench after hunting around the East Lagoon for the Northern Star paperweight on Tuesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

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NIU students crowding around a table to recieve tickets for free food from the food truck in MLK Commons. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU DREAMs on, 10 years unafraid

April 13, 2023
A stack of banned and LGBTQ+ themed books sit atop each other. Books such as these were discussed in a lecture about LGBTQ+ inclusion in curriculum. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Lecture: Our curriculum needs queer literature

April 12, 2023
The treasure hunt is held from Monday to Friday. Can you find the Northern Star paperweight and claim the prize?

[Photo] Ahoy! 2023 Northern Star Treasure Hunt begins

April 10, 2023
Underwood (left) and Durbin field questions about the funding secured for NIU’s microchip research Wednesday at the NIU CEET. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

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Durbin (left) looks at a silicon wafer on the table as the microchip fabrication is explained briefly during the meeting Wednesday on the third floor of the CEET. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

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Durbin looks to electrical engineering masters student Ellaine Ray as she speaks to the legislators on Wednesday. Durbin and Underwood conversed with current electrical engineering students and NIU administrators about the funding secured by the legislators in an informal meeting after seeing. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

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Students stand in the CEET clean room lab as a tour, consisting of NIU administrators, faculty and the legislators, look within through the room’s window Wednesday at NIU’s CEET. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

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(From left) Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Lauren Underwood and NIU President Lisa Freeman begin their tour of the clean room lab Wednesday on the second floor of the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Underwood previously visited the lab on Jan. 20 after she secured a grant for NIU, one of the 15 projects selected for Community Projects Funding in May 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Members of Congress visit NIU, update microchip funding

April 5, 2023
The newly unveiled “Graduates in the Judiciary” mural in the atrium inside of the east entrance of Swen Parson Hall on campus. The mural features over 140 College of Law alumni that are in the judiciary. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU School of Law, mural unveiling and auction

April 4, 2023
A poster describing investments in higher education including grants and information about the proposed Illinois budget for FY24. The poster highlights the increase in investment by the governor, including an additional $100 million for MAP grants. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Pritzker discusses college funding at NIU

April 4, 2023
A VHS copy of Titanic sits ready to be played Monday on a desk. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Poll: Could Jack fit on the door?

April 3, 2023
Michael Kuba, a freshman business major, sits in the Huskie Den within the student center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Street Interviews: Do you use Huskie Hub?

April 4, 2023
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[Photo] Student Government Association candidate profiles

March 27, 2023
Chase, a three-year-old therapy dog for NIUs Counseling and Consultation Services, looks toward the camera lens during the Center for Student Assistances Chilling with Chase event Wednesday in the Peters Campus Life Building. Chase completed his service training in December to become a certified therapy dog alongside his handler Angela Kaminski, a social worker for Counseling and Consultation Services. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU should provide more therapy animals

March 26, 2023
After hearing the sound of the cameras shutter, Chase, a three-year-old therapy dog for Counseling and Consultation Services, runs up to the lens and sniffs it with curiosity. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students meet NIU’s newest fluffy friend

By Sean Reed, Multimedia Editor
March 22, 2023
We Care is a pregnancy clinic in downtown DeKalb. The clinic offers various services for interested residents. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] WeCare4NIU, anti-abortion student outreach

March 22, 2023
A Huskie statue outside of the Peters Campus Life Building overlooking the intersection of Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue. Oorah, a Huskie Statue outside of the Doherty Law Firm, was stolen last year, leading the firms owner to work with a local art teacher to recreate the statue. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Stolen Huskie statue set to rejoin the Huskies on Parade

March 21, 2023
Freshman history major Joe Rouse sitting with a group of friends on Tuesday near the lower level entrance to the Holmes Student Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Street Interviews: Who do you want to win March Madness?

March 21, 2023
Downtown DeKalb’s Frost Parking Lot rests empty Friday at East Locust and Sixth Street. A new city ordinance will allow DeKalb commuters to park after 5 a.m. and take the 12 line bus to the Elburn train station. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Elburn bus route free for OneCard holders

March 19, 2023
Huskies’ junior forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) swings from the rim after making a layup in the first half. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Quick close for Huskies at MAC Tournament

By Sean Reed, Multimedia Editor
March 10, 2023
Kent State University redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs (2) defending NIU sophomore guard David Coit (11) in the second half of the teams matchup at the MAC Mens Basketball Tournament Thursday in Cleveland. Coit scored 10 points in the final game of the season for the Huskies. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Kent State eliminates NIU men’s basketball from MAC tournament

March 9, 2023
Kim Goranson sitting in the crowd to support her son, senior guard Kaleb Thornton, during NIU Mens Basketballs Mid-American Conference tournament showdown against the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Thursday in Cleveland. Goranson drove from Bolingbrook, IL to see her son on the MACs biggest stage. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie parents support their stars on the big stage

March 9, 2023
The icon for “History of the World: Part II” on a computer screen. The show is the first Mel Brooks directed piece to come out in almost 30 years and is releasing episodes from March 6 through March 9.

[Photo] Mel Brooks returns to tell history 40 years later

March 8, 2023
A leaky ceiling in January in DuSable Hall. DuSable Hall wont be renovated, but students and staff can alert any buildings supervisor regarding things that should have emergency repairs. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] What’s Up With: DuSable’s disrepair?

February 28, 2023
At 8 p.m. Friday, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will be host to Gaelic Storm, a Celtic style band. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Gaelic Storm band play Egyptian Theatre Friday

February 28, 2023
Bridgette Fox

[Photo] Bridgette Fox

August 25, 2022
Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon

[Photo] Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon

August 25, 2022
Caleb Johnson

[Photo] Caleb Johnson

September 29, 2022
Evan Mellon

[Photo] Evan Mellon

September 29, 2022
Michael Mollsen

[Photo] Michael Mollsen

January 23, 2023
Kerry Ferris, UFA president and associate professor of sociology at NIU, speaks on behalf of the union members during the Board of Trustees Nov. 8 meeting’s public comment segment. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU and tenured union reach tentative agreement

February 27, 2023
Ellwood House Museum under a new snowfall at 420 Linden Place in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Highlights from the Best of DeKalb

February 26, 2023
The run-down pavement and potholes of Greenbrier Road filled with melted snow and sleet after a snowstorm in the North Annie Glidden neighborhood. The city is limiting heavy vehicle travel on multiple roads due to deteriorating road conditions. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] City says weather will limit heavy vehicle travel

February 23, 2023
A 2L Huskie Line bus drives past a tree covered in frozen rain Wednesday near the Jack Arends Visual Arts Building on Gilbert Drive. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Winter rain storm leaves NIU coated in ice

By Sean Reed, Multimedia Editor
February 22, 2023
The sun sets beyond the west side of campus Tuesday as drivers pass down Lucinda Avenue. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb County under winter advisory, snow storm to pass

February 21, 2023
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