Northern Star
 

Advertisement

Foster Progress
 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
Tim Dodge

Tim Dodge, Photo Editor

Tim Dodge is a senior journalism major and sports journalism minor student serving as the photo editor for the Northern Star. He began as a photographer in the spring of 2023 and became the senior photojournalist in the spring of 2024. Tim enjoys photographing sporting events, golf, video games and is a fan of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals.

All content by Tim Dodge
Senior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic spikes the ball over the net Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball defeated Tarleton State University in five sets Friday to claim its first win of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies claim first win of the season against Tarleton State

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2024
A chalk drawing from the NIU CRU Christian Ministry at MLK Commons spells out “Explore faith in Jesus.” Opinion Columnist Will Thiel identifies as Christian and inspires his politics from religious values. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Everything will be OK

By Will Thiel, Opinion Columnist
September 5, 2024
Graffiti is shown on the side of a train near the train tracks by the Culvers and Fatty’s Pub Sports and Grille in DeKalb. Artwork that is displayed on a wall or similar surface with permission from the owner may be called a mural, differing from the term "graffiti." (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Graffiti is shown on the side of a train by Culvers and Fatty’s Pub Sports and Grille in DeKalb. Graffiti can cause business owners trouble with branding and reputation. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

An old brown water tower is marked with gold graffiti lettering on Pleasant Street next to the Forge Resources Group in DeKalb. Without obtaining permission ahead of time, graffiti may be defined as vandalization instead of art. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Graffiti is vandalization, not art

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
September 4, 2024
NIU volleyball players stand as they look up to the American flag in the Convocation Center during the National Anthem on Friday during their match against Western Illinois University. The Huskies’ next match is against the University of Valparaiso on Sept. 5 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Labor Day weekend Volleyball and Men’s Soccer

By Tim Dodge and Marco Alvarez
September 4, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (left) and senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempt a block Friday at the Convocation Center. NIU volleyball lost in five sets to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sunday to fall to 0-2 on the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball shows flashes but falters against Milwaukee

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed winds up for a serve Friday at the Convocation Center. Grevengoed recorded 5 service aces and 9 kills in a four set loss to Western Illinois University in the 2024 season opener. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball tumbles in season opener

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2024
A laptop sits open with the Bright Start website shown on screen. The Illinois 529 Rollover plan allows for leftover money in college savings accounts to be rolled over into a Roth IRA. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Illinois 529 rollover plan signed into law

August 28, 2024
NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock speaks to the media during a press conference Tuesday in the McCareins Auditorium inside the Yordon Center. Hammock will lead the Huskies against Western Illinois University on Saturday in NIU’s season opener at Huskie Stadium. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU football set to clash with Western Illinois in 2024 opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2024
Then-junior running back Antario Brown (1) carries the ball in the fourth quarter of NIU’s 116th Homecoming Game against Ohio University on Oct. 14, 2023. Back for his senior season, Brown is poised to play a large role in NIU’s run-heavy offense. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football eyes title contention with senior-heavy roster

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2024
NIU senior infielder Andre Demetral gets set to throw the ball to first base on April 24 at Curtis Granderson Stadium. Demetral scored two runs as NIU baseball fell 6-5 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Timely hitting evades NIU baseball in loss to Milwaukee

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
May 2, 2024
NIU freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) runs to first after hitting a double that drove in two runs during the first inning. Cohn was one-for-four during the game with two runs batted in. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball drops midweek game to UIC

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
April 25, 2024
NIU junior pitcher Conner Lutes (36) pitches during the second inning against UIC. Lutes pitched five innings, gave up one earned run and had one strikeout. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie bats go cold in loss to UIC

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 25, 2024
Senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson (23) rounds first base after hitting a single on March 30 against Kent State University. Erickson was named to the Northern Star Sports Staff's MAC softball All-Star squad. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] COLUMN: Building the 2024 MAC All-Star softball team

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Then-junior Colin Summerhill stands over home plate in an NIU baseball home game against Western Michigan University on April 14, 2023. Summerhill was named to the Northern Star Sports Staff's MAC baseball All-Star squad. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Assembling the 2024 MAC baseball All-Star team

By Zachary Bertram and Joseph Segreti
April 22, 2024
Senior first baseman Mason Kelley (18) throws the ball to the catcher at home plate during the sixth inning of an NIU baseball game against Bowling Green State University on April 6. Kelley scored the game-tying run in the ninth inning against Kent State University on Saturday, but the Huskies fell 9-8 in extra innings. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Nightmare ninth dooms Huskies in series loss to Kent State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 22, 2024
Freshman Saul Berdullas (left) and senior Armin Koschtojan (right) talk strategy during a doubles match on March 2. NIU men's tennis was eliminated from the MAC Championship on Saturday with a 4-0 loss to the University of Toledo. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s tennis eliminated by Toledo

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2024
Phi Kappa Theta leans down against the planks in their pits against Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Phi Kappa Theta utilized the entire 15 minutes of the allocated call time to defeat Sigma Alpha Epsilon. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Best of Tugs Day 3 and 4

By Tim Dodge and Ro Hong
April 19, 2024
Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser prepares to shoot a free throw in an NIU men's basketball home game against Central Michigan University on March 5. Konan Niederhauser announced his commitment to The Pennsylvania State University on Monday via Instagram. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Konan Niederhauser commits to Penn State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker is tagged out on a stolen base attempt on March 30 at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU softball was swept in a road doubleheader on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Softball strikes out in Kalamazoo doubleheader

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Sophomore Iker Gaztambide Arrastia winds up for a strike on March 2 at the Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House. NIU men's tennis lost 4-3 to Western Michigan University on Sunday to drop to the No. 2 seed in the MAC Championship. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s tennis drops to No. 2 seed in regular season finale

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024
Senior catcher Colin Summerhill (8) tags Bowling Green freshman catcher Garrett Wright (3) for the out at home plate during the sixth inning of an NIU baseball game on April 6. Summerhill hit his 13th home run of the 2024 season against the University of Illinois on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Baseball drops series to Illinois in blowout fashion

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
Senior Cheng En Tsai strikes the ball at the Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House on March 2. Tsai won both his matches Friday as NIU men's tennis defeated Ball State University 5-2. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Stewart pushes NIU softball over Toledo

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
Junior left fielder CJ Cepicky (39) flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run to left field during the fourth inning against Bowling Green. Cepicky’s home run cut the Falcon's lead to 4-3. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Explosive second inning lifts Huskies over Eastern Illinois

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
A mixed media art piece from Olivia Hucke is displayed at the Annual Juried Blick Art Materials Ars Nova Exhibition. The exhibition has been open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. since April 1, and will remain open until April 18, in the Jack Olson Gallery at Jack Arends Hall. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students’ award-winning works displayed in gallery

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
April 9, 2024
NIU sophomore Iker Gaztambide Arrastia gets set for an opponent's serve during a doubles match on March 2. Gaztambide Arrastia was the only Huskie to win a match as NIU men's tennis lost 6-1 to the University of Toledo Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s tennis loses 6-1, snaps MAC win streak at 5

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
The moon’s maximum coverage of the sun is at 2:06 p.m. Monday in Cary. The path of the eclipse entered the United States in Texas and traveled through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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

By Northern Star Staff
April 9, 2024
NIU senior Armin Koschtojan gets set to serve in a doubles match on March 2. Koschtojan was one of five NIU men's tennis players to win a singles match in a 5-2 win over the University at Buffalo Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s tennis grabs fifth straight MAC win

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2024
Junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia prepares to serve in an NIU volleyball home game against the University of Akron on Oct. 27, 2023. The MAC announced a new schedule format for conference games on March 27. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] MAC, NIU volleyball announce 2024 conference slate

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2024
Adam Smith, a junior mechanical engineering major, looks down at the pins getting ready to deliver the ball down the lane. The Graduate school of NIU hosted a Bowling and Billiards event for students on Monday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Graduate School takes over Huskie Den

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
April 1, 2024
Senior third baseman Caitlyn Shumaker (3) rounds first base after hitting a single to left field against Kent State Saturday. Shumaker broke the NIU softball career record of 61 stolen bases. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Shumaker swipes NIU’s stolen bases record

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2024
Junior shortstop Avery Carnahan (23) hits the ball toward left field after reaching first base on a fielder’s choice during the third inning. Carnahan had three hits and three runs batted in across both games on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball earns first home win of season

By Totus Tuus Keely and Tim Dodge
April 1, 2024
NIU football players run onto the field of Huskie Stadium before their game against Eastern Michigan University on Oct. 21, 2023. Head coach Thomas Hammock previewed the 2024 regular season at the Pre-Spring Press Conference. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Hammock previews NIU spring football, position competitions

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2024
NIU sophomore Christopher Norlin celebrates during a doubles match on March 2. Norlin won in singles and doubles as NIU men's tennis defeated University of Illinois Chicago 6-1 Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s tennis thumps UIC, wins fifth straight

March 31, 2024
Jakob Furgat speaks to the group about the Esports culture in Asia on Tuesday night in the Esports Arena at Altgeld Hall. The event was hosted by the Asian American Resource Center Ohana Series in collaboration with NIU Esports. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] AARC teams up with NIU Esports

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
March 26, 2024
NIU redshirt sophomore Blake West grapples on the back of Lock Haven freshman Logan Sallot on Feb. 9. West was eliminated in the first round at the 2024 NCAA Championships. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] West makes earl departure from Nationals

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2024
Then junior infielder/outfielder Andrew Smart (27) takes a practice swing while on-deck on March 24, 2023. NIU baseball lost its fourth straight game as it lost 7-4 to Miami University. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies end MAC series winning streak

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
March 24, 2024
Assistant Appellate Defender Maria A. Harrigan speaks to the Illinois Supreme Court Justices during the People v. Flournoy arguments. In People v. Flournoy, the defendant was convicted of first-degree murder in 1991 but argued there was new evidence and wanted to move towards a new trial. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments at NIU

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
March 22, 2024
Junior gymnast Isabella Sissi swings her arms out as she poses during her floor routine. Sissi returned to NIU's lineup Sunday after missing the Huskies' home finale on March 10. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies finish third in Minnesota to close regular season

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2024
Senior guard Jayden Marable (3) scans the court on offense during the fourth quarter against Bowling Green State University on Feb. 24. Marable scored 6 points in the Huskies' 63-60 defeat to Kent State University in the MAC Tournament Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball eliminated by Kent State in MAC Tournament

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Senior forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) looks to put up a shot past Bowling Green defenders. Stonebraker had 13 points and nine rebounds as the Huskies lost to Bowling Green Saturday 82-73. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies clinch No. 6 seed in MAC Tournament with win over WMU

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2024
Freshman Saul Berdullas throws up a serve against Omaha on March 2. Berdullas was the lone Huskie to win a singles match in a 5-2 loss to Western Michigan University. (Norther Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s tennis falls to Western Michigan, ends winning streak at 9

March 11, 2024
Then NIU junior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker (3) points to communicate with a coach before an inning on March 31, 2023. Shumaker scored the winning run against College of the Holy Cross Saturday on a bunt from freshman outfielder Katy Ramage. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Ramage walks off Crusaders as Huskies split Saturday action

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2024
Former NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi drops back during passing drills at Thursday's Pro Day inside the Chessick Practice Center. Lombardi worked out in front of scouts from at least 11 NFL teams. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football draft hopefuls show off at Pro Day 2024

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
March 8, 2024
Attendees sit and listen to speaker Nader Alghoul discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict. There were roughly 60 individuals in attendance at the panel. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Student orgs host panel on Israel-Palestine conflict

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
March 7, 2024
Attendees clap after Tarek Khalil, an attorney and social activist, speaks during the “What’s happening in Palestine?” discussion. Questions from the audience were answered by the five guest speakers at the end of the panel that ran from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU organizations host panel on Israeli–Palestinian conflict

By Hannah Soukup, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2024
Then-senior linebacker Tyler Jackson (0) lines up behind then-redshirt sophomore George Gumbs Jr. and then-junior defensive tackle Cade Haberman in an NIU football home game against Ohio University on Oct. 14, 2023. NIU football's 2024 schedule was released Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU finalizes 2024 football schedule

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
NIU freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) looks to put up a shot under the basket against Central Michigan graduate student guard Brian Taylor (0). The two teams shot nearly identical percentages from the field, NIU at 39.7% and Central Michigan at 40.7%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s Basketball loses to Chippewas in nail-biter

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
March 6, 2024
Load More Stories