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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.

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City Manager Bill Nicklas speaks to the crowd Tuesday during the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees special meeting. Emily Faulkner, DeKalb Public Library director, proposed a budget of $4.1 million instead of the original levy of $4.6 million. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb Public Library Board passes 0% increase property tax levy

By Austin Lamb, Senior News Reporter
November 20, 2024
A graphic depicts a snowflake, books, a computer, people sitting at desks and the words "January" and "J Term." NIU is offering a J Term leading into the spring 2025 semester, which is where specific courses will be offered over winter break. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU to offer J-term courses for second consecutive year

By Austin Lamb, Senior News Reporter
November 18, 2024
A graphic depicts a robot, a Huskie, a phone with text messages and the word "AI." On Nov. 6, NIU launched its new resource called Mission AI chatbot, which provides answers and resources to students questions. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU’s Mission AI Chatbot provides support to students

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
November 18, 2024
Scott Meyer, an entrepreneur, educator and writer, speaks during the AI and Machine Learning panel discussion. Meyer co-founded Chipp and helped NIU launch its first AI tutors in calculus, advising and physics. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] College of Engineering and Engineering Technology hosts second annual showcase

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
November 17, 2024
Speaker Manny Corpuz and Clerk Cameron Sawyer sit at a table while Speaker Corpuz bangs the gavel on the table. Senator Matt Robinson was dismissed from the SGA Senate Friday due to accumulating too many absences. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Matt Robinson dismissed from SGA senate

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
November 17, 2024
Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) turns and prepares to hand the ball to redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) on Wednesday at Huskie Stadium. NIU football will play the Miami University RedHawks on Tuesday, seeking to bring the Mallory Cup to NIU for the first time since it was created in 2018. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU to play Miami (Ohio) for Mallory Cup in road finale

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 18, 2024
The NIU wrestling coaching staff encourages from the sidelines in the Huskies' meet against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in February. The Huskies suffered their first loss Saturday against Northwestern University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Wrestling takes first loss against Northwestern

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2024
NIU men's basketball guard Quentin Jones (1) drives toward the basket Tuesday in the Huskies' game against Monmouth University. After traveling to Peoria Saturday, the Huskies drop to 2-2 following a 76-60 defeat against the University of Bradley Braves. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies fall to Braves behind poor shooting

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2024
NIU redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph (3) throws a 39-yard touchdown pass near the end of the first quarter in Wednesday’s 29-16 win against the University of Akron Zips. Rudolph’s touchdown was his first passing score since his days as a high school quarterback. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘It felt amazing:’ the special meaning behind Trayvon Rudolph’s tricky TD pass

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 15, 2024
NIU senior tight end Grayson Barnes (81) is lifted up in the endzone by redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J Lippe (79) and celebrates in the endzone after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter. Barnes had one catch for the game and it came on the touchdown pass. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskies defeat Akron in midweek MACtion

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
November 14, 2024
NIU football redshirt junior Justin Lynch (5) celebrates in the endzone with redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) after Williams rushed for a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter Wednesday against the University of Akron Zips. The Huskies defeated the Zips 29-16, advancing to six wins on the season and clinching a bowl game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Seniors shine against Akron, lead NIU to bowl bid

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 14, 2024
A graphic depicts a turkey with the word "Thanksgiving" above it, a police car and wine glasses with a car representing drunk driving. The "Click it or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaigns will begin Nov. 22 and end Dec. 2. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb County Sheriff’s office partners with local, state law enforcement agencies

By Austin Lamb, Senior News Reporter
November 14, 2024
Members of the NIU Orchestra rehearse in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on Wednesday. Silas Huff is the director of the NIU Philharmonic and Opera Orchestras and has been at NIU since Fall 2023. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Silas Huff: Orchestral director

By Gray Edelstein and Kahlil Kambui
November 13, 2024
A graphic depicts a handshake referring to a partnership, students with arrows referring to transfer students, money and paper referring to scholarships and a university. NIU has partnered with Waubonsee Community College to offer the Waubonsee Excellence Scholarship. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU partners with Waubonsee Community College to offer new scholarship

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
November 12, 2024
Freshman forward Jayden Mott drops from the rim after a dunk midway through the second half on Tuesday at the Convocation Center. NIU men's basketball scored 24 points in the paint as the Huskies defeated Monmouth University 79-66 on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Men’s basketball grounds Hawks

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
NIU redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J Lippe (79) lifts redshirt sophomore wide receiver Cam Thompson (0) after celebrating a touchdown late in the second quarter against Ball State University on Oct. 26. The Huskies host the University of Akron Wednesday for their second midweek MACtion game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU to host Akron, needing one win for bowl eligibility

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024
Senior forward Oluwasegun Durosinmi (4) dunks the ball over Holy Cross College Indiana junior Asher Puhalski (22). Durosinmi had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies earn first win, roll past Holy Cross College

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2024
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock, coaching staff and players watch from the sidelines during the third quarter. NIU’s next home game is on Wednesday against the University of Akron. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] KISELLUS: NIU’s wild, wacky path to the MAC title game

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 8, 2024
Freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. (22) runs to the right side of the field on Oct. 26 at Scheumann Stadium. Johnson scored his first career touchdown in the second quarter against Western Michigan University on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies saddle Broncos in shootout

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 6, 2024
People walk in to the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center Tuesday night to vote. The DeKalb County results will be counted until Nov. 18 or 19th (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Unofficial 2024 DeKalb County results

By Northern Star Staff
November 6, 2024
Party watchers sit and eat food inside at a Democrat Election Party at 1020 Sharon Drive. The majority of the people at the party were of a middle-aged demographic. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU and DeKalb community host election watch parties

By Northern Star Staff
November 5, 2024
Voters stand in line inside the Barsema Alumni Visitors Center waiting to vote. The lines inside the polling place were long inside as poll close approached at 7 p.m. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Polls close for the 2024 general election

By Northern Star Staff
November 5, 2024
Then-redshirt freshman Tommy Bennett grapples a wrestler from Central Michigan University on Jan. 27. NIU wrestling begins its 2024-25 season on Saturday at Michigan State University for the Michigan State Open. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU wrestling looks to reach new heights in 2024-25 campaign

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Then-sophomore forward Ethan Butler (15) goes for a layup as defenders attempt to block him on Feb. 20 at the Convocation Center. Butler scored 10 points and pulled down six rebounds as NIU men's basketball lost 80-65 against Georgia Southern University. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s basketball routed in season opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2024
A graphic depicts Illinois, papers with the letters “A” and “B” on them, money and a computer screen that says “Exam passed.” The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide public university students in Illinois with free test prep and licensure classes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Illinois General Assembly approves $10 million free test prep program

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
November 3, 2024
The NIU football team rushes onto the field before kickoff of the Huskies’ 25-23 loss to Ball State University on Oct. 26 at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. NIU is 4-4, 1-3 MAC, with four games left in the 2024 regular season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies head to Kalamazoo for midweek MACtion

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 4, 2024
A graphic depicts the year 2024 along with the word "Vote" in addition to the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party. DeKalb County nominees Riley N. Oncken, Anna Wilhelmi, Linda Besler and Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern Star about why they are running for office. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] 2024 DeKalb County candidate profiles

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb
October 31, 2024
Then-junior gymnast Isabella Sissi swings her arms out as she poses during her floor routine. NIU gymnastics revealed its 2025 schedule on Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Gymnastics reveals 2025 schedule

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2024
NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) sprints toward the end zone after spinning around a Ball State University defender Saturday at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. Brown scored a 34-yard touchdown on the play and got another in the fourth quarter to record his second two-touchdown performance of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] KISELLUS: Ball State heartbreaker exposed major issues for NIU

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 31, 2024
Then-junior forward Oluwasegun Durosinmi (4) leaps to block a shot on Jan. 23 against the University of Toledo Rockets. Durosinmi is one of five returning players for NIU men's basketball in 2024-25. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s basketball faces uphill climb with fresh roster

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after scoring a 34-yard touchdown during the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. The Huskies will travel to Western Michigan for their next game at 6 p.m. CST Nov. 6 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskies battle at Ball State for Bronze Stalk

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
October 27, 2024
Sycamore and DeKalb police stand outside Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb Dealership on Wednesday. At 12:25 p.m., Wednesday, police received a call about a disorderly customer making threats and causing damage. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] BREAKING: Two people injured at Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb Dealership

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 23, 2024
Leaves are scattered on the ground nearby Greek Row on Monday afternoon. DeKalb's annual Loose-Leaf Leaf Collection will start Monday and go through Dec. 6, weather permitting. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb to begin annual Loose-Leaf Leaf collection Monday

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2024
The Huskies run on the field pregame with Victor E. Huskie on Saturday for the 117th Homecoming game against the University of Toledo. The attendance for the 117th Homecoming game was 18,350. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: 117th Homecoming football game against Toledo

By Totus Tuus Keely and Tim Dodge
October 20, 2024
Senior defensive tackle Devonte O’Malley (8) (from left) carries an NIU flag, senior fullback Brock Lampe (49) carries an American flag and redshirt senior tight end Tristen Tewes (82) carries an Illinois flag while running across the end zone to lead the team on the field on Saturday before the game against Bowling Green State University. The Huskies will return Saturday to take on the University of Toledo in the 117th Homecoming game. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] KISELLUS: NIU-Toledo should add to Huskies’ rich Homecoming history

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 16, 2024
The Huskies' defense returns to its sideline celebrating after redshirt junior defensive end Jalonnie Williams (11) recovered a fumble during the second quarter of NIU's 17-7 win against Bowling Green State University at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Huskies trailed 7-3 in the first quarter before scoring 14 unanswered to earn the road victory. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU gears up for Homecoming clash with Toledo

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 17, 2024
A graphic depicts the Braven logo, "UNIV 301," a sign that says "Enroll," two people talking, an outstretched hand and a resume. Enrollment in UNIV 301 has decreased since 2022. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Enrollment in Braven class has decreased since 2022

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
October 15, 2024
NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard (0) celebrates after the NIU defense forced the University of Notre Dame to punt in the third quarter of the Sept. 7 game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus believes Gill-Howard is NIU football's most valuable defensive player at the halfway point of the 2024 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] COLUMN: NIU football midseason awards 2024

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 14, 2024
NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler GIll-Howard (0) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green State University redshirt freshman quarterback Lucian Anderson III in the fourth quarter of the Huskies' 17-7 win against the Falcons at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Gill-Howard was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career Monday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Skyler Gill-Howard named MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 14, 2024
NIU senior defensive tackle Cade Haberman (51) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green senior running back Jaison Patterson (28). The Huskies defense held Bowling Green scoreless for the final 54 minutes of the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskies prevail over Bowling Green

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
October 13, 2024
A graphic depicts an FBI police vest, a police badge, crime scene tape and a jail cell. 2023 FBI crime statistics show DeKalb is almost three times the national rate for violent crime. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb violent crime rate down, but still thrice national rate

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
October 13, 2024
NIU redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) rushes past Bowling Green State University senior cornerback Jacorey Benjamin (7) en route to the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of NIU’s 17-7 upset of Bowling Green at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Holst’s rushing touchdown was the first of his collegiate career. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Shorthanded Huskies earn first MAC win at Bowling Green

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 12, 2024
Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) carries the ball in the first half on Saturday against the Bowling Green State University Falcons at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Holst entered the game as quarterback after an injury to redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton in the second quarter. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies’ depth shines in win over Bowling Green

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 12, 2024
Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) leaps and winds up for a spike on Sept. 18 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Atiemo had 13 kills as NIU volleyball lost in five sets to the University of Akron on Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Volleyball drops close game to Akron

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
A graphic shows The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation logo, a scammer, a loan and students. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking and the Illinois Attorney General issued a warning on Thursday to inform students of student loan scams. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Beware of new scam targeting student loan borrowers

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
October 3, 2024
NIU senior linebacker Jaden Dolphin (26) and redshirt junior defensive end Pierce Oppong (99) force a fumble by North Carolina State University freshman quarterback CJ Bailey (16) on NC State’s opening possession in Saturday’s game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Huskies lost the turnover battle by four after losing two fumbles and tossing two interceptions. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU looks to end losing skid in home clash with UMass

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
The NIU football team lines up outside of their tunnel as they prepare to take the field Saturday against NC State. The Huskies and Wolfpack had 13 punts combined, 8 of which were from NC State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies at NC State in black and white

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely
September 30, 2024
The NIU football team escapes from their lineup in the tunnel and enters the field before the game. NIU will face University of Massachusetts at home at 11 a.m. Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football clashes at NC State

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely
September 30, 2024
NIU junior right-side hitter Sarah Lezon (14) looks up at the ball, getting set to serve on Sept. 18 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. NIU volleyball lost in three sets to the University of Toledo on Saturday for the Huskies' four-straight match without winning a set. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Volleyball flames out against Rockets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2024
NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) is tackled by North Carolina State University graduate student defensive end Davin Vann (1) after rushing for a 9-yard gain on the final drive of NIU’s 24-17 loss Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hampton finished the game with nine carries for a loss of 19 yards. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Turnovers plague NIU in shortfall at NC State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 28, 2024
Senior fullback Brock Lampe (49) recovers a fumble in the endzone with North Carolina State University graduate student linebacker Devon Betty fighting for the ball on Saturday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lampe's touchdown tied the score at 7-7 late in the first quarter. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies fall short in Raleigh

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 28, 2024
Senior setter Sophie Hurt (16) sets the ball to senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. NIU volleyball was swept by Northwestern University for the second match in a row on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies woeful against Wildcats

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2024
NIU redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) runs for a 7-yard gain late in the third quarter of the Huskies’ 16-14 win over then-No. 5 University of Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. Williams finished the game with 61 rushing yards on 17 attempts. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] No. 23 NIU looks ahead to MAC opener against Buffalo

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 20, 2024
Senior mid-blocker Charli Atiemo (11) winds up back to spike the ball over the net. There were a total of 729 in attendance at Welsh-Ryan Arena Wednesday night. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Best of volleyball at Northwestern

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
September 19, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) spikes over the net into Northwestern University's blockers on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Grevengoed led NIU volleyball in kills with 10 as the Huskies were defeated in three sets by Northwestern on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball suffers first sweep of 2024 at Northwestern

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024
NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) passes to senior wide receiver Andrew McElroy (19) late in the fourth quarter of a 16-14 victory over the University of Notre Dame on Sept. 7 at Notre Dame Stadium. Hampton was 10-of-19 passing for 198 yards and a touchdown. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Notre Dame, NC State among NIU rooting interests in Week 4

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024
NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard (0) celebrates after the NIU defense forced the University of Notre Dame to punt in the third quarter of the Sept. 7 game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. NIU held Notre Dame to just 123 rushing yards and intercepted senior quarterback Riley Leonard twice in the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU jumps to No. 23 in AP Top 25

September 15, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Emma McCartney winds up for a serve on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball defeated Stony Brook University in four sets to claim its second win of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball takes down Stony Brook for 2nd win of 2024

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2024
Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo hits the ball over the net on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. Atiemo recorded 33 kills and 7 service aces as NIU volleyball lost both games of a doubleheader on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball falls in doubleheader

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2024
Then-sophomore forward Ethan Butler (15) shoots a floater over then-junior forward Basheer Jihad (11). NIU basketball released its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s basketball releases full 2024-25 schedule

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 13, 2024
A empty plot of land on Blackhawk Road where the Greek Life Center will be built sits on a cloudy day. The land purchase for the Greek Life Center is set to close on Oct. 21. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Land purchase for Greek Life Center expected to close on Oct. 21

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
September 13, 2024
A nest of paper wasps is covered with busy wasps inside the "Don't Walk" pedestrian sign at the intersection of Annie Glidden and Normal Road. Wasps and hornets are the subject of many people's fear, but especially as autumn approaches even the creepiest crawlies become vulnerable. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Sharp edges are vulnerable too

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor
September 11, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed prepares for a serve on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. Sports Reporter James Bennett believes Grevengoed and freshman setter Ella Strausberger are key pieces for the future of NIU volleyball. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: NIU volleyball’s freshman duo is bringing hope to the program

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
The NIU football team takes a group photo together on the field at the University of Notre Dame after their 16-14 victory Saturday. NIU will have a bye week before returning home Sept. 21 as the Huskies host University of Buffalo in their Mid-American Conference opener. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies’ shock the college football world

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
September 9, 2024
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 3, 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 30, 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, Senior 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, Senior 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, Senior 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
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