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From left: Then-NIU junior catcher Colin Summerhill (8), then-junior shortstop Andre Demetral (1), then-redshirt sophomore pitcher Matt Salomonson (34), then-junior second baseman Aaron Harper (22) and then-junior first baseman Andrew Smart (27) approach the pitchers mound early into the Huskies’ game against Ohio University on March 24. New head coach Ryan Copeland announced 13 new recruits for the 2025 season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Baseball announces 13 new recruits

November 27, 2023
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Dane Pardridge runs up the field during NIU football win over Western Michigan on Nov. 14. The Huskies earned bowl eligibility in Saturdays win over Kent State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football escapes Kent, clinches Bowl eligibility

November 25, 2023
Junior running back Antario Brown rushes the ball during NIU footballs 24-0 win over Western Michigan on Nov. 14. The Huskies enter the final game of the season needing a win to be bowl eligible. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Bowl game within reach ahead of final football game

November 24, 2023
A pumpkin sign of Wessels Family Farm is attached to a wheelbarrow on the front lawn of Wessels Family Farm Market. Starting this week, Wessels Family Farm Market, located at 2023 Sycamore Road, will begin selling Christmas trees. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Monday Moment: Thanksgiving at Wessels’ Family Farm Market

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
November 19, 2023
A sushi serving robot, Mushroom, is serving guests at Fushi Yami. The robot was introduced to the sushi restaurant in mid October. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Sushi serving robot rolls around Fushi Yami

November 19, 2023
NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes (12) and sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt (18) team up to block over the net against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies ended their season with a 3-0 loss to Western Michigan on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball routed by Broncos in home finale

November 16, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws the ball downfield with a Western Michigan defender attempting to block the pass. NIU shut out the Broncos 24-0 during the final home game of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Western Michigan on senior night

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
November 15, 2023
NIU senior setter Ella Mihacevich (15) jumps to serve the ball during NIU volleyballs match against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies are preparing to close out their season against first-place Western Michigan on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball to finish season against regular season champs

November 15, 2023
Redshirt freshman Dane Pardridge returns a punt from Western Michigan University on Tuesday. NIU football defeated the Broncos 24-0 to win its fifth game of the year. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies shut out Broncos in statement win

November 15, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in an NIU football home game against Ball State University on Tuesday. The Huskies are set to defend home field on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football set for final home game of the season

November 12, 2023
Redshirt freshman Danny Curran grapples with redshirt freshman Dylan Gvillo during the red/black dual on Oct. 27. The Huskies took 11th place at the MSU Open on Saturday (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Wrestling earns 11th place at MSU Open

November 11, 2023
NIU graduate student right side hitter Isabelle Percoco hits the ball during a rally in the Oct. 27 match against the University of Akron. The Huskies fell in three sets as one of their seven consecutive defeats entering Friday’s series-opener against Ball State University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball braces for Ball State battle

November 10, 2023
Junior cornerback Javaughn Byrd attempts to block a Ball State University field goal. The Huskies were defeated by the Cardinals by a final score of 20-17 on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football fails to capture Bronze Stalk

November 8, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws the ball during NIU footballs game against Eastern Michigan University on Oct. 21. The Huskies will look to reclaim the Bronze Stalk Trophy Tuesday against Ball State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football to battle for Bronze Stalk

November 5, 2023
NIU volleyball players celebrate after NIU junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo blocks the ball against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies were swept by the Toledo Rockets on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Toledo spoils volleyball’s Senior Day

November 5, 2023
Redshirt freshman Danny Curran and Dylan Gvillo stare each other down at the Red/Black Dual on Oct. 27. NIU defeated Lindenwood University and St. Ambrose University by a combined score of 98-0 on Friday at the Huskie Duals. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Wrestling pitches shutout in home opener

November 3, 2023
Sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt (18) jumps to spike the ball over the net against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies are looking to snap a five-game losing streak against Toledo this weekend. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies to host Rockets in final home weekend

November 3, 2023
Victor E. Huskie cheers to the crowd as the NIU cheerleaders raise him up late during NIUs game against Eastern Michigan on Oct 21. The Huskies defeated the Eagles 20-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

FRIDAY FEATURE: Victor E. Huskie cheers on NIU football

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
November 2, 2023
Redshirt freshman Danny Curran (right) grapples with redshirt freshman Dylan Gvillo (left) during the Huskie Duals exhibition last Friday. The Huskies first dual takes place Friday against Lindenwood and St. Ambrose. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU wrestling: New faces, returning stars

November 1, 2023
NIU volleyball players huddle together during Friday’s match against the University of Akron. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU women’s volleyball’s little victories in continued losses

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
November 1, 2023
Redshirt junior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph receives a handoff during NIU footballs game against Eastern Michigan University on Oct. 22. The Huskies comeback bid fell short in a 37-31 loss to Central Michigan on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football’s MACtion comeback falls short

October 31, 2023
Eastern Michigan then-sophomore guard Emoni Bates (21) approaches NIU then-sophomore guard Zarique Nutter (2) as he jumps up to the hoop during the March 3 game at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan by a final score of 85-66. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Men’s basketball ready for season after MAC Tournament appearance

October 30, 2023
The outside front entrance of CrackerJax in downtown DeKalb located at 118 N. Third Street. Cracker Jax is DeKalb’s hidden treasure and thrift store. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star).

[Photo] Hidden treasures, vintage, resale stores

October 30, 2023
NIU defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia serves the ball during Friday’s MAC battle between the Huskies and the University of Akron Zips. NIU was undone in three sets to extend its losing streak to four matches. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball blanked by Akron in straight sets

October 28, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Aubrey Robertson kicks the ball away against the University at Buffalo on Oct. 12. The Huskies fell to Bowling Green State University 1-0 on Thursday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls in regular season finale

October 26, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) runs in for the touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Eastern Michigan. The Huskies defeated the Eagles 20-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

FRIDAY FEATURE: Huskies take down Eastern Michigan University

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
October 26, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) runs for the first down against Eastern Michigan. The Huskies defeated the Eagles 20-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football downs Eagles, wins third straight

October 21, 2023
Freshman forward Tyra King dribbles the ball past a University at Buffalo defender. NIU womens soccer defeated Ball State University on Thursday after a last-minute goal from King. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] King dethrones Ball State with last minute goal

October 19, 2023
NIU midfielder graduate student Abby McHugh (21) looks to dribble the ball past two Buffalo players. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

FRIDAY FEATURE: Women’s soccer faces University at Buffalo

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
October 19, 2023
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Drew Hoth (71) blocks as redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to take an open past during Saturdays Homecoming game against Ohio University. The Huskies are looking for their third straight win this weekend against Eastern Michigan. (Cameron Whittington | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU celebrates 116th homecoming week

By Josephine Dunmore, Tim Dodge, Ariyonna McGahee, Cameron Whittington, Sasha Norman, and Ryanne Sandifer
October 18, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to make an open pass during the Huskies homecoming game on Saturday against Ohio University. The Huskies defeated the Bobcats 23-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

MONDAY MOMENT: Here, Kitty, Kitty

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
October 15, 2023
NIU junior safety Nate Valcarcel (9) runs back an interception during the fourth quarter against Ohio. The Huskies won the game 23-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football upsets Ohio for Homecoming victory

October 14, 2023
A gas pump sits in front of a gas station on a sunny day. Gas prices are down nearly 75 cents from Oct. 2022. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Illinois gas prices continue to drop

October 9, 2023
The Career Services office is visible through windows on the second level of the Peters Life Campus Building. Students should attend job fairs organized by Career Services to meet employers, present resumes and explore potential career paths. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Students should attend career fairs

October 2, 2023
NIU junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia serves the ball during a Sept. 8 match against DePaul University during the DePaul Invitational at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. Cerniglia has nine service aces on the 2023 season, tied for second place on the Huskies. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: In defense of NIU volleyball

September 19, 2023
NIU junior setter Sophie Hurt (16) serves the ball during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Spike down with women’s volleyball

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
September 12, 2023
Junior setter Sophie Hurt sets a ball up for her teammate against the University of Evansville at the DePaul Invitational. The Huskies were defeated by the Purple Aces 3-1 on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU to face ranked competition in non-conference finale

September 13, 2023
NIU junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic (21) jumps into the air to spike the ball over the net during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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NIU senior setter Ella Mihacevich (15) sets the ball up to her teammate during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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NIU junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) spikes the ball over the net during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes (12) and sophomore middleblocker Savanah Brandt (18) jumping up to block Evansville graduate student outside hitter Melanie Feliciano (1) during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier gets ready to serve the ball against the University of Evansville during the DePaul Invitational Friday. The Huskies were defeated by the Purple Aces 3-1. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes (12) spikes the ball over the net during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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Junior Libero Crew Hoffmeier (1) gets ready to serve the ball during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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Sophomore middleblocker Savanah Brandt (18) spikes the ball over the net during Friday’s match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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NIU sophomore defensive specialist Olivia Hogan (4) serves the ball during Fridays match against the University of Evansville at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

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NIU junior libero Crew Hoffmeier (1) serves the ball to the University of Evansville during Friday’s matchup between the Huskies and Purple Aces at the DePaul Invitational in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Volleyball stonewalled in Chicago, rocky start persists

September 11, 2023
NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes attacks the ball against a pair of blocking University of Evansville players during Friday’s meeting between the Huskies and Purple Aces at McGrath-Phillips in Chicago. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Volleyball ends Chicago road trip winless

September 10, 2023
NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes and junior middle blocker Shannon Dunkin team up to block an attack by University of Evansville graduate student outside hitter Melanie Feliciano during Friday’s match at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. Dykes led the Huskies with 14 kills while Dunkin had a team-high seven total blocks in her Huskie debut. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU quashed by Evansville in four sets

September 8, 2023
NIU junior catcher Colin Summerhill (8) slides into third base after hitting a triple on Friday against Akron. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Akron sweeps Huskies in weekend series

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
April 30, 2023
Freshman outfielder Ally Rodriguez (1) runs to first base after hitting a single during the third inning. The Huskies lost the game 7-6. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball’s close call against Western Michigan

By Tim Dodge, Photographer
April 26, 2023
Speaker Debbie Allen, a senior international relations major, delivering topic points during Fridays SGA meeting. The meeting discussed the confirmation of directors of student life and chief of staff. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA confirms director of student life

April 23, 2023
Foluwayemi Adeboye, a sophomore Health Science major, sitting in the founders memorial library. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Street Interviews: What are your thoughts on a TikTok ban?

April 18, 2023
NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it to her at home plate during NIU Softballs home game against Central Michigan University March 31 at Mary M. Bell Field. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies, Beacons split weekday doubleheader

April 11, 2023
NIU junior right fielder Eric Erato (5) waits on deck to bat early in the baseball team’s game against Central Michigan University Friday at Owens Park. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A busy weekend for Huskie spring sports

By Tim Dodge, Mingda Wu, and Nyla Owens
April 10, 2023
Junior infielder Andre Demetral (1) puts the tag down on a Central Michigan University player as he attempts to steal second base while junior infielder Aaron Harper (22) looks on. The Huskies were defeated by the Chippewas 17-7 on April 8. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Aaron Harper walks it off against Central Michigan

April 9, 2023
Junior Cheng En Tsai returns a serve from his opponent Friday afternoon. The University of Toledo Rockets defeated the Huskies 4-3. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Men’s tennis falls to Toledo in tight contest

April 8, 2023
Senior second baseman Sam Mallinder (18) rounds first base Saturday. Mallinder spoke to her experience in being recruited and playing at NIU, her goals for the team and her education. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies split doubleheader with MAC leading Bobcats

April 15, 2023
Huskie second baseman Sam Mallinder (18) and freshman outfielder Ally Rodriguez (1) scream and cheer as CMU redshirt senior catcher Samantha Mills (3) walks in to the dugout at the end of their game on April 1. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball starts home series strong

By Tim Dodge and Mingda Wu
April 3, 2023
NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22), at bat, watches the ball fly after swinging during the Huskie Softball game against Central Michigan University Saturday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies stage comeback to down Central Michigan

April 1, 2023
Senior outfielder Malik Peters jogs to the dugout during NIU baseballs home opener against Ohio on March 24. The Huskies lost the game 11-2. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Offensive explosion leads Xavier past Huskies

April 1, 2023
NIU sophomore forward Edith Delgado (30) navigates past Loyola sophomore forward Meghan Economos (6) as Amanda Cassidy (3) approaches behind during the opening to the Huskies spring season opener Sunday. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies kick off spring season

By Mingda Wu and Tim Dodge
March 29, 2023
Junior outfielder and catcher Colin Summerhill (8) walks out of the on-deck circle during opening day Friday as junior infielder Eric Erato (5) runs to the dugout. The Huskies lost the game 11-2. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Baseball falls to Northwestern in high-scoring contest

March 28, 2023
First-year graduate mechanical engineering student Rio Villalobos. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

[Photo] Street Interviews: Thoughts on the Huskie statue, Oorah

March 28, 2023
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