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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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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 21, 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 14, 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
October 1, 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 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, 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
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, Senior 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, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
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, Senior 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, Former 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
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