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Waleed Alamleh

Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter

Waleed is a senior Communications major. He is the beat reporter for women's volleyball and basketball and also dabbles in column writing on occasions. Waleed has been on staff since the Spring 2021 semester.

All content by Waleed Alamleh
Huskies comeback attempt comes up short

Huskies’ comeback attempt comes up short

January 28, 2022
Junior guard Darweshi Hunter passes the ball during a conference matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball’s comeback falls short against Ball State

January 28, 2022
April 27, 2018: during the 2018 Mid-American Mens Tennis Championship between the Buffalo Bulls and Northern Illinois Huskies at the Miller Tennis Center in Amherst, N.Y. (Nicholas T. LoVerde)

Men’s tennis pushes win streak to four in home sweep

January 25, 2022
Junior forward AJah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIUs victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball slump extends to 3 games

December 13, 2021
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, front, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Denver.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Dec. 3

December 3, 2021
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. Penn State won 31-14.

Best college football matchups for Nov. 13

November 13, 2021
Womens tennis dominates at Drake

Women’s tennis dominates at Drake

November 9, 2021
Womens tennis weekend headlined by Ross win

Women’s tennis weekend headlined by Ross win

November 2, 2021
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball drives against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The Bulls won 97-82.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Oct. 29

October 29, 2021
Daubentons bat (Myotis daubentonii) flies on the attic of a house.

County reports second bat found positive for rabies in DeKalb

October 19, 2021
The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Ball State complete weekend sweep of volleyball

October 16, 2021
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 4

October 8, 2021
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines for Sept. 24

September 24, 2021
Chicago White Soxs Jose Abreu (79) follows through on a swing during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington Texas, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.

Sox need surge ahead of playoff run

September 20, 2021
The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Huskies swept by second-ranked Wisconsin

September 19, 2021
Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Volleyball to host unbeaten Badgers

September 15, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get third win of weekend

September 11, 2021
Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

State Fire Marshal urges college students to create fire safety plan

September 10, 2021
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks with an official before a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.

Offseason moves could doom Bears

September 9, 2021
There will be a blood drive on 2428 Sycamore Road. 

Red Cross to host blood drive in DeKalb

September 7, 2021
Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Huskies take rematch over Panthers

September 5, 2021
Football team prepares to host yearly Huskie Bowl

Huskies defense shows life in spring showcase

April 15, 2021
Baylor junior guard Davion Mitchell slaps hands with fans after arriving home as NCAA college basketball champions April 6, 2021, in Waco, Texas.

National championship a long-time coming for Baylor

April 7, 2021
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (center) celebrates making the game winning basket with Joel Ayayi (left) against UCLA April 3, during overtime in a mens Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90.

Final Four was one for history books

April 5, 2021
Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponents attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Wallace rises to challenge of being woman in athletics

March 30, 2021
Volleyball coach Ray Gooden works with the team during a match last season.

Volleyball falls to Bobcats on senior night

March 28, 2021
Oral Roberts University players celebrate at the end of a college basketball game against the University of Florida March 21, in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis.

First two rounds of men’s tournament provides plenty of upsets

March 25, 2021
Volleyball gets swept in Western Kentucky tournament

Volleyball swept by Broncos in season series

March 24, 2021
Volleyball gets swept in Western Kentucky tournament

Volleyball splits weekend series with Golden Flashes

March 21, 2021
Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Volleyball swept by WMU Broncos

March 17, 2021
Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponents attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Huskies split weekend series with Bulls

March 14, 2021
Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Huskies spilt series against RedHawks

March 1, 2021
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