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Zulfiqar Ahmed

Zulfiqar Ahmed, Former Photo Editor

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The NIU Pick Museum of Anthropology is located in Cole Hall. Assistant professor of anthropology Dana Bardolph will explain how archaeologists discover information and will point out the importance of honoring Indigenous experiences. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Indigenous Foodways event hosted by Pick Museum

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2023
Lincoln Hall sits in front of New Hall and will be torn down to be turned into a Health Informatics Technology Center.

[Photo] Health Center to replace Lincoln Hall

By Ally Formeller, Columnist
March 10, 2022
NIU Chief of Police Darren Mitchell works in his office during a Jan. 19 visit with the Northern Star. Mitchell has been a member of the NIU Police Department for 22 years and doesn't just call NIU his place of work, but his home. (Zulfiqar Ahmend | Northern Star)

[Photo] More than a job for NIU’s new chief of police

By Wes Sanderson
January 21, 2022
The men's soccer team celebrates a late goal in the Huskies 2-1 victory over Akron on Oct. 30 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.

[Photo] What regular season title means to men’s soccer

By Noah Silver, Sports Columnist
November 3, 2021
Students from Gilbert Hall were allowed to park in Lot V during the pandemic. This policy remained in place for Gilbert students.

[Photo] Parking policy to allow convenient parking for Neptune students

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter
November 2, 2021
ADEI 2020 impact report.

[Photo] ADEI sees boost in online engagement

By Jack Strunk, News Reporter
October 28, 2021
OneCard reader in Grant Towers.

[Photo] OneCard upgrade to improve security across 1.2K campus doors

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter
October 26, 2021
Senior Reece Nilsen practices at Rich Harvest Farms on Aug. 28. Nilsen gained his second top 10 finish of the year with a win at the Xavier Invitational.

[Photo] NIU, Nilsen wins Xavier tournament

By Skyler Kisellus, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2021
Students rallied from the MLK Commons to the East Lagoon Thursday to protest sexual violence.

[Photo] Students march to end sexual violence at Take Back the Night

By Julio Ceja, News Reporter
October 17, 2021
Students walk through the pantry on Thursday, Sept. 30th, 2021.

[Photo] Huskie Food Pantry makes multiple changes for fall semester

By Yari Tapia, News Editor
October 5, 2021
Senior Tommy Dunrise practices at Rich Harvest Farms on Aug. 28. Dunrise finished the first round tied with freshman teammate Ben Sluzas for first after shooting 67.

[Photo] NIU places fourth at Rich Harvest

By Skyler Kisellus, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2021
Freshman midfielder/forward Edith Delgado defends a Toledo player during NIU's match on Sept 23.

[Photo] Women’s soccer drops EMU game

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2021
Then-junior Ahra Ko launches a ball during practice on Aug. 28. Ko finished tied for 16th at the Johnie Imes Invitational.

[Photo] Women’s golf take 7th at Johnie Imes Invitational

By Skyler Kisellus, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
Senior Reece Nilsen hits a tee-shot during a tournament qualifying round at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. Nilsen claimed solo second, Monday at the Badger Invitational in Verona, Wis.

[Photo] Nilsen earns runner-up finish in Wisconsin

By Skyler Kisellus, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2021
NIU Police emergency call boxes are located at many locations on campus so students can have immediate contact with the police.

[Photo] NIU Police to transition from call boxes to NIU Safe App

By Julio Ceja, News Reporter
September 28, 2021
Redshirt junior goalkeeper Martin Sanchez lines up for a goal kick in NIU's match on Aug. 26 against Purdue-Fort Wayne. The Huskies haven't allowed a goal in 501 minutes of play, or five complete games.

[Photo] Huskies extend win streak to seven

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2021
The men's soccer team celebrates a goal by redshirt junior Enrique Banuelos (middle, 9) on Aug. 26.

[Photo] Men’s soccer extends historic run

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2021
A parking lot with a few spaces left for drivers to park in.

[Photo] Opinion: Rethink student parking

By Parker Otto, Columnist
September 13, 2021
Senator Ethan DeMeuse (left) takes notes during the Aug. 29 Senate meeting. SGA Senate meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Capitol Room of the HSC.

[Photo] SGA Senate approves chief of staff, director of cultural affairs

By Kierra Frazier, Managing Editor
September 13, 2021
Fifth ward Alderperson Scott McAdams talks during an Aug. 23 City Council meeting. The fifth ward currently has 5,731 residents, according to the 2020 Census.

[Photo] City Council to discuss 2020 Census changes, ward redistricting

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter
September 10, 2021
The Office for Undocumented Student Support is located in the Campus Life Building, Room 230.

[Photo] Sandy Lopez to be undocumented student liaison for NIU

By Julio Ceja, News Reporter
September 9, 2021
Members of the Human Relations Commission talk to City Manager Bill Nicklas (far left) about the revised proposal for the Citizen Police Review Board.

[Photo] Citizen Police Review Board revised proposal presented at HRC meeting

By Ashley Dwy, News Editor
September 8, 2021
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Clock is located at 101 Lincoln Highway.

[Photo] Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Clock to complete restoration Nov. 11

By Julio Ceja, News Reporter
September 7, 2021
Senior forward Nick Markanich celebrates after a goal in NIU's game Aug. 26 against Purdue-Fort Wayne. Nick had two goals in NIU's 5-1 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer put the boots to EIU

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2021
The Social Justice Education Department is located in the Health Services Building, Room 408.

[Photo] Social Justice Education promotes open dialogue, cultural competence

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter
September 5, 2021
Vintage TV placed next to collectible TV series on DVD.

[Photo] Unpopular opinion: Reboots revive original media

By Janyce-Monique Johnson, Columnist
September 1, 2021
SGA had their meeting Sunday in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center.

[Photo] SGA Senate confirms 2 directors at first meeting of fall semester

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter
August 30, 2021
Women's soccer head coach Julie Colhoff on the sidelines of NIU's match Aug. 26 against Chicago State. The Huskies fall to 2-2 on the season after a loss to Eastern Kentucky.

[Photo] EKU pulls away from Huskies in second half

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 29, 2021
Senior Reece Nilsen hits an approach shot from the rough, Aug. 28 at Rich Harvest Farms during a fall qualifier. Nilsen returns with high hopes of contributing to the men's program.

[Photo] Men’s golf looks to elevate competition in 2021-2022

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2021
True freshman Caroline Kent hits driver Aug. 28, on the 6th hole at Rich Harvest Farms during a qualifying round for the 2021 fall season. Kent is one of three freshman on the women's team who looks to make an early impact for Coach Kester's squad.

[Photo] Women’s golf ready for strong 2021-2022 season

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2021
Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles the ball in a game against Chicago State on Aug. 26.

[Photo] Huskies rout Chicago State behind scoring chances a plenty

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Redshirt junior forward Enrique Banuelos launches a free kick in the 72nd minute against Purdue Fort Wayne Aug. 26. The ensuing goal was the decider of a 1-0 victory.

[Photo] Banuelos goal lifts NIU in men’s soccer opener

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center accepts donations of unopened tampons and pads on an ongoing basis. Products are placed in bathrooms of the cultural resource centers and select locations across campus.

[Photo] University to provide free menstrual products for most restrooms

By Kierra Frazier, Managing Editor
August 25, 2021
Fifth Ward Alderperson Scott McAdams

Second Ward Alderperson Barb Larson

DeKalb Fire Chief Jeff McMaster

Seventh Ward Alderperson Tony Faivre

First Ward Alderperson Carolyn Morris.

DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

[Photo] City Council hires Stantec Architecture to assess site for new transit facility

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter
August 24, 2021
Paginator Jordan Radloff (left) and Editor-in-Chief Wes Sanderson work in the office on the 2021 Back-to-School print edition.

[Photo] Northern Star redefined in the digital era

By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2021
The Newman Catholic Student Center is located next to the NIU Campus Life Building. The center is one of 15 recognized religious organizations on campus.

[Photo] Religious groups offer students new opportunities

By Jacob Baker, Lifestyle Editor
August 23, 2021
NIU sophomore guards Grace Hunter (left), Chelby Koker (center) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) would now be eligible to earn money from their name, image and likeness due to Illinois passage of the "Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act" by governor J.B. Pritzker on July .

[Photo] Golden Flashes sweep Huskies in pair of weekend games

By Justin Kelley, Reporter
February 22, 2021
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