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Ethan Rodriguez

Ethan Rodriguez, Photojournalist

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The Annette Johns box office sits inside the Stevens Building on Wednesday afternoon. At 8:30 a.m. Monday, around 70 faculty and students delivered a petition to NIU President Lisa Freeman at Altgeld Hall asking for the pause on recruitment for the MFA in Acting program. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Protesters rally to lift the MFA in Acting recruitment pause

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter
November 21, 2024
John Volgi (left), division head for Career and Technical Education from Wheeling High School and sophomore industrial and systems engineering major Matthew Vanderwater talk about NIU Supermileage visiting Wheeling High School. NIU Supermileage is a student-led organization that aims to build the most fuel-efficient vehicle and competes against other universities from several countries. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

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

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
November 17, 2024
Bright Field Church, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite L. sits on a sunny day. Bright Field Church opened in late September and some community members have expressed concern about the church opening. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Community raised concerns over Bright Field Church

By Austin Lamb, Senior News Reporter
November 14, 2024
Senators Kevin Klister and Caitlin Field sit at a table and listen to Speaker Manny Corpuz talk at the SGA meeting Friday. SGA passed resolution SR56014, which confirmed that senators will receive a stipend amount of $250 for the spring semester. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Cooper Vaske dismissed from SGA senate

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2024
Senators Onyenum Udoh (from left), Eddie Guerrero, Paul Samsonek and Clerk Cameron Sawyer sit at a table during the SGA meeting Friday. In a vote of 9-0-2, SGA passed Bill SB56008 which allows senators to speak to the press. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA passes bill to allow senators to speak to press

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
November 3, 2024
Pumpkins sit on the grass for the decorated pumpkin competition with some labeled for the place they finished. The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival began back in 1956 and had over 1000 entries in the Lions Club Decorated Pumpkin Display this year. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: 63rd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Fest

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photojournalist
October 29, 2024
Speaker Manny Corpuz and Clerk Cameron Sawyer sit at a table while Speaker Corpuz bangs the gavel on the table. SGA proposed a bill to allow senators to speak to the press, which will be voted on at the next meeting. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA proposes bill to allow senators to speak to press

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 27, 2024
Students look at their screens as they play games during tournaments held at the NIU Esports Arena on Wednesday night. The games in the tournament included “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” and “EA Sports College Football 25.” (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Game through the decades with NIU Esports

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer
October 17, 2024
Ivory Rucker, former Student Government Association chairperson, holds the microphone and addresses the other senators during her speech. In a vote of 11-0-1, Rucker was confirmed as the SGA director of Public Affairs. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA confirms new director of Public Affairs

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2024
Employees of the Special Collections and Archives Department at NIU help children learn about how printing was done with bright colors and fun shapes. The Special Collections and Archives Department at NIU’s Founders Memorial Library is restoring three printing presses previously used by NIU for a future class called “The History of the Book.” (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 15th annual STEM Fest

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photojournalist
October 1, 2024
The moon in its waning gibbous phase at the NIU Observatory at the top of Davis Hall. The NIU Observatory is open to the public every Wednesday that class is in session between 8 to 10 p.m. (Northern Star | Ethan Rodriguez)

[Photo] Family Weekend brings community together

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter
September 23, 2024
A group of students gather to talk to an employer at the STEM/IT Fair. The fair provides an opportunity for students, alum and community members to connect with employers for potential recruitment. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU hosts STEM/IT Fair

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter
September 18, 2024
Students browse several fraternities’ and sororities’ tables Sept. 11 at the Involvement Fair. Involvement fairs are a good way to meet members of multicultural fraternities and sororities. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Multicultural fraternities and sororities create home away from home

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 18, 2024
The front of the Spirit Halloween store glows on a gloomy night. A Friday the 13th so close to Halloween is perfect to get you into the ghoulish season. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Friday the 13th, a ghoulishly good time

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 12, 2024
Senior psychology major Ashley Gonzalez plays a game at the Voluntary Action Center booth to win a prize Wednesday at the Involvement Fair. The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois offers Meals on Wheels and delivers lunch to senior citizens. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] 2024 Involvement Fair highlights student organizations

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu
September 4, 2024
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Dean Dave Grewell speaks at the CEET Welcome Back Cookout. Grewell received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in welding engineering from The Ohio State University. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: CEET hosts Welcome Back Cookout

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photojournalist
August 29, 2024
A Northern Star book from Oct. 7, 1955, sits open on a table. The Northern Star archives digitization project is delayed until the spring 2025 semester due to switching online platforms. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] Northern Star archives digitization delayed to the spring 2025 semester

August 29, 2024
A sign that reads "Disability is Diversity" hangs on a wall in the Disability Resource Center. The Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is a new service through the DRC that provides captioning for students with hearing impairments. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU provides accessibility to students with hearing disabilities

August 29, 2024
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