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Totus Tuus Keely

Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor

Totus Tuus Keely is a sophomore mechatronics engineering major at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, he enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He was able to travel and photograph the historic football win against No. 5 Notre Dame in 2024. Along with photography, he enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.
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NIU redshirt junior linebacker Marc Pretto (23) initiates a tackle against redshirt freshman running back Romelo Ware (11) during 11-on-11 drills in NIU’s Spring Showcase on April 26 in DeKalb. Pretto is projected to have a larger role on NIU’s defense in 2025 as the starting weakside linebacker. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Post-spring NIU football depth chart projection: Who will start on Huskies’ defense?

May 7, 2025
NIU redshirt sophomore running back Jaylen Poe (28) celebrates with redshirt junior offensive lineman Abiathur Curry (55) after scoring a rushing touchdown during 11-on-11 drills in the team's Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Curry and Poe are projected to have large roles on the Huskies' offense this season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Projecting NIU football’s offensive starters after spring ball

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
May 5, 2025
Senior first baseman Madison Mathews (21) dabs after her double to center field during the first inning of the second game on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. Mathews made most of a difference for the second game in fielding, tied for most number of putouts at a total of five for the second game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Softball claims victory over Western Michigan

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
April 30, 2025
NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova follows through after returning the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies received an invitation to compete at the Universal Tennis Rating Sports NIT Championship, scheduled to take place from May 7-9 in Rome, Georgia. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s tennis earns berth to NIT Championship

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
NIU baseball senior outfielder CJ Cepicky (39) beats the tag at third with a slide during the Huskies’ game against Akron University on April 18. Assistant Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer breaks down her three greatest takeaways from the Huskies’ 2025 season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] SCHAEFER: Three takeaways from baseball’s turbulent season

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
NIU softball senior first baseman Madison Mathews (21) doubles back after rounding third base during the first inning of Game 2 against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. The Huskies split the doubleheader, dropping a 4-3 first game before a 9-7 victory in Game 2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball rides late-game surge to salvage split with Western Michigan

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer tracks his golf ball as it falls into Hole 4 during the first round of the Kishwaukee Collegiate on April 5 at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. Krammer finished in sixth place in his final collegiate tournament on Tuesday, leading NIU to a fourth-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championship. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU golf tees off against conference foes, narrowly misses podium

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2025
Senior defensive end Roy Williams (97) celebrates after receiving a “The Hard Way” recognition for his performance during the 2024 season. Williams enters the upcoming season as one of the most experienced players on NIU’s new-look defense. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU football hosts Spring Showcase

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
April 29, 2025
Zhao's Express is pictured on a sunny day following its recent opening. The restaurant took the place of the recently closed Panda House at 901 Lucinda Avenue.

[Photo] Zhao’s Express opens in place of Panda House

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2025
Sophomore shortstop Alana Powell (8) watches a ball pass home plate during the third inning. Powell hit a homerun past right field during the fifth inning, earning NIU their second and last run of the game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Softball suffers loss to University of Akron

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
April 28, 2025
Freshman pitcher Taylor Mackin (23) pitches to University of Akron junior left fielder Meagan Lee (77) in the seventh inning on Friday. The Huskies closed out a three-game series against the Zips on Saturday, splitting wins in a doubleheader. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball splits Senior Day doubleheader with Zips

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2025
NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) takes a snap during 11-on-11 drills in NIU’s Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Holst, who started three games in 2024, has been NIU’s presumed starting quarterback during spring practices. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Offense shines at NIU football’s spring showcase

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
April 27, 2025
NIU baseball junior infielder Will Couchman makes a play at shortstop during the game against Western Michigan University on April 25. The Huskies avoided being swept by Western Michigan on Sunday, winning a low-scoring 4-2 game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies avoid sweep with low scoring win over Broncos

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2025
NIU baseball junior infielder Ben Loyd (1) swings at a pitch during the Huskies’ game against Western Michigan University on April 25. The Huskies dropped a 10-6 game to the Broncos on Saturday, sparking a three-game losing streak. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Baseball sparks 3-game losing streak against Broncos

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2025
NIU baseball catcher Logan Gregorio (35) calls for a check from the first base umpire during the Huskies’ game against Western Michigan University on Friday. Gregorio hit his 15th home run of the season in the Huskies' 16-15 loss to the Broncos. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies’ ninth inning rally falls just short, drop series opener to Broncos

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2025
NIU women’s tennis freshman Irmak Budak waits for the ball before hitting it with a two-handed backstroke during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies fell in a 4-1 loss against Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference Tournament finals on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies’ historic season ends with loss to Buffalo

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 25, 2025
NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora jumps up to serve the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. NIU will face off against Buffalo for the Mid-American Conference Championship at 10 a.m. Friday after taking a 4-1 win against the University of Toledo in the semifinals on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies advance to first MAC title game in school history

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 24, 2025
NIU baseball junior catcher Logan Gregorio (35) jogs back to first base during the fifth inning during the Huskies’ game against the University of Akron on April 18. Gregorio was the only Huskie with multiple hits in NIU’s 14-6 loss against Illinois State University on Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Baseball routed by Redbirds on the road

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 24, 2025
NIU softball junior pitcher Lily Cassell begins to pitch against Bowling Green State University on April 5 at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. The Huskies travelled to take on the University of Illinois on Wednesday, falling to the Fighting Illini by a score of 9-2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball blown out by Fighting Illini in Champaign

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2025
NIU women’s tennis senior Maria Dzemeshkevich claims a point during her singles match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. Dzemeshkevich was named to the All Mid-American Conference first team, while junior Nataly Ninova and freshman Lucia Yecora were named to the All MAC second team. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] 3 Huskies named to All-MAC teams

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 23, 2025
NIU baseball sophomore center fielder Charlie Parcell (2) makes a catch during the second inning against University of Akron on April 7. The Huskies won their fourth midweek game of the season on Tuesday, defeating Valparaiso University by a score of 8-6. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Late clutch hitting helps lift Huskies past Valparaiso

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2025
NIU softball junior utility player Danielle Stewart prepares to hit a pitch against Bowling Green State University on April 5. The Huskies defeated Kent State University in the first of a three-game series on Sunday, overcoming the Golden Flashes by a score of 9-8. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball completes comeback against KSU

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2025
NIU baseball junior second baseman Will Couchman (3) high fives NIU first base coach Calvin Peacock after his hit to center field in the third inning of Game 2 against University of Akron on Friday. Couchman batted in junior catcher Logan Gregorio (35) with the same hit. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Baseball drops series to University of Akron

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
April 20, 2025
NIU baseball senior right fielder JP Gauthier (13) hits a foul ball during the second game of a doubleheader against the University of Akron on April 18. The Huskies lost a 7-3 game on Saturday to concede the series to the Zips. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘We got exposed this weekend:’ Baseball drops series in loss to Akron

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 19, 2025
NIU baseball junior catcher Logan Gregorio (35) singles to center field during the third inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the University of Akron on Friday. The Huskies split the day, taking a 5-2 walkoff win in Game 1 before a 12-2 loss in Game 2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Zips rally to spoil Huskies’ doubleheader sweep

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2025
NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora prepares to hit the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies dropped the last match of the regular season, falling in a 4-3 match against the University of Miami. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies fall in regular season finale, clinch 2 seed in MAC tournament

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
Sophomore Sean Carroll reaches out of bounds to reset at the center of the mat at the match against Purdue University on January 12. Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that AEW is no longer elite. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] AEW is no longer elite

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
April 18, 2025
The NIU softball team enters the huddle before their first match against Ohio University on March 28. Sports Editor Edison Miller breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the Huskies’ 2025 season so far. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] MILLER: 3 takeaways from the 2025 softball season

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2025
Various papers and folders rest on a table. The Northern Star opened its 25-year-old time capsule Wednesday in front of students, DeKalb residents and NIU alumni. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Northern Star opens 25-year-old time capsule, seals new one

By Sarah Rose, Copy Editor
April 16, 2025
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