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Totus Tuus Keely

Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor

Totus Tuus Keely is a junior 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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Director Linc Smelser conducts the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra during Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Symphony No. 25 in G Minor” on Saturday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The KSO was joined with soloist Teng Li, principal violist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, during “Viola Concerto” composed by Béla Bartók. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs works by Mozart, Bartók and Stravinsky

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 12, 2025
NIU men’s soccer freshman midfielder Niko Ladas (25) drives the ball up the field during the Huskies’ match against Governors State University on Sept. 21. The Huskies were shutout by Western Michigan University on Saturday, with the game ending in a 0-0 draw. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies draw against Western Michigan

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 12, 2025
Members of the NIU football team meet after a play during the first quarter of the Huskies’ game against Miami University on Saturday. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Week 7 CFB picks: NIU snaps losing skid, Ducks keep quacking

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 10, 2025
Alto Saxophonist Daisue Kamiuchi solos over the beginning to “Stella by Starlight” composed by Victor Young and arranged by Bill Holman during the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra concert on Thursday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The concert began at 7 p.m. and went on until 8:30 p.m. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra deliver a night of swing, power

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer
October 10, 2025
NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Vance Sheffield drives the ball down the field during NIU’s match against Governors State University on Sept. 21. Sheffield was named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week after recording a goal and an assist against Bradley University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Sheffield named MVC Offensive Player of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 8, 2025
People record the NIU Marching Band members and cheerleaders as they march past on Stadium Drive South after their completion of their Yard performance on Saturday. NIU football will return home at an announced time on Oct. 25 against Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Homecoming spirit shown outside of Huskie Stadium

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
October 7, 2025
Singer Coi Leray points out people forming hearts with their hands while singing “Self Love” on Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 North Second St. The Egyptian Theater’s next event is “The Monster Squad” as part of their Horror Film Series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: CAB Hosts Coi Leray for Homecoming performance

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
October 7, 2025
Freshman quarterback Brady Davidson (2) throws a 17 yard pass to redshirt junior tight end Jake Appleget for NIU’s second touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday against Miami University. NIU lost their MAC home-opener and 118th Homecoming game 25-14. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU loses MAC-opener against Miami

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
October 7, 2025
NIU football redshirt junior tight end Jake Appleget celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of NIU’s game against Miami University on Saturday. Sports Reporter Logan Whittington shares three positives from the Huskies’ 25-14 loss to the RedHawks. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] WHITTINGTON: Bright spots in a heartbreaking loss

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2025
NIU redshirt junior tight end Jake Appleget (80) celebrates with redshirt freshman wide receiver La’Don Bryant (0) after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of NIU’s 118th Homecoming game against Miami University at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies gave up 25 unanswered points from the RedHawks to lose 25-14. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies’ slump continues in Homecoming loss to Miami

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 5, 2025
NIU men’s soccer senior midfielder Jose Gomez (10) drives the ball toward the goal during the Huskies’ match against Governors State University on Sept. 25. Gomez created 3 shots in NIU’s 2-1 comeback win over Bradley University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Late goals push Huskies over Bradley for first conference win

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 5, 2025
NIU football freshman quarterback Brady Davidson (2) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Huskies’ game against Miami University on Saturday. The Huskies fell in a 25-14 loss to the RedHawks to begin Mid-American Conference play. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Football drops homecoming game, falls to Miami 25-14

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 4, 2025
NIU Students and DeKalb residents huddle around a fire while making s’mores during the Huskies S’mores N’ more event hosted by Student Involvement on Friday outside in MLK Commons. The event was from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and included karaoke, s’mores, hot chocolate, Mission III, minigolf and more activities for students and residents. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] S’mores N’more: Treats and warm connections

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 4, 2025
Singer Coi Leray performs on stage on Thursday at the Egyptian Theater, 135 North Second St. Coi Leray was invited by CAB to perform for a Homecoming Concert, with the previous being Waka Flocka Flame in 2022. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Coi Leray brings high energy to Egyptian Theatre

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor
October 3, 2025
A computer at the Esports Arena shows the Huskie Logo. NIU Esports partnered with the Huskie Gaming club to host Huskie Rumble from 6 p.m to 9 p.m on Wednesday at the Esports Arena in Altgeld Hall. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie Rumble event features casual retro gaming, strong competition

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer
October 3, 2025
NIU football freshman defensive tackle Montrel Canion (44) celebrates a stop during the Huskies’ matchup against the San Diego State University Aztecs on Saturday. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Week 6 CFB picks: ‘Bama gets revenge, Miami spoils Homecoming

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 2, 2025
NIU football redshirt freshman punter Danny Vuckovic (90) punts the ball during NIU’s 6-3 loss to San Diego State University on Saturday. Sports Reporter Logan Whittington shares his three greatest takeaways from the loss. (Totus Tuus Keely| Northern Star)

[Photo] WHITTINGTON: NIU football: Same struggles, different year

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2025
Tom Bough, director of the Wind Ensemble, conducts through “Allerseelen” composed by Richard Strauss and arranged by Albert Oliver Davis during the NIU Wind Ensemble’s performance on Tuesday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. “Allerseelen” was originally composed for solo voice and piano but was arranged for a wind band by Davis. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Wind Ensemble performs collegiate premiere of ‘Symphony #2 The Sacred Cloth’

By Alexia Beck and Totus Tuus Keely
October 2, 2025
NIU defensive players wrap up San Diego State University junior running back Christian Washington (23) for a tackle for loss during the first quarter of Saturday's football game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies received a 70.6 overall defense grade from Pro Football Focus after a 6-3 loss to the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU PFF grades: Defense stands out in low-scoring loss

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 2, 2025
Trombonists of the NIU Wind Ensemble follow director Tom Bough’s conducting of Josh Rodriguez’s “Ballenas” on Tuesday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The ensemble performed six pieces, one of which was the collegiate premiere of “The Sacred Cloth” composed by Onsby Rose. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Whale song to Washington March: NIU Wind Ensemble delivers dramatic performance

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer
October 1, 2025
Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department huddle outside of 1392 Oakland Drive in unincorporated Sycamore on Tuesday after two people were found dead in their residence. The investigation forced a nearly hour-long soft lockdown to Sycamore Community School District 427 schools. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] 2 people found dead at Sycamore residence, suspect charged after multi-county search

By Edison Miller and Austin Lamb
September 30, 2025
Actors from the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” pose around Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Friday at the Egyptian Theater while mimicking the scene on the screen behind them. The Egyptian Theater will host a showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live cast acting out the scenes again on Oct. 31. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] A virgin’s first time at ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor
September 30, 2025
Army ROTC members, Mission III, NIU Cheerleaders and the football team enter the field before NIU faced San Diego State University on Saturday. Mission leads the pack during their entrance to the field each home game, running through the two lines of Huskie Marching Band members. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU hosts High School Band Day and Salute to Service events

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
September 29, 2025
Senior long snapper Ross Pedro (44) lines up on the ball to hike the ball back for a 31 yard field goal in the first quarter on Saturday. NIU and San Diego State University only scored by field goals with a perfect completion rate. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Football suffers 3rd straight loss against the Aztecs

By Alexia Beck and Totus Tuus Keely
September 29, 2025
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