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Totus Tuus Keely

Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist

Totus Tuus Keely is a sophomore mechatronics engineering major serving as the senior photojournalist for the Northern Star. 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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A car passes a farmhouse at 2036 W. Lincoln Highway which will remain after construction of the solar farm in the surrounding agriculture fields. The DeKalb City Council approved a request from PSE Huber IL Solar LLC to build a five megawatt solar farm. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb Public Library proposes tax increase

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
November 12, 2024
NIU men's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Atahan Arslan (1) catches a corner kick from Drake University on Nov. 1 in NIU's 3-2 loss against Drake. The Huskies finished the 2024 season at the bottom of the Missouri Valley Conference standings, ending with a 1-6-1 record within the MVC. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] SCHAEFER: Men’s soccer wraps up disappointing 2024 season

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024
Senior forward Zachariah Thomas (7) shoots the ball between defenders on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Thomas scored a goal in the 63rd minute on Wednesday as NIU men's soccer tied Bradley University in the season finale. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s soccer ties Bradley in final match

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2024
Alpha Sigma Alpha’s first Tugs team cheers on the ropers in the second rope. The championship match will take place 2 p.m. Saturday with Alpha Sigma Alpha and back-to-back champions Sigma Sigma Sigma. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] ASA drops APhi in first round of women’s Tugs

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Junior right-side pin Alexa Hayes (12) spikes the ball for a kill on Oct. 10 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost to Western Michigan University on Tuesday as the Huskies were swept for the 11th time this season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies stamped by Broncos in 3 sets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
Polling place signs are posted on the west doors of the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center. In Illinois, voters are able to register on Election Day at Grace Period Voting at the East Conference Room located at 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, for DeKalb County voters. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Rainy morning depicts morning voting scene in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff
November 5, 2024
Junior Nataly Ninova returns the ball during her doubles match against Marquette University on the second day of the Huskie Invitational. Ninova was undefeated during her singles matches Friday and Saturday as well as with her doubles partner senior Erika Dimitriev. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Women’s tennis dominates at Huskie Invitational

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
November 3, 2024
Freshman Irmak Budak (left) and junior Jenna Horne (right) high five after earning the point against Lewis University. NIU women's tennis won 29 of 32 matches at the NIU Huskie Invitational from Friday to Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s tennis shines at NIU Huskie Invitational

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024
Sophomore defender Ethan Wilson (5) passes the ball on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer was eliminated from playoff contention with a 3-2 loss to Drake University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Men’s soccer ends playoff hopes after loss to Drake

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2024
Freshman setter Ella Strausberger sets the ball to her teammates on Oct. 10 at Victor E. Court. NIU women's volleyball lost in three sets to the University at Buffalo Bulls on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Volleyball suffers 5th-straight sweep with loss to Buffalo

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2024
Sophomore forward Tyra King (5) pushes towards the goal on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer lost 1-0 to Western Michigan University on Thursday, ending the Huskies' 2024 season without an appearance in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s soccer narrowly misses out on MAC Tournament

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2024
The Huskie Marching Band performs the Huskie Fight Song as they march past the University Police and Public Safety building on Lucinda Avenue. The Marching Band led the voter march to the Holmes Student Center performing their usual marching set. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies Vote hosts March to the Polls event

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter
October 30, 2024
Political signs promoting for the State’s Attorney and United States Congress election are placed in the grass next to the 400 Buildings on East Hillcrest Drive. NIU will be closed Tuesday in observance for General Election Day. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Important information to know for Election Day 2024

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
October 29, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Abby Zipse (15) jumps in celebration after scoring a goal from her corner kick with four minutes remaining on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer tied 1-1 against the University of Toledo Rockets for the Huskies' final home game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s soccer ties Toledo in final home match

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2024
Freshman midfielder Grant Paskus (13) dribbles towards centerfield on Oct. 12 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Paskus scored his first career goal in the 89th minute on Friday as NIU men's soccer won 1-0 against the Belmont University Bruins. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s soccer breaks losing streak with win over Belmont

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) leaps and winds up for a spike on Oct. 10 at Victor E. Court. Grevengoed led the match with 11 kills as NIU volleyball lost in three sets to Western Michigan University on Tuesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies stomped by Broncos in three sets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2024
A marching band drum major claps along to “#5 (Hey Song)” performed by the NIU Marching Band joined by band alumni. The marching band performed five songs during the Yard then marched down Stadium Drive South around Huskie Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: 117th Homecoming football pregame festivities

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
October 21, 2024
The Huskies run on the field pregame with Victor E. Huskie on Saturday for the 117th Homecoming game against the University of Toledo. The attendance for the 117th Homecoming game was 18,350. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: 117th Homecoming football game against Toledo

By Totus Tuus Keely and Tim Dodge
October 20, 2024
Sophomore forward Sam Divis (11) pushes forward with possession of the ball on Oct. 12 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Divis scored the only goal for NIU men's soccer as the Huskies lost 2-1 to the University of Evansville on Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s soccer falls late to Evansville, loses 6th straight

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2024
Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) throws a pass on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Holst passed for 210 yards in his first career start as NIU football lost 13-6 to the University of Toledo Rockets on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU succumbs to Toledo in low-scoring 117th Homecoming Game

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 19, 2024
Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) throws a pass on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Holst passed for 210 yards in his first career start as NIU football lost 13-6 to the University of Toledo Rockets on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU runners from left, senior Emma Vorpagel, freshman Rachel Dietrich, sophomore Morgan Gioia and senior Olivia Southby run on Sept. 6 at the 5k North 40 course. NIU cross country finished in eighth place on Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Cross country takes 8th at Bradley Pink Classic

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2024
The clarinet section of the NIU Marching Band plays to the time marked by the drum major in front of their section at the Homecoming Block Party event Thursday. The marching band provided music for the entire parade and pep rally. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU hosts annual Homecoming Block Party in downtown DeKalb

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 17, 2024
Marty Gneich, a Sycamore resident, paints a husky outside of Jubilee. The husky painting was raffled off during the block party for $5 dollars a ticket. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskie Homage highlights local art for homecoming

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
October 17, 2024
The Union Pacific station between North Sixth and North Seventh Street's railroad crossings sits in desperate need for repair with its boarded up windows and holes through its brick walls. The City of DeKalb expects to hear by the end of the year as to whether or not they can move forward with their plan to bring a Metra train station to DeKalb. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] City expects update on possible DeKalb Metra extension by year’s end

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
October 17, 2024
NIU sophomore forward Sam Divis approaches the Western Michigan University Broncos' goalie box after speeding past a Western Michigan defender Saturday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex in DeKalb. Divis scored the Huskies' lone goal as NIU lost to Western Michigan 2-1. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies fall to Western Michigan in narrow defeat

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2024
Sophomore defender Luka Vasic (4) clears the ball from the net. NIU lost 1-2 against #14 Western Michigan on Saturday, making them 2-10 overall and 0-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskies face undefeated Western Michigan

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
October 14, 2024
Raylin York, daughter of Chicago resident Lynnda York, high fives Victor E. Huskie outside of the Holmes Student Center. Victor E. was walking around the Homecoming Kickoff event on Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] 117th Homecoming kicks off Monday at MLK Commons

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 14, 2024
Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) celebrates after NIU won their last set. NIU volleyball beat Kent State University in just three sets on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU volleyball sweeps Kent State, granting first conference win

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2024
Reise Speller, a senior electrical engineering major, writes a message to put on the “What would you say to someone who is struggling” message board next to the NIU letters in MLK Commons. The Send Silence Packing event organized by Active Minds consisted of resources to show people are not alone in their struggles. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Send Silence Packing event remembers lives lost to suicide

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
October 10, 2024
Rodrigo Villanueva, Professor of Jazz Studies, leans lower as the NIU Jazz Ensemble’s volume decreases during Wednesday’s performance. More jazz can be found at The Jazz Combofest at Fatty’s at 8 p.m Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra Concert

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
October 9, 2024
Sarita Buck (left), a clinical mental health counseling graduate student, and Trevon Smith (right), a higher education student affairs graduate student, give a presentation on Tuesday as to how Gen Z people can affect legislation and have their voices heard. The seminar event occurred at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the University Suites room of the Holmes Student Center. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU’s Social Justice Education club holds seminar on Tuesday

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2024
Junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin (4) pushes forward towards the goal on Sept. 26 as a defender from Central Michigan University pursues her. NIU women's soccer lost 2-1 to Bowling Green State University for its third-straight loss. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s soccer drops 3rd-straight

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2024
NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws a pass under pressure from North Carolina State University redshirt junior defensive end Travali Price (13) in the third quarter of NIU’s 24-17 loss to NC State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hampton committed four turnovers – two fumbles and two interceptions – while taking a career-high four sacks in his sixth loss as the Huskies’ starting quarterback. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: The Achilles’ heel of NIU’s offense

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024
The NIU football team lines up outside of their tunnel as they prepare to take the field Saturday against NC State. The Huskies and Wolfpack had 13 punts combined, 8 of which were from NC State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies at NC State in black and white

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely
September 30, 2024
The NIU football team escapes from their lineup in the tunnel and enters the field before the game. NIU will face University of Massachusetts at home at 11 a.m. Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football clashes at NC State

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely
September 30, 2024
Sophomore forward Sam Divis (11) races University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee freshman defender Ryan Beghauer (12) to the ball near midfield on Tuesday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 4-2 to the University of Illinois Chicago on Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Men’s soccer burned by UIC Flames

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Sarah Roy (32) beats Central Michigan University graduate midfielder Claudia Muessig to the ball. NIU women's soccer lost 2-0 to the Chippewas, failing to score a goal for the second-straight game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies fall to CMU in pursuit of first conference win

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Taanisha Muhammad, a junior biological science major, walks past the scaffolding lining the facade of Swen Parson Hall. Swen Parson Hall is getting all of the flat roofs replaced and the project is expected to be completed by the end of the spring 2025 semester. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Swen Parson Hall under repairs for new roof

By Abel Naranjo, News Reporter
September 26, 2024
NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) attempts a pass during Saturday’s overtime loss to the University at Buffalo at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Hampton finished 23-of-43 passing for 194 yards and an interception. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] After Buffalo loss, NIU eyes rebound at NC State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 26, 2024
Redshirt freshman midfielder Joe Hernandez (left) battles for the ball with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee redshirt sophomore defender Mitch Goodman on Tuesday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer was shut out for the second game in a row as the Huskies lost 2-0 to Milwaukee. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Milwaukee shuts out men’s soccer

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2024
NIU junior defensive end Nevaeh Sanders (28) celebrates after sacking University at Buffalo senior quarterback C.J. Ogbonna during Saturday’s Mid-American Conference opener at Huskie Stadium. Sanders finished with three sacks, the most in a game by a Huskie since All-American Sutton Smith had four in 2018. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Northern Star to travel to N.C. for football coverage

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 24, 2024
NIU student fans celebrate after NIU stops Buffalo at only a 1-yard pass for their second play of the game. NIU fans stayed loud until the stadium went quiet after Buffalo’s completed field goal to win. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Salute to Service and Band Day highlight MAC football opener

By Totus Tuus Keely and Marco Alvarez
September 23, 2024
The NIU offensive line and Buffalo defensive line get set before the snap on the Huskies drive. The Huskies dropped to a record of 2 wins and 1 loss and Buffalo improved to 3 wins and 1 loss on the season. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies’ overtime loss to Buffalo

By Totus Tuus Keely and Marco Alvarez
September 22, 2024
NIU redshirt junior running back Justin Lynch is tackled behind the line of scrimmage by University at Buffalo redshirt fifth-year nickel Solomon Brown (7) and junior defensive tackle Tristan Souza (55) in the third quarter of Saturday's 23-20 overtime loss to Buffalo at Huskie Stadium. Lynch was one of nine NIU players to record a catch in the game, finishing with two receptions for 3 yards. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] No. 23 NIU falls to Buffalo in overtime

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 21, 2024
Senior running Antario Brown (left) takes a handoff from redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (right) on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. NIU football lost 23-20 on Saturday to the University at Buffalo Bulls. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies fall to Bulls in overtime

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 21, 2024
Students laugh after two of the eight casino chips are left after the previous hand at dealer Ryan McBride’s table. CAB's Casino Night is one of the many events students can attend for Family Weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Four fun events for Family Weekend

By Myles Germany, Lifestyle Writer
September 20, 2024
Freshman midfielder Lauren Mrugala (21) looks to pass the ball to senior defender Lea Gruennagel (11) on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer tied with Miami University with a score of 1-1 in its first conference game of the season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women's soccer ties Miami in MAC opener

September 19, 2024
The Pride of the Midwest Marching band marches through the tailgate yard before the Aug. 21 football game with Western Illinois University. The marching band's presence is critical to the atmosphere of any football game, Opinion Columnist Will Thiel argues. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football needs marching band

By Will Thiel, Opinion Columnist
September 19, 2024
A sign is taped to the entrance of the men's locker room leading into Anderson Pool. The Anderson Pool has closed indefinitely due to low participation in the open-swim program and the ongoing costs of maintenance and staffing. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Anderson pool closed due to low participation

By Abel Naranjo, News Reporter
September 18, 2024
Junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin (4) beats Valparaiso freshman defender Ashley Trippeer (20) to the ball. McLaughlin was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after scoring a goal in each of the past two games for NIU women's soccer. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] McLaughlin earns MAC Offensive Player of Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 17, 2024
A large reflective sheet lays on the ground, creating waves on the two nearby walls due to the crafted tarnish on a quarter of the sheet. The art gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] New exhibit plays with light, color

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 16, 2024
Junior forward Amber Best (right) is congratulated by the NIU women’s soccer team on the sidelines after her goal in the second period. NIU women's soccer defeated Valparaiso University 2-1 on Sunday to win its sixth game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s soccer defeats Valparaiso, wins 3rd straight

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2024
uskie Opener. Jackson and Wilk were the top finishers for NIU cross country at the Redbird Invite on Friday as the Huskies finished in eighth place. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Sophomore forward Kara Machala (23) chases the ball along the sidelines on Aug. 29 against the University of Southern Indiana. NIU women's soccer defeated Illinois State University 1-0 on Thursday, winning its fifth game of the season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies sneak past Illinois State

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2024
Senior linebacker Christian Fuhrman (44) celebrates after intercepting a pass thrown by Notre Dame senior quarterback Riley Leonard (13) near the end of the first quarter. Leonard threw two interceptions during the game, the first in the first quarter and the second in the fourth quarter. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies’ historic win over Notre Dame

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
September 8, 2024
The Lucinda Bridge, across from the Music Building, sits with barricades nearby blocking off the entrance to the bridge. Construction for the Lucinda Bridge is expected to be completed Sept. 20. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Lucinda Bridge expected to reopen Sept. 20

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
September 8, 2024
Freshman defender Julianna Hill winds up to clear the ball on Aug. 29 against the University of Southern Indiana. NIU women's soccer defeated Eastern Illinois University 3-0 Sunday for its fourth win of the season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s soccer shuts down EIU 3-0

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2024
NIU senior linebacker Christian Fuhrman (44) eggs on the boos of the crowd in the final minutes of the first half of NIU’s stunning upset of then-No. 5 University of Notre Dame on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. NIU was ranked No. 25 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll released Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU ranked No. 25 in AP Top 25 poll

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 8, 2024
Senior running back Antario Brown (1) races to the endzone for an 83-yard touchdown reception. NIU football defeated the University of Notre Dame, who ranked No. 5 in the nation, by a score of 16-14 Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU topples No. 5 Notre Dame in historic upset

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 7, 2024
NIU graduate student Bailey Wilk (1934) is the first NIU cross country runner to reach the two-kilometer marker. Wilk placed eighth with a time of 18:57.59 Friday at the NIU Huskie Opener. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Wilk takes 8th place at NIU Huskie Opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2024
Junior defender Jordyn Saddler controls the ball Aug. 29 against University of Southern Indiana. NIU women's soccer lost 4-0 to the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Thursday, its first loss of the 2024 season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s soccer collects first loss at Notre Dame

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2024
NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) runs through an open gap in the Western Illinois University defensive line Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Brown finished with eight carries for 69 yards in NIU’s 54-15 blowout victory. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘It’s just another game:’ NIU readies for clash with No. 5 Notre Dame

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 5, 2024
Zach Conro (left), a sophomore finance major, and Shawna Koslovich, a junior nursing major, answer trivia at the Student Financial Services to spin a wheel and win prizes. The questions asked ranged from ‘What days are food trucks on campus’ to ‘When did NIU adopt the fight song.’ (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 2024 Campus Resource Fair

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
September 4, 2024
Ethan Hampton (2), redshirt junior quarterback, passes the ball over the defensive line to Gavin Williams (21), redshirt senior running back for a first down and 8-yard gain during the second quarter. The field saw no break from the sun until the third quarter when a shadow was cast that split the field in half from endzone to endzone and caused visibility issues. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football dominant over Western Illinois

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
September 2, 2024
Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) makes a pass during NIU's 54-15 victory over Western Illinois University on Saturday. Hampton was named the Mid-American Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career on Monday after throwing for 328 yards and five touchdowns in his first start since Oct. 8, 2022. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Ethan Hampton earns first MAC weekly honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 2, 2024
Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy (00) holds the ball and looks for a teammate downfield Thursday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Purifoy earned her second shutout of the season Sunday as NIU women's soccer defeated Oakland University 1-0. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s soccer outlasts Oakland

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
September 1, 2024
Redshirt-senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph (3) is lifted up in celebration after a touchdown Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Rudolph scored two touchdowns in the first half as NIU defeated Western Illinois University 54-15. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU football pummels Western Illinois in Hampton’s stellar debut

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 31, 2024
Sophomore forward Tyra King (5) celebrates with her NIU team members after scoring the first goal of the game. King led the team with two goals as the Huskies defeated the University of Southern Indiana 6-1 on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] King leads 6-1 win over USI

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock speaks to his players after the Huskies’ annual spring showcase on April 27. NIU enters the 2024 season as a dark-horse contender for the Mid-American Conference championship after tying for third in the league’s preseason coaches poll. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football eyes title contention with senior-heavy roster

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 26, 2024
Attendees crowd the Convocation Center’s floor halfway through the senior design showcase. Over 15 high school and middle schools along with more than 283 students from schools visited the showcase Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Senior Design Showcase displayed Friday

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
May 6, 2024
Redshirt senior pitcher Reagan Klawiter (17) pitches a second strike to Ball State junior catcher Hunter Dobbins (32) in the ninth inning on Friday. Dobbins would hit a double to the left field line off of the next pitch. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball outplayed during Ball State series

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
May 6, 2024
Freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) beats a throw to first base on May 3 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. NIU baseball lost the series finale against Ball State University by a score of 13-10 on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies out-slugged by Ball State, drop series finale

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2024
Senior outfielder/catcher Colin Summerhill swings at a pitch in an NIU baseball home game against Ball State University on Friday. Summerhill notched four RBIs in the Huskies 12-3 rout of the Cardinals on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Brouwer’s no-hit bid powers Huskies to weekend win

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
May 4, 2024
Senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson dives back to first base on Tuesday at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU softball dropped all three games of its regular season finale against Miami University on Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Softball swept in series versus No. 25 RedHawks

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
May 5, 2024
Freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) hits a home run during the second inning at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Park. NIU baseball dropped the series opener against Ball State University by a score of 4-3 on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Ball State outlasts Huskies, NIU drops series opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2024
Protesters gather at the MLK Commons Wednesday in support of Palestine. The protest began at 12:30 p.m. with protesters chanting while others played instruments to attempt to gather more of an attention during Food Truck Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] BREAKING: Palestine protesters have multiple demands for NIU

By Gabby Crabtree and Rachel Cormier
May 1, 2024
The NIU softball team cheers on freshman designated hitter Alana Powell (8) at home plate after she hit a home run to center field in the third inning of the first game. NIU hit three home runs in the third inning, first by senior first baseman Caitlyn Shumaker (3), then Powell and freshman designated hitter Alana Powell (8) adding four runs to NIU’s score, helping NIU beat Ball State 9-2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball split doubleheader with Ball State

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
May 1, 2024
Junior middle infielder/outfielder Avery Carnahan hits an RBI single in the third inning of Game 2 on Tuesday. Carnahan drove in three runs on Tuesday as NIU softball split a doubleheader with Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies hammer Ball State with home-run frenzy

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
April 30, 2024
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