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Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist

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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2024
From closest to the trophy, Killdeer residents Mile Vuckovic (left) and son Tyler Vuckovic, a Lake Zurich High School student, pose next to the Camellia Bowl champion trophy along with silverettes Alyssa Altman, a junior marketing major, and Halle Beverley, a senior marketing and sales major, on both sides. The trophy was available for fans to pose with, along with Toyota cars on either side brought by Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Fan Fest highlights football spring showcase

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 29, 2024
Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws the ball during the Spring Showcase. Besides the Victor E. Fan Fest, fans tailgated in the various fields and parking lots near the Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football ends spring practice with showcase game

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 28, 2024
Senior infielder Eric Erato slides into home plate on April 23 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Erato drove in two runs in Saturdays 9-6 win over Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Baseball survives Central Michigan

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 28, 2024
Sophomore catcher/utility Cara Cruthers (16) makes contact on March 29 at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU softball split Saturdays doubleheader with Bowling Green State University as each game was ended by mercy rule. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] NIU and Bowling Green swap wins in doubleheader

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2024
Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart (22) starts her pitching windup at Mary M. Bell Field on April 12. Stewart recorded the first no-hitter since 2006 in a win against Bowling Green State University Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Stewart pitches no-hitter, NIU blanks Bowling Green

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2024
Freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill stands on the mound on April 19 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brachbill pitched a complete game on Friday in a 2-1 victory over Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Brachbill’s stellar start opens weekend series with a win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2024
Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart (left) and senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson (right) jump up for a high five during pre-game on April 12. NIU softball won both games of a doubleheader on Wednesday against Valparaiso University. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Softball sweeps Valparaiso in doubleheader

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
The Huskies baseball team celebrate after freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) hit a home run to win the game against Valparaiso on Tuesday. NIU was tied 9-9 after the top of the ninth inning until Cooper hit the home run with only one out in the inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball defeats Valparaiso

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 24, 2024
The Huskies baseball team celebrate after freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) hit a home run to win the game against Valparaiso on Tuesday. NIU was tied 9-9 after the top of the ninth inning until Cooper hit the home run with only one out in the inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Cohn’s ninth-inning heroics push Huskies past Valparaiso

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Barsema Hall stands with a sign that says College of Business. At 5 p.m. on Wednesday in Barsema Hall, Pi Sigma Epsilon will host its Career Olympics event. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Pi Sigma Epsilon to host Career Olympics

By Gabby Crabtree and Emily Beebe
April 23, 2024
Senior catcher Colin Summerhill (8) hits a ground ball to Kent State senior shortstop Kyle Jackson (4) who throws him out in the fourth inning. Summerhill would later score NIU’s first run by hitting a home run to left field earning him the single-season home run record. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball falls short against Kent State

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 22, 2024
Sophomore right fielder Fiona Crane (26) throws the ball infield after catching the foul against the fence line in right field while senior center fielder Ellis Erickson (23) and junior second baseman Jenna Turner (4) cheer her on in the field. NIU softball was defeated 9-3 by the University at Buffalo Bulls Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball drops home series against Buffalo

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2024
Sigma Nu celebrates first place for the 2024 Tugs season. Sigma Nu has earned first place in the past four Tugs championships. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Sig Nu and Phi Sig battle for Tugs championship

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 21, 2024
Sigma Nu celebrates first place for the 2024 Tugs season. Sigma Nu has earned first place in the past four Tugs championships. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Tugs dynasty grows: Sigma Nu completes 4-peat

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
April 21, 2024
Junior middle infielder/outfielder Avery Carnahan high fives NIU assistant coach Alaynie Woollard on March 27 at Mary M. Bell Field. Carnahan hit a 3-run single against the University at Buffalo as NIU softball split Saturdays doubleheader. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Softball splits home doubleheader against Buffalo

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2024
Senior outfielder/catcher Colin Summerhill swings at a pitch against Kent State University on Saturday. Summerhill hit his 16th home run of the season, breaking NIUs single season home run record. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Summerhill breaks record, NIU falls to Kent State

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2024
Alpha Sigma Phi continues their attempt to use stamina to their advantage by holding Delta Chi in overtime on Tuesday. Alpha Sigma Phi defeated Tau Kappa Epsilon on Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Phi Kappa Theta, Alpha Sigma Phi earn wins in Day 2 of Tugs

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2024
Delta Chi members leverage against the planks in their pits during the first match. The tuggers wore trash bag ponchos during the rain while they were not tugging to help keep their duct tape sleeves dry and retain traction. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Highlights from Tugs Day 2

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 17, 2024
Phi Sigs eats against Phi Kaps in the final round Monday. Phi Sigs closed out the night by causing Phi Kaps to step on the rope, signifying they’re tapping out for the round and awarding Phi Sigs a point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 2024 IFC Tugs tournament kicks off

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 16, 2024
Seven Phi Kappa Psi members push off of their trench to resist the tug on the other side of a rope during practice at their fraternity house at 1020 W. Hillcrest Drive. The Interfraternity Council is set to host the 2024 IFC Mens Tugs event starting Monday at 4:30 p.m. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] 2024 tugs tourney kicks off Monday

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024
The NIU softball team and Toledo softball team line the baselines as an NIU student sings the National Anthem at the start of the softball game against Toledo on Friday. Students often sing the national anthem at the start of NIU sports games. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Look Both Ways: National anthem at sports events

By Skyler Kisellus and Will Thiel
April 15, 2024
The Huskies celebrate a home run hit by sophomore pitcher Danielle Stewart (22) for the first at-bat of the second inning. Stewart has hit four home runs this season, the previous home run was her first grand slam of her career Wednesday at Bradley University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball powers past Toledo

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 14, 2024
Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart swings and hits a homerun Friday at Mary M. Bell Field. Stewart hit a home run and pitched five innings as the Huskies split Saturdays doubleheader with the University of Toledo. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball splits Saturday action, wins series over Toledo

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart (22) starts her pitching windup at Mary M. Bell Field on Friday. Stewart earned the win, pitching a complete game and recording a home run and a triple at the plate as NIU softball defeated the University of Toledo 8-3. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Stewart pushes NIU softball over Toledo

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
Tuggers from Phi Kappa Psi lay low in their ruts attempting to tug the Phi Kappa Psi members on the other side. Tuggers can be seen wearing a tape shoulder to increase their grip on the rope and to protect their skin from the burns. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Phi Psi and Sig Nu practice for Tugs tournament

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 11, 2024
Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart throws to first base leading to an out against Kent State University on March 29. Stewart blasted a grand slam in a 5-3 victory over Bradley University Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball blows lead in Game 1 against Braves, splits doubleheader

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2024
People sit on the grass during the eclipse on Monday behind Lowden Hall. At this eclipse event, students could watch the sky, learn about the eclipse or hang out with friends. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Physics Department hosts large eclipse event

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
April 8, 2024
Physics graduate students Baburam Sapkota (left) and Akash Kafle explore tables at the Davis Hall Fountain, stopping at the solar projection table to view the eclipse half an hour before maximum coverage. At this eclipse event, students could watch the sky, learn about the eclipse or hang out with friends. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Campus eclipse-viewing party attracts hundreds

By Northern Star Staff
April 9, 2024
Senior designated hitter Colin Summerhill (8) hits a foul ball to left field during the third inning. Summerhill struck out swinging on the next pitch after his foul, causing the third out of the third inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball slaughtered in Bowling Green series

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
April 7, 2024
Junior middle infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner is called out on a stolen base attempt on March 29. The Huskies were swept in a three-game series against Ohio University on Saturday and Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Softball swept in Ohio, drop to 10th in MAC

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Senior outfielder/catcher Collin Summerhill drives a baseball off his bat against Bowling Green State University on Saturday. The Huskies were swept by the Falcons in a doubleheader Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies bats silenced by Bowling Green pitching

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
April 7, 2024
The Northern Star paperweight sits on a table in Founders Memorial Library. The Northern Star treasure hunt will begin April 8. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Northern Star Treasure Hunt’s third clue announced

By Northern Star Staff
April 8, 2024
Sophomore first baseman Trinity Jones Estrada (7) celebrates after sophomore pitcher Danielle Stewart (22) throws the first out of the game by striking out Kent State’s first hitter, graduate third baseman Alexandria Whitmore (8). Stewart has pitched a total of 62 innings, which is the most pitches this season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball earns first home win of season

By Totus Tuus Keely and Tim Dodge
April 1, 2024
Senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson rounds third base in an NIU softball home game against Kent State University on Friday. Erickson scored the game-winning run to seal the Huskies 3-2 walk-off victory over the Golden Flashes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Shumaker walks off Kent State to snap losing skid

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2024
The NIU softball team runs out from the dugout after the NIU batter lineup was announced. The first home game saw a periodic cold drizzle until the last out of the final inning Tuesday, when the rain picked up substantially. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball struggles in home opener

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
March 26, 2024
Senior pitcher Claire Norred (19) throws the opening pitch at Mary M. Bell Field Tuesday. The Huskies lost their home opener 17-5 to DePaul. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] Softball goes cold in home opener, loses 6th straight

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
The DeKalb Water Tower sits near NIUs western offices and the NIU football field on a morning. The USGS Central Midwest Water Science Center will relocate to NIUs campus by the end of the semester, presenting new research experience opportunities for students. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

[Photo] USGS water research facility benefits students

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Editor
March 25, 2024
Instructor of Trombone Timothy Riordan conducts the NIU Trombone Choir’s second piece, “Tenebrae Factae Sunt,” composed by Marc’ Antonio Ingegneri, who lived from 1535 to 1592. “Tenebrae Factae Sunt” translates to “darkness has been made” and is about the gospels of the crucifixion. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: School of Music hosts ‘Brass Chamber Concert’

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist
March 24, 2024
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