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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Coco Azema carries the ball. The freshman, normally a defensive back, rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on seven carries as the Wildcats defeated Illinois on Saturday.

Football: With ‘bowl week mentality,’ Northwestern beats rival Illinois for fifth-straight year

November 30, 2019

Football CHAMPAIGN — Unlike Illinois, Northwestern knew Saturday would be its last game of the season. So the Wildcats practiced like it — and played like it. “We talked about this week being...

Jared Thomas holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy. The captain never lost a game to Illinois.

Football: Northwestern wins fifth-straight over Illinois to once again claim the Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 30, 2019

Football CHAMPAIGN — As the clock crept towards triple zeros on the Memorial Stadium scoreboard, on Northwestern’s season and on his career as a Wildcat, senior center Jared Thomas formed a hudle...

Andrew Marty runs. The sophomore quarterback ran for two touchdowns in the Wildcats win Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 29, Illinois 10

November 30, 2019

Football CHAMPAIGN — Even in a lost season for Northwestern, the Wildcats can still say they held onto the Land of Lincoln Trophy. NU (3-9, 1-8 Big Ten) ran wild against rival Illinois (6-6,...

Red Bull Music Festival pays tribute to Chicago and local communities

November 29, 2019

Red Bull Music Festival Chicago was a series of firsts for me — first time I saw an artist crowdsurf, first time I saw audience members get invited on stage, and the first time I felt connected to a...

Pat Spencer holds the basketball. The graduate guard scored 18 points Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s offense slips down the stretch against Pittsburgh

November 28, 2019

Men's Basketball Pat Spencer says he’s the best player on the court, and his play is starting to back up his words. He’ll hit a ceiling-scrapping floater over the outstretched arms of a certified...

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