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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

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Northwestern defensive players tackle a Purdue rusher. NUs defense forced two turnovers in the Saturday win.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 23, Purdue 15

November 18, 2023

After an eventful past seven days for Northwestern’s football program that celebrated the removal of coach David Braun’s interim tag and its first away win since August 2022, the Wildcats (6-5, 4-4...

Graduate student defensive lineman Jaylen Pate tries to get past a Wisconsin defender. Pate was named to Pro Football Focus’ College Football Team of the Week after the loss to Iowa.

Football: Double repping and rotational system: How Northwestern’s surprise success started in the trenches

November 16, 2023

Northwestern’s defensive line was paper thin during spring ball. With only four defensive tackles and four defensive ends available, getting a breather between reps seemed like slim pickings. Although...

Illustration by Shveta Shah.

In Focus: A trail of athletics scandals follows NU President Michael Schill

November 16, 2023

Content warning: This article contains discussion of abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders and racism.  After Northwestern University President Michael Schill reviewed testimony in July from...

Northwestern huddles together during its game at Wisconsin.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern welcomes Purdue to Ryan Field for final home game of 2023

November 16, 2023

It’s officially a new era in Evanston.  On Wednesday, Northwestern announced it had officially promoted David Braun to head coach, dropping the ‘interim’ label the University had tabbed him with...

David Braun claps while amped up on the sideline against Wisconsin. Northwestern named Braun the football team’s permanent head coach Wednesday.

Football: David Braun named Northwestern’s permanent head coach

November 15, 2023

Time to scratch the “interim” tag. Northwestern has named David Braun its permanent head coach, the University announced Wednesday. “I have had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Braun...

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