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

The Daily Northwestern


Cross Country

This is a picture of Rachel McCardell crossing the finish line at the Redbird Invitational cross country meet at Illinois State. Fans are in the background.

Women cross country’s Rachel McCardell talks passion for the sport and cross country experiences

November 4, 2021

Senior cross country runner Rachel McCardell started running when she was in fifth grade. Now, the Bloomfield Village, Michigan, native is finishing fifth in the Big Ten Championships after finishing first...

A girl with brown hair wearing a white singlet runs on a course with no one else around her.

Cross Country: Wildcats proud with performance at Big Ten’s, but leave wanting more

October 31, 2021

Finishing seventh out of 14 Big Ten teams Friday, Northwestern walked away from the Big Ten Championships feeling proud of their performance but also admitting they have room to grow.  No. 6 Minnesota’s...

A girl with brown hair wearing a white singlet runs on a course with no one else around her.

Cross Country: Wildcats approaches Big Ten’s with “Christmas morning” mindset, gratitude for Miller’s leadership

October 28, 2021

It’s championship season for Northwestern cross country — or the most wonderful time of the year, as the team likes to call it.  “Coach Jill (Miller) always says Big Ten’s are like Christmas...

A runner with blonde hair wearing a black jersey with a big ‘N’ on it competes among a crowded race field.

Cross Country: Northwestern rebounds at Penn State National Open, “excited” to improve at Big Ten Championship

October 17, 2021

Cross Country After a disappointing showing at its last meet, Northwestern rebounded at Friday’s Penn State National Open, finishing third among 16 programs in State College. The Wildcats performed...

A runner with blonde hair wearing a black jersey with a big ‘N’ on it competes among a crowded race field

Cross Country: Cats look to hit “reset button” at Penn State National Open and prepare for Big Ten Championships

October 15, 2021

Northwestern cross country will compete at the Penn State National Open Friday, looking to rebound after finishing 24th out of 25 teams at the Oct. 1 Joe Piane Invitational.  The Wildcats will face...

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