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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


DIVISION I ATHLETICS
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning will be a key returner for new offensive coordinator Zach Lujan to lean on this season.
Football: Northwestern embracing realigned conference challenge at Big Ten Media Days
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • July 25, 2024

With just over a month until Northwestern’s Aug. 31 season opener against Miami (Ohio) at Martin Stadium, coach David Braun, graduate student running back Cam Porter, graduate student wide receiver A.J....

Green field with purple and white paint with white roof above
Independent review of athletics department released, puts forth key recommendations
June 27, 2024
Members of the Ryan family pose at the Ryan Field groundbreaking ceremony Monday.
Northwestern hosts groundbreaking ceremony at Ryan Field construction site
June 25, 2024
Before coming to Northwestern, Derrick Gragg had served as athletic director at both the University of Tulsa and Eastern Michigan University.
Derrick Gragg appointed as Northwestern’s vice president for athletic strategy, search for new athletic director begins
June 13, 2024
Northwestern graduate student attacker Izzy Scane won her second consecutive Honda Award on Wednesday.
Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Izzy Scane wins 2024 Honda Sport Award
June 13, 2024
David Braun claps on the sideline. Northwestern landed its presumptive starting quarterback Thursday.
Football: Northwestern lands transfer quarterback Mike Wright
May 9, 2024
A team huddle. Three other former players have filed suit against the University, bringing the total to 25.
Three new plaintiffs file lawsuits against Northwestern in football hazing scandal
May 8, 2024
Senior goalkeeper Annabel Skubisz. The Texan made four saves, including three in overtime, in No. 2 Northwestern’s national championship loss to No. 1 UNC Sunday.
Field Hockey: Skubisz’s late-game heroics not enough, No. 2 Northwestern falls in national championship to No. 1 UNC
November 19, 2023
Freshman back Ilse Tromp.
Rapid Recap: No. 1 UNC 1 (3), No. 2 Northwestern 1 (2)
November 19, 2023
A group of female runners line up before the start of a race on an indoor track.
Northwestern excels in unseeded races, Ava Earl crushes personal record at Valentine Invitational
February 11, 2024
Four tennis players shake hands over the net. Two of them wear black, and the other two wear white and green.
Women’s Tennis: Northwestern swept by Texas A&M but edges out Rice in ITA Kickoff Weekend
January 28, 2024
Northwestern volleyball players celebrate winning a point. Grand Canyon Universitys Tim Nollan has been named the Wildcats next head coach.
Volleyball: Northwestern taps Tim Nollan as next head coach
February 6, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter Averie Hernandez hits the ball. Hernandez tallied 20 total kills in this weekends matches against Rutgers and Penn State.
Volleyball: Northwestern defeats Rutgers, falls to No. 14 Penn State
November 19, 2023
Northwestern huddles ahead of a nonconference game against Green Bay last fall. The Wildcats landed a pair of graduate transfers in the portal to bolster their midfield and defensive units in 2024.
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern lands Suchecki, LeBel in transfer portal
April 3, 2024
Soccer coach in black polo yells to his players.
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern’s Russell Payne signs multi-year extension
January 25, 2024
Senior midfielder Josie Aulicino dribbles the ball. Aulicino tallied Northwesterns lone goal in its 2-1 defeat to Rutgers on Sunday.
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern surrenders late winner, falls to Rutgers 2-1
October 22, 2023
Junior defender Emma Phillips heads the ball toward goal. Phillips now has seven goals on the season, the second-most on the team.
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern dominates in 3-0 victory over Minnesota
October 19, 2023
Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller smiles with her team after defeating Florida in Fridays Final Four. Amonte Hiller tied Cindy Timchals record eight national titles as a coach in Northwesterns 2023 championship win over Boston College.
Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Kelly Amonte Hiller reaches final hurdle on path to historic milestone
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 26, 2024

CARY, N.C. — Just outside the WakeMed Soccer Park press box, Navy coach Cindy Timchal watched two of her former proteges command their respective teams in Friday’s Final Four.  On...

Northwestern celebrates a goal against Florida on Friday. The Wildcats booked a second consecutive national title game against No. 2 Boston College with their 15-11 win.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for repeat national championship matchup with No. 2 Boston College
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 25, 2024

CARY, N.C. — Following a season of remarkable rises, stunning upsets and scintillating superstar showcases, the two teams widely considered the foremost national title contenders...

Left: Samantha Smith celebrates after scoring a goal against Florida Friday.
Right: Madison Smith in the postgame handshake line following Northwesterns win over Florida Friday.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s ‘Smithsters’ form key draw circle tandem
Henry Frieman, Assistant Sports Editor • May 25, 2024

CARY, N.C. –– Facing Florida draw specialist Liz Harrison, who reeled in 228 draw controls entering Friday’s clash with Northwestern, junior midfielder Samantha Smith stepped...

Graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank looks to bury a shot against Florida in Friday’s Final Four victory. Frank has scored seven goals in her past two games.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s Lindsey Frank ‘cherishing every moment’ ahead of national title game
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 25, 2024

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ahead of No. 1 Northwestern’s national title matchup with No. 2 Boston College, graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank went through her final practice of...

Senior midfielder Hannah Johnson hugs sophomore goaltender Fran Argentieri during Johnson’s Senior Night.
Lacrosse: ‘You’re more than just an athlete’: Argentieri, Johnson promote mental health awareness for student-athletes
Henry Frieman, Assistant Sports Editor • May 25, 2024

In June 2023, Hannah Johnson logged into Instagram and created a new account. The username: @live_yourtruth23, aptly named for the mantra Johnson used to get herself back into playing...

Graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank celebrates after scoring a goal Friday against Florida. Frank had a hat trick as Northwestern advanced to the national championship.
Captured: No. 1 Northwestern punches ticket to national title game
Henry Frieman, Assistant Sports Editor • May 25, 2024

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor buries one of her team-high five goals against Florida Friday. Taylor has scored at least five points in all three of Northwesterns NCAA tournament games.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern fends off Florida 15-11, advances to second consecutive national title game
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 24, 2024

CARY, N.C. — With No. 1 Northwestern and Florida locked at 3-3 less than two minutes into the Final Four faceoff’s second frame Friday, sophomore attacker Madison Taylor toppled...

Junior Lauryn Nguyen follows through on her swing. Nguyen, a two-time All-Big Ten First Team honoree, finished tied for 39th Monday.
Women’s Golf: Northwestern struggles in final round, ties for 11th at NCAA Championships
Lucas Kim, Sports Editor • May 22, 2024

During the first three rounds of Friday to Monday’s NCAA Championship, Northwestern came one step closer to achieving what no other squad in the program’s history had done before:...

Graduate student attackers Izzy Scane and Erin Coykendall hug during their second-round victory over Denver.
Lacrosse: Breaking down No. 1 Northwestern, Florida’s key figures
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 22, 2024

Following an eight-day preparation period, No. 1 Northwestern and Florida are set to face off in Friday’s first Final Four battle in Cary, North Carolina. With the winner advancing...

In a battle of former ALC rivals, No. 1 Northwestern and Florida will meet for the first time since 2014 Friday.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for Florida Final Four fight
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 22, 2024

Through two NCAA Tournament games, No. 1 Northwestern has appeared infallible, scoring 37 goals and conceding just 11 in running-clock blowouts of Denver and No. 8 Penn. While coach...

Freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman swings at a pitch during a game earlier this season. Freeman had five RBIs on the weekend, homering twice.
Baseball: Northwestern’s season concludes with series loss to Minnesota
Henry Frieman, Assistant Sports Editor • May 19, 2024

Northwestern’s record of 18-34 and 4-20 in-conference, when presented in a vacuum, leaves much to be desired. But putting it into Wildcat terms — after coach Ben Greenspan inherited...

Freshman pitcher Riley Grudzielanek pitches the ball. Grudzielanek pitched in each of Northwestern’s four games at the NCAA regional in Austin, Texas.
Softball: Northwestern ends season with two losses to No. 1 Texas in NCAA tournament
Audrey Pachuta, Assistant Sports Editor • May 19, 2024

After defeating Saint Francis (PA) in its Friday NCAA tournament opener, Northwestern advanced to the Austin regional championship by posting a 1-1 record Saturday, before ending its...

Sophomore outfielder Kansas Robinson prepares for an at-bat. Robinson had two hits and two RBIs in Northwestern’s win over Saint Francis (PA).
Softball: Northwestern beats Saint Francis (PA) in opening NCAA Tournament game
Audrey Pachuta, Assistant Sports Editor • May 17, 2024

Eight days removed from its Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal loss to Indiana, Northwestern took on Saint Francis (PA) in the opening bout of the NCAA tournament Austin Regional.  With...

Graduate student attacker Erin Coykendall celebrates after a goal against Penn Thursday night. Coykendall scored 11 points in the quarterfinal victory over the Quakers.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern trounces No. 8 Penn 20-7, advances to fifth consecutive Final Four
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 16, 2024

A golden hue overtook Martin Stadium Thursday evening as No. 1 Northwestern established a second-quarter stronghold over No. 8 Penn, all but booking a return trip to next week’s Final...

Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor eyes the cage against Denver. Taylor became the first Northwestern sophomore to record 100 points since Shannon Smith during Sunday’s victory.
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern seeks fifth consecutive Final Four appearance against No. 8 Penn
Jake Epstein, Print Managing Editor • May 15, 2024

After defeating Denver 17-4 in Sunday’s second-round matchup, No. 1 Northwestern advanced to its sixth consecutive NCAA tournament quarterfinal. Standing between the hosts and a potential...

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