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The Daily Northwestern

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


Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa tees up the game-winning goal.
Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern bound for national title game after 1-0 win over UMass
Henry Frieman, Sports Editor • November 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. –– Northwestern field hockey is just one game away from immortality. Spurred by a fourth-quarter goal from sophomore forward Ashley Sessa, the Wildcats (22-1, 8-0 Big Ten) took down UMass 1-0 Friday in their NCAA tournament semifinal match. NU will face No. 4 Saint Joseph’s...

Dancers perform on a stage.
ELEL shares Ethiopian, Eritrean culture with Northwestern community through traditional dance
Carlotta Angiolillo, Digital Managing Editor • November 22, 2024
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An illustration of Willie the Wildcat holding a large purple pencil against a purple background. He is wearing a T-shirt with a crossword-grid pattern.
Daily Mini Crossword, November 21, 2024
Andrew Little, Reporter • November 21, 2024
Retired lawyer Stephen Hackney (left) is a newcomer to politics.
Ald. Clare Kelly challenged by retired lawyer Stephen Hackney for 1st Ward seat
Nineth Kanieski Koso, Assistant Campus Editor • November 22, 2024

After narrowly winning her election by 26 votes in 2021, Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) is up for reelection for her second term. Her challenger, Stephen Hackney, is a newcomer to politics. Kelly grew up in the 1st Ward, which covers most of downtown Evanston, and used to teach at Evanston Township High School. As a vocal critic of Mayor Daniel Biss, she lambasted how he handled the Ryan Field rezoning process, decrying the city’s dealmaking and calling for more transparency. She has also made boosting small businesses a priority. “I am sensitive to the needs and concerns of the Evanston community, and I'm very goal-oriented,” Kelly said. “A real skill I have is being able to set my eyes...

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch gets sacked during Northwestern's 50-6 loss to Michigan on Saturday.
Football: Northwestern’s offense collides with a Big House-sized brick wall in 50-6 loss to Michigan
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • November 23, 2024
Junior guard Justin Mullins slams home a fast break dunk.
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 68, Pepperdine 50
Kamran Nia, Reporter • November 22, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa and senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer celebrate after scoring the game-winning goal for Northwestern.
Field Hockey: Zimmer, Sessa fuel No. 2 Northwestern’s 1-0 win over UMass in NCAA tournament semifinals
Charlie Spungin, Data Visualizations Editor • November 22, 2024
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Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa in Friday's NCAA Tournament semifinal matchup. Sessa scored the lone goal in the contest to send Northwestern to the national championship game.
Rapid Recap: No. 2 Northwestern 1, UMass 0
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • November 22, 2024
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The Weekly: Dining worker transfers, football loss to Ohio State, Rock repainting
The Weekly: Dining worker transfers, football loss to Ohio State, Rock repainting
Edward Simon Cruz, Baylee Krulewitz, Cole Reynolds, and Jake Epstein November 18, 2024
Students and Evanston residents take in election results at watch parties
Ashley Lee, Kara Peeler, Clara Martinez, Jason Xing, Sid Sivaraman, and Sai Trivedi November 6, 2024
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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881