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Claire Hansen, Reporter

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T-shirts with messages from sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, as well as supporters, are displayed by The Arch. The Clothesline Project, organized by Sigma Psi Zeta sorority, is an annual event, but this is the first time the shirts have been displayed outside.

Sexual assault awareness project displays shirts, messages by The Arch

May 8, 2017
Captured: Take Back The Night March

Captured: Take Back The Night March

April 28, 2017

Strippers discuss privilege, representation during NU Sex Week panel

April 14, 2017
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education, housed in the Northwestern University Health Service building. CARE worked with the Sexual Harassment Prevention Office to review the description of a new position in the SHPO focused on education and outreach.

Title IX office seeks to fill new outreach, education position

April 11, 2017

ASG survey seeks feedback on Title IX reporting process

April 7, 2017
In Focus: As University aims to increase awareness of Title IX process, reporting remains a taxing experience

In Focus: As University aims to increase awareness of Title IX process, reporting remains a taxing experience

February 6, 2017

Lacrosse: NU rolls Louisville in the first round of the NCAA tournament

May 14, 2016
Northwestern gathers during a break in play. If the Wildcats defeat Louisville on Friday, they will face Notre Dame.

Lacrosse: Wildcats seek revenge against Louisville in first round of NCAA Tournament

May 12, 2016
Christina Esposito tries to evade a defender. The junior attacker led the Wildcats with 3 goals in Sunday’s loss to Maryland.

Lacrosse: Maryland narrowly edges Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament championship

May 8, 2016
Selena Lasota runs from a defender. The sophomore midfielder scored 3 goals Thursday afternoon, tied for the team lead.

Lacrosse: Northwestern secures NCAA Tournament eligibility with win over Michigan

May 5, 2016
Selena Lasota runs with the ball. The sophomore scored a goal in Saturday’s loss, but received two yellow cards and was ejected late in the second half.

Lacrosse: Northwestern falls to Penn State in final minutes

April 24, 2016

Lacrosse Roundtable: Writers discuss Northwestern’s postseason chances

April 19, 2016
Kaleigh Craig weaves around the defense. The senior led the Wildcats with 6 goals in the last regular-season home game of her career.

Lacrosse: Craig scores 6 in Senior Day rout of Rutgers

April 17, 2016
Selena Lasota works her way around a defender. The sophomore midfielder, who had been in a recent slump, tied her career high with 6 goals Thursday night.

Lacrosse: No. 13 Northwestern shellacks Michigan 20-4 at home after pair of tough road losses

April 7, 2016
Selena Lasota runs down the field with the ball against Maryland. The sophomore midfielder was held scoreless Thursday night despite firing 5 shots.

Lacrosse: No. 8 Northwestern falls to No.1 Maryland in repeat of NCAA Tournament loss

March 31, 2016
Mallory Weisse attempts to save a shot from an opposing Syracuse player. The freshman goalie made 7 saves in Sunday’s loss.

Lacrosse: Northwestern falls to Syracuse in tough top-5 matchup

February 28, 2016
Lauren Murray gets pumped up during a break in play. Northwestern is looking to return to the Final Four after being blown out by Maryland in last year’s NCAA Tournament.

Lacrosse: Northwestern hungry for another title after disappointing end to 2015

February 17, 2016
Selena Lasota runs from a defender. The sophomore scored only 2 goals Saturday after notching 5 against Duke last weekend.

Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern upset by No. 10 Virginia at Cobb County Classic

February 14, 2016
Sophomore Godwin Igwebuike tackles Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf. The Northwestern defense faltered against the Volunteers on Friday, losing the Outback Bowl 45-6.

Football: Defense falters in Outback Bowl loss

January 1, 2016
Justin Jackson runs into a Minnesota defender. The sophomore running back will be tasked with keeping Northwestern out of third-and-long situations against a tough Tennessee defense.

Outback Bowl Preview: Northwestern’s offense vs. Tennessee’s defense

December 24, 2015
Clayton Thorson looks back at the sideline as the offense waits to snap the ball. The redshirt freshman quarterback will have to deal with a loud crowd on the road in Wisconsin, similar to the ones at Michigan and Nebraska.

Football: Northwestern to battle crowd, defense in Top 25 matchup Saturday

November 16, 2015
Junior cornerback Matthew Harris and sophomore safety Godwin Igwebuike bring down Purdue running back Markell Jones. Northwesterns defense came up with many crucial stops to bail out the Wildcats struggling offense.

Football: Wildcats edge Boilermakers in sloppy senior day battle

November 14, 2015
Deonte Gibson records a sack against Minnesota. The senior defensive end is a member of the Northwestern Leadership Council, helping set the tone for the team on a week-to-week basis.

Football: Leadership Council sparks Wildcats’ recent winning streak

November 13, 2015
Justin Jackson takes a handoff during the first half of Saturdays game against Penn State. Jackson rushed for a career-high 186 yards on the ground in the 23-21 win.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern edges Penn State 23-21

November 7, 2015
Dean Lowry brings down the ball carrier in last season’s game against Iowa. The senior defensive end has steadily progressed by adding weight in each of his years at Northwestern.

Football: Lowry’s added bulk pays off on field

November 5, 2015
Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson flips a short pass during Northwesterns 30-28 win over Nebraska. Thorson completed only 13/28 passes but threw a key touchdown pass to Dan Vitale in the fourth quarter.

Northwestern earns bowl eligibility with wild win against Nebraska

October 24, 2015
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley sprints away from the NU defense. With Nebraska up next, the Cats are trying to fix the little mistakes that contributed to their two consecutive defeats.

Football: Northwestern to focus on preparation, fundamentals for game against Nebraska

October 19, 2015
Dan Vitale’s hair cascades out of his helmet. The senior superback and his brother, freshman linebacker Tommy Vitale, are growing out their hair for Locks of Love.

Football: Vitale brothers grow out hair for cancer research

October 15, 2015
Sophomore running back Justin Jackson searches for room to run. The Cats will need a big-time performance from the nation’s No. 10 rusher as they take on the No. 5 rushing defense in the country in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern not taking Michigan defense lightly

October 5, 2015
Matthew Harris drops a potential interception. The junior cornerback had one pick and three pass deflections in Northwesterns shutout of Minnesota.

Football: Defense shines in shutout over Minnesota

October 3, 2015
Solomon Vault celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown last year. The sophomore running back is shouldering a bigger workload in his second season.

Football: Solomon Vault keeps the Wildcats’ backfield in balance

October 2, 2015
Justin Jackson dashes past a pack of Ball State defenders. The sophomore running back set a career high with 184 yards on the ground Saturday.

Football: Wildcats battle through injuries, survive scare by Ball State

September 27, 2015

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern falls behind 7-3 in clumsy first half

September 19, 2015

Lacrosse: Cats face Cardinals in NCAA opener

May 7, 2015

Lacrosse: Wildcats prepare for Big Ten Tournament

April 29, 2015

Lacrosse: Wildcats rout Buckeyes 16-6 to finish regular season

April 26, 2015
Kara Mupo stick checks an opposing player. The senior is second on Northwestern with 27 goals.

Lacrosse: Wildcats look for redemption against Fighting Irish

April 15, 2015
Sheila Nesselbush delivers a shot on a goal. The sophomore had an assist, but didn’t contribute any scoring of her own in Northwestern’s loss on Sunday.

Lacrosse: Wildcats fall to Seawolves despite late comeback

April 12, 2015
Selena Lasota delivers a pass. The freshman stung Penn with her prowess near the goal, scoring 2 goals on eight attempts.

Lacrosse: Wildcats narrowly edge Quakers in overtime thriller

April 5, 2015
Kara Mupo shields the ball from the defender. The senior attacker has been a key cog of Northwestern’s high-octane attack with 16 goals this season.

Lacrosse: No. 6 Wildcats set to face Wolverines in Ann Arbor

April 1, 2015
Alex Cohen guards the inbounds pass. The senior is a part of a class that has seen the Wildcats slowly grow into an NCAA tournament contender.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern upset by Arkansas in first round of NCAA Tournament

March 20, 2015
Ashley Deary looks for an opening. The sophomore guard was her usual self in the first half against Arkansas with 8 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 23, Arkansas 23

March 20, 2015
Joe McKeown offers some instructions for his team. The head coach has built Northwestern from a 7-23 outfit to a Big Ten contender in just seven years.

The Sideline: Joe McKeown builds another winner at Northwestern

March 6, 2015
Northwestern huddles and celebrates a fine result. The Wildcats focused on team chemistry in the offseason and have parlayed that effort into a No. 4 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and a virtually guaranteed bid for the NCAA tournament.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern to start Big Ten Tournament run Friday

March 4, 2015
It was a night of balance on offense for Northwestern, as the Wildcats had four players in double figures. Sophomore guard Christen Inman was the most efficient of these scorers, posting 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern closes out regular season against No. 5 Maryland

February 28, 2015
Alex Cohen guards the inbounds pass. The senior is a part of a class that has seen the Wildcats slowly grow into an NCAA tournament contender.

Women’s Basketball: No. 25 Northwestern faces big games to close out the regular season

February 25, 2015
It was a night of balance on offense for Northwestern, as the Wildcats had four players in double figures. Sophomore guard Christen Inman was the most efficient of these scorers, posting 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern unlikely to falter on road against Wisconsin

February 21, 2015
Nia Coffey celebrates a successful play. The sophomore forward dominated the Wolverines, posting 25 points and 11 rebounds in a 63-62 victory.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern earns fifth-consecutive win in thriller against Michigan

February 14, 2015
Guard Karly Roser dribbles up the court. The senior started Sunday’s game against Illinois and helped Northwestern overcome the Fighting Illini after sophomore Christen Inman was a late scratch.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern withstands comeback, edges rival Illinois 64-58

February 8, 2015
Sophomore forward Alex Cohen surveys the court against Illinois. The Wildcats could not overcome a seven-point first half deficit against Ohio State on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats expect close battle against Fighting Illini

February 7, 2015
Ashley Deary goes in for the layup. The sophomore guard was the only Wildcats starter to not score in double-digits Sunday night, but her nine assists played a large role in Northwestern’s thriving offense.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern finds cohesion in dominating win over Minnesota

February 1, 2015
Northwestern and Iowa had an offensive display for the ages Thursday night, combining for 201 points and 32 3-pointers on nearly 70 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Sophomore forward Nia Coffey led the Cats with a career-high 35 points on 63 percent shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern loses heartbreaker to Iowa after fierce comeback

January 29, 2015

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern claws back, edges Illinois 68-67

January 23, 2015
Nia Coffey goes up for the shot. The sophomore forward has been in a shooting slump of late, nailing just 25 percent of her shots from the field over her last three games.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats aim to get back on track in Champaign

January 21, 2015
Nia Coffey brings the ball up the floor. The sophomore forward was a monster on the glass against Iowa, pulling down six offensive rebounds among 15 total boards, but she could only manage 4-of-22 shooting from the floor.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern undone by Iowa offense

January 15, 2015

Women’s Basketball: NU returns home to face Michigan State for the second time

January 8, 2015

Women’s Swimming: Northwestern sets records at TYR Invitational

November 24, 2014

Field Hockey: Despite comeback, NU falls to Duke in NCAA first round

November 16, 2014
Isabel Flens maneuvers her way past a defender. The sophomore midfielder is the second-leading scorer on the team with 12 goals.

Field Hockey: No. 7 NU faces No. 9 Duke in first round of NCAA

November 13, 2014

Field hockey: Wildcats beat Ohio State to preserve first-place tie

October 26, 2014
Sophomore Dominique Masters is tied for the Wildcats’ team lead in goals with 10. Northwestern returns home after five straight road games to face Ohio State at Lakeside Field.

Field Hockey: Wildcats return home to face Buckeyes

October 22, 2014
Junior midfielder Kelsey Gradwohl passes the ball away from a defender in a game last month. No. 9 Northwestern will face No. 14 Michigan and No. 22 Michigan State this weekend.

Field Hockey: Northwestern returns to Michigan to face tough Big Ten foes

October 16, 2014

Field Hockey: Northwestern falls to No. 7 Stanford, bounces back against Central Michigan

October 12, 2014

Field Hockey: Wildcats top Big Ten standings after win over Hawkeyes

October 5, 2014
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