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

The Daily Northwestern

Menu
All content by Daily file photo by Alison Albelda
James Imai swings his club. Imai is among five returnees from a team that finished third at the Big Ten Championships in 2021.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Returning talent from NCAA Tournament team should keep Northwestern among Big Ten contenders in 2022

August 16, 2021
A runner with blonde hair with a white bow in it competes in a race in a purple and black jersey.

[Photo] Cross Country: Cats return to Big Ten contention powered by veteran roster

August 16, 2021
A female athlete in purple jersey and black shorts is holding a tennis racket, ready to swing at a green tennis ball on the tennis court.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats end season strong after 25th consecutive berth to NCAA tournament

August 16, 2021
The exterior of Lake Street Church, a marble building with foliage and steps outside.

[Photo] Lake Street Church of Evanston, Second Baptist Church hold interfaith panel on reparations

June 20, 2021
Golfer James Imai, wearing a purple shirt and white shorts, watches his shot while swinging through in front of a forest landscape and a distant water tower.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern falters late, finishes ninth in NCAA Regionals

May 20, 2021
Girl in purple uniform hits the ball with black stick on the green tennis court.

[Photo] Northwestern ends season with loss to Texas A&M in Round of 32

May 10, 2021
Golfer James Imai, wearing a purple shirt and white shorts, watches his shot while swinging through in front of a forest landscape and a distant water tower.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern grabs third-place finish at Big Ten Championship to qualify for NCAA Regionals

May 5, 2021
Two female runners race side by side wearing black and purple jerseys.

[Photo] Cross Country: Cats head to Big Ten Relays following success at the Big Ten Invite II

April 23, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis player wearing gray shirt and black shorts returns a shot.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern fails to fend off Illinois comeback, falls on Senior Day

April 18, 2021
Northwestern player returns a shot off his back foot.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Forman’s singles return powers Northwestern past Minnesota, Wisconsin

April 6, 2021
James Imai swings his club. Imai picked up wins against Minnesota and Purdue in the Big Ten Match Play tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern wins, loses and draws at Big Ten Match Play in Florida to open season

February 11, 2021
Julie Byrne hits the ball. The graduate student’s 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 singles win against Ohio State helped key Northwestern’s comeback win.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: No. 13 Northwestern rebounds from loss to No. 3 Texas to down No. 10 Oklahoma State and No. 9 Ohio State at ITA Indoors

February 8, 2021
Yahya Thomas tries a takedown against an opponent. The junior is enjoying a hot start to the 2021 season, and is without a loss in five appearances since the Opener against Purdue.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern falls to No. 4 Penn State and Indiana in Tri-Dual

February 2, 2021
Yahya Thomas tries a takedown against an opponent. The junior is enjoying a hot start to the 2021 season, and is without a loss in three appearances since the Opener against Purdue.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern defeats Maryland, falls to No. 3 Nebraska in Tri-Dual

January 24, 2021
Kalea Bartolotto runs in the Loyola Lakefront Invite in 2019. The sophomore finished first for the Cats in the 1-mile race at the Hoosier Hills Invite on Feb. 6.

[Photo] Cross Country: Wildcats compete, have fun in intrasquad time trials

October 21, 2020
Lily Gandhi (13) stares down the opposing team. The senior concluded her Northwestern career by scoring a goal on Senior Day in the Wildcats’ 6-0 win over Indiana last year — in one of the more memorable games of the fall.

[Photo] ICYMI: The top moments of last year’s fall sports season

September 27, 2020
Izzy Scane celebrates a goal. The junior attacker is one of Northwestern’s strongest scorers.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to return to Big Ten contention after 2020 season’s early end

August 16, 2020
James Imai swings his club. His last tournament of the 2020 season was his best, a 10th-place finish at the Desert Mountain Collegiate in Arizona.

[Photo] Men’s golf: Balanced Northwestern team in prime position to contend after 2020 success

August 16, 2020
Irene Kim at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in February. After being named Big Ten Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year, Kim is expected to have a strong sophomore season.

[Photo] Golf: Northwestern women’s golf looks to continue program’s success

August 16, 2020
Bente Baekers plays defense. The sophomore forward was last year’s Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern looks to capitalize on last season’s momentum in uncertain times

August 16, 2020
Aubrey Roberts, whose cross country career came to a premature end due to the coronavirus. The cross country team will look to capitalize on a reworked training regimen.

[Photo] Cross Country: Northwestern looks to capitalize on reworked training regimen

August 16, 2020
Bente Baekers attempts to steal the ball. Baekers led the Big Ten in shots, goals and points last season.

[Photo] Who to watch this year in sports

August 16, 2020
The Wildcats celebrate their 18-14 win over Syracuse on Saturday. NU advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2014.

[Photo] Reliving Northwestern’s best sports moments of the past four years

June 17, 2020
Aubrey Roberts runs alongside her teammates. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a premature end to the senior’s NU career.

[Photo] Cross Country: Wildcats find “mental escape” in distance training

May 18, 2020
Irene Kim follows through on her swing. Kim was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year on Monday.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Irene Kim named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

May 18, 2020
Faculty Senate president and Feinberg prof. Lois Hedman at a March meeting. Interim Provost Kathleen Hagerty said the future may be “terrible” for the academic job market at last week’s Faculty Senate meeting.

[Photo] University officials address concerns about TGS students, research at faculty senate

May 17, 2020
Brooke Riley follows through on her swing. Riley has still been able to play golf while isolating in Texas.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: How Northwestern is coping with the pandemic across six time zones

May 17, 2020
Irene Kim swings. The freshman won her first tournament at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Freshman Irene Kim leads Northwestern to win at Lady Puerto Rico Classic

February 14, 2020
Kilwins, 1724 Sherman Ave. This Valentine’s Day, Kilwins’ sales will include limited-time-only chocolate-dipped strawberries and buy-one-get-one-free ice cream scoops.

[Photo] Evanston businesses offer Valentine’s Day deals

February 12, 2020
WTEN_AlisonAlbelda_WEB

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats defeat Fighting Irish thanks to tough singles wins

February 11, 2020
David Nyfjäll lines up to put. He iced Northwestern’s win on the green at Big Ten match play.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern comes up clutch for win in Big Ten Match Play

February 11, 2020
Izzy Scane handles the ball. The sophomore is Northwestern’s top returning player this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern returns to action after Final Four campaign with doubleheader

February 7, 2020
Julie Byrne hits the ball. Byrne’s doubles partnership with Hannah McColgan went 2-0 in Northwestern’s two ITA Kickoff wins.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats lose to Vanderbilt and Princeton in home openers

February 3, 2020
Inci Ogut smiles during a match. The junior beat her singles opponent in two sets on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats sweep Penn 4-0 at ITA Kickoff but fall short to Arizona State

January 28, 2020
Calypso Sheridan dives in the pool. The junior swimmer was one of four who broke NU’s 200-yard medley relay.

[Photo] Northwestern sweeps Cincinnati, splits with Wisconsin in Madison

January 28, 2020
SOFO digitalization is now in the pilot stage. Pending evaluation from pilot groups, the new system will open to all student organizations in the spring.

[Photo] SOFO digitalization initiative advances to pilot program

January 23, 2020
Clarissa Hand hits a forehand. Northwestern had mixed results last weekend in Miami.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats look to improve after losses in Miami Invite

January 23, 2020
Birth control pills. In March of 2019, a bill was brought before the Illinois legislature to repeal the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Law.

[Photo] Personal PAC pushes for repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion Law

January 16, 2020
Vic Law dribbles during a 2019 game. The NU grad signed a two-way deal with the Orlando Magic this week.

[Photo] Warren’s World: Vic Law’s two-way deal and its impact on Northwestern

January 15, 2020
Ryan Deakin wrestles in a 2018 match. The redshirt junior took home the Midlands title at 157 pounds for the second consecutive year.

[Photo] Wrestling: Cats show off depth in strong December

January 9, 2020
Bennett Skowronek scores a touchdown against Iowa. His catch in 2018 propelled the Cats to clinching the Big Ten West.

[Photo] Football: Bennett Skowronek to enter the transfer portal

December 2, 2019
Riley Lees breaks a tackle during a 2018 game against Illinois. Northwestern will look for its fifth-straight win against the Fighting Illini this weekend.

[Photo] Football: For the first time since 2011, Northwestern is the underdog in the battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 26, 2019
Joe Gaziano lifts the Hat trophy after Northwestern’s 2018 win over Illinois. The senior has been one of NU’s most productive players during his career in Evanston.

[Photo] Football: On the brink of NU history, Joe Gaziano prepares to cap off a remarkable career in the midst of a not-so-remarkable season

November 22, 2019
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL’s board of trustees discussed their 2020 priorities at a Wednesday meeting.

[Photo] Former Obama speechwriter discusses trauma, family in his new memoir “The Survivors”

November 21, 2019
Sebastian Rivera takes on an opponent. The junior earned a 13-4 win in this weekend’s match.

[Photo] Wrestling: The Wildcats win their first home meet

November 19, 2019
Kayla Blas runs through midfield against Maryland. The sophomore defender earned All-Big Ten second team honors this season.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern ends their season with a 2-1 defeat to Boston College in the NCAA tournament

November 19, 2019
Kayla Byrne runs in a crowded pack of athletes. The freshman finished her 6k Friday with a time of 22:53.7.

[Photo] Cross Country: Northwestern “hungry for more” after strong effort at NCAA Regionals

November 18, 2019
Sarah McCoy runs in the race. The sophomore runner will look to lead her team to a successful weekend at NCAA Regionals.

[Photo] Cross Country: Northwestern plans to “put it all out there” in their possible final race of the season

November 15, 2019
Chris Bergin chases down the quarterback. The junior linebacker plays alongside his brother Joe on NU’s squad.

[Photo] Football: Three sets of brothers bring family relationships to Northwestern

November 15, 2019
Saar de Breij surveys the field. The senior midfielder has scored nine goals this season.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern prepares to face Boston College in the first round of the NCAA tournament

November 15, 2019
Senior midfielder Lily Katzman pushes the ball out of the defensive zone and into midfield.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern falls in the Big Ten semifinals to Iowa, but makes the NCAA tournament

November 12, 2019
Bente Baekers guards a player. The freshman forward recorded a hat trick in the Cats’ first Big Ten Tournament game.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern defeats Rutgers 3-1 and advances to the Big Ten semifinals

November 8, 2019
Kayla Blas runs for the ball. The sophomore defenseman recorded an assist against Indiana in the Cats’ last game.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 14 Northwestern opens Big Ten Tournament play against No. 16 Rutgers

November 6, 2019
Kayla Byrne runs. The freshman cross country runner finished just outside the top 100 at the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] In season’s ‘most important race of the season,’ NU stumbles to bottom of standings

November 5, 2019
A Northwestern swimmer leaps into the pool. The Wildcats beat Michigan State on Saturday for their first Big Ten dual meet win in nearly six years.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern wins first Big Ten dual in nearly six years

November 5, 2019
Saar de Breij watches Shannon Daley hit the ball. The senior midfielder played her last regular season game for the Cats on Friday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 11 Northwestern shines in a 6-0 over Indiana in the final game of the regular season

November 3, 2019
Lily Gandhi stares at her opponents on the field. The senior defender will play in her final home game on Friday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 11 Northwestern prepares to honor its seniors in final regular season contest vs. Indiana

October 31, 2019
Cross country runners at the 2019 Loyola Lakefront Invite. With the 2020 season up in the air, Northwestern cross country is focusing on staying healthy and staying connected outside of practice.

[Photo] Cross Country: Northwestern faces tough test at Sunday’s Big Ten Championships

October 31, 2019
Aidan Smith looks downfield for a receiver against Ohio State. Smith threw for just 42 yards in the game.

[Photo] Football: Breaking down Aidan Smith’s surprising junior season

October 30, 2019
Midfielder Saar de Breij runs down the field. The senior scored Northwestern’s only goal against Iowa.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 10 Northwestern loses 2-1 in heartbreaker to No. 8 Iowa

October 27, 2019
Ohio State celebrates in the end zone after scoring yet another touchdown against the Wildcats last Friday. NU is trying to rebound from its worst loss since 2007.

[Photo] ‘Control-alt-delete’: How Northwestern football is turning the page after a 49-point loss

October 24, 2019
Junior Midfielder Christen Conley battles for the ball against No. 2 Maryland. The Wildcats have a big game this weekend against Iowa.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 10 Northwestern prepares for Big Ten clash with No. 8 Iowa

October 24, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty in his office.

[Photo] After ‘frustrating’ and confusing 2017 election, Evanston must reexamine primary rules

October 23, 2019
Northwestern runs in a pack. The Wildcats placed fifth out of 26 on Saturday.

[Photo] Cross Country: McCardell, O’Brien, Nicholson lead Cats to 5th in NCAA Pre-Nationals

October 21, 2019
Bente Baekers runs with the ball. The sophomore recorded her third hat trick of the season on Sunday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 10 Northwestern demolishes Kent State in a 5-0 victory

October 20, 2019
Attacker Bardia Kimiavi dribbles the ball. The sophomore has provided strong offense for Northwestern throughout the season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Why the Wildcats need Bardia Kimiavi now more than ever

October 17, 2019
JR Pace surveys the field. The junior safety is a big part of the Wildcats’ strong pass defense.

[Photo] Football: Pace, Whillock as steady as ever in Northwestern’s defensive backfield

October 17, 2019
Kayla Blas runs towards the ball. The sophomore defender has started every game this season for the Cats.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 10 Northwestern prepares for the final stretch, starting with Kent State

October 17, 2019
Amanda Davis runs in a race. The junior runner participated at the Loyola Lakefront Invite.

[Photo] Cross Country: Northwestern aims for progress at NCAA Pre Nationals

October 16, 2019
James Imai swings his club. The freshman shot even in second and third round of the tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Riding consistency, Northwestern concludes fall season with third-place finish at Crooked Stick

October 15, 2019
Brooke Riley surveys the green. The senior finished third for the Wildcats at the Stanford Intercollegiate with 11 birdies.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern ends fall tournament play with up-and-down weekend

October 14, 2019
Bente Baekers hits the ball. The freshman forward leads the team with 19 goals.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Baekers takes home fifth Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award

October 14, 2019
Senior midfielder Matt Moderwell attempts to dribble the ball past a Bowling Green player.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Despite late goal, Northwestern suffers 3-2 overtime loss to Penn State

October 13, 2019
Tim Lenahan celebrates after his 300th career win. The coach will retire after the 2021 spring season, his 20th with Northwestern.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: The impact of Northwestern’s rough recent schedule

October 10, 2019
John Driscoll III follows through on a swing. The freshman’s final-round 66 at Erin Hills represented the lowest round of the Marquette Intercollegiate tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Fresh off Erin Hills success, Northwestern looks to wrap up fall season at Crooked Stick

October 10, 2019
Connor McCabe kicks the ball. The sophomore midfielder played just ten minutes in Wednesday’s loss.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Stagnant offense leads to a 2-0 Northwestern loss at the hands of Loyola

October 10, 2019
Christen Conley battles with an opponent for the ball. The junior midfielder has played in four games this season.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 12 Northwestern hopes to bounce back in road contests against conference foes Penn State and No. 16 Rutgers

October 9, 2019
David Nyjfäll hits the ball. The sophomore finished in fifth place with a score of -4 at the Marquette Intercollegiate.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern comes in second place at Marquette Intercollegiate

October 8, 2019
Inci Ogut hits the ball. The sophomore won the championship match of her portion of the bracket during the Wildcat Invite.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern competes at home in Wildcat Invite

October 7, 2019
Midfielders Peyton Halsey and Shannon Daley reach for the ball. Both players started the game against Maine on Sunday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 5 Northwestern falls to unranked Maine in one of their “poorest performances” of the season

October 6, 2019
Sophomore Yannick Artigolle prepares to take a shot. The sophomore finished with a 9-over in his lone tournament of the season.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern seeks to defend Marquette Intercollegiate title

October 3, 2019
Dan Kubiuk prepares to lead Northwestern out of the tunnel before its home opener against UNLV. The sixth year senior has dealt with multiple catastrophic injuries and has played multiple sports in his career at NU.

[Photo] Two Achilles tears, three position switches, one sport change and six years later, Dan Kubiuk is Northwestern’s starting punter

October 3, 2019
Ugo Achara Jr. celebrates with Coach Lenahan after his 300th win. The freshman forward scored his second career goal Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: The recovery and the emergence of Ugo Achara Jr.

October 2, 2019
Lily Gandhi reaches for the ball. The senior midfielder has started every game this season.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 5 Northwestern prepares for a battle against No. 4 Maryland

October 2, 2019
Jose Del Valle dribbles the ball. The sophomore is third on the team in scoring this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern relies on freshmen for early-season offense

October 2, 2019
Sean Lynch receives the ball. The senior midfielder assisted on the Cats’ lone goal on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: NU lost again to the eight-time national champions

October 1, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi dribbles the ball through midfield. The sophomore has three goals and two assists this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks to beat defending Big Ten champion Indiana for the first time since 2009

September 30, 2019
Mackenzie Keegan hits the ball. The junior midfielder has played in every game this season, starting three times.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 7 Northwestern takes down Michigan in the shootout

September 29, 2019
Miha Miskovic kicks the ball. The junior goalkeeper finished with three saves on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Despite 11 shots and 10 corners, Northwestern ties Ohio State

September 29, 2019
Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team. NU enters a pivotal moment in the race for the Big Ten West title this weekend against Purdue.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s secondary, banged up yet again, faces trial by fire

September 27, 2019
Jonathan Taylor goes after a loose ball during a 2018 game against Northwestern. The superstar running back is an early-season candidate for the Heisman trophy.

[Photo] Football: Can Northwestern stop Jonathan Taylor for the second straight year?

September 27, 2019
Hunter Johnson falls to the turf. The sophomore quarterback has struggled so far this season.

[Photo] Football: The adversity facing Hunter Johnson

September 27, 2019
Matt Moderwell dribbles the ball. The senior midfielder is tied for the team lead with eight points.

[Photo] Northwestern rides four-game win streak into matchup against the Buckeyes

September 25, 2019
Northwestern runners race down the track. Coach Jill Miller in a Q&A with The Daily said the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted her program’s practices and training regimens.

[Photo] Cross Country: Northwestern prepares for Loyola Invite and Big Ten Preview

September 25, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi dribbles the ball. The sophomore forward scored the team’s first goal against Maryland last week.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks for longest win streak since 2013

September 23, 2019
ROBERTS_fileAlisonAlbelda_WEB

[Photo] 2018-19 Northwestern Sports Year in Review

May 31, 2019
House Bill 2691, now passed through the Illinois state senate, would offer state and federal financial aid to transgender students not enrolled in the selective service and undocumented students.

[Photo] Illinois bill seeks to expand financial aid to undocumented and transgender students

May 31, 2019
Aubrey Roberts turns a lap. The junior finished in 17th place overall in the 5K race at NCAA West Preliminaries.

[Photo] Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts just misses out on NCAA Outdoor Championships qualification

May 27, 2019
Load More Stories