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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 1, 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 26, 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 26, 2019
Hunter Johnson falls to the turf. The sophomore quarterback has struggled so far this season.

[Photo] Football: The adversity facing Hunter Johnson

September 26, 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
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[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
Megan Kinna evades a defender. The junior and the Wildcats will look for another win over top-ranked Maryland in the national semifinals Friday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern and Maryland to meet for third time this season in semifinal showdown

May 23, 2019
Brooke Riley surveys the green. The junior had Northwestern’s best individual performance in round three of the NCAA Championships, but the Wildcats will likely miss the cut for match play.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern struggles in third round of NCAA Championships

May 21, 2019
Kelly Su watches her shot. The freshman shot a team-best 1-under in the second round of the NCAA Championships on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Wildcats sit in eighth place after second round of NCAA Championships

May 19, 2019
Kelly Su lines up a put. The freshman is one of five golfers who will represent the Wildcats in this weekend’s NCAA Championships.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern prepares for NCAA Championships

May 16, 2019
Aubrey Roberts turns a lap. Roberts won the 5,000-meter race at Saturday’s Oxy Invite in California.

[Photo] Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts wins 5K at Oxy Invite ahead of NCAA West Regionals

May 13, 2019
The Wildcats talk after a goal. NU will begin its 2019 NCAA Tournament run this Sunday at home.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern prepares for opening matchup of NCAA Tournament

May 9, 2019
Brooke Riley follows through. The junior broke the women’s course record on the first day of NCAA Regionals to help the Wildcats advance to the NCAA Championship.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Brooke Riley powers Wildcats to another NCAA Championship appearance

May 8, 2019
Graduate students march to the Rebecca Crown Center to secure sixth-year funding from The Graduate School. The passage of Illinois House Bill 253 would be a significant win for graduate students, who have been pushing for rights as employees instead of students.

[Photo] Illinois House bill would classify graduate and research assistants as employees

May 8, 2019
Clarissa Hand hits the ball. The freshman was one of just 10 rookies to earn a bid to this year’s NCAA Singles Championships.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Hand receives at-large bid to NCAA Singles Championships

May 1, 2019
The Wildcats run. Junior Kelly O’Brien (No. 6) won the 1,500-meter race at Friday’s NIU Huskie Classic.

[Photo] Cross Country: Wildcats take fifth at the NIU Huskie Classic

May 6, 2019
David Nyfjall putts. The Sweden native was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Nyfjäll named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

April 30, 2019
Clarissa Hand hits a shot. The freshman picked up her sixth ranked win in this weekend’s Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall in Big Ten semifinals, but earn spot in NCAA Tournament

April 30, 2019
Ryan Lumsden lines up for a putt. The senior had a rough showing at the Big Ten Championships, but was named NU’s first-ever Byron Nelson Award winner this week.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Wildcats have ‘disaster’ showing at Big Ten Championships ending in 13th place

April 29, 2019
Sarah Nicholson leads a pack of runners. The junior ran a season-best time in the 10,000-meter race at the Mt. Sac Relays on Thursday.

[Photo] Cross Country: Wildcats post season-best performances during strong weekend showings

April 24, 2019
Inci Ogut hits the ball. The sophomore and the Wildcats open Big Ten Tournament play against Ohio State on Friday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern heads to Nebraska for Big Ten Tournament

April 24, 2019
Lee Or hits the ball. The senior won all four matches she played in NU’s final regular season weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats finish regular season with two Big Ten matches

April 23, 2019
Brooke Riley surveys the slope. The junior finished tied for eighth at the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes fifth in truncated Big Ten Tournament

April 21, 2019
Alex Erro prepares to swing. The junior is one of four remaining starters from NU’s last trip to Ann Arbor during its 2017 Big Ten Tournament run.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern looks to recapture magic from 2017 tournament win in trip to Ann Arbor

April 18, 2019
David Nyfjäll putts. For the second week in a row, the freshman led NU — this time at the Boilermaker Invitational.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern finishes fourth at Boilermaker Invitational

April 15, 2019
Julie Byrne hits the ball. The junior won both her singles matches in the Cats’ Big Ten defeats this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall to Minnesota, Wisconsin over weekend in historic losing streak

April 14, 2019
Izzy Scane brings the ball down the field. The midfielder earned her fourth straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor this week.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Izzy Scane earns fourth-straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week award

April 9, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty asked for the initial $10 million debt limit increase to be reduced to $2 million.

[Photo] Aldermen vote to raise debt ceiling

April 9, 2019
Eric McIntosh drives a golf ball. The sophomore led the team last weekend with a 19th place finish at The Goodwin.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern puts up mixed performances in March tournaments

April 4, 2019
Chris Ephron hits the ball. The junior won both of his singles matches against Iowa and Nebraska.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern rebounds from pre-break struggles, records wins over Iowa and Nebraska

April 2, 2019
Clarissa Hand hits the ball. The freshman helped lead the Cats to five straight victories in March.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Cats win five straight matches, stay undefeated in Big Ten play

April 2, 2019
Sebastian Rivera spars with an opponent. The No. 1 ranked sophomore took third place in the 125-pound championship bracket.

[Photo] Wrestling: Sebastian Rivera becomes a Big Ten champ, Ryan Deakin finishes 5th

March 15, 2019
Alex Erro takes off for first base. Northwestern won its home opener Tuesday.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern wins home opener over MacMurray after late-inning scoring spree

March 13, 2019
Vic Law runs the point. The senior forward left Saturday’s game with a lower body injury.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Vic Law’s Senior Day cut short due to injury

March 11, 2019
Dererk Pardon scores two points. The senior center struggled in his final home game.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to Purdue on Senior Day, 70-57

March 11, 2019
Conan Jennings spars with an opponent. The senior said he has high expectations for the Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern heads into Big Ten Tournament in Minnesota on a high note

March 8, 2019
Miller Kopp dunks the ball. The freshman forward scored 13 points on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern facing a team with NCAA hopes on the line

March 5, 2019
Julie Byrne strikes a forehand. She won both of her matches against Illinois this weekend

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern kicks off Big Ten season with 19th straight win over Illinois

March 4, 2019
Simen Bratholm anticipates a backhand. The Wildcats lost to Indiana on Friday but came back to beat Louisville on Sunday

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern rebounds after Friday loss against Indiana to take down Louisville

March 4, 2019
Dominik Stary returns the ball. The junior tennis player has been consistent for the Cats all season.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern ready to rebound from loss to Columbia as they play in Indiana and Louisville this weekend

February 28, 2019
Justin Hanson swims the butterfly. The Wildcats are hoping to improve on last year’s ninth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern looks to improve on ninth-place finish at Big Ten Championships

February 26, 2019
Caroline Pozo hits a backhand. The Wildcats split their two matches this weekend

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins its 2019 Big Ten opener

February 25, 2019
Conan Jennings works on the mat. The senior won the final regular season match of his career Saturday.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern dominates SIUE, wins for first time at the new Ryan Fieldhouse

February 24, 2019
Lee Orr hits a forehand. The Wildcats split their two results this weekend

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern falls to its first unranked team this year

February 18, 2019
Everton Hawkins lines up a putt. The sophomore and his team will participate at The Prestige this week.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern looks to win at The Prestige at PGA West

February 17, 2019
Pete Griffith follows through. NU went 0-3 this weekend in Florida

[Photo] Men’s Golf: At Big Ten Match Play Championship, Wildcats fail to win match

February 11, 2019
Vic Law dribbles to the basket. The senior forward scored 24 points in Northwestern’s loss.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Last-second shot from Bohannon dooms Northwestern in 80-79 loss to No. 20 Iowa

February 10, 2019
Chris Ephron hits a forehand. The junior helped lead Northwestern back to a .500 record.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern wins two of three matches this weekend to improve to 5-5

February 10, 2019
Ryan Lumsden lines up to put. He’ll be in Northwestern’s lineup in this weekend’s tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern to open spring season at Big Ten Match Play Championship

February 7, 2019
Conan Jennings prepares to take down an opponent. The senior won his bout against Ohio State last weekend.

[Photo] Wrestling: Amid rough stretch, Northwestern set to face Michigan State and No. 4 Michigan

February 6, 2019
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL is partnering with SCORE Chicago to provide small business mentorship and workshops to Evanston entrepreneurs.

[Photo] Chicago nonprofit offers business advice to community at Evanston Public Library

February 6, 2019
Ryan Deakin wrestles an opponent. The sophomore won his bout Sunday against Ohio State’s Ke-Shawn Hayes, but the Wildcats came up short.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern falls to No. 6 Ohio State

February 4, 2019
Kilwins, 1724 Sherman Ave. Two months after opening, the shop already has a crew of loyal customers in Evanston.

[Photo] Kilwins celebrates two months in Evanston

January 31, 2019
Vic Law makes a pass. The senior forward failed to score in double digits.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ offense continues through cold stretch against No. 21 Maryland

January 30, 2019
Ryan Greer looks to shoot. Greer and the entire Northwestern team struggled to hit shots Tuesday.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Maryland 70, Northwestern 52

January 29, 2019
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Northwestern will provide $70,000 to pay a social worker at EPL.

[Photo] Good Neighbor Fund to support Evanston library social work program

January 23, 2019
Julie Byrne hits a forehand. She had a successful weekend, but Northwestern split its two weekend matches.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: No. 19 Cats split weekend matches against UIC, No. 16 Kansas

January 22, 2019
Dominik Stary hits a backhand. The Wildcats lost two matches over the weekend, falling to 0-3 over the weekend

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Looking for its first win of the season, Northwestern falls short against Vanderbilt and NC State

January 21, 2019
Colin Valdiviez spars with an opponent. Northwestern split its two matches over the weekend, but he had a major win.

[Photo] Wrestling: In a week of mixed results, Northwestern beats Wisconsin but falls to Minnesota

January 21, 2019
Dererk Pardon prepares for flight. He did not miss a shot in the first half.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 65, Rutgers 57

January 18, 2019
Dererk Pardon dunks the ball. The senior center scored 20 points against Michigan in NU’s last game.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern seeks second Big Ten victory against Rutgers

January 17, 2019
Ryan Taylor goes up for a layup. The graduate guard had 15 points, though his teammates struggled from the field in their 80-60 loss.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Michigan routs Northwestern the second time around

January 14, 2019
Dererk Pardon looks to pass. The senior center was a bright spot for the Wildcats on Sunday.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 2 Michigan 80, Northwestern 60

January 13, 2019
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[Photo] The Daily Bounce: Introducing the Sports Desk’s new basketball podcast

January 11, 2019
Ryan Greer looks to pass the rock. The freshman guard averages 9.6 minutes per game.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: No. 2 Michigan awaits Northwestern men’s basketball

January 11, 2019
Anthony Gaines holds onto the ball among Iowa defenders. The sophomore guard didn’t miss a shot from the field Wednesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to 1-4 in the Big Ten, loses to Iowa 73-63

January 10, 2019
Dererk Pardon shoots a three. The senior center fouled out of the game in Wednesday’s loss.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Foul trouble on four Wildcats defuses any rhythm in the second half

January 10, 2019
Sebastian Rivera wrestles an opponent. Rivera earned his first Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor this week.

[Photo] Wrestling: Sebastian Rivera wins first career Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honors

January 3, 2019
Yahya Thomas wrestles an opponent. The junior dominated against Purdue's Trey Kruse in the Season Opener, winning a 13-3 major decision.

[Photo] Wrestling: After marquee win against Virginia Tech, Northwestern set for Las Vegas tournament play

November 28, 2018
Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser banter in front of a group of Northwestern students. PTI’s Welsh-Ryan broadcast — among other recent opportunities — have bolstered Northwestern’s prospects for future appearances on ESPN.

[Photo] The “big jigsaw puzzle” of the NCAA’s Thanksgiving tournaments and NU’s place in it

November 20, 2018
DJ Hwang swims. The sophomore won the 1650 freestyle event.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern dominates TYR Invitational

November 19, 2018
Julian Zighelboim defends an opponent. The freshman dendefer has started all 17 games this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern faces Concordia-Chicago in final tuneup before Big Ten Tournament

October 26, 2018
Dominik Stary takes a swing. The junior won the 2016 Big Ten individual title.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern readies for Big Ten Singles and Doubles Championships

October 25, 2018
Ryan Lumsden prepares to putt. The senior has been Northwestern’s top performer so far.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern prepares for UNCG/Grandover Collegiate in North Carolina

October 25, 2018
Christen Conley controls the ball. The sophomore has six assists on the season.

[Photo] Field Hockey: After up and down season, Wildcats primed for postseason stop against Michigan

October 25, 2018
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[Photo] Waa-Mu changes pitching process, selects 88th show

October 24, 2018
Bardia Kimiavi dribbles the ball. The freshman midfielder has played in all 16 games this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks to beat Wisconsin in final regular season conference game

October 23, 2018
Everton Hawkins lines up a putt. The junior finished tied for 12th at 2-under.

Andrew McLeod kicks the ball upfield. The junior defender has started all.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks to break seven-game winless streak against Rutgers

October 11, 2018
Puck Pentenga fights for the ball. The senior midfielder is the team leader in points.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Potential season-defining weekend forthcoming for the Cats

October 11, 2018
Mattias Tomasino kicks the ball. The junior midfielder has started every game this year.

[Photo] Northwestern looks to break five-game winless streak against Penn State

October 4, 2018
Ryan Lumsden lines up a putt. The senior won the Marquette Invitational.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: NU wins Marquette Invitational, Lumsden claims individual title

October 2, 2018
John Trautwein throws out the first pitch. The former Northwestern and professional pitcher presented the Paul Stevens Life Teammates Award to NU senior Connor Lind on May 18.

[Photo] NU alum throws first pitch in son’s memory, presents senior award

May 30, 2018
Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Lake Street Church, led by Woolf, raised $6000 to help black families with rent and groceries.

[Photo] Daughter of Salvadoran woman seeking refuge in Evanston will not be immediately deported

May 25, 2018
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