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Anya Tanyavutti at a meeting. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 announced a director of black student success at the school board meeting Monday.

[Photo] District 65 to create new positions addressing black student success, racial achievement gap

January 23, 2018
Emily Ash and Sid Ahuja speak at ASG Senate. In February, ASG will hold its new Improve NU Challenge, in which students will present ideas for improving the campus and potentially receive funding to implement them.

[Photo] ASG to sponsor challenge event for students to tackle, solve NU problems

January 22, 2018
Chief of staff Lars Benson speaks at an Associated Student Government Senate meeting. Senators elected this year’s election commission at their first meeting of the quarter.

[Photo] ASG elects seven members to spring election commission

January 18, 2018
A tree near The Rock on Northwestern’s campus. The Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Working Group aims to plan and carry out Evanston’s third climate change initiative.

[Photo] Evanston climate change action group takes first step in setting new climate goals

January 10, 2018
Tyler Lancaster celebrates with the Land of Lincoln trophy after Northwestern’s 42-7 victory over Illinois. The Wildcats will learn their bowl destination on Sunday.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s bowl destination remains up in the air

November 28, 2017
Paddy Fisher surveys the field. The redshirt freshman linebacker has been a major playmaker for the Wildcats this season.

[Photo] Football: In breakout seasons, pair of Northwestern linebackers take play to new heights

November 16, 2017
Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks during ASG Senate last academic year. The Weinberg senior said ASG will appoint a student to the ACIR this week.

[Photo] ASG to name last undergraduate student to socially responsible investment committee

November 13, 2017
Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back helped lead the Wildcats to a one-sided win over Purdue last fall.

[Photo] Balk: Don’t sleep on Purdue

November 10, 2017
Abbie Wolf attempts a layup. The sophomore center and the Wildcats fell in a blowout loss to Minnesota on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats to open program’s next era against lowly Chicago State

November 9, 2017
Amber Jamison fights off a defender. The junior guard will look to take on a primary scoring role after the departure of Nia Coffey.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Breakout candidate Amber Jamison is ready for her shot

November 6, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald yells. The coach railed against NCAA guidelines about official gameday tackling statistics this week, claiming redshirt freshman linebacker Paddy Fisher had more tackles than he was credited for against Michigan State.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Fitzgerald laments official tackling statistics

November 2, 2017
Montre Hartage defends a pass. The junior cornerback has been a consistent starter for a Northwestern defense that has struggled against the pass statistically.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern pass defense faces challenge against Nebraska

November 2, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald coaches from the sideline. Fitzgerald ranks eighth in terms of highest salaries among coaches in the Big Ten.

[Photo] Football: Pat Fitzgerald ranked 32nd highest-paid coach in college football

October 26, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS graduates filed two lawsuits Wednesday against former drama teacher Bruce Siewerth, ETHS and the District 202 Board of Education.

[Photo] Lawsuits filed against ETHS, former teacher accused of sexual abuse

October 26, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS officials and staffers of the school’s newspaper decided Friday to redistribute confiscated newspaper articles with revisions.

[Photo] ETHS officials, students decide to redistribute confiscated articles with revisions

October 22, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Police are investigating online reports of sexual assault against a former ETHS drama teacher.

[Photo] Evanston police investigate sexual assault allegations against former ETHS teacher

October 13, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald coaches from the sideline. Fitzgerald this week defended a controversial option play-call on fourth-and-three against Penn State.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Pat Fitzgerald offers creative solution to linebacker conundrum

October 12, 2017
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back broke Northwestern's program record for career rushing yards in Saturday's matchup with No. 4 Penn State.

[Photo] Football: Justin Jackson breaks all-time Northwestern record for career rushing yards

October 14, 2017
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior enters the weekend on the cusp of Northwestern’s career rushing record.

[Photo] Football: Tough-running, soft-spoken Justin Jackson approaches program rushing record

October 6, 2017
Coach Pat Fitzgerald yells. Like many Northwestern teams, his squad is off to a rough start this season.

[Photo] Dylan: Northwestern is running out of excuses

October 5, 2017
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[Photo] Football: Looking back at ‘Thanks for the INT’ as homecoming approaches

October 3, 2017
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board president Suni Kartha at a meeting. In response to concerns about the Fiscal Year 2018 budget surplus, Kartha said Monday that the district needs to discuss solutions for spending soon.

[Photo] District 65 budget passes despite concerns about surplus

September 26, 2017
Mohammed Ramzan drowned in April in a crew team accident. A police report released to the Chicago Tribune this week revealed he had told a teammate beforehand that he could not swim.

[Photo] Mohammed Ramzan told a teammate he could not swim, police report says

August 25, 2017
Evanston Public Library. The library's board continued its equity discussion Wednesday.

[Photo] EPL board discusses Robert Crown branch, equity work

July 20, 2017
Evanston Public Library. The library, embroiled in controversy leading up to the eventual resignation of popular librarian Lesley Williams last month, announced new officers for its Board of Trustees on Thursday.

[Photo] Benjamin Schapiro elected to succeed Tannen as new EPL board president

July 13, 2017
Evanston Township High School. The school hosted a mass recycling event on Saturday.

[Photo] Evanston groups participate in annual recycling event at ETHS

July 10, 2017
Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board vice president Anya Tanyavutti and president Suni Kartha watch a speaker at a board meeting. Tanyavutti and Kartha both voted in favor of the algebra consolidation plan Monday, which passed 5-1.

[Photo] D65 board approves consolidation of 8th grade algebra courses

June 13, 2017
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[Photo] Sports Year-in-Review

May 26, 2017
Anna Petersen rounds first base. The outfielder came alive at the plate in her senior season.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Anna Petersen overcomes setbacks, realizes power potential in final season

May 17, 2017
Sophomore Morgan Nelson crosses the plate. Nelson was responsible for bringing home Northwestern’s only run Friday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats conclude season with Big Ten Tournament loss to Minnesota

May 15, 2017
Marissa Panko (left) completes a double play. The junior infielder helped spark the Wildcats’ offense against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats cruise past Purdue in Big Ten Tournament’s first round

May 11, 2017
Marissa Panko looks to make a dash for home plate. The junior centerfielder was among three NU players who received All-Big Ten honors this week.

[Photo] Softball: Three athletes named All-Big Ten before Big Ten Tournament’s first round

May 10, 2017
Marissa Panko runs the bases. The junior infielder and the Wildcats closed the regular season with a series win at Iowa.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern finishes regular season strong with Iowa series win

May 8, 2017
Sabrina Rabin slaps at the ball. The junior outfielder and the Wildcats head to Iowa this weekend to conclude the regular season.

[Photo] Softball: As season winds down, Wildcats head west for weekend series

May 4, 2017
Boomshaka performs during Block 9 of Dance Marathon. The group will present its 20th anniversary spring show this weekend in Shanley Pavilion.

[Photo] Boomshaka’s 20th anniversary show celebrates community, creativity

May 3, 2017
Krista Williams leads off second base. The senior outfielder and the Wildcats swept Illinois in a doubleheader Wednesday.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats sweep doubleheader with Illinois, climb up conference standings

May 3, 2017
Sophomore pitcher Kenzie Ellis steps up to the plate. The sophomore will play a vital role from both the batters box and the mound against Illinois.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern prepares for final home games of season against Illinois

May 2, 2017
Morgan Nelson runs the bases. The sophomore infielder had a strong weekend offensively, but the Wildcats were swept by Nebraska.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern swept by Nebraska in Big Ten matchup

April 30, 2017
Vice President and General Counsel Philip Harris attends President Morton Schapiro’s state of the University talk. Harris said the University will connect students and faculty to immigration attorneys in light of new immigration policies.

[Photo] Northwestern joins amicus brief opposing Trump executive order on travel restriction

April 28, 2017
Lily Novak swings at a pitch. The sophomore infielder and the Wildcats were blown out by Notre Dame on Tuesday.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats overpowered by Notre Dame in ugly loss

April 25, 2017
Kaley Winegarner winds up for a pitch. The sophomore pitcher looks to lead the Wildcats to a win Tuesday against Notre Dame.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern looks to build on momentum against Notre Dame

April 24, 2017
Krista Williams gets on base. The senior outfielder stole two bases and scored four runs over the weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern honors seniors with 3 wins against Purdue

April 23, 2017
Kaley Winegarner throws a pitch. The sophomore led the Wildcats to a win over DePaul on Wednesday.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern earns dominant run-rule win against DePaul, prepares for Purdue

April 19, 2017
The Wildcats celebrate a home run. Northwestern is looking to returning to its winning ways Wednesday against DePaul.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern looks forward to once-a-year battle with DePaul

April 18, 2017
Macan Wilson fights for a ball. The rising senior has taken on a new leadership role among wide receivers this spring.

[Photo] Football: With Carr gone, Wildcats finding new receiver leaders

April 18, 2017
Several Wildcats converse in the circle. Northwestern was shut down in a series sweep at Minnesota this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern swept by Minnesota in weekend series

April 16, 2017
Marissa Panko runs the bases. The junior infielder and the Wildcats took down local rival Loyola on Wednesday.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats top local rival Loyola, prepare for daunting weekend

April 12, 2017
Nia Coffey jumps for a tip-off. The former Wildcat is a near-certain first round pick in Thursday’s WNBA Draft.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Coffey set for first round WNBA Draft selection

April 12, 2017
Anna Petersen swings at a pitch. Petersen hit eight RBIs in last weekend’s series against Maryland and was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern carries first series win of season into Loyola

April 11, 2017
Anna Petersen takes a swing. The senior outfielder led the Wildcats to a series win against Maryland.

[Photo] Softball: Petersen leads offensive charge in rebound against Maryland

April 9, 2017
Anna Petersen rounds first base. The senior looks to lead the team’s offense against Maryland this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats face last-place Maryland for first time in 8 years

April 6, 2017
A tree that grows by The Rock in November. After President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, Evanston environmentalists emphasized their commitment to fighting climate change at a local level.

[Photo] Local environmentalists decry Trump’s recent executive order

April 3, 2017
Lily Novak swings through the ball. The sophomore infielder and the Wildcats were shut out three times in weekend losses.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats shut down at Michigan

April 2, 2017
Weinberg junior Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks at ASG senate. Mulukutla announced Tuesday she will run for ASG President.

[Photo] Nehaarika Mulukutla launches campaign for ASG president

March 29, 2017
Citizens have lodged complaints against the Evanston Post office on Davis Street. Aldermen are moving to draft a letter to U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in order to address the complaints.

[Photo] City officials respond to complaints about postal service

March 1, 2017
Candidates for mayor speak at a debate. Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) (far right) and businessman Steve Hagerty (second from the right) were the top two candidates in Tuesday’s primary, and will move on to the general election in April.

[Photo] Steve Hagerty, Mark Tendam move on to mayoral election in April

February 28, 2017
Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. The candidates will face off in the mayoral primary tomorrow.

[Photo] Candidates gear up for final campaigning before primary

February 28, 2017
ASG president Christina Cilento speaks at Senate earlier this year. Cilento was announced as a Luce scholarship recipient and recognized for her work in sustainability and climate change.

[Photo] ASG president wins national scholarship for environment, sustainability work

February 28, 2017
Speaker of the Senate Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks at a meeting earlier this quarter. Mulukutla sent an email to senators Thursday after a walkout by an IFC senator and substitute senators prevented a vote Wednesday.

[Photo] Interfraternity Council, ASG Senate condemn walkout before vote on sexual assault accountability resolution

February 24, 2017
Nia Coffey dribbles through defenders. The senior will look to lead Northwestern through its home stretch.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern looks for late run to solidify Big Ten standing

February 23, 2017
Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. At Wednesday’s forum, they spoke about continuing current mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy.

[Photo] Mayoral candidates promise to further Tisdahl’s legacy at final forum ahead of primary

February 23, 2017
Nia Coffey attempts a shot. The forward scored 18 points on senior night.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern comfortably handles Illinois on Senior Day to halt four-game skid

February 19, 2017
Ashley Deary looks to score a driving layup. The senior guard said the team has to make the most of its final conference games.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats looking to snap three-game losing streak Thursday at Iowa

February 15, 2017
Unicorn Cafe, 1723 Sherman Ave., may soon be neighbors to an Insomnia Cookies store. City council approved a special use permit for the store, which will be open until 3 a.m.

[Photo] Insomnia Cookies permit approved by council

February 14, 2017
Nia Coffey competes for a jump ball. The senior's 33-point effort was wasted in Monday's loss to Minnesota.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s comeback attempt falls short in Minnesota

February 13, 2017
Nia Coffey looks to pass. The senior will look to lead Northwestern over Indiana for the second time this year

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats enter Indiana matchup with focus on defense

February 9, 2017
Northwestern fans cheer on Christen Inman as she attempts a foul shot. The Wildcats need to finish the season strong to secure a tournament bid.

[Photo] Paxton: Northwestern controls its NCAA Tournament fate, but it isn’t making its road easy

February 9, 2017
Ashley Deary drives into the paint. The senior guard is a finalist for the 2017 Nancy Lieberman Award.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Ashley Deary named finalist for Nancy Lieberman Award

February 6, 2017
Nia Coffey handles the ball. The senior forward tallied 28 points and 17 rebounds against in the Wildcats’ loss to the Nittany Lions on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Nia Coffey impresses as Wildcats fall to Penn State

February 5, 2017
Nia Coffey fights through defenders. The senior forward’s big game wasn’t enough to lift Northwestern over Penn State on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern crumbles in second half, falls to Penn State 74-58

February 5, 2017
Northwestern players lift a teammate on their shoulders in 2016. The National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel said in a memo that college football players at private universities can seek certain employee benefits.

[Photo] NLRB lawyer circulates memo asserting that football players at private universities are employees

February 2, 2017
Ashley Deary attempts a layup. The senior will look to lead Northwestern over a struggling Wisconsin team.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern readies to play struggling Wisconsin

January 31, 2017
Christen Inman shoots a layup. The senior returned from a two-game absence Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern blows past Rutgers 55-37 in sloppy affair

January 29, 2017
Ashley Deary attempts to evade a defender. The senior guard made just one field goal in the loss to Michigan.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fall flat in 80-54 loss to Michigan

January 25, 2017
Ashley Deary handles the ball. The senior guard will look to lead the NU backcourt against Michigan’s Katelynn Flaherty.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern gears up for another elite guard in Michigan’s Katelynn Flaherty

January 23, 2017
Wearing Jordan Hankins’ No. 5, Amber Jamison plays defense. The sophomore has emerged as a key contributor for Northwestern over the past two games.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Amber Jamison finds motivation in Hankins’ memory

January 18, 2017
Ashley Deary drives through defenders. The senior guard brought veteran leadership to a shorthanded Northwestern lineup Tuesday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Shorthanded Wildcats take down Michigan State

January 17, 2017
C.J. Robbins celebrates a play. The senior defensive end, along with fellow DL Ifeadi Odenigbo, will play their final games at Ryan Field this Saturday when the Wildcats host Illinois.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern bids farewell to defensive bookends C.J. Robbins, Ifeadi Odenigbo

November 21, 2016
John Moten catches a pass. The redshirt-freshman running back was named co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week after his performance against Purdue.

[Photo] Football: Undaunted by great predecessors, Moten’s speed creates his own niche

November 17, 2016
Northwestern snaps the ball to quarterback Clayton Thorson. The offensive line has allowed just two sacks over its past two games.

[Photo] Football: After early-season struggles, offensive line slowly improving

October 20, 2016
Joe Gaziano sings the fight song after Northwestern’s win over Michigan State. The redshirt-freshman’s sack and fumble recovery helped shift momentum in the Wildcats’ victory.

[Photo] Football: Joe Gaziano brings fresh spark to Northwestern’s defensive line

October 20, 2016
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