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Students on the lakefill at sunrise for ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast.

[Photo] Football: Five years after College GameDay, Northwestern continues upward climb into the national spotlight

October 11, 2018
Caleigh Ryan

[Photo] In Focus: Student-athletes face unique mental health challenges, work to overcome stigma of getting help

March 7, 2018
Shaun Johnson speaks at a 2014 student forum on Title IX policy. Johnson passed away Wednesday due to cancer.

[Photo] University Police commander Shaun Johnson dies at age 57

August 11, 2017
A student eats and works at Fran's Cafe. Northwestern has instituted several new dining policies for next year.

[Photo] Meal plan changes seek to increase student engagement, lower costs

August 11, 2017
Andrew Johnson, executive director of the American Indian Center of Chicago, speaks at the Native and Indigenous Northwestern Community Forum in 2014. The new Native American and Indigenous Studies Center at Northwestern will collaborate with organizations that serve Native American and indigenous communities in the region.

[Photo] University plans to establish center for Native American, indigenous studies with grant funding

December 21, 2016
Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Holmes moved to hold the allocation of waste transfer station fees until a meeting was planned for impacted residents to provide input on how to spend the money.

[Photo] Seeking community discussion, Council tables distribution of waste transfer station fees

May 24, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis prepares for his match. After being shut out against No. 2 Iowa last weekend, the Wildcats’ road doesn’t get easier in a matchup with No. 1 Penn State.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern looks to redeem itself after last week’s landslide defeat

January 15, 2016
A student peers at her laptop while eating at Fran's Cafe, a late-night cafe run by Northwestern Dining. The University has its contracts with food service provider Sodexo up for renewal in 2018.

[Photo] Northwestern’s contracts with Sodexo up for renewal in 2018

January 13, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis stares down his opponent. Northwestern struggled in its Big Ten opener, falling to Ohio State.

[Photo] Wrestling: Cats fall in Big Ten Opener, place ninth at Midlands

January 5, 2016
Maggie Lyon drives around the opposing defense. The senior guard fouled out in Northwestern's loss to Penn State Thursday as the Wildcats dropped their Big Ten opener.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern drops Big Ten opener to Penn State

January 1, 2016
Maggie Lyon fights through a crowd of defenders as she goes toward the basket. The senior guard was crucial to the Cats' success at the Lone Star Shootout as she poured in 57 points total in the three contests.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern wins three to sweep Lone Star Showcase slate

November 28, 2015
A Northwestern student dines at Fran’s Cafe. Sodexo has said there are currently no plans to take action regarding last week’s health report that there is a link between processed meat and cancer.

[Photo] Dining policies not affected by recent WHO meat report

November 1, 2015
The University and Sodexo will create a new Food Advisory Board for students to provide input about potential changes in NU’s dining program. Some of the changes relate to meal plan options and students with dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians, vegans and people who follow a gluten-free diet.

[Photo] Sodexo, students team up for food advisory board

October 29, 2015
Andrew Johnson, executive director of the American Indian Center of Chicago, speaks at the Native and Indigenous Northwestern Community Forum in March 2014. The University announced that an Indigenous Studies Research Initiative will replace the Native American Outreach and Inclusion Task Force’s 2014 proposal for an Indigenous Research Center.

[Photo] Indigenous Research Center canceled

October 26, 2015
A student eats at Fran’s Cafe. Northwestern Dining cut lunch hours from Elder Dining Hall this year and added taxes to certain purchases.

[Photo] Elder no longer serving lunch, sales tax implemented at dining halls

September 20, 2015
All four Freenters kiosks at NU will disappear this fall as the company shifts to a software-based model.

[Photo] Printing company Freenters closes kiosk service, launches new software model

August 25, 2015
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz (left) informed staff in an email last week of ten potential budget reductions to compensate for state cuts. Three of the possibilities affect employee compensation, while the rest add fees for residents.

[Photo] Evanston staff considers potential cuts to balance upcoming state slashes

July 17, 2015
A student eats in a campus dining hall. Beginning this fall, residential assistants will have RA-specific meal plans.

[Photo] RAs to receive new meal plan, quarterly earnings

July 8, 2015
Representatives from the Starlight Children’s Foundation receive a check at this year’s Dance Marathon. The event raised enough money to create 11 Starlight Sites for its beneficiary.

[Photo] DM exceeds goal, funds 11 Starlight Sites

April 30, 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.

[Photo] Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 23, Arkansas 23

March 20, 2015
Students celebrate during Dance Marathon 2014. After a letter to the editor was published in The Daily in April 2014 criticizing a lack of inclusivity in DM, the organization has implemented new initiatives, like gender-open changing rooms.

[Photo] Dance Marathon adds gender-open bathrooms

March 5, 2015
Dancers celebrate during Dance Marathon 2014. This year, almost three times more participants than last year received scholarships to cover DM’s registration fee.

[Photo] DM increases registration fee scholarships, considers gender-open changing rooms

February 11, 2015
A student receives his mail at the mailroom in Foster-Walker Complex. An individual was arrested by University Police on Tuesday morning in connection with alleged theft from at least one campus mailroom.

[Photo] Person arrested in connection with mailroom thefts

February 10, 2015
To improve the student’s dining experiences, Northwestern is working on hiring a new dining director. Residential Life asked students on the Residential College Board to interview potential candidates for the position.

[Photo] Northwestern searches for new dining director

January 23, 2015
Senior Mike McMullan wrestles an opponent. Sophomore Jason Tsirtsis may garner the most attention, but McMullan is a three-time All-American at NU and currently ranks No. 2 in his weight class.

[Photo] Wrestling: Tsirtsis and company impress at Midlands

January 7, 2015
Senior heavyweight Mike McMullan wrestles Bobby Telford of Iowa. McMullan said he has national championship aspirations after falling short his first three seasons.

[Photo] Wrestling: Wildcats ready for three matchups this weekend

November 14, 2014
Northwestern was ranked the No. 5 "best college for food" on the food website The Daily Meal.

[Photo] Northwestern ranked fifth-best college for food in online list

August 19, 2014
Rising Weinberg freshman Jessica Hoffman uses plastic bags after a trip to the drug store. Aldermen voted Monday to continue discussion on the possibility of a plastic bag ban in Evanston.

[Photo] Council votes to send plastic bag ban back to committee

July 15, 2014
Joseph Penrod, the namesake of Team Joseph, dances with students during Dance Marathon 2014. DM's executive board released a statement Monday night saying they are working to make the organization more inclusive for all NU students.

[Photo] Updated: Dance Marathon releases statement on inclusion, engagement efforts

June 24, 2014
No. 3 junior heavyweight Mike McMullan wrestles former No. 1 Bobby Telford of Iowa. In addition to Telford, McMullan may meet another top heavyweight, defending NCAA champion Tony Nelson of Minnesota, at Big Tens.

[Photo] Wrestling: Eyes on McMullan, Harger, Tsirtsis as Northwestern starts Big Tens

March 6, 2014
Freshman guard Christen Inman looks to pass. Northwestern’s success this season has largely depended on the success of its freshman, who often lead the Wildcats in games and make up three of the team’s five usual starters.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats look to capitalize on momentum into the Big Ten Tournament

March 4, 2014
Freshman point guard Ashley Deary and Northwestern tripped up on Senior Night, falling 75-44 at home to Michigan State. The Spartans outscored the Wildcats by 22 points in a one-sided second half.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern fails to send seniors out with a win

February 27, 2014
Senior guard Meghan McKeown, whose father is the team’s coach, says her last game at Northwestern will offer some closure. McKeown and fellow senior guard La’Terria Taylor will be honored on Thursday’s Senior Night against Michigan State.

[Photo] Women's Basketball: Young Wildcats seek Senior Night spark

February 26, 2014
No. 1 heavyweight Mike McMullan wrestles former No. 1 Bobby Telford of Iowa, whom McMullan beat Jan. 31 to take his current ranking. The junior lost to No. 6 Nick Gwiazdowski on Saturday and will likely drop in the rankings this coming week.

[Photo] Wrestling: After wins against Duke and North Carolina State, Northwestern heads to Big Tens on 3-game streak

February 23, 2014
Sophomore guard Maggie Lyon looks to shoot against Illinois. Lyon lead Northwestern with 26 points Thursday against Penn State, but the Wildcats didn’t have enough depth to finish the Nittany Lions.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Penn State’s depth, experience outlasts Northwestern

February 20, 2014
Freshman guard Christen Inman prepares to pass. Inman will likely be tapped to guard the Nittany Lions’ Maggie Lucas, who averages 21.6 points per game, second most in the Big Ten, on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: After four straight losses, Wildcats are looking to the future

February 19, 2014
Jason Tsirtsis squares off against his Iowa opponent. The freshman, who is ranked No. 4 in his weight class, won by major decision Sunday against Stanford to improve to 22-3 on the season.

[Photo] Wrestling: Late rally pushes Northwestern past Stanford for first win in over a month

February 16, 2014
Freshman forward Nia Coffey takes the ball up the court. Although Coffey contributed a team-leading 23 points and six rebounds Saturday against Minnesota, the freshman said her team needs to improve its defense.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fade late, fall to Golden Gophers for second time

February 16, 2014
Junior Pat Greco takes on his Iowa opponent. Greco will be honored in Sunday’s Senior Day celebration, as he is graduating this spring to enroll in law school.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern to say goodbye to 3 on Senior Day against Stanford

February 13, 2014
Forward Lauren Douglas is one of two sophomores who are often the most experienced players in coach Joe McKeown’s starting lineup. McKeown faces a unique challenge in that the team’s record may not reflect how well the squad plays, considering its youth.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: With 6 games remaining, Wildcats are slipping off the bubble

February 9, 2014
Popular menu items are returning to Fran’s Cafe in Willard dining hall. The dining spot cut down a number of options last fall.

[Photo] Fran’s brings popular dishes back to the menu

January 30, 2014
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[Photo] Women’s Basketball: With Coffey out, Northwestern picks up second straight conference win

January 30, 2014
Three students take a stroll in 2014 on the Lakefill, the last time classes were canceled. The University will operate limited functions this week due to the extreme weather.

[Photo] Northwestern closes, Evanston shuts down amidst snow, record low temperatures

January 7, 2014
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