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Red lights above an intersection in Downtown Evanston. The sun is setting and a few cars are on the road.

[Photo] Restaurants reopen indoor seating under relaxed regional COVID-19 restrictions

February 15, 2021
Shawn Kohli and Anthony Scala, former Volkswagen employees, purchased the City Volkswagen of Evanston last July.

[Photo] Some Downtown Evanston restaurants see revenue increase as NU underclassmen return to campus

January 10, 2021
Dollop Coffee Co. and Hoosier Mama Pie Company, 749 Chicago Ave. Stop in for a slice of pie or an iced latte.

[Photo] The best hidden gems on and around Northwestern’s campus

August 16, 2020
The interior of La Macchina Café. The store closed recently after seven years in Evanston.

[Photo] La Macchina Café sold to new owners, undergoing changes

November 20, 2019
Students pack Ryan Field for Northwestern's primetime game against Ohio State in October 2013.

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

October 12, 2018
A recruiter talks at a 2014 career fair. Geni Harclerode, director of employer recruitment and engagement at NCA, said the career fair gives students the opportunity to meet with over 170 different employers over two days.

[Photo] Northwestern Career Advancement highlights networking opportunities at annual career fair

October 1, 2018
The Deadly Gentlemen perform at Philfest in 2014. This year’s concert, hosted by A&O Productions and SEED, will feature folk artists Amen Dunes and Lisa/Liza.

[Photo] Folk artists Amen Dunes, Lisa/Liza to perform at Philfest on Monday

May 25, 2018
Dominik Starý hits the ball. The sophomore will be challenged by a tough Michigan lineup on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks for successful Big Ten weekend

April 5, 2018
One of Northwestern’s intercampus shuttles at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Noyes Street. The shuttles, which mainly travel between NU’s Evanston and Chicago campuses, will offer free Wi-Fi service to passengers as soon as Winter Quarter.

[Photo] Intercampus shuttles to offer free Wi-Fi next quarter

November 14, 2017
Jordan Wilimovsky swims in a meet for Northwestern. The recent NU grad won the silver medal in the 10-kilometer open water swim at the world championships.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky falls just short of defending world championship

July 18, 2017
Jordan Wilimovsky takes a stroke. The senior closed his NCAA career with a fourth place finish in the 1,650-yard freestyle.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky finishes fourth at NCAAs

March 29, 2017
Jim Phillips was appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee on Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Athletic director Jim Phillips appointed to Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

March 4, 2017
Jordan Wilimovsky breathes between strokes. The senior looks to lead the team as it faces Iowa this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern says goodbye to seniors, looks ahead to Iowa

January 19, 2017
Jim Phillips ponders. The athletic director discussed various aspects of college football with The Daily.

[Photo] Football: Athletic Director Jim Phillips talks Friday night games, bowl games, safety of football

November 11, 2016
Students fill Ryan Field during Northwestern’s loss to Ohio State in 2013. Since that game, the two programs have moved in very different directions.

[Photo] Football: 3 years after ‘GameDay,’ Northwestern and Ohio State reconvene

October 27, 2016
Northwestern senior Jordan Wilimovsky during a race. Wilimovsky received fifth place during the Olympic 10k swim Tuesday morning.

[Photo] Wilimovsky takes fifth in Olympic 10k swim

August 16, 2016
Jordan Wilimovsky competes in a race. The senior finished fourth overall in the 1,500 meter freestyle Saturday night.

[Photo] Wilimovsky finishes fourth in 1,500 free

August 13, 2016
Tre Demps comes off a screen set by Alex Olah. The two spent four years together at Northwestern and they will continue to be teammates next year when they suit up for Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Belgium.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Tre Demps, Alex Olah to play professionally in Belgium

July 28, 2016
Former Wildcat guard Drew Crawford attacks the paint in a 2014 game. Crawford is one of three Northwestern alumni slated to play in The Basketball Tournament for a team put together by former Cats Tim Doyle and Craig Moore.

[Photo] Northwestern alumni reunite for shot at $2 million prize in The Basketball Tournament

July 7, 2016
A Northwestern golfer prepares her next shot. The Wildcats fell one stroke shy of advancing in the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern eliminated from NCAAs in heartbreaking fashion

May 25, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Three years into Collins’ tenure, Northwestern still far from signing big local star

May 22, 2016
Students march near Norris University Center to show support for survivors of sexual violence during Take Back the Night March. The march will take place again this year as part of programming by students in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

[Photo] CARE ramps up programming for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 7, 2016
A Northwestern golfer stands on the edge of the green, eyeing her next shot. The Wildcats competed against many top opponents at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: No. 4 Northwestern takes sixth in match play tournament

April 3, 2016
Jordan Wilimovsky swims for Northwestern. The swimmer, who is taking time away from school to prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics, was named FINA’s Best Male Open Water Swimmer of 2015 on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky wins FINA’s Best Male Open Water Swimmer of 2015

February 2, 2016
Stephen Buckley carries the ball during a game in 2013, before his knee injury. Buckley eventually switched to wide receiver and now plays mostly on special teams.

[Photo] Football: After brutal knee injury, Stephen Buckley perseveres as team leader

November 23, 2015
Tre Demps raises up for a jump shot. The senior guard will be looking to build off of a junior season in which he averaged 12.5 points and was a consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten selection.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats ready to begin 2015-16 season

November 13, 2015
Junior Strong Kirchheimer hits a return. Kirchheimer, who made the semifinals of the Big Ten Singles Championships his freshman year, will step aside as Northwestern’s three freshmen compete in the 2015 edition of the tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Freshmen seek success and experience at Big Ten indoor championships

November 5, 2015
Joey Calistri falls to the ground as he fights for the ball. The senior forward assisted on NU’s lone goal in its 2-1 loss at Wisconsin.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Wildcats finish regular season on low note with loss to Wisconsin

November 5, 2015
Then-Weinberg juniors Laura Whittenburg and Jazz Stephens meet with other students following a planned sit-in of philosophy Prof. Peter Ludlow’s class in March 2014. Ludlow canceled the class before the sit-in could take place and has not taught since. He resigned Monday.

[Photo] Philosophy Prof. Peter Ludlow resigns from Northwestern

November 3, 2015
Maddie Lipp takes aim for a return. After missing all of last season, the redshirt sophomore is now fully healthy and already turning in solid performances.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats have strong outing in Midwest Regional Championships

October 29, 2015
Senior guard Tre Demps and senior center Alex Olah run the pick-and-roll. The two seniors will be counted on as leaders for a young NU team this season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Collins enters third year with two seniors to lean on

October 16, 2015
Junior Sam Shropshire readies his return. Shropshire was the runner-up in the consolation bracket at the All-American Championships, but it was junior teammate Konrad Zieba who stole the show for NU with an improbable run to the quarterfinals.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Konrad Zieba headlines Wildcats in All-American Championships

October 13, 2015
Junior swimmer Jordan Wilimovksy became the first U.S. swimmer to qualify for the 2016 Olympics after winning the open-water 10-kilometer race at World Championships on Monday morning.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern’s Jordan Wilimovsky qualifies for 2016 Olympics

July 27, 2015
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz has decided against recommending to City Council a furlough day in September to balance upcoming state cuts. A December furlough day is still on the table.

[Photo] Evanston staff, human services providers await cuts amid state budget stalemate

July 11, 2015
Saturday’s Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Bilingual Storytime and Book Drive is the beginning of an annual tradition at Evanston Public Library. The upcoming event aims to bolster EPL’s Chinese-language book inventory for Evanston’s burgeoning Chinese population.

[Photo] New library event to collect books for Evanston’s growing Chinese population

May 26, 2015
Paul Stevens counsels one of his players. The veteran coach’s career ended with Northwestern surrendering a late lead and losing to Maryland.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats blow late lead, fail to send Paul Stevens out with a win

May 17, 2015
The cast of “Next to Normal” performs in the Louis Room in winter 2014. The Student Theatre Coalition will have fewer performance slots in Norris University Center next year.

[Photo] Norris reduces spaces for student theater groups

April 28, 2015
Sophomore outfielder Matt Hopfner takes a pitch. Timely hitting was the difference for Northwestern in avoiding being swept by Iowa in the final game of the series.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats snatch unlikely victory to avoid being swept against Hawkeyes

April 19, 2015
Joe Hoscheit celebrates a run with his teammates. The sophomore’s clutch hitting helped Northwestern rally to its only win of the three-game weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats lose two of three in disappointing series against Spartans

April 12, 2015
Cody Stevens fires a throw across the diamond. The senior infielder is one of several veterans hopeful that midweek rest will pay dividends for Northwestern.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats regroup with midweek rest before facing Spartans

April 8, 2015
The class of 2017 sits atop Millennium Park’s grass field as part of 2013’s Wildcat Welcome programming. The excursion to Chicago has been cut from this year’s orientation after the Chicago mayor’s office reserved the park.

[Photo] Wildcat Welcome will not include trip to Millennium Park in fall

April 6, 2015
Paul Stevens is the winningest coach in Northwestern baseball history. The veteran announced Thursday he will retire after the conclusion of his 31st season as a Wildcat.

[Photo] Baseball: Coach Paul Stevens to retire after 31 years

April 2, 2015
Joe Hoscheit hacks at a pitch. The utility player shined on the mound against Chicago State, closing out the final inning of Northwestern’s 7-2 victory.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats vanquish Cougars, lose contest to scheduling conflict

April 1, 2015
Reed Mason winds up for a pitch. The junior pitcher’s relief appearance was instrumental in helping Northwestern scrape out an extra-inning victory over the weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: After up-and-down Spring Break, Wildcats take on Chicago State

March 31, 2015
Northwestern celebrates a grand slam. The Wildcats had plenty of cause to be happy over Spring Break, winning six of seven contests.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats stay hot over Spring Break

March 31, 2015
Mihir Kumar serves one up. The junior has formed a dynamic partnership with sophomore Alp Horoz, as the duo has gone 9-1 in the No. 3 doubles spot this season.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats take care of business in two Big Ten victories

March 9, 2015
Evanston Community Foundation President Sara Schastok (right) reacts to receiving a check from Dance Marathon for $103,476.58 in 2014. DM 2015 will be Schastok's last year as CEO and president of DM's secondary beneficiary.

[Photo] Evanston Community Foundation president to retire after long relationship with Dance Marathon

March 7, 2015
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[Photo] Dance Marathon 2015: Live coverage

March 6, 2015
Bridget Bianco prepares for an incoming ball. The senior goalkeeper recorded a season-high 13 saves in a 12-11 loss to North Carolina.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern suffers close loss to No. 2 North Carolina

March 1, 2015
Strong Kirchheimer sets up a forehand. The sophomore has compiled an 8-3 record in singles play thus far this season.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern drops first Big Ten match, bounces back at Cornell

February 22, 2015
Tre Demps goes up for the jumper. The junior guard scored 16 points for Northwestern on Saturday, part of a robust offensive effort in a 60-39 Wildcats win.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern romps to third straight win, blows out Penn State

February 21, 2015
Kara Mupo waits for the whistle. The senior attack contributed a goal in Saturday's 13-6 win, but it was freshman midfielder Selena Lasota who led the offense with her six scores.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern gets back to winning ways against overwhelmed Marquette

February 21, 2015
Strong Kirchheimer shows his game face in the heat of battle. The sophomore is Northwestern’s highest ranking singles player at No. 64 in the country.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Hard road for Northwestern gets even harder against Illinois, Cornell

February 19, 2015
The trio of seniors Scott Heelan, Cody Stevens (pictured) and Kyle Ruchim appear set to lead the Wildcats in 2015, barring any setbacks. Stevens isn’t sure of the position he’ll play, but his versatility is a part of his strong fielding ability.

[Photo] Baseball: One last shot for veteran trio of Stevens, Heelan, Ruchim

February 17, 2015
Kristen Wood releases the pitch. The junior has been an ace in her last two starts, keeping no-hitters into the fifth inning each time.

[Photo] Softball: Reloaded Wildcats primed for another successful season

February 17, 2015
Sam Shropshire prepares to go on the attack. The sophomore currently holds down the fort at No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles for Northwestern.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Spirited comeback lifts Northwestern past Columbia for sixth straight win

March 15, 2015
Kara Mupo waits for a whistle. The senior is expected to lead a Northwestern attack filled with inexperienced castmates.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Amid changing landscape, Northwestern clings to status as national power

February 17, 2015
Kristen Wood releases a pitch toward the plate. The junior pitcher was a bright spot for Northwestern over the weekend, taking two no-hitters into the fifth inning.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats drop three of four in Las Vegas

February 16, 2015
After falling behind 7-0 to USC in the team’s season opener, No. 5 Northwestern rallied for a 12-11 victory. The Wildcats can’t be as sloppy early on against No. 7 Virginia, but coach Kelly Amonte Hiller was upbeat about the team’s play.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to build on momentum into battle against Virginia

February 12, 2015
Northwestern could not buy a goal, or a stop, early on against the Trojans, falling into a 7-0 hole in the first 23 minutes of the contest. The Wildcats then kicked on the afterburners, using a three-headed scoring attack to eventually overtake Southern California 12-11 in overtime.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats overcome 7-0 deficit, stun Trojans in overtime

February 8, 2015
Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips was announced as the chair of the NCAA Division I Council on Monday. Phillips will also be the representative athletic director on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors.

[Photo] Jim Phillips elected chair of NCAA Division I Council

February 2, 2015
Three freshmen embrace each other at Millenium Park during Wildcat Welcome’s Purple Pride event. After increases in recent years, the total number of applications Northwestern received dropped by almost 5 percent this year.

[Photo] Applications to Northwestern drop by 4.7 percent

January 20, 2015
Jordan Wilimovsky comes up for a breath of air. The junior is realistic about NU’s chances against Michigan, but believes the Wildcats can improve upon last year’s tie against Notre Dame.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern looks for strong start following Hawaii trip

January 8, 2015
Sam Shropshire sets up for the return. The sophomore and preseason No. 78 singles player looks to build off a stellar freshman season where he earned First-Team All-Big Ten and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to build on decent showings at fall tournaments

January 7, 2015
Jordan Wilimovsky strokes through the water. The junior swam the 1,650 free in 14:51:10 at AT&T U.S. Winter Nationals, placing fifth nationally and first among college-level competitors in the event.

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern enjoys fruitful opening months

January 6, 2015
Members of the class of 2017 participate in a team building exercise during Wildcat Welcome. Members of the class of 2017 participate in a team building exercise during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern admitted 1,011 students through early admission this year, the University announced Tuesday.

[Photo] Northwestern admits nearly half the Class of 2019 through early decision

December 16, 2014
Alex Olah muscles his way around a defender. The junior center is expected to play a larger role in his second year in coach Chris Collins’ system.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Collins to experiment with lineups in exhibition with McKendree

November 7, 2014
Sophomore defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo is part of a versatile Northwestern defensive line that has thrived both in pass-rushing and against the run in recent weeks.

[Photo] Football: With mix of talents, Wildcat defensive line succeeds by committee

October 16, 2014
Right side attacker Kayla Morin prepares to deliver a serve. She had five kills and eight digs in the Wildcats’ losing effort against Nebraska.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats fall to Cornhuskers as losing streak grows

October 16, 2014
University President Morton Schapiro (pictured on the sideline during last year’s game against Ohio State) recently missed his first home game as NU president for Yom Kippur. Schapiro named senior wide receiver Kyle Prater as his favorite Wildcats player.

[Photo] Football: University President Morton Schapiro on his favorite football player, choosing temple over Ryan Field

October 14, 2014
Senior guard JerShon Cobb is one of three Wildcats captains entering the 2014-15 season. Cobb and his fellow veterans will be responsible for helping a highly touted freshman class adapt to life in the Big Ten.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats prepare for new season as practices begin

October 8, 2014
A week after facing a pass-happy Penn State, Northwestern will meet run-powered Wisconsin on Saturday. Badgers running back Melvin Gordon, one of the country’s best backs, carried 22 times for 172 yards against the Wildcats in last year’s matchup.

[Photo] Football: Wisconsin running game poses new challenge for stout Northwestern defense

October 3, 2014
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September 20, 2014
Sophomore Stephen Buckley will shift from running back to wide receiver, beginning with Saturday's game against Western Illinois. Northwestern will likely need to change more than just Buckley's position to revive its struggling offense.

[Photo] Gameday: All Quiet on the Offensive Front

September 18, 2014
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[Photo] Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s season-opening loss

August 31, 2014
Devin Moss, the director of the LGBT Resource Center, left Northwestern last month after working at the University for nearly two years. Moss served as the first full-time employee of the Resource Center.

[Photo] Devin Moss leaves NU, LGBT Resource Center after nearly two years

August 7, 2014
Trevor Siemian will assume duties as full-time quarterback in 2014. The senior spent last season splitting time at the position with now-departed Kain Colter.

[Photo] 2014 Northwestern football preview: Quarterbacks

August 4, 2014
Members of the class of 2017 participate in a team building exercise during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern will implement a recruiting freeze that will be in effect during Wildcat Welcome.

[Photo] Northwestern introduces recruitment freeze for student groups

July 1, 2014
Efforts by the city manager’s office to add safety measures to Evanston rooftops have stalled after aldermen voted down a proposal to install a fence around the perimeter of the Sherman Plaza parking garage earlier this week.

[Photo] Evanston aldermen deny funds for fence around Sherman Plaza garage roof

June 28, 2014
The class of 2017 sings the alma mater in Chicago's Millennium Park during Wildcat Welcome. The class of 2018 is the most diverse class in Northwestern’s history.

[Photo] Class of 2018 to be most diverse in Northwestern history

May 29, 2014
After a remarkable collegiate career, senior Jack Perry will fight for a spot on the PGA Tour. “Jack has a tremendous opportunity in professional golf,” Northwestern coach Pat Goss said.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Jack Perry set to embrace challenges of pro circuit

May 29, 2014
Senior Raleigh Smith was one of three Northwestern tennis players to see their singles careers end Wednesday at the NCAA Singles Championships. Belinda Niu and Veronica Corning lost in the first round of the women’s draw.

[Photo] Tennis: Smith, Niu and Corning all bow out in NCAA Singles opening round

May 21, 2014
Though Northwestern’s team season is over, senior Raleigh Smith’s career continues this week at the NCAA Singles Championships. The 64-person tournament begins Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Raleigh Smith prepares to end his career at NCAA Singles Championship

May 19, 2014
Reed Mason throws a pitch against Illinois. The sophomore capped his second campaign with seven solid innings Friday against Ohio State, allowing just two runs to help Northwestern take two of three games from the Buckeyes.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats end season pridefully, taking two of three from Buckeyes

May 18, 2014
Sophomore Suchaya Tangkamolprasert finished tied for 10th at the NCAA Regionals in Cle Elum, Wash., last weekend, Northwestern’s best individual placing. The Wildcats’ eighth-place finish as a team was good enough to qualify them for the NCAA Championships on May 20.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes 8th, advances to NCAA Championships

May 11, 2014
Joe Hoscheit crosses home plate. The outfielder had a 2-run home run against UIC and pitched two shutout innings.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats follow slow start with hot bats in 8-4 win

May 7, 2014
Hana Lee intently looks over a putt. The junior fired a 6-under-par 66 on the way to co-medalist honors in the stroke play portion of the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Wildcats set records in dominant performance at Liz Murphey

April 7, 2014
Freshman Strong Kirchheimer hopes to duplicate the success he had against Michigan and Michigan State players at last fall’s Big Ten Singles Championships. Northwestern takes on the Wolverines and Spartans this weekend in Evanston.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats look to get out ahead against weekend opponents

April 3, 2014
Raleigh Smith gears up for a backhand return. Northwestern’s senior leader stumbled over the weekend, falling in both of his singles matches in close losses to Ohio State and Penn State.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats fall 4-3 in pair of Big Ten road contests

April 1, 2014
Junior Hana Lee was Northwestern’s top performer during a disappointing weekend for the team at the Bryan National Collegiate. Lee tied for 27th, and the Wildcats finished an underwhelming 14th at the event.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Wildcats stumble to surprising 14th place in North Carolina

March 31, 2014
Freshman Alp Horoz, who along with freshman Sam Shropshire has lost six of his past seven doubles matches, serves. The doubles points will be crucial as Northwestern moves through conference play. Horoz said he and Shropshire need to focus on holding their serve.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Quick starts key for Northwestern against three regional foes

March 5, 2014
Junior Hana Lee walks the course. A member of last year’s First-Team All Big Ten, Lee lead the team with a tie for fifth place.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Wildcats storm to victory in Coral Gables

March 5, 2014
Though Northwestern ended up ninth at the Big Ten Championships, sophomore Jordan Wilimovsky qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 14:42.99.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky qualifies for NCAAs, but Wildcats stumble to ninth at Big Ten Championships

March 2, 2014
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[Photo] Best Place to Watch Northwestern Sporting Events: Ryan Field

February 28, 2014
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