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A photo of Crowe Hall, where the Council for Race and Ethnic Studies is situated, behind a cloudy blue sky. There is a tree with no leaves, bushes and a plot of green grass in front of the building that consists of light beige bricks and dark windows.

[Photo] Activists and scholars imagine a world without police and prisons at “Abolitionist Futures” speaker event

May 6, 2021
Nikki Cuchran swings metal bat in the air while wearing white striped softball uniform

[Photo] Softball: Cats try to bounce back against Iowa after getting swept last weekend

April 16, 2021
Northwestern player fires a pitch from the mound.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern returns to Miller Park for first time in nearly two years

April 8, 2021
A photo of a multi-story grey brick building, towering over a tree on Northwestern's campus.

[Photo] “Another chapter in a very old, very long, very American story”: Scholars discuss Atlanta spa shootings

April 8, 2021
Approximately a dozen members of Northwestern’s women’s fencing team huddle together to celebrate a win, all wearing their fencing uniforms.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern makes history with 3rd place finish at NCAA championships

April 6, 2021
Girl in white swings metal bat in the air

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern wins Maryland series, but snaps seven-game streak

April 5, 2021
Men’s player squats on baseball diamond.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern releases 44-game schedule 11 days ahead of first game

February 23, 2021
Evanston History Center. They are collecting small items that represent Evanston’s 2020 on January 26 and will likely add socially distanced submission dates in February.

[Photo] Evanston History Center time capsule creates space for remembrance, hope and living history

January 24, 2021
Community members get samples from various local food vendors at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. Evanston’s food pantries and their partner businesses will continue to serve meals to food-insecure residents this winter.

[Photo] Evanston food pantries and soup kitchens prepare for winter

January 22, 2021
Scott Hall, 601 University Pl., home of Northwestern’s Political Science Department. Members of the department, among others, joined other political scientists in calling for President Trump’s removal from office.

[Photo] Northwestern political scientists call for Trump’s removal

January 7, 2021
The Black House, located at 1914 Sheridan Rd., is currently under renovation.

[Photo] A guide to community spaces and student groups for marginalized students

August 16, 2020
Dominik Stary hits a shot. He collected singles wins against highly-ranked NC State and Harvard teams this season.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Combination of experience and young talent will make Northwestern formidable in 2021

August 16, 2020
Male baseball player gets set to take off from first base to second.

[Photo] Baseball: NU looks ahead to 2021 after shortened season

August 16, 2020
Scott Hall, 601 University Pl., home of Northwestern’s Political Science Department.

[Photo] Two-thirds of Americans say they are likely to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 when possible, according to study

August 9, 2020
Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road. A Northwestern research team plans to create a chemically modified mask that will reduce the spread of the coronavirus and can be used multiple times.

[Photo] Northwestern team receives grant to develop virus-deactivating mask

May 26, 2020
Evanston History Center. The center is launching a Community History Project, which asks residents to submit relics of COVID-19.

[Photo] As history unfolds, Evanston History Center creates a record

May 11, 2020
Northwestern’s infield gathers at the pitcher’s circle during a 2019 game. The Wildcats’ season ended after five weeks due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Connected While Apart: Despite season’s early end, Northwestern softball as tight-knit as ever

April 22, 2020
Nikki Cuchran takes a swing. The sophomore drove in five runs in NU's four games in Louisville last weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern concludes pre-conference season in Louisville with more mixed results

March 10, 2020
Maeve Nelson makes a catch during a 2019 game. NU will travel back to Oklahoma this weekend for the first time since last season ended in a Super Regional against the Sooners

[Photo] Softball: Cats return to Oklahoma for first time since Super Regional loss last season

February 27, 2020
Dominik Stary hits a shot. He upset a highly ranked Harvard player this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern crushes Vanderbilt, tripped up by Harvard late

February 25, 2020
Maeve Nelson catches a pop fly. Northwestern participated in the Mary Nutter Classic this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats win one, fall to ranked opponents in Mary Nutter Classic

February 24, 2020
Anthony Alepra pitches the ball. Northwestern’s pitching led the team to a series win this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern shocks South Carolina for first series win

February 24, 2020
Junior Inci Ogut chases the ball. Ogut helped the Wildcats to a doubles victory over UIC.

[Photo] Northwestern tennis sweep UIC 4-0 in unconventional match format

February 20, 2020
Danielle Williams throws a pitch. The sophomore pitched played well this weekend for Northwestern.

[Photo] Northwestern softball split matches 2-2 in Florida

February 18, 2020
Northwestern Career Advancement. The Northwestern Externship program allows students to shadow an alumni at their place of work for a day.

[Photo] NEXT emphasizes career exploration and alumni connection

February 9, 2020
Rachel Lewis takes a pitch. The junior second baseman hit .357 this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Cats open 2020 season with two wins at the Kajikawa Classic

February 9, 2020
Danielle Williams throws a pitch. The sophomore will look to improve upon last season, when she had a 1.55 ERA.

[Photo] Rosenberg: World Series an achievable goal for Northwestern softball

February 3, 2020
A Northwestern fencer prepares to duel. The Wildcats participated last weekend in the DeCicco Duals.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern finishes an impressive 6-1 at DeCicco Duals

January 29, 2020
A Northwestern fencer faces off with her opponent. The Wildcats have faced a difficult slate of matchups so far.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern dominates Western Invitational, falls short at Penn Duals

January 23, 2020
Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road. Northwestern scientists are working toward creating a suit that degrades toxins similar to sarin.

[Photo] Northwestern scientists discover material to protect from toxic gases

January 15, 2020
A Northwestern fencer faces off against an opponent. The Wildcats went 1-5 at this weekend’s Elite Invitational.

[Photo] Fencing: Wildcats struggle at the Elite Invitational this weekend

November 20, 2019
Willard Residential College. Even though coastal states like Florida and California receive the brunt of climate change-related attention, Illinois also faces serious climate-change related impacts.

[Photo] New state law could allow more aggressive climate action

November 14, 2019
Bryant McIntosh dribbles the ball. McIntosh was an integral part of NU’s 2017 tournament run.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: How Bryant McIntosh ended up back home at Northwestern

October 22, 2019
The office of Northwestern Student Enrichment Services. Emergency funding requests that used to be handled by Student Enrichment Services are now being processed by Financial Aid in order to be in compliance with federal law.

[Photo] Administrators move to streamline graduate emergency aid process after changes to distribution cause confusion

October 17, 2019
The exterior of Northwestern Career Advancement. Low-income students said they felt supported through the summer through NCA’s Summer Internship Grant Program.

[Photo] Low-income students reflect on unpaid internships and campus resources

September 26, 2019
Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road. Researchers at Northwestern made a discovery contending the belief that all light material processes through the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

[Photo] Researchers discover distinct neural pathway processes interim light exposure

July 26, 2019
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[Photo] 2018-19 Northwestern Sports Year in Review

May 31, 2019
Sodexo and Aramark employees march in a protest last spring. Service workers allege a University employee has been abusive and created workplace conflict, said advocacy group Students Organizing for Labor Rights.

[Photo] SOLR alleges Compass employee mistreated and abused dining hall workers, calls for his removal

May 31, 2019
Maeve Nelson takes up her stance. The shortstop was one of many freshmen who made an immediate impact in NU’s best season since 2007.

[Photo] Rosenberg: Quiet ending not reflective of Northwestern softball’s resurgent season

May 27, 2019
Morgan Newport readies for the pitch. The junior went 8-for-16 in last weekend’s NCAA Regional in Evanston.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern prepares for Super Regional rematch with top-ranked Oklahoma

May 23, 2019
Maeve Nelson makes a catch during a game in the Wildcats’ home NCAA Regional. NU will return to the field this weekend against Oklahoma in a Super Regional.

[Photo] Softball Notebook: Cats excited for challenge ahead of this weekend’s Super Regional

May 23, 2019
Julie Byrne hits the ball from the back. The junior was the only Wildcat to win in singles play in an NCAA Tournament loss to Princeton on Friday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall to Princeton in first round of NCAA Tournament

May 7, 2019
Shawn Goosenberg takes a lead off first base. The freshman and the Wildcats are trying to fight their way back into the Big Ten Tournament picture.

[Photo] Warren: Why the magic number is 12 for Northwestern

May 3, 2019
The Technological Institute, where many engineering classes are held. The McCormick School of Engineering’s tenure-line faculty is only 13 percent female.

[Photo] Overlooked: Female engineers struggle with lack of equity, but find solidarity with female professors

May 2, 2019
Northwestern Career Advancement Center. The center is one place where students can seek help for summer internship plans.

[Photo] NU students express concern over emphasis on summer internships

May 1, 2019
Shawn Goosenberg stands at the plate. The freshman scored the winning run in NU’s 3-2 win over Michigan State this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern drops two of three to Michigan State

April 29, 2019
Parker Hanks prepares to throw. The freshman started his second midweek game this season against Notre Dame on Tuesday

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern musters only two hits in 6-2 loss to Notre Dame

April 16, 2019
Yvonne Chart readies for a bout. The senior became an All-American for the second year in a row at the NCAA Championships.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern finishes sixth at NCAA Championships

April 4, 2019
The entrance to the Student Enrichment Services office, located in Foster-Walker Complex. SES serves as a resource for first-generation, low-income and undocumented students.

[Photo] University administrators agree to consider First Generation Low Income space for future capital project

April 2, 2019
Scott Hall at 601 University Place.

[Photo] Political science department pulls ‘Turkey and the World’ class after professor’s visa delayed

April 2, 2019
Jack Dunn runs into home plate. The senior shortstop had seven hits over the weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern sweeps San Jose State

April 1, 2019
A Northwestern fencer faces off with her opponent. The Wildcats will send 5 fencers to the NCAA Championships.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern ready to fight at NCAA Championships

March 23, 2019
A Northwestern fencer clashes with an opponent. The Wildcats will fence for the chance at an NCAA Championships berth

[Photo] Fencing: Eleven Wildcats set to compete for NCAA Championships berths

March 8, 2019
Hank Christie brings the heat. The junior pitcher has had an inconsistent start to the season

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern looks for first series win of the season on the road against Missouri

March 7, 2019
Eric Momberg coaches one of the fencers

[Photo] Fencing: Moss has pushed elite Wildcats to next level

March 5, 2019
Megan Kinna runs ahead. The junior midfielder has scored five goals this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern loses heartbreaker to Syracuse

February 28, 2019
Jack Dunn rounds third and heads for home. The senior and his brother David have led Northwestern’s offense this year.

[Photo] Baseball: Dunn brothers leading NU to success at plate in 2019

February 27, 2019
Northwestern’s team celebrates. The Wildcats won the Midwestern Fencing Conference championship this weekend

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern wins second straight Midwest Fencing Conference championship

February 25, 2019
Hank Christie works on the mound. The junior will be NU’s ace in 2019.

[Photo] Baseball: Big rotation changes take NU into 2019

February 19, 2019
A Northwestern fencer moves forward. The Wildcats competed this weekend in Denver

[Photo] Fencing: Seven freshmen compete at Junior Olympics

February 18, 2019
Ben Dickey hits a line drive. The senior scored a run Sunday in a 2-2 weekend for NU.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats exact revenge on Golden Bears but lose series to BYU

February 17, 2019
A Northwestern fencer duels an opponent. The Wildcats will participate in the Junior Olympics this weekend.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern will send seven freshmen to Junior Olympics

February 14, 2019
Jack Dunn rounds third. The senior shortstop is a key returning contributor for Northwestern this season.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern hoping to start off a bounceback season in Arizona

February 14, 2019
A fencer dodges another fencer's strike

[Photo] Fencing: Wildcats to finish regular season at Duke

February 8, 2019
Anthony Gaines hold the ball. The sophomore scored a career-high 18 points

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Poor shooting plagues Northwestern once again versus Maryland

January 30, 2019
Anthony Gaines takes a defender off the dribble. The sophomore guard played 35 minutes on Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Even without top-form Law, Cats find a way to win

January 19, 2019
Ryan Taylor calls for the ball. The graduate guard had two big three-pointers down the stretch to give the Wildcats the win.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern dispels Rutgers’ second-half rallies, winning 65-57

January 19, 2019
Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. The bookstore’s owner, Nina Barrett, said rising rent prices in Evanston are intimidating to local retail businesses.

[Photo] Local retail stores struggle to compete with rising rent prices

January 17, 2019
The government shutdown has not impacted Northwestern’s federal research funding but could if significantly prolonged, said Jay Walsh, vice president for research.

[Photo] Has the shutdown affected Northwestern’s federal research funding? Not yet

January 10, 2019
Student Enrichment Services, located in Foster-Walker Complex. SES is expected to receive $2.7 million from two alumni donations.

[Photo] $3.9 million in alumni donations to benefit SES and SIGP

January 10, 2019
Dererk Pardon shoots a free throw. The senior center had 19 points against Michigan State.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern dominated by No. 8 Michigan State in 81-55 loss

January 3, 2019
Vic Law sizes up a defender. The senior forward had another stellar performance Sunday against Columbia.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Vic Law leads NU out of a slow start in 75-54 win

December 31, 2018
Dererk Pardon gains position in the post. The senior center had 20 points during a December game against Michigan.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Dererk Pardon shines once again against Michigan

December 5, 2018
Britt Bommer sets the volleyball. The sophomore setter returned from injury Wednesday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern faces off against No. 7 Penn State

November 15, 2018
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[Photo] Figure skater Mirai Nagasu talks career, setbacks and landing that historic triple axel

November 11, 2018
Michelle Lee serves a ball. The freshman libero had 13 digs against Rutgers.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern loses to Penn State, beats Rutgers in first games at reopened Welsh-Ryan

November 11, 2018
Abryanna Cannon, Michelle Lee and Sarah Johnson wait for the ball. The Wildcats will look to continue their winning ways.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks ahead to its first two matches in Welsh-Ryan Arena

November 9, 2018
Lee Or prepares to hit a backhand shot. The senior and her teammate sophomore Inci Ogut advanced to the semi-finals of their last tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern to end fall in the bayou with Tiger Fall Classic

November 8, 2018
A study by a Northwestern researcher found that athletes with a certain genotype may be less susceptible to concussions.

[Photo] Northwestern research links dyslexia gene to reduced susceptibility for concussions

November 8, 2018
Voters wait to vote at Parkes Hall in 2018. Northwestern does not plan to host a polling location this Election Day.

[Photo] High turnouts lead to long wait times in Parkes Hall, but many voters stayed

November 6, 2018
Ella Grbac swings for a kill. The freshman had 17 kills in the win over Ohio State.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats complete season sweep over Ohio State in Columbus

November 6, 2018
Britt Bommer and Ella Grbac jump for a block. Bommer and Grbac will look to help the Wildcats pick up two victories this weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks to go 2-0 during weekend matches against Ohio State and Maryland

November 2, 2018
The Wildcats wait for a serve on their temporary home, Beardsley Gym. Northwestern volleyball played their last game on the court on Sunday.

[Photo] Warren: As a temporary home, Beardsley Gym was tough to top

November 1, 2018
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[Photo] Margaret Atwood discusses modern day politics and the enduring power of “The Handmaid’s Tale”

October 31, 2018
Abryanna Cannon, Michelle Lee and Sarah Johnson wait for serve. The Wildcats won their second Big Ten game Wednesday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks for home win against Ohio State

October 26, 2018
Abryanna Cannon swings for a kill. The freshman outside hitter had 12 kills.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern outlasts Iowa in five-set thriller

October 25, 2018
Olivia Viscuso hits the ball. The junior middle blocker has played in 21 games for the Wildcats this season.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern prepares for road test on Wednesday against Iowa

October 24, 2018
A doctoral student rallies for NTE faculty unionization in 2017. The bid to form a union eventually failed Tuesday when formerly contested ballots were counted, and only two of the 25 voted in favor.

[Photo] Looking back at NU faculty efforts to form non-tenure eligible union

October 11, 2018
A doctoral student rallies for NTE faculty unionization in 2017. A Tuesday NLRB decision to count contested ballots reversed an earlier vote count that unionized the faculty.

[Photo] Non-tenure faculty vote against unionization after NLRB grants University request to count contested ballots

October 9, 2018
Scott Hall, 601 University Place.

[Photo] A guide to alcohol at Northwestern

August 21, 2018
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[Photo] 2017-18 Northwestern sports year in review

June 1, 2018
Erin Larner awaits a serve. Larner played No. 1 singles on a 2018 Northwestern team that went undefeated in the Big Ten regular season.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Erin Larner, Maddie Lipp prove hard work pays off

June 1, 2018
Ben Dickey slides into home plate. The junior will play with the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks this summer.

[Photo] Baseball: Eight Wildcats to spend vacation playing summer baseball

May 29, 2018
Shelby Fredericks eyes an opponent. Fredericks left Northwestern lacrosse with the most draw controls in program history.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Shelby Fredericks shines on the field and the stage

May 28, 2018
Rheeya Doshi prepares to serve. The junior has been an unlikely star in the postseason thus far.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: 14th-seeded Northwestern to face 3rd-seeded Duke in Sweet 16

May 15, 2018
Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. The store will partner with the Evanston Literary Festival for the fourth year.

[Photo] Evanston Literary Festival to return for fourth year

May 10, 2018
Northwestern’s Sodexo and Aramark employees march in April to present a petition asking the companies to help with the transition to Compass Group North America. A petition calling for Compass Group to improve treatment of service workers has received over 2,000 signatures since it was posted at the end of January.

[Photo] Compass, service workers’ union reach agreement on dining transition

May 9, 2018
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[Photo] Ty Dolla $ign lights up Riviera Theatre for A&O Ball

May 7, 2018
Shelby Fredericks makes a move. The senior attacker will lead the Cats as they prepare for a potential rematch with Maryland in this weekend’s Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Writers ruminate about successful regular season, postseason hopes

May 1, 2018
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