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The Wildcats during a 2019 game. NU’s 2020 season opens on Friday against Detroit Mercy.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats add Hall of Famer Casey Powell as volunteer assistant

February 4, 2020
A view of Evanston from above. Evanston has formed the Complete Count Committee to help make sure as many residents as possible can be counted in the 2020 Census.

[Photo] How the Evanston Complete Count Committee is preparing for the 2020 Census

January 30, 2020
Soteria Reid, ASG’s executive officer of justice and inclusion, speaks during a Senate session. Reid said she asked the original poster to take down the offensive meme. She then checked in with executive board members of APIDA identities.

[Photo] ASG releases statement on racist meme and inclusion initiatives

January 30, 2020
Schapiro said the committee seeks to find a replacement by the start of the next academic year. Holloway will continue to serve as a provost until the end of Winter Quarter.

[Photo] Search for new provost begins; Schapiro forms search committee

January 23, 2020
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway took over as Northwestern’s provost in Summer 2017, coming to the University from Yale College.

[Photo] Report: Provost Jonathan Holloway expected to leave Northwestern to become Rutgers president

January 19, 2020
Alderwoman Cicely Fleming sits at a city council meeting and speaks into a black microphone

[Photo] City Council approves GovHR city manager search contract

January 14, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro speaks to parents and families. Schapiro published an editorial in the Chicago Tribune regarding Jeff Sessions' visit to campus.

[Photo] President Morton Schapiro describes Jeff Sessions’ visit as a ‘missed opportunity’ in Chicago Tribune column

November 15, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at a City Council meeting. Fleming said aldermen should wait until after the budget to consider a referendum on nonpartisan elections.

[Photo] City delays drafting referendum to codify nonpartisan elections practice

November 15, 2019
Annelise Riles. Riles said the Buffett Institute’s new approach to research is “open, transparent, and collaborative.”

[Photo] The Buffett Institute to hold first Idea Incubation Workshop to develop research plans to solve global issues

November 14, 2019
The Office of Undergraduate Admission, Undergraduate Financial Aid, and Undergraduate Research. Weinberg is implementing a new pilot program to partially cover costs for supplies required in two introductory art courses this winter.

[Photo] Weinberg to implement Art for Cats, pilot program that will cover art supplies

November 13, 2019
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) speaks at Evanston Public Library in April 2019. Fine chief co-sponsored a bill that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs.

[Photo] State Sen. Laura Fine sponsors bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs

November 7, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi waves to the crowd. The sophomore midfielder scored Northwestern’s first goal in their 3-1 win over then No. 25 Maryland in September.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern prepares to face defending national champion in Big Ten quarterfinal

November 7, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway talks improvements and gaps in diversity and inclusion for undergraduate students and faculty.

[Photo] In interview, Provost Holloway talks improvements in undergraduate diversity and inclusion, diversifying faculty hiring

November 7, 2019
Ty Seager fights for possession. The senior forward scored two goals and added two assists in his final regular season game for Northwestern.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: In regular season finale, Northwestern defeats Div. III Marian with strong performances from seniors.

November 3, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway discusses the admission scandal and his academic vision.

[Photo] In interview, Provost Holloway lays out academic vision for NU, talks departmentalization and admissions scandal

October 31, 2019
Matt Moderwell dribbles the ball. The Wildcats drew against Wisconsin in their final Big Ten game, which was called early due to inclement weather.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Snow ends Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin early, teams draw

October 30, 2019
Ty Seager fights for the ball. The senior forward has scored one goal for the Wildcats this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looking to win three straight in conference play for the first time since 2011

October 29, 2019
Midfielder Matt Moderwell attempts to steal the ball. The senior scored the game-winning goal against Michigan State.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern defeats Michigan State 1-0 off Moderwell’s last-minute goal

October 27, 2019
Sean Lynch dribbles the ball past center field against Rutgers. Lynch has started in four games this season, assisting once.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: How Sean Lynch became more than a sparkplug

October 24, 2019
The Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd.

[Photo] Nonprofit plans to submit another bid for Harley Clarke Mansion despite previous denial

October 23, 2019
NUDM 2019. The organization will run a mainly virtual version of its annual Dance Marathon from March 3 to 6.

[Photo] NUDM launches first Accessibility Week, addresses financial accessibility, diversity and inclusion

October 21, 2019
Homecoming week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa.

[Photo] Northwestern’s Homecoming Week has a lot in store for students and alumni

October 17, 2019
City Council members engage in discussion. At a Monday Rules Committee meeting, aldermen discovered the city never formally switched to nonpartisan elections.

[Photo] City to draft referendum for nonpartisan elections to codify years-long practice

October 9, 2019
MSA’s Latinx Heritage Month kickoff from 2019. This year, the programming combines active and passive virtual options.

[Photo] MSA promotes inclusion at Latinx Heritage Month kickoff

October 6, 2019
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. Matt Abtahi, former interim director of DePauw University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion, filled the assistant director role of Multicultural Student Affairs.

[Photo] University fills seven-month vacancy for key administrator for LGBTQ students

October 2, 2019
Cast members rehearse Waa-Mu’s 88th show “For The Record.” The musical theater organization is working to make room for different voices and experiences in this year’s show.

[Photo] Northwestern theater aims for growth in inclusivity of organizations, productions

October 2, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a city meeting. Fiske and other council members unanimously passed a plan to expand the Evanston YWCA location.

[Photo] Aldermen pass plan to add four-story domestic violence shelter to Evanston YWCA building

September 26, 2019
The BrewBike counter at Fran’s Cafe in Willard Residential College is no longer open. Since moving completely online, BrewBike has engaged in extensive virtual marketing operations.

[Photo] BrewBike expands to Willard, other universities

September 26, 2019
City Council members engage in discussion. Council is slated to vote on a potential sales tax increase.

[Photo] Council to vote on sales tax, discuss the hiring of a city manager search firm

September 22, 2019
Outgoing Faculty Senate President Baron Reed. Faculty Senate earlier this month approved a resolution requesting the University move toward multi-year contracts for non-tenure eligible faculty.

[Photo] Faculty Senate asks University to move toward multi-year contracts, provide earlier appointment decisions for NTE faculty

June 25, 2019
The Sigma Chi fraternity in Northwestern’s fraternity quad. A former president of the Sigma Chi Home Association is accused of stealing $460,000 from the organization.

[Photo] Former Sigma Chi Home Association president charged for stealing $460,000

June 20, 2019
Alex Erro takes a swing. The junior said playing on the Cape was a dream.

[Photo] Baseball: Alex Erro to play in prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League

May 31, 2019
Nick Paciorek throws a strike. The junior right-hander led the Wildcats in strikeouts with 44 in only 26.2 innings.

[Photo] Baseball: How Nick Paciorek went from backup catcher to shutdown closer in 13 months

May 28, 2019
Project NU cast members rehearse for their show. Head writer Janet Lee said it was focused on Asian and Asian American experiences in college.

[Photo] Overlooked: Students in theatre emphasize need for minority representation

May 27, 2019
Brennan Dwyer runs down the field against Maryland in April. The Wildcats will face the Terrapins for the third time this year on Friday in the Final Four.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Amonte Hiller, Maryland’s Reese talk Final Four in teleconference

May 22, 2019
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz during a community meeting in May. Bobkiewicz will be leaving his position for a new job in Issaquah, Wash. at the end of September.

[Photo] Expressing frustration, residents disrupt playing of video at Robert Crown community meeting

May 21, 2019
Willie Bourbon swings. The senior first baseman played his final game for the Wildcats on Sunday.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern ends its season in Senior Day loss to Minnesota

May 20, 2019
Brennan Dwyer drives the ball down the field. The sophomore won a game-high 8 draw controls when NU and Syracuse met in February.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern readies for quarterfinal rematch with No. 5 Syracuse

May 16, 2019
Selena Lasota maneuvers around a defender. The senior was named a finalist for lacrosse’s most prestigious award last week.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Selena Lasota named finalist for prestigious Tewaaraton Award

May 14, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said that with code amendments, the city could have more input into the designs and placements of permanent sidewalk cafe structures.

[Photo] Planning and Development Committee discusses permanent sidewalk cafes

May 13, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th).

[Photo] Aldermen vote to introduce ordinance to sell Oakton Street property

May 13, 2019
The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave. Starting with the 2019-2020 academic year, students will be eligible for four years of financial aid, rather than 12 quarters.

[Photo] Financial aid now available for four years rather than 12 quarters

May 13, 2019
Ryan Bader throws from the mound. The sophomore threw six innings in NU’s series-clinching win against Rutgers on Saturday.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern picks up crucial series win at Rutgers

May 12, 2019
Freshman Izzy Scane celebrates with teammates after a goal. The Wildcats took home three end-of-year Big Ten individual awards Monday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Scane, Lasota and Amonte Hiller earn end-of-year Big Ten awards

May 6, 2019
Izzy Scane celebrates a goal with her teammates. The freshman is second on the team in both goals and points this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Why No. 5 Northwestern isn’t looking beyond the Big Ten Tournament

May 2, 2019
Selena Lasota whips a pass to a teammate. The senior has scored four or more goals in four consecutive games.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Writers ruminate about late-season success, upcoming Big Ten Tournament

May 1, 2019
Jonathan Holloway, center. The provost is implementing a new review process for deans.

[Photo] Northwestern to implement new review process for Deans of schools

April 30, 2019
Dominik Stary prepares to hit the ball. The junior fell at No. 1 singles in NU’s Big Ten Tournament match against Purdue this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern drops heartbreaker to Purdue, eliminated in first round of Big Ten Tournament

April 28, 2019
Brennan Dwyer brings the ball down the field. The sophomore tallied a game-high 10 draw controls in NU’s win over Ohio State.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 5 Northwestern closes regular season with win over Ohio State

April 25, 2019
Mallory Weisse makes a save. The senior goalkeeper has been a steady presence in the net for the Wildcats in their recent wins.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern to play Ohio State in final regular season game

April 24, 2019
Antonioni Fasano follows through. The sophomore and the Wildcats will take on Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to make noise in Big Ten Tournament

April 24, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Aldermen voted to reject the proposed development at 2626 Reese Ave.

[Photo] Aldermen reject Reese Avenue house, major zoning relief

April 23, 2019
Main Library. The second sticker was found in a bathroom stall just after 6 p.m.

[Photo] University says it ‘will not tolerate’ racist incidents after second racist sticker found on campus

April 23, 2019
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Councilmen will discuss budget amendments at Monday’s City Council meeting.

[Photo] City Council to discuss 2018 budget increases totalling $18.6 million

April 21, 2019
Lauren Gilbert makes a move. The sophomore scored 3 goals and added two assists in NU’s win over Michigan.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 6 Wildcats pick up third top-10 win of the season against No. 8 Michigan

April 19, 2019
Baron Reed at Faculty Senate on Wednesday.

[Photo] NU Board of Trustees chairman: Falsifying tests and bribing coaches is ‘lowest form of activity’

April 11, 2019
The Sigma Chi house. The fraternity’s February suspension was lifted in March.

[Photo] Sigma Chi’s suspension lifted by national headquarters

April 4, 2019
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[Photo] Documents show how parents helped their child cheat to get into Northwestern

April 3, 2019
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