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A holiday tree. Mayor Steve Hagerty will light this year's tree on Dec. 8.

[Photo] Evanston to host many holiday offerings this December

November 27, 2018
Quarterback Clayton Thorson and receiver Flynn Nagel will be among the most important parts of the Wildcats' offense in 2018.

[Photo] Football: Full 2018 season preview, including positional breakdowns and record predictions

August 20, 2018
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior ran for 18 yards against Duke, the smallest single-game output of his career.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern overwhelmed in 41-17 loss to Duke as defense unravels

September 9, 2017
Dean Lowry extends to make a tackle in Northwestern's win over Penn State in November 2015. Lowry, now entering his second season in the NFL, is seeking to find similar success with the Packers.

[Photo] Football: Former Northwestern lineman Dean Lowry finding niche in Packers’ defensive front

August 1, 2017
Chris Collins yells from the sideline. The coach hopes to lead Northwestern to its first NCAA Tournament appearance.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Non-conference win over Dayton an early boost to Wildcats’ resume

December 18, 2016
Dererk Pardon reaches out to grab a rebound. The sophomore center now has a key role as Northwestern’s starter in the middle.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Dererk Pardon prepared for new role as leader

November 6, 2016
Bryant McIntosh pushes the ball. The junior guard will be expected to take a leading role for Northwestern this season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: McIntosh poised to lead Cats in 2016-2017

November 6, 2016
Chris Collins jumps on the sideline. Heading into his fourth season, the coach is looking for players to step into the holes left by the graduations of Tre Demps and Alex Olah.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats discuss replacing Demps, Olah at Big Ten Media Day

October 14, 2016
Northwestern plays Nebraska at Ryan Field. The NU athletic department announced a new rule at the end of August saying only clear bags of a certain size will be allowed in the arena.

[Photo] Cooper: Northwestern should rethink clear bag policy

September 26, 2016
Morton Schapiro cheers on the football team. Schapiro is an avid fan and follower of the school’s athletic teams.

[Photo] Q&A: President Morton Schapiro on Northwestern football

May 11, 2016
Dean Lowry tackles an opposing ball carrier. The defensive end was drafted Saturday by the Green Bay Packers.

[Photo] Football: Two Northwestern players drafted, two more sign as free agents

May 1, 2016
Dean Lowry lunges to tackle a ball carrier. The defensive end is hoping to be selected in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft, held this Thursday through Saturday.

[Photo] Football Roundtable: Writers examine professional prospects of Northwestern players ahead of NFL Draft

April 27, 2016
Ifeadi Odenigbo lines up across from the offense. The senior defensive end will be called upon to fill the shoes left by Dean Lowry and Deonte Gibson after tallying four tackles for loss in 2015.

[Photo] Football: Defensive line adjusts to life without Dean Lowry, Deonte Gibson

April 13, 2016
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The junior running back was third in the nation in 2015 with with 312 carries.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern hoping to diversify rushing attack in 2016

April 11, 2016
Matthew Harris and Godwin Igwebuike break up a pass. As the only returning starters in Northwestern's secondary, the two are expected to take on larger leadership roles next season.

[Photo] Football: Matthew Harris, Godwin Igwebuike headline next generation of Northwestern’s standout secondary

April 6, 2016
Solomon Vault navigates up the field. The sophomore is one of three Northwestern players transitioning to receiver next season in an effort to boost a thin corps of pass-catchers.

[Photo] Football: New receivers continue to work on transitioning to position

March 1, 2016
Dan Vitale turns upfield. The former Northwestern superback boosted his draft stock as one of the top performers in various athletic drills during the weekend’s NFL Draft Combine.

[Photo] Football: Success of Vitale, Lowry at NFL Combine no surprise to Northwestern coaching staff

March 1, 2016
Solomon Vault hurdles a Penn State defender. The sophomore will see more opportunities in open space as he transitions to wide receiver.

[Photo] Football: Fitzgerald announces position changes, injuries for Northwestern’s spring practices

February 23, 2016
Scottie Lindsey (left) consults with teammate Tre Demps. The former was a sparkplug for the Cats off the bench, scoring 10 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern struggles with Buckeye press in second-half collapse

February 9, 2016
Tre Demps leaps toward the basket. The senior guard turned the ball over a game-high four times.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falters late, falls to Buckeyes 71-63

February 10, 2016
Dererk Pardon leaps for the rebound. The freshman center will be making the second start of his career at Ohio State on Tuesday as he travels to his home state of Ohio.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Pardon to get second start as Wildcats head to Ohio State

February 8, 2016
Bryant McIntosh shoots the ball over the defense. The sophomore guard has averaged over 35 minutes per game this season, second-most on the team.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats hoping for complementary scoring against Michigan State

January 27, 2016
Sanjay Lumpkin ascends to the basket. The junior forward grew up playing multiple sports, but ultimately chose to pursue basketball in college.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern finds defensive leader in Sanjay Lumpkin

January 27, 2016
A group of Wildcats huddle together during a game. Northwestern’s struggles early in its Big Ten schedule has diminished the team’s chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: 3-on-3 — Writers discuss Wildcats’ tournament outlook

January 27, 2016
Bryant McIntosh protects the ball from the defense. The sophomore guard struggled in Saturday's loss to Indiana, scoring only 4 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats blown out by No. 25 Indiana as McIntosh struggles

January 23, 2016
Daily file photo by Jacob Swan

[Photo] Football: Photos of the year

January 1, 2016
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[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s MVP and other year-end awards

December 30, 2015
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[Photo] Football: Counting down Northwestern’s top 10 plays of the year

December 28, 2015
Justin Jackson runs into a Minnesota defender. The sophomore running back will be tasked with keeping Northwestern out of third-and-long situations against a tough Tennessee defense.

[Photo] Outback Bowl Preview: Northwestern’s offense vs. Tennessee’s defense

December 24, 2015
Clayton Thorson scans the field before a snap. The redshirt freshman quarterback could have his hands full with a dominant Tennessee pass rush.

[Photo] Football: A quick look at Tennessee, Northwestern’s opponent in the Outback Bowl

December 19, 2015
Junior holder Christian Salem readies the ball for junior kicker Jack Mitchell. Salem and Mitchell share a close bond that Salem said helps create rhythm between the two.

[Photo] Football: Q&A with holder Christian Salem

November 24, 2015
Clayton Thorson looks back at the sideline as the offense waits to snap the ball. The redshirt freshman quarterback will have to deal with a loud crowd on the road in Wisconsin, similar to the ones at Michigan and Nebraska.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern to battle crowd, defense in Top 25 matchup Saturday

November 17, 2015
Deonte Gibson records a sack against Minnesota. The senior defensive end is a member of the Northwestern Leadership Council, helping set the tone for the team on a week-to-week basis.

[Photo] Football: Leadership Council sparks Wildcats’ recent winning streak

November 13, 2015
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