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Nia Robinson spikes a kill. The sophomore outside hitter leads the team in kills.

[Photo] Volleyball: Cats look to upset powerhouses Wisconsin, Minnesota

October 10, 2018
Northwestern huddles up. The Wildcats have not won a Big Ten game this year.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern loses to rival Illinois for sixth straight loss

October 8, 2018
Alana Walker follows through on a kill. The sophomore middle hitter is third on the team in attempts this year.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern to play rival Illinois

October 4, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a city meeting. Rue Simmons said she supports the city’s new proposed business registration regulations.

[Photo] New proposed business registration guidelines to be brought before City Council

October 2, 2018
Northwestern huddles up after a point. The team is still looking for its first Big Ten victory of the season.

[Photo] Volleyball: Another top-5 team set to visit Evanston

October 2, 2018
Danyelle Williams strikes a volleyball. The sophomore outside hitter had seven kills in 11 attempts against Iowa.

[Photo] Volleyball: NU falls to Nebraska, loses in five sets to Iowa

October 1, 2018
Northwestern huddles up before resuming play. The Wildcats are hoping to achieve their first victory of the Big Ten campaign this weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Cats face tough task with defending national champions

September 27, 2018
Annie Kalfas directs her defenders. The junior goaltender said the Wildcats will have last year’s losses to Michigan on their minds when they play the Wolverines on Friday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern looks to avenge trio of losses to Michigan

September 27, 2018
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston is participating in National Preparedness Month, a country-wide effort held in September to educate communities about emergency response procedures.

[Photo] City emphasizes emergency preparedness in national campaign

September 27, 2018
Alana Walker strikes a ball. The sophomore middle hitter leads the team with 49 blocks on the season.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern wins three matches to claim Chicago Cup

September 19, 2018
Marisa Viggiano dribbles upfield. The senior midfielder provided the assist for Friday’s lone goal.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Two penalty kicks tell the story of Northwestern’s 2-0 loss

September 18, 2018
Lorraine Morton.

[Photo] Funeral for former Mayor Lorraine Morton to be held next Saturday

September 14, 2018
Brenna Lovera dribbles on the outside of the box. The senior forward scored two goals against Bowling Green.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Lovera’s two goal game leads NU to another win

September 10, 2018
Kirsten Mansfield surveys the field. The senior will need to have a strong season for NU to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats split weekend games against highly-ranked opponents

September 6, 2018
Alana Walker digs a ball. The sophomore middle hitter was named to the Panther Invitational All-Tournament Team.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats win Panther Invitational in Milwaukee

August 28, 2018
Lexi Pitsas digs a ball. The sophomore libero led the team in digs last season with 306.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats hopes to start season on high-note again

August 23, 2018
Sky Patterson speaks at ASG Senate.

[Photo] Associated Student Government: The year in review

August 23, 2018
Rachel Lewis takes a swing.

[Photo] Who to watch this year in sports

August 23, 2018
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) listens during an Evanston City Council meeting. Fleming said she wanted the city to split the revenue from the proposed real estate transfer tax between the city’s general fund and the affordable housing fund.

[Photo] Real estate transfer tax increase to appear on November ballot

August 14, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) listens during a City Council meeting. Simmons recommended city staff include being an Evanston resident as a requirement for short-term vacation rental licenses.

[Photo] Aldermen discuss changes to the short-term vacation rental policy

July 27, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Rainey recommended Evanston implement a progressive real estate transfer tax at Monday’s meeting.

[Photo] City Council to discuss increasing real estate transfer tax

July 26, 2018
Mario Treto at a city meeting. He has been promoted to deputy city attorney, after his predecessor, Michelle Masoncup, was promoted to corporation counsel.

[Photo] Mario Treto named deputy city attorney

July 17, 2018
Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington sits at a Human Services Meeting. Eddington announced his retirement from the EPD Monday.

[Photo] Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington announces retirement

July 9, 2018
Pritzker School of Law. Attorneys from Netflix docuseries spoke about their participation to Pritzker students on Monday.

[Photo] Two NU alumnae on Trump’s shortlist for Justice Kennedy replacement

July 2, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Rainey suggested the city only accept lease proposals for the 2222 Oakton St. property after the anticipated termination of the Smylie Brothers lease.

[Photo] Aldermen hold discussions on Oakton St. property in committee

June 27, 2018
Pritzker School of Law. Pritzker lawyer Laura Nirider’s client, Brendan Dassey, was denied review by the Supreme Court on Monday.

[Photo] Supreme Court denies review of Pritzker lawyer’s ‘Making a Murderer’ case

June 25, 2018
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Residents signed a petition to support full funding for the city’s Youth and Young Adult division, which faces potential budget cuts.

[Photo] Residents petition to protect Youth and Young Adult division from budget cuts

June 1, 2018
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[Photo] 2017-18 Northwestern sports year in review

June 1, 2018
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Community members spoke during Monday’s City Council meeting about their concerns for the priority-based budgeting survey.

[Photo] Residents say budget survey endangers programs helping underprivileged communities

May 22, 2018
Sabrina Rabin sprints for second base. Rabin finished her Northwestern career second in program history in runs scored.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Sabrina Rabin runs into Northwestern softball record books

May 22, 2018
Selena Lasota looks for a pass recipient. The junior attacker scored 5 goals in Saturday’s quarterfinal against North Carolina, but Northwestern still lost, 19-14.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern’s season ends in quarterfinal against North Carolina

May 20, 2018
Rachel Lewis takes a swing. Lewis hit a game-tying double in the seventh inning of Saturday’s elimination-game win over California, but the Wildcats were still eliminated Sunday by Georgia.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern falls to Georgia in final round of Athens Regional

May 20, 2018
People walk in Downtown Evanston. The city’s “We’re Out Walking” program will begin its 11th year this Saturday.

[Photo] Evanston residents gear up for 11th-annual community fitness initiative

May 17, 2018
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a council meeting. Fiske voted against the development of a 17-story active living facility due to concerns about the impact on traffic.

[Photo] Council advances 17-story age-restricted residential building

May 16, 2018
Morgan Nelson takes a hack at a pitch. The junior was a starter the last time Northwestern competed in a Regional in 2016.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern looks for revenge in NCAA Tournament this weekend

May 16, 2018
Sabrina Rabin hits the ball. Rabin leads off a powerful Wildcats batting order that will have its hands’ full at the NCAA Regionals this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Writers ruminate about regular season, NCAA Tournament chances

May 15, 2018
Mental Health Board chair Karin Ruetzel speaks at a Human Services Committee meeting. At Thursday’s Mental Health Board meeting, a panel of middle and elementary school social workers discussed the inequality of mental health services in Evanston.

[Photo] District 65 social workers discuss inequity in mental health at board meeting

May 10, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. The city released a survey for residents to give feedback on budget cuts.

[Photo] City releases priority-based budget survey

May 10, 2018
Danita Stroup looks to make a pass. The senior attacker scored 9 goals in two games in last year’s NCAA Tournament and will be looking for more this weekend.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern heads to NCAA Tournament for first-round date with Richmond

May 10, 2018
Brooke Marquez takes a swing. The senior right fielder will play in her final Big Ten Tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Five Wildcats receive All-Big Ten Honors ahead of Big Ten Tournament

May 9, 2018
Morgan Nelson follows through on a swing. The junior left fielder has recorded 22 RBIs in her last 12 games.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern travels to Wisconsin looking for top-4 finish

May 3, 2018
Morgan Nelson hits the ball. Nelson hit a 3-run home run that gave Northwestern the lead for good on Wednesday.

[Photo] Softball: After lightning delay, Northwestern rallies past DePaul

May 2, 2018
Kenna Wilkey takes a swing. The sophomore drove in three runs in Sunday’s win over Iowa.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern hopes to change fortunes at DePaul

May 1, 2018
Sheila Nesselbush takes a shot during a 2017 game against Maryland. Nesselbush scored three goals but it wasn’t enough for the Wildcats to upset the Terrapins on the road Thursday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Slow start, controversial call curse Northwestern in loss to Maryland

April 26, 2018
Sammy Nettling prepares for her at-bat. The senior catcher will play her final home series this weekend against Iowa.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern carries momentum into Senior Weekend against Iowa

April 26, 2018
Evanston Chief of Police Richard Eddington attends a Human Services meeting. Representatives of the Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee, which evaluates EPD’s complaint process, questioned the effectiveness of citizen review committees.

[Photo] Citizens’ Police Advisory Committee addresses concerns about transparency in complaint process

April 20, 2018
Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago. Feinberg Prof. Kristen Knutson co-authored a study that found people who tend to stay up late at night and sleep in later in the morning have increased rates of mortality.

[Photo] Study co-led by NU professor reveals increased mortality for ‘night owl’ individuals

April 19, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a council meeting. Rue Simmons said she has received complaints from residents who had not gotten callbacks from Open Communities.

[Photo] City to consider altered agreement with Open Communities after resident complaints

April 17, 2018
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL hosted a Human Library event Sunday to encourage dialogue among community members who have diverse backgrounds.

[Photo] Community members engage in conversation about prejudice at EPL event

April 15, 2018
Sky Patterson speaks at ASG Senate. Patterson and her running mate Emily Ash won the election Friday for Associated Student Government president and executive vice president.

[Photo] Weinberg juniors Patterson, Ash win ASG election

April 13, 2018
Holly Korn holds off two defenders. The 6-foot-2 attacker’s size and quick hands have helped her tally 15 goals so far this year.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse: Holly Korn follows road less traveled to starring role

April 12, 2018
Medill Dean Brad Hamm. On Wednesday, Hamm announced he will step down from his position at the end of the academic year.

[Photo] Medill Dean Brad Hamm to step down in June

April 11, 2018
Sky Patterson speaks at ASG Senate. Election commissioner Dillon Saks said Patterson’s campaign committed two ASG code violations.

[Photo] Patterson’s campaign committed 2 ASG code violations, election commissioner says

April 10, 2018
ASG election commissioner Dillon Saks speaks at a 2017 Senate. Saks said ASG cancelled the first planned debate between ASG presidential candidates.

[Photo] ASG cancels first debate between presidential candidates

April 9, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. The Housing and Homelessness Commission will ask City Council to legitimize detached garage rental units.

[Photo] Housing and Homelessness Commission to introduce alternative affordable housing options

April 5, 2018
Sky Patterson speaks at ASG Senate. The Weinberg junior is running for ASG president on a platform of community development, academic equity and wellbeing.

[Photo] Patterson, Ash emphasize combined experience, academic equity in ASG run

April 5, 2018
Rapolas Ivanauskas looks on prior to a 2017 NCAA Tournament game. The forward announced Tuesday his intent to transfer from Northwestern.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Injury-plagued forward Rapolas Ivanauskas to transfer

April 3, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a meeting. Rue Simmons faces scrutiny over allegations of issues with conflict of interest.

[Photo] Alderman Robin Rue Simmons faces Evanston ethics board after conflict of interest complaint

March 21, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a meeting. Hagerty gave his first “State of the City” address on March 9, speaking to the community about the city’s achievements in environment, the economy and other areas, as well as future opportunities for growth and improvement.

[Photo] Hagerty discusses environment, economy in first ‘State of the City’ address

March 13, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at an event. In a Friday speech, Hagerty equated earning a sustainability certification to winning a gold medal at the Olympics.

[Photo] Evanston recertified as a 4-STAR Community for local sustainability

March 12, 2018
City clerk Devon Reid at a City Council meeting. Reid appeared in court on Tuesday after his arrest for driving on a suspended license in February.

[Photo] City clerk appears in court on driver’s license suspension charge

March 7, 2018
Amber Jamison

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

March 7, 2018
Johnny Sebastian wrestles with an opponent. The junior was NU’s top individual finisher at Big Ten Championships this weekend.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern places at Big Ten Championships

March 4, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz said the city has heard from Evanston residents and downtown businesses that the city needs to do more to address aggressive panhandling.

[Photo] City committee to discuss panhandling ordinance, EPD body camera program on Monday

March 4, 2018
Pritzker School of Law. The lawsuit comes just over a year after the Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action in the college admission process.

[Photo] School of Law lawyers in ‘Making a Murderer’ case seek Supreme Court action on juvenile false confessions

March 4, 2018
Barret Benson looks to move the ball. Despite his 9 points and nine rebounds, NU’s season ended with a Big Ten Tournament loss.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s season ends after faltering late against Penn State

March 1, 2018
Shelby Fredericks surveys the field. The senior attacker wants the Cats to stick with what they have been doing against Stony Brook.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern seeks revenge against Stony Brook

March 1, 2018
Ryan Deakin takes down his opponent. The redshirt freshman leads the team with 8 pins this season.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern aims for success at Big Ten Championships

March 1, 2018
Jack Dunn prepares to hit. The junior shortstop and the Wildcats had an up and down weekend in Kansas.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern drops two-of-three to Jayhawks in Kansas

February 26, 2018
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a meeting. Fleming spearheaded efforts to update the city’s hiring policy regarding applicants with a criminal record.

[Photo] Aldermen to review landlord assistance program, criminal record hiring policy at City Council

February 25, 2018
Scottie Lindsey gathers himself in the lane. The senior guard balled out in his final regular season game for Northwestern against Iowa on Sunday.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Iowa 77, Northwestern 70

February 25, 2018
Houses on Garnett Place. A significant number of Northwestern undergraduate students live off campus, many in houses and apartments with more than three unrelated people.

[Photo] Students, city officials seek to change Evanston’s ‘brothel law’

February 22, 2018
Pritzker School of Law. Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin from the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of their client, Brendan Dassey.

[Photo] Pritzker lawyers petition for Supreme Court to hear ‘Making a Murderer’ case

February 22, 2018
Zach Chakonis battles with an opponent. The sophomore pinned his opponent in the Wildcats’ beatdown of SIU-E.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern beats SIU-Edwardsville to close regular season

February 20, 2018
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. At Monday’s City Council meeting, aldermen discussed the next steps for the library renovation.

[Photo] Aldermen consider delaying EPL renovation at Council

February 19, 2018
Willie Bourbon and Nick Paciorek celebrate crossing the plate. The Wildcats didn’t do enough of that against Nebraska-Omaha this weekend, going 1-2 in the series.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern loses two of three in opening series against Nebraska-Omaha

February 19, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty attends a council meeting. At Monday’s meeting, aldermen discussed funding options for the new Robert Crown Community Center.

[Photo] Aldermen discuss funding options for new Robert Crown Community Center

February 20, 2018
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at an event. Emergency preparedness, job opportunities and a food scrap collection service were discussed at a 9th Ward meeting Saturday.

[Photo] Residents, officials discuss emergency preparedness, food scrap collection at ward meeting

February 18, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at a meeting. Rue Simmons said she planned to encourage all neighborhoods who did not have a “block club” — a group of neighbors who make sure the block is safe by sharing information and identifying potential concerns — to form one.

[Photo] Search warrant executed for murder case, city officials announce at 5th Ward meeting

February 16, 2018
Colin Valdiviez goes for a takedown. The freshman picked up his 15th victory of the season last weekend.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern hopes to take down SIU-Edwardsville in final dual

February 15, 2018
Jack Dunn prepares to hit the ball. The junior infielder hopes to lead the Wildcats to a series sweep of Nebraska (Omaha) this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats look to improve on last year’s impressive season

February 14, 2018
City clerk Devon Reid at a City Council meeting. Reid was arrested Tuesday for violating traffic laws and driving with a suspended license.

[Photo] Evanston city clerk arrested Tuesday, charged with traffic violation

February 14, 2018
Former Feinberg prof. Alice Dreger. A conservative-backed civil liberties group named Northwestern one of the worst colleges for free speech, citing a 2015 incident with Dreger.

[Photo] Conservative-backed civil liberties organization places NU on list of worst colleges for free speech

February 13, 2018
Pritzker School of Law. Pritzker Prof. Steven Drizin, one of the attorneys on the case featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer,” spoke in a Tuesday Facebook Live conversation on wrongful convictions.

[Photo] Pritzker professor discusses wrongful convictions, ‘Making a Murderer’ case

February 13, 2018
Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago. Two Feinberg professors are part of a team tackling newborn mortality in Africa, which was selected as one of four finalists in a national competition.

[Photo] Global team including NU professors wins $15 million to improve newborn survival in Africa

February 13, 2018
Liza Elder looks to score. The junior and the Wildcats open the season with a pair of matches this weekend.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 9 Wildcats look ahead to 2018 season

February 8, 2018
Alec McKenna grapples with an opponent. The sophomore will likely be up against some tough competition at 141 pounds this weekend.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern looks to pin Purdue, Indiana

February 8, 2018
Pritzker School of Law. Lawyers from Northwestern’s MacArthur Justice Center settled a case for an immigrant who was falsely accused of being a gang member.

[Photo] Northwestern lawyers settle for release of immigrant incorrectly identified as gang member

February 7, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at a City Council meeting. The Economic Development Committee discussed a grant that would improve technology job training access to low- and moderate-income residents.

[Photo] Economic Development Committee recommends technology training program to City Council

February 6, 2018
Ryan Deakin attacks an opponent. The redshirt freshman won his match on Friday, but lost to No. 2 Brandon Sorensen on Sunday.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern suffers tough losses to Rutgers, Iowa

February 4, 2018
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a mayoral forum in 2017. Hagerty advised the Liquor Control Review Board to consider different license classifications for Binny’s Beverage Depot.

[Photo] Evanston city staff to explore license options for Binny’s Beverage Depot

January 31, 2018
Mitch Sliga holds on during a bout. The senior and the Wildcats take on the Rutgers on Friday in Sliga’s final home bout.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern looks to take down ranked foes Rutgers, Iowa

January 30, 2018
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Michael Brennan, a School of Law alumnus, was nominated for a federal court position by President Donald Trump, but faced controversy in his hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

[Photo] NU Law alum faces Senate Judiciary Committee hearing fraught by ‘blue slip’ controversy

January 28, 2018
Ryan Deakin grapples with an opponent. The redshirt freshman came up with a match-winning pin against Minnesota on Sunday.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern ends 22-year drought with win against Minnesota

January 28, 2018
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Representatives of local nonprofits discussed solutions to food insecurities.

[Photo] Local nonprofits discuss challenges, solutions to food insecurity

January 26, 2018
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