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A room with two round tables and chairs surrounding them. There are two men standing in the back.

[Photo] Virtual matchmaking event at The Garage connects students to Northwestern-based startups

April 16, 2021
Jim Phillips watches a Northwestern football game from the sidelines. The athletic director was named the new commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference last week.

[Photo] Northwestern AD Jim Phillips set to become commissioner of ACC

December 14, 2020
Blake Gallagher gets set to make a tackle on the opposing rusher. The senior will be a leader on the defense this fall.

[Photo] Football: Bergin, Fisher and Gallagher get set for one final Big Ten run

October 23, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

[Photo] D202 board approves contracts for track refurbishments, yearbooks

April 20, 2020
Aeris founders Isaac Lichter and Nick O’Brien are Evanston Township High School graduates.

[Photo] ETHS grads fight COVID-19 with new antimicrobial phone case

April 16, 2020
The Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, 1902 Sheridan Road. NU Buffett hosted a webinar Tuesday with anthropology researcher and prof. Adia Benton to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Northwestern researcher Adia Benton talks domestic and global COVID-19 response, “flattening the curve”

March 20, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

[Photo] ETHS convertirá a un plan de aprendizaje en línea hasta el 12 de abril

March 15, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law allowing students to take time off of school to vote.

[Photo] Illinois law to give students time off school to vote

February 25, 2020
The Garage, 2311 Campus Dr. The Lighthouse Education Project is a Northwestern startup that hopes to make education more equitable.

[Photo] Northwestern student startup hopes to ‘democratize’ education with free online database for teachers

February 24, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

[Photo] ETHS students hold voter registration drives at basketball games

February 4, 2020
The Evanston Farmers’ Market. The Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is a nonprofit that matches every $25 spent each week at Evanston farmers’ markets with community grants and donations.

[Photo] Evanston community members weigh in on new SNAP requirements, impact

January 29, 2020
A view of The Garage lounge. Two individuals stand over a table in the distance.

[Photo] The Garage hosts startup matchmaking event

January 16, 2020
The Melodi House is now a resident at The Garage and has hosted four more major banquets in locations like Ice House Gallery, Creative Spaces and Margarita European Inn.

[Photo] Melodi House brings immersive social experiences to Northwestern

November 15, 2019
Student activists gather outside University President Morton Schapiro's house in April 2016. Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine is trying to build strong relationships with other activist groups on campus.

[Photo] 2020 Vision: Students for Justice in Palestine reckon with administration, future activism

November 5, 2019
Paddy Fisher makes a tackle. The junior linebacker is NU’s lone returning captain this season.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Thomas, Fisher push each other to be better leaders

August 17, 2019
Student activists gather outside University President Morton Schapiro's house in April 2016. Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine is renewing its for divestment.

[Photo] Students for Justice in Palestine renew demand for divestment after Northwestern rejects BDS

June 21, 2019
Ryan Lumsden takes a swing. He’ll graduate as one of the best golfers in program history.

[Photo] Curtain Call: In striving for perfection, Ryan Lumsden first had to find patience

May 30, 2019
Ryan Lumsden putts. The senior ended his NU career with a tied-for-20th place individual finish at the NCAA Myrtle Beach Regional.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Wildcats finish season just short of NCAA Championships

May 16, 2019
The Garage. Another racist sticker was found in a student's laptop sleeve.

[Photo] Fourth “Its okay to be white” sticker found; no University policy promises made

May 1, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Newly elected ETHS/District 202 school board members will address issues through an equity lens.

[Photo] New D202 school board members to apply equity lens on achievement gap, literacy

April 5, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

[Photo] World Languages Week at Evanston Township High School fosters learning about diverse cultures through language

March 5, 2019
Adam Cushing looks towards the end zone. Cushing is leaving Northwestern to take the head coach job at Eastern Illinois.

[Photo] Football: Offensive line coach Adam Cushing to become head coach at Eastern Illinois

December 9, 2018
Jim Phillips watches from the sidelines of the Northwestern-Maryland football game in October 2017.

[Photo] Athletic Director Jim Phillips talks about new Welsh-Ryan Arena and construction

November 29, 2018
Thorson is consoled by running back Justin Jackson after suffering an injury in the 2017 Music City Bowl.

[Photo] Football: With nearly four dozen starts under his belt, Thorson establishes himself as Northwestern great

October 26, 2018
Pat Fitzgerald confers with officials. Under Fitzgerald, the Wildcats have rarely committed egregious penalties.

[Photo] Dylan: Winning the penalty battle is Northwestern’s secret weapon

October 18, 2018
Alex Miller (No. 95) takes on a lineman while Sam Miller (on the ground) reaches for the feet of Maryland quarterback Max Bortenschlager during a game last October. The Miller brothers are both key members of Northwestern’s current defensive line.

[Photo] Football: Sam and Alex Miller overcame family tragedy to become staples of Northwestern front

October 11, 2018
Blake Gallagher rises to make a tackle. The sophomore has started strong in his first season as a starter.

[Photo] Football: Blake Gallagher thriving in larger role, leading Northwestern in tackles

October 4, 2018
Students sit on the lawn of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s headquarters in November 2017 as part of a protest to support survivors of sexual assault. The fraternity returns to campus this fall after a contentious history.

[Photo] Looking back since the University’s 2017 investigation of Sigma Alpha Epsilon

September 28, 2018
The Buffett Institute for Global Studies, 1902 Sheridan Road. Provost Jonathan Holloway named Annelise Riles as the new executive director of the Buffet Institute in a Tuesday email.

[Photo] NU appoints new executive director of Buffett Institute

July 17, 2018
825 Church St., the location of new restaurant Falcon Eddy’s. The Texas-style barbeque spot, under the same ownership as popular Evanston restaurant Bat 17, opened Wednesday.

[Photo] Bat 17 owners open new barbeque restaurant on Church Street

June 26, 2018
Dylan Wu tees off. The senior finished his Northwestern career with the second-best stroke average in school history.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Dylan Wu’s competitive fire sparked success for Cats

May 30, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey and other members of the Administration and Public Works Committee discussed possibilities for 2222 Oakton St. after Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. requested to terminate its lease.

[Photo] Aldermen discuss new possibilities for Oakton Street property

May 30, 2018
Ryan Lumsden hits a putt. After Friday’s first round, Lumsden individually was tied for first in the tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern narrowly eliminated before final day of team competition at NCAA Championships

May 28, 2018
Ryan Lumsden lines up a putt while on the green. The junior finished the Columbus Regional at 2-under, the best score of any Wildcat.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Cats advance to NCAA Championships for the first time since 2011

May 16, 2018
Jim Phillips watches from the sidelines of the Northwestern-Maryland football game in October. Phillips received $1.57 million in total compensation in 2017-18, making him the nation’s second-highest paid athletic director.

[Photo] Jim Phillips ranked 2nd-highest paid athletic director in nation

May 15, 2018
Dylan Wu hits a drive. Wu’s final NCAA Regionals tournament will take place at a familiar course.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern hopes familiarity, proximity pay off at NCAA Regionals

May 13, 2018
Dylan Wu hits a putt. The senior is one of two Wildcats golfers who will play in their final Big Ten Championships this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern heads to Baltimore for Big Ten Championships

April 26, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey has asked that City Council consider the necessity for bike lanes on Dodge Avenue between Howard Street and Kirk Street at Monday’s City Council meeting.

[Photo] Aldermen to reconsider Dodge Avenue bike lanes at City Council

April 22, 2018
Cam Green catches a pass during the Oct. 14 game at Maryland. Green hauled in 20 catches during the 2017 season but is in line to take over a bigger role in 2018.

[Photo] Football: Vacant superback spot gives opportunity to converted receiver Cam Green

April 17, 2018
Jack Claeys frames a pitch. The senior catcher cranked 2 home runs in a game against Maryland over the weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats’ struggles continue with series loss to Maryland

April 2, 2018
Sam Triplett strikes a putt. The senior was the lone bright spot in a rough final day for Northwestern.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: In tough field, Wildcats flounder at Southern Highlands Collegiate

March 7, 2018
Dylan Wu tees off. The senior and the Wildcats are looking at a tough field in the Southern Highlands Collegiate this week.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Wildcats prepare for top-25 heavy field at Southern Highlands Collegiate

March 4, 2018
Ryan Lumsden strikes a putt. The junior finished in the top 10 in the Prestige at PGA West.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Cats post strong start to stroke play in SoCal

February 21, 2018
Dylan Wu tees off. The senior and the Wildcats struggled at Big Ten Match Play, finishing 11th.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: The Cats land at No. 11 of 14 in Big Ten Match Play

February 14, 2018
Pat Fitzgerald wanders the sidelines. Fitzgerald and Northwestern signed 18 scholarship players in the class of 2018.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern adds two players, finalizes 2018 recruiting class

February 7, 2018
Everton Hawkins tees off. The sophomore and the Wildcats open the winter season at Big Ten Match Play in Florida this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: After three-month hiatus, Cats gear up for Big Ten Match Play

February 7, 2018
A woman peruses different vegetable options. Some vendors at the indoor winter farmers’ market in Evanston are using sustainable technology to grow plants during the cold months.

[Photo] Sustainable gardener finds success selling at Evanston farmers’ market

February 6, 2018
Nobel-Prize winning chemistry Prof. Fraser Stoddart speaks in Hardin Hall in October 2016. Stoddart and former Intel director Youssry Bostros launched a line of anti-aging skincare under the brand “NOBLE.”

[Photo] Company co-founded by Nobel Prize winner launches nanotechnology-based cosmetics

January 16, 2018
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