Subscribe
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern
Donate
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

All content by Daily file photo by Lauren Duquette
Everton Hawkins chips out of a sand trap. The freshman and the Wildcats are seeking consistency at the Boilermaker Invitational.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern looks for complete performance at Boilermaker Invitational

April 13, 2017
Maddie Lipp lunges for a volley. The junior and the Wildcats are seeking to extend their unbeaten start to Big Ten play.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats seek statement win in weekend homestand

April 13, 2017
Maddie Lipp finishes her serve. The junior and the Wildcats rolled to two more Big Ten wins this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Sweeps against Purdue, Indiana show Cats dominance

April 10, 2017
Dylan Wu tees off. The junior won the Redhawk Invitational, but the Wildcats lost the team competition by one stroke.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Late collapse, dramatic final hole knock Northwestern to second at Redhawk Invitational

April 4, 2017
Brooke Rischbieth connects with the ball. The senior and the Wildcats extended their unbeaten start to Big Ten play this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s tennis: Cats take down Cornhuskers, Hawkeyes in weekend road trip

April 3, 2017
Everton Hawkins lines up a putt. The freshman and the Wildcats look to stay hot at the Redhawk Invitational this week.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern looks to continue solid play in Pacific Northwest

April 2, 2017
Erin Larner serves. The junior and the Wildcats look to continue their winning streak in Big Ten play this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Cats look to continue undefeated conference streak going into weekend contests

March 30, 2017
Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event. The Hagerty campaign released a statement renouncing the endorsement by A Better Evanston.

[Photo] Municipal candidates oppose political action committee’s endorsements

March 29, 2017
Several Wildcats celebrate at the plate. NU recorded a 2-0 win over Chicago State on Wednesday.

[Photo] Baseball: Wetherbee’s sterling performance leads Northwestern to low-scoring win

March 29, 2017
Matt Hopfner prepares for a pitch. The senior outfielder had a strong weekend at the plate, but the Wildcats were swept by visiting Indiana.

[Photo] Baseball: After winless start to Big Ten play, Wildcats look for rebound

March 28, 2017
Erin Larner readies for a backhand. The junior led the Wildcats to a weekend sweep to open Big Ten play.

[Photo] Women’s tennis: Cats stay perfect in Big Ten with win over Rutgers

March 28, 2017
City Clerk Rodney Greene attends a council meeting. Greene is running for reelection to the clerk’s office.

[Photo] After 9 years as clerk, Rodney Greene keeps passion for civic service

March 3, 2017
Erin Larner hits a forehand. The junior will look to lift Northwestern over a pair of ranked opponents this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for competitive road stretch

March 2, 2017
Steve Hagerty speaks at his campaign kickoff in October. Hagerty leads the field of mayoral candidates in Tuesday’s primary, with 36 out of 50 of the precincts reporting.

Evanston Township High School Superintendent Eric Witherspoon affirmed in a statement the district's commitment to transgender students. The statement came two days after President Donald Trump revoked an order saying transgender students could use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.

[Photo] ETHS Board Policy Committee to review transgender policies, practices next month

February 24, 2017
Evanston school district officials said Thursday they intended to review local policy following a directive from the Trump administration. The directive revoked protections allowing transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.

[Photo] Evanston school officials respond to Trump’s revocation of transgender bathroom order

February 23, 2017
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a city meeting. Revelle said Evanston needed to “double down” on environmental efforts.

[Photo] Evanston environmentalists push for local awareness of environmental issues under Trump administration

February 22, 2017
Officials at Evanston Township High School have decided not to enact a policy addressing the use of bathrooms and locker rooms by transgender students. The policy hasn’t been enacted because of the current political climate, and potential legal ramifications, officials said.

[Photo] ETHS indefinitely delays transgender policy to comply with federal guidance, avoid legal action

February 19, 2017
Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event in October. On Tuesday, outgoing Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorsed Hagerty as her potential successor.

[Photo] Tisdahl endorses Hagerty for mayor

February 15, 2017
Matt Hopfner readies for a pitch. The senior will look to help Northwestern improve in 2017.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern hopes to translate changes into breakout year

February 14, 2017
The Garage at Northwestern provides spaces to promote student entrepreneurship. Two student businesses have been selected as semifinalists in the Cupid’s Cup Entrepreneurship Competition.

[Photo] Two Northwestern-developed companies selected as semifinalists in national entrepreneurial competition

February 1, 2017
Maddie Lipp follows through a backhand. The junior’s tiebreak loss to Duke solidified the Wildcats’ loss Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern splits close matches at ITA Regionals

January 30, 2017
City Clerk Rodney Greene attends a council meeting. Greene kicked off his reelection campaign for city clerk on Sunday.

[Photo] Greene kicks off campaign with mayors’ support

January 29, 2017
Evanston Township High School will host Northwestern's women's basketball and volleyball teams next season. Welsh-Ryan Arena is undergoing a $110 million renovation, which is expected to be completed by fall of 2018.

[Photo] Women’s basketball, volleyball teams to play 2017-18 season at Evanston Township High School

January 25, 2017
Free menstrual products will be available in bathrooms across campus starting Feb. 1. Dispensers will be located in both men’s and women’s bathrooms.

[Photo] Free menstrual products will soon be available in several campus buildings

January 24, 2017
Brooke Rischbieth hits a backhand. The senior helped NU beat Harvard on Sunday with her strong singles play.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Singles depth powers Northwestern to win over Harvard

January 22, 2017
Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event in October. Hagerty is one of five candidates in the mayoral race, which is scheduled to have a primary in February.

[Photo] Candidates rush to campaign for unexpected February primary

January 5, 2017
City Clerk Rodney Greene attends a council meeting. Greene fell ill at an electoral board meeting on Friday, resulting in the postponement of a decision on multiple candidate challenges.

[Photo] Evanston city clerk falls ill during electoral board meeting about candidate challenges

December 16, 2016
Connections for the Homeless helps run a temporary shelter at 1458 Chicago Ave. Connections is one of 97 social services agencies suing Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration.

[Photo] As state politicians renew budget talks, social services remain uncertain on future funding

November 21, 2016
Marisa Viggiano controls the ball. The sophomore midfielder and the Wildcats lost to Duke in the NCAA Tournament, ending their season.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats fall to Duke, bring season to close

November 20, 2016
Lauren Clem readies to kick downfield. The junior goalkeeper will help lead Northwestern’s defense into an NCAA Tournament round of 32 matchup with SIU-Edwardsville.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern continues NCAA Tournament run, takes on underdog SIU-Edwardsville

November 17, 2016
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) attends a city meeting. Revelle moved on Monday to remove an item in the proposed budget that would have extended metered parking hours.

[Photo] Council discusses raising parking costs, waste management in budget talks

November 7, 2016
Conor Richardson bends down to read a putt. The graduate student drained a putt at the end of a match Wednesday to give Northwestern a tie for third at the Gifford Collegiate.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern wraps up fall season with third-place finish

November 9, 2016
Austin Carr runs downfield. The senior receiver leads the Big Ten in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

[Photo] Football: Thorson, Carr forge bond, light up Big Ten secondaries

November 3, 2016
Maddie Lipp hits a backhand return. Coming off a run to the quarterfinals of the ITA Midwest Regionals, the junior will look to end the fall season on a high note at the Kramer Classic.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern to wrap up fall season at Kramer Classic

November 2, 2016
Sam Triplett hits a putt from off the green. The junior had one of the best tournaments of his career at the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate, finishing in a tie for fourth individually.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Triplett, Wu lead Northwestern to third-place finish

October 31, 2016
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at a campaign event. Miller said he would like to do more “due diligence” on the potential tenant for the Howard Street Theater, Theo Ubique.

[Photo] Potential new tenant for Howard Street Theater may reduce cost of project

October 26, 2016
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey voiced support Monday for an idea to reduce the bike lanes on Dodge Avenue from one to two lanes.

[Photo] Council moves to restructure Dodge Avenue bike lanes

October 25, 2016
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Paul Goren and District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon speak at an event this year. Goren and Witherspoon outlined steps schools are taking to combat the possibility of a clown hoax reaching Evanston.

[Photo] Community members discuss potential clown ‘threat’ with Halloween looming

October 19, 2016
Northwestern students give input on what constitutes a healthy relationship during an event in October 2015. This year, Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators is taking new steps to make sure that students participating in its programs feel comfortable.

[Photo] SHAPE limits use of gendered pronouns during programming

October 19, 2016
Ryan Lumsden consults his yardage book. The sophomore helped Northwestern to a decisive win over Army in the Bush Cup.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern captures Bush Cup over Army

October 17, 2016
Ryan Lumsden lines up a drive. The sophomore will tee it up at the Bush Cup in his first event since earning a share of the individual title at the Marquette Intercollegiate.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern looking forward to unique Bush Cup

October 14, 2016
Morton Schapiro speaks at an event. On Tuesday, Schapiro told The Daily that the nature of the comments he made about critics of microaggressions and trigger warnings earlier this year was a mistake.

[Photo] Schapiro walks back use of ‘idiots’ in convocation speech

October 11, 2016
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. A tax increment finance district, or TIF, in Rainey’s ward will likely be dissolved by the end of the year.

[Photo] TIF district in south Evanston likely to be dissolved as planned

October 10, 2016
Sargent dining hall will participate in new “real food” events fall quarter. The student group Real Food at NU, aims to have 20 percent of food served in dining halls contain “real ingredients” by 2020.

[Photo] Real Food at NU kickstarts quarter with new plans

October 6, 2016
Ryan Lumsden lines up a putt. The sophomore tied for the individual title and led NU to the team championship at the Marquette Intercollegiate.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Lumsden leads Northwestern to first tournament win since 2013

October 4, 2016
Student activists gather outside University President Morton Schapiro's house in April.

[Photo] Student leaders dismayed over parts of administration’s socially responsible investment committee charter

October 2, 2016
Brent Turner, executive director of Campus Life, speaks at Associated Student Government Senate in May. Student Organizations & Activities will meet with all University-recognized student organizations to discuss making involvement on campus more inclusive.

[Photo] Student Organizations & Activities will meet all student groups to discuss inclusivity, membership

September 22, 2016
Alex Chatt hits a backhand. The sophomore, alongside doubles partner Maddie Lipp, will represent NU in the NCAA individual tournaments.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Lipp, Chatt prepare to represent Northwestern in NCAA individual tournaments

May 25, 2016
Police congregate outside Allison Hall to respond to reports of an intrusion and altercations. Residential Services has increased security across campus following the incident.

[Photo] Following battery incident, University increases security; suspect not yet found

May 17, 2016
School District 202, along with Evanston/Skokie School District 65, could lose millions of dollars under a new state Senate bill that would reallocate funds. The bill passed the Senate last Tuesday, and it is currently being reviewed in the Illinois House.

[Photo] Education officials struggle with current funding proposals

May 15, 2016
Old Dixie Cafe, 825 Church St., is scheduled to open on June 1. The location, which formerly housed Dixie Kitchen, will be a similar southern-style restaurant.

[Photo] Old Dixie Cafe scheduled to open June 1

May 12, 2016
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a city meeting. Rainey’s ward hosts a former police outpost, which the council is considering leasing to Strawdog Theatre Co.

[Photo] As city seeks to accommodate Strawdog Theatre, some aldermen hesitate

May 12, 2016
Officials at Evanston Township High School are working with the Evanston Police Department to investigate allegations of a theft from a locker at the school. A video taken from the top shelf shows a person believed to be on ETHS staff rummaging through items in the locker.

[Photo] Police investigate theft allegations at Evanston Township High School

April 28, 2016
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a City Council meeting. Rainey supported on Monday a moratorium on owners of medallions losing their city-issued taxicab licenses if they are unable to meet an April 30 deadline.

[Photo] Aldermen discuss preventing taxicab medallion owners from losing licenses

April 25, 2016
Matt Hopfner delivers a pitch. The junior has given up 9 earned runs in 10.2 innings this season.

[Photo] Baseball: Curbing opposing offense will be challenging for Wildcats this weekend

April 21, 2016
Alicia Barnett smashes a backhand shot. The senior will play her final regular-season home match in Evanston this Friday against Michigan.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: As Northwestern jostles for tournament seeding, Barnett prepares to play last career home match

April 21, 2016
Jack Claeys frames a pitch. The sophomore hit 2 RBIs in the Wildcats’ 12-10 win over Chicago State on Tuesday.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern survives Chicago State comeback to complete sweep

April 20, 2016
Brooke Rischbieth follows through on a serve. The junior was the first Wildcat to lose her singles match Sunday against Ohio State.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall in conference showdown against Buckeyes

April 17, 2016
Kenzie Ellis (left) fields the ball from the circle. The freshman pitcher tossed six innings in Thursday's doubleheader nightcap.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern makes two late comebacks, sweeps doubleheader at Illinois

April 14, 2016
Willie Bourbon rounds third base after hitting a home run. The freshman leads Northwestern in RBIs with 21.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern welcomes Penn State in potential pitchers’ duel

April 14, 2016
Jake Stolley fires a pitch. The senior was the first of the Wildcats’ nine pitchers to take the mound in Wednesday’s win over Bradley.

[Photo] Baseball: Nine pitchers, timely hitting lead Wildcats to win over Bradley

April 14, 2016
Alex Chatt admires a backhand shot. The sophomore is 3-3 in her in-conference singles matches so far this season.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for difficult conference test

April 13, 2016
Matt Hopfner delivers a pitch. The junior not only starts on the bump for the Wildcats, but also leads the team in batting average.

[Photo] Baseball: As Northwestern hits the road again, baseball behemoth waits in Lincoln

April 7, 2016
Joe Hoscheit watches a hit. The junior outfielder leads the Wildcats in home runs this season with 3.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats won’t get much rest ahead of midweek matchup

April 5, 2016
Willie Bourbon takes a cut against Chicago State on Wednesday. The freshman infielder helped the Wildcats christen their newly-renovated stadium, launching a solo home run in their 6-run third inning.

[Photo] Baseball: Friday doubleheader highlights Northwestern series against Michigan

March 31, 2016
RJ Watters crosses the plate for a run. The junior outfielder made the most of his starts over spring break, including a diving catch at the warning track Sunday.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern ready to debut new Rocky and Berenice Miller Park

March 30, 2016
Kristen Wood winds up and delivers. The senior pitcher struck out six batters in her last start against Georgia Tech.

[Photo] Softball: Big win over No. 2 Michigan highlights Spring Break play

March 28, 2016
Alex Olah tries to shake a defender down low. The senior is finally fully healthy after a stress fracture sidelined him earlier this season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball Roundtable: Writers preview Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament run

March 9, 2016
Northwestern meets at the mound. The Wildcats will be participating in their first ever Judi Garman Classic this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Confident Wildcats plan to stay aggressive against tough competitors

March 4, 2016
Tre Demps races down the court for a breakaway layup. The senior guard will be playing the last two regular season games of his career this week against Penn State and Nebraska.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern enters home stretch eyeing Big Ten Tournament bye

March 3, 2016
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Paul Goren (left) and Evanston Township High School District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon speak at the second annual State of the Schools address last month. Both Superintendents attended a workshop at the high school Saturday in which school officials and community members addressed proposed updates to the school’s goals.

[Photo] Evanston Township High School officials, community members workshop new school goals

February 28, 2016
The Patrick G. and Shirley Ryan Center for the Musical Arts is one of the buildings that Northwestern theater students often perform in. Communication senior Carter Liebman published a blog this summer criticizing the theater department.

[Photo] New Arts Circle website highlights Northwestern performances, exhibits

February 24, 2016
Andrea Filler waits on base. The senior shortstop hit a team-leading three home runs in Northwestern’s first five games last weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats head to Chapel Hill for inaugural Big Ten/ACC Challenge

February 18, 2016
Alex Olah grabs the ball in the paint. The senior center struggled in last year’s matchup with Purdue, scoring only 4 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for physical battle against Purdue

February 15, 2016
Kristen Wood delivers a pitch. The senior started a team-high 32 games last season.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats open season at Kajikawa Classic in Arizona

February 11, 2016
President Obama speaks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago in October. On Wednesday, Obama addressed the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, where he declared his presidential candidacy nine years ago.

[Photo] President Obama calls for bipartisan cooperation in address to Illinois General Assembly

February 11, 2016
President Obama speaks on relationships between police and their communities to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago in October. On Tuesday, the president took executive action on guns, emphasizing comprehensive background checks and greater accessibility to mental health care.

[Photo] Obama declares stricter background checks for guns, increased services for individuals with mental health issues

January 6, 2016
Northwestern will hire a new assistant director for Native American student outreach and inclusion. The new hire will work closely with Undergraduate Admissions and Campus Inclusion and Community to improve recruitment initiatives and campus-based programs.

[Photo] Northwestern to hire associate director for Native American student outreach, inclusion

October 15, 2015
Senior Andrea DiPrima lifts a fly ball. DiPrima and the Cats have never won a game in Nebraska since the Cornhuskers moved to the Big Ten.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats remain focused looking ahead to weekend series at Nebraska

April 16, 2015
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Daily file photo by Lauren Duquette