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Rows of white wind turbines in a wind farm. Under the turbines are dark green grass and a hill behind them. The sky in the background is blue.

[Photo] Climate change could have drastic consequences in Illinois, report co-led by NU profs states

April 20, 2021
A light brown brick building. Trees and bushes stand in front of the building, and the sky is cloudy.

[Photo] Evanston and Skokie enter new water contract after price disagreements

April 18, 2021
A black sign outside of a beige house. The sign states, from top to bottom, “Office of Global Marketing, Asian American Studies, and Latina and Latino Studies.”

[Photo] Campus Asian American student groups release statement calling for University support

April 8, 2021
Students line a short, metal concert fence and raise their hands in celebration. They are dressed casually and some are wearing sunglasses.

[Photo] Dillo Day 2021 to include some in-person programming

April 7, 2021
Man in gray suit extending his hand out looking at basketball court

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: NU assistant coach Emanuel Dildy to join Oklahoma in same role

April 6, 2021
Offices of Asian American Studies and Latina and Latino Studies Programs at 1819 Hinman Ave. Professors in the Council for Race and Ethnic Studies, a unit that includes AASP and LLSP, currently lack representation in the Faculty Senate.

[Photo] Faculty Senate to vote on increasing Senate representation

February 10, 2021
A Northwestern swimmer dives into the water.

[Photo] Swim & Dive: Athletes keep distancing going inside and outside the pool in a season of COVID-19

February 8, 2021
Hobart House. Some students have found a community of women in Hobart House instead of joining a sorority.

[Photo] Students say sororities do not provide female empowering spaces, citing exclusive practices

February 8, 2021
Pat Fitzgerald lifts up the Holiday Bowl Trophy after Northwestern took down Utah 31-20 on New Year's Day in 2019. He’ll hope for more celebrations like that in the next ten years, having just signed a decade-long contract extension to stay at NU.

[Photo] Riker: Wildcat football’s biggest win of the season comes at the end with Fitzgerald extension

January 28, 2021
City residents objected to a 4.9% tax increase during a recession at Monday’s City Council meeting

[Photo] Human Services Committee reviews crisis response services

August 17, 2020
Northwestern University Health Service. Starting Sept. 1, Northwestern Medicine will be overseeing and managing clinical services for NUHS.

[Photo] Northwestern Medicine to manage Health Service in Evanston

August 17, 2020
A Northwestern swimmer leaps into the water.

[Photo] Swimming: Katie Robinson hopes to continue Northwestern’s upward momentum in 2020-21

August 16, 2020
Defender Reilly Riggs. The sophomore led Northwestern in goals last season, though she scored just twice.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern needs a source of offense if it wants to bounce back this season

August 16, 2020
Hunter Johnson struggled mightily last season, felled by injuries and inconsistency. Indiana transfer Peyton Ramsey’s transfer to Northwestern should help stabilize what was a sputtering offense.

[Photo] Football: Bajakian and Ramsey set to shake things up for Northwestern

August 16, 2020
Coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his players from the sideline. Fitzgerald spoke to Dave Revsine (Weinberg ’91) of Big Ten Network Thursday night about the impact of the Big Ten’s conference-only schedule on Northwestern’s football program.

[Photo] Football: Fitzgerald reacts to conference-only fall schedule

July 9, 2020
Chris Collins coaches from the sideline. Northwestern signed 2021 commit Brooks Barnhizer on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Brooks Barnhizer wants to be Northwestern’s point guard of the future

June 23, 2020
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainey has apologized to City Clerk Devon Reid for remarks she made at a Feb. 2 debate for Eighth Ward aldermanic candidates.

[Photo] Reparations subcommittee discusses Home Buyer Assistance Benefit Program

June 21, 2020
Northwestern students returning home for the summer may apply for travel aid and other financial assistance. Students were also given the option of living in graduate housing, according to Residential Services.

[Photo] NU offers support to international students deciding whether to go home

June 14, 2020
A Northwestern swimmer leaps into the water. Katie Robinson will take over as director of both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.

[Photo] Katie Robinson to become director of Northwestern Swimming & Diving

June 11, 2020
Outgoing board president Suni Kartha. Anya Tanyavutti will serve as the next board president.

[Photo] District 65 emphasizes equity at last 2019-2020 meeting

June 9, 2020
Pat Fitzgerald. The head coach of Northwestern football said the Wildcats’ limited practice opportunities are key for helping NU prepare for their season opener against Maryland on Oct. 24.

[Photo] Football: Pat Fitzgerald opens up on Northwestern football’s financial situation and returning to play

May 26, 2020
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) likened Northwestern’s unpaid $650,000 worth of fire services to “murder.” “The line has to be drawn,” she said.

[Photo] City Council allocates $1 million to house homeless

May 11, 2020
Board president Suni Kartha. At the board’s finance committee meeting on Monday, Kartha emphasized the importance of keeping state representatives accountable for the distribution of education funding.

[Photo] Despite significant COVID-19 revenue losses, D65 projects balanced budgets

May 6, 2020
A Northwestern swimmer leaps into the water. With swimming pools not a training option for most of the team, the Wildcats have found alternative means to continue working out.

[Photo] Swimming: Wildcats translate competitive mindset to new terrain

May 5, 2020
Board president Suni Katha. At Monday’s board meeting, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board members discussed various scenarios for education in the fall.

[Photo] D65 board talks plans for upcoming school year

April 27, 2020
District 65 board president Suni Kartha.

[Photo] D65 board members talk e-learning, food distribution

March 24, 2020
Students flying home for Spring Quarter say they may face more risk going to their home states and countries.

[Photo] Undergraduates struggle to return home to COVID-19 infected regions

March 20, 2020
Hunter Johnson runs the ball. The junior quarterback will look to improve after a dismal 2019 season.

[Photo] Football: Hunter Johnson hoping for fresh start in 2020

March 6, 2020
A board set up in Norris where students could share their body acceptance stories during Body Acceptance Week.

[Photo] Students reflect on body positivity, engage with body acceptance initiatives

March 2, 2020
Bookends and Beginnings. Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends and Beginnings, said she encourages her employees to take entrepreneurship roles within the store.

[Photo] Women business owners reflect on leadership

February 19, 2020
District 65 board president Suni Kartha. Kartha said school officials should consider the implications of the Achievement and Accountability Report on their own schools at January’s Evanston/Skokie District 65meeting.

[Photo] District 65 revamps annual Achievement and Accountability report

February 17, 2020
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson said Evanston should spend more time discussing the issue before voting on the resolution.

[Photo] City Council votes to continue medical aid in dying discussions before voting on proposed resolution

February 11, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. City staffers and members from District 65 and 202 met at the high school to discuss updates between the school and the city.

[Photo] City-School Liaison Committee reviews sustainability, summer programs

January 30, 2020
Alderman Eleanor Revelle. Revelle said she’s receiving fewer emails than normal, which she attributed to residents’ preoccupation with the coronavirus.

[Photo] Council introduces proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan Arena, passes restaurant liquor licenses

January 28, 2020
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainy inquired about the possibility of home sharing in Evanston.

[Photo] City Council tackles affordable housing at Tuesday’s meeting

January 22, 2020
Vic Law sizes up a defender. The Northwestern graduate signed a two-pay contract with the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: “It’s all come together:” Vic Law makes history by signing NBA two-way contract with Magic

January 15, 2020
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th). Revelle supported passing the resolution.

[Photo] City Council approves nationwide denuclearization resolution

January 14, 2020
District 65 board president Suni Kartha. Kartha said school officials should consider the implications of the Achievement and Accountability Report on their own schools at Monday’s Evanston/Skokie District 65meeting.

[Photo] Opportunity gaps persist in District 65, finds accountability report

January 14, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center, 2001 Sheridan Rd. As Northwestern ended Fiscal Year 2019 in surplus, NU plans to refocus on renovating vacant buildings on campus like the Jacobs Center.

[Photo] University to re-focus on remodeling vacant spaces, not breaking ground on new buildings

January 13, 2020
A Northwestern swimmer dives into the pool. The Wildcats dropped a dual meet on both the men’s and women’s sides to Louisville on Thursday.

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern swimming takes pair of losses to Louisville

January 10, 2020
Pat Fitzgerald calls over his players. Fitzgerald will need to hire a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach this offseason.

[Photo] Goldsmith: Pat Fitzgerald needs to redesign his coaching staff in a post Mick McCall era

December 1, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons led a town hall meeting Thursday to address residents concerns about students coming back to campus.

[Photo] City Council to vote on 2020 budget, reparations fund

November 24, 2019
Joe Gaziano jumps to deflect a pass. The senior is within a half sack of the all-time Northwestern record.

[Photo] Football: On the brink of NU history, Joe Gaziano prepares to cap off a remarkable career in the midst of a not-so-remarkable season

November 22, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a council meeting. Rainey

[Photo] Council approves new restaurant on Howard Street

November 21, 2019
Tanner Morgan attempts a pass in a 2018 game between Northwestern and Minnesota. The Gophers have had a very successful 2019 season.

[Photo] Football: How Minnesota took Northwestern’s spot at the top of the Big Ten West

November 21, 2019
A woman wearing a gray shirt and a white vest speaks into a microphone behind a table.

[Photo] Northwestern University-City Committee discusses building and zoning issues

November 20, 2019
Alex Miller leads NU onto the field. The senior defensive lineman plays alongside his brother Samdup.

[Photo] Football: Three sets of brothers bring family relationships to Northwestern

November 15, 2019
Aidan Smith takes off on a run. The junior will start his sixth game in a row this Saturday.

[Photo] Football: How Aidan Smith has become the undisputed first string quarterback

November 14, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a City Council meeting. Ordinance proposed in the wake of ethics complaints filed against the alderman will be voted on Monday by council.

[Photo] Ahead of council vote, a look back at the city’s ethics reform

November 10, 2019
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