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

[Photo] KAYTRANADA named final artist in Dillo Day 2021 lineup by Mayfest Productions

May 21, 2021
Evanston sustainability coordinator Kumar Jensen speaks at an Evanston Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group meeting in April 2018. Jensen will step down from his position at the end of the summer.

[Photo] Chief sustainability officer Kumar Jensen to step down

May 19, 2021
A crowd of people against a gray bannister. The sky behind is blue.

[Photo] Mayfest Productions announces week of in-person programming leading up to Dillo Day

May 18, 2021
Students stand outside during a past Dillo Day event.

[Photo] R&B musician Omar Apollo named daytime headliner for Dillo Day 2021

May 12, 2021
A Black man stands speaking in front of a podium in a grey suit with a purple tie.

[Photo] Leadership Evanston alumni reflect on the past year, reimagine Evanston’s future

May 7, 2021
Alderman Donald Wilson sits at a City Council meeting. He looks toward the audience as he begins to speak into the black microphone.

[Photo] Northwestern to pay $1 million to city for use of Robert Crown

April 27, 2021
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
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson said he believes a proposed local eviction moratorium will do more harm than good to Evanston tenants.

[Photo] City Council to discuss budget, vote on referendum question

November 10, 2019
Adetomiwa Adebawore tries to get past a block. The freshman defensive lineman will make his first career start on Saturday.

[Photo] Football: Adetomiwa Adebawore is the Next Man Up

November 7, 2019
Aidan Smith braces for a tackle. The sophomore quarterback threw for 65 yards before getting knocked out of the game.

[Photo] Football: Inside Hunter Johnson’s return to the field and his aching right knee

November 7, 2019
Hunter Johnson gets tackled on the play. The sophomore quarterback was injured on this play last game.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s injuries have pushed the team to the bottom of the Big Ten

November 7, 2019
A.J. Turner scans the floor. Back in his natural wing position, the senior forward will look to be an offensive threat for the Cats.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s offense heads into 2019-20 season with more questions than answers

November 6, 2019
Anthony Gaines drives to the basket. The junior guard will be tasked with guarding the Big Ten’s best players this season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Anthony ‘Officer’ Gaines looks to handcuff the Big Ten’s best players

November 5, 2019
Midfielder Regan Steigleder kicks a ball. The junior won a place on the all-Big Ten third team.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Steigleder, Thron, Kornhonen pick up postseason accolades

November 4, 2019
Defender Reilly Riggs prepares to kick the ball. The freshman scored Northwestern’s lone goal against Wisconsin.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats fall to Wisconsin, may not qualify for Big Ten Tournament

October 27, 2019
Northwestern players chase after Wisconsin’s Noah Burks as he races to the end zone for a pick six. The Wildcats have struggled to a disappointing 1-5 start this season.

[Photo] Football: Can Northwestern turn its season around?

October 25, 2019
Sophomore forward Olivia Stone dribbles the ball to the offensive half against Michigan.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Minnesota in late-game heartbreaker, Austin injured

October 24, 2019
Cameron Green reaches to catch a pass during a game last season. The Wildcats have struggled to replace Green at superback this season.

[Photo] Football: After Cam Green’s retirement, NU has struggled to fill the void at superback

October 24, 2019
Regan Steigleder hits the ball. The junior midfielder scored the Cats’ lone goal in the team’s last contest.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats look to beat Minnesota, get one step closer to Big Ten Tournament

October 23, 2019
Marianna Annest dribbles the ball. The freshman defender scored the lone goal for Northwestern on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Despite strong offense, Wildcats draw for third time this season

October 17, 2019
Hunter Johnson prepares to take a snap. The sophomore quarterback has struggled so far this season.

[Photo] Football: Hunter Johnson and the road less traveled

October 17, 2019
Mikayla Hampton dribbles the ball in front of the goal against Michigan Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern splits contests against Michigan, Michigan State to set up critical OSU matchup

October 16, 2019
First year midfielder Lily Gilbertson attempts to steal the ball against Michigan State defender. Gilbertson’s goal against the Spartans was the first of her Northwestern career.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern’s weekend spoiled by an overtime heartbreaker from Michigan

October 13, 2019
Regan Steigleder prepares to kick the ball. The junior midfielder took four shots on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern ties Purdue in conference home opener

October 4, 2019
Pat Fitzgerald encourages his team. The Wildcats will play at Nebraska on Saturday in what amounts to a must-win game.

[Photo] Rosenberg: Another Northwestern midseason turnaround is possible, but it must start now

October 3, 2019
Regan Steigleder prepares to kick the ball. The junior and her team will look to win their third straight game on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern returns home to face Purdue

October 2, 2019
Kayleigh Stahlschmidt runs for the ball. The junior forward took two shots on goal in the Cats last win against Cincinnati almost a month ago.

[Photo] Svirnovskiy: The Cats are looking for wins — but first, they need to score

September 26, 2019
Regan Steigleder looks to pass the ball. The junior midfielder scored the Cats’ lone goal on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern loses to rival Illinois

September 23, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a city meeting. This summer, Hagerty called for a criminal investigation into the full City Council. Also, Northwestern is seeking zoning for professional sporting events in Welsh-Ryan Arena.

[Photo] Summer in Evanston: Mayor asks for criminal probe of City Council, NU looks to host pro-events at arena

September 22, 2019
Sophomore Julietta Thron prepares to throw the ball. The defender said the back line is still getting used to playing with each other, since many of them are new teammates.

[Photo] Women’s soccer: Northwestern silenced by Notre Dame’s rapid offense

August 26, 2019
Nia Harris battles for the ball. The junior forward scored the second goal Thursday, sealing the win for Northwestern.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to SMU in home opener

August 26, 2019
Kayleigh Stahlschmidt dribbles between two defenders. The junior forward said NU’s newcomers are already a big part of this year’s team.

[Photo] Women’s soccer: New players look to lift Wildcats past 2018 season, reach fifth straight NCAA tournament

August 22, 2019
Pat Fitzgerald speaks to the media before the 2018 Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Fitzgerald says QB competition is a ‘battle’

August 8, 2019
Vic Law handles the rock. The 6-foot-7 forward signed a contract with the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Vic Law signs Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando Magic

July 31, 2019
Students watch a musical act at Dillo Day. This year, Mayfest Productions is moving the event online.

[Photo] ASG approves $1.43 million in funding for 106 student groups

June 8, 2019
Students attend Mayfest Productions’ Dillo Day. Because Dillo Day 2020 was moved online, there were fewer costs associated with it, and Mayfest had leftover funds.

[Photo] Captured: Dillo Day 2019

June 7, 2019
Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, speaks during convocation. Telles-Irvin passed away Monday after a “long and valiant battle” with cancer.

[Photo] Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, dies at 63

June 3, 2019
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[Photo] 2018-19 Northwestern Sports Year in Review

May 31, 2019
The Northwestern bench during a game this year. A trio of transfers recently announced their destinations for next season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Transfers announce destinations for 2019-20 season

May 6, 2019
Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave. The Evanston restaurant permanently closed its doors as of Tuesday.

[Photo] No, the Orrington Burger King is not the highest grossing franchise in the nation

April 28, 2019
Elder Hall residents said construction started in the building as early as 8:30 a.m. during the past few months. After expressing their concerns to project coordinators, construction will now start no earlier than 9:30 a.m.

[Photo] Elder residents compensated for inconveniences caused by prolonged construction

April 28, 2019
Clayton Thorson throws a pass. The senior quarterback is projected as a fourth- or fifth-round pick in this week’s NFL Draft.

[Photo] Football: Clayton Thorson headlines prospects with NFL dreams

April 25, 2019
Bookends and Beginnings. The store, now its 5th year, will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday.

[Photo] Bookends and Beginnings joins celebration of Independent Bookstore Day

April 24, 2019
Vic Law and Dererk Pardon played in a tournament in March. The two both averaged double-digit points in last week’s Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Pardon and Law take first steps of their NBA journeys

April 23, 2019
Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, speaks during convocation. In a Friday email, Telles-Irvin denounced recent racist incidents on campus after students urged administrative response.

[Photo] University condemns racist incidents, says no progress made finding perpetrators

April 19, 2019
Elder dining hall. Elder is one of the on-campus dining halls that will be closed for the fall due to the University’s decision to de-densify campus.

[Photo] Students say construction to Elder dining hall has made the dorm ‘uninhabitable’

April 14, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons said that she hopes organizations that support the new Robert Crown center will help raise more money so the city doesn’t have to take on any more of the center’s financial burden.

[Photo] Council introduces authorization of general obligation bond issuances

April 9, 2019
Lindsey Pulliam makes a move. The guard’s expanded game has powered the Cats into the WNIT final.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: From “Pull-up Pulliam” to WNIT hero

April 5, 2019
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah goes up for the shot. The forward has been invited to take part in the Chicago Sky’s training camp.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern advances to its first postseason title game in program history

April 4, 2019
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