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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 24, 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 8, 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 3, 2019
Barret Benson slams home a dunk. He announced his decision to transfer Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Barret Benson becomes third player to announce he will transfer in past week

March 19, 2019
Vic Law operates at the top of the key. The forward will be recognized on Saturday at Senior Day

[Photo] Warren: With Senior Day Saturday, what is the legacy of Northwestern’s seniors?

March 8, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Evanston school leaders haven’t announced a plan to change their Title IX policies in response to the November 2018 proposal from the U.S. Education Department to improve how schools handle sexual harassment and how students report it.

[Photo] How Evanston K-12 schools enforce Title IX

March 6, 2019
A dancer during Block 7 of Northwestern University Dance Marathon 2018. NUDM, which is often cited as one of the largest student-run philanthropy in the U.S., routinely donates seven-figure amounts to its chosen beneficiary every year.

[Photo] The final countdown to the 30 hours in the tent

March 6, 2019
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city council meeting. Revelle called the CARP implementation strategies “ambitious”

[Photo] Evanston proposes two-year climate action plan implementation strategy

March 4, 2019
Barret Benson looks to pass. The junior center has started five games this year.

[Photo] Front and center: Barret Benson’s development is worth watching

February 27, 2019
A Northwestern swimmer does freestyle. The Wildcats finished fourth at the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] Women’s Swimming: Northwestern finishes the team portion of the season, taking seventh at Big Ten Championships

February 25, 2019
Aaron Falzon shoots the ball. The junior forward scored five points on Wednesday.

[Photo] Golden: Northwestern has too much talent to play so poorly in Big Ten play

February 21, 2019
Ryan Taylor puts up a layup. Northwestern missed a lot of shots Wednesday.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Ohio State 63, Northwestern 49

February 20, 2019
A Northwestern swimmer dives into the water. The Wildcats are looking to improve on last year’s seventh-place finish at the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] Women’s Swimming: Northwestern travels to Bloomington for Big Ten Championships

February 19, 2019
Bookends and Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. Owner Nina Barrett said tax breaks need to ease the burden on small businesses of increasing minimum wage.

[Photo] Illinois residents express concern over rollout of J.B. Pritzker’s minimum wage law

February 19, 2019
Vic Law dribbles the rock.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Nebraska 59, Northwestern 50

February 16, 2019
The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St. The City Council discussed making replacing lead water pipes more affordable after only 7 percent of applicable residents took advantage of the program.

[Photo] Construction to begin for water reservoir project on Northwestern campus

February 15, 2019
The Chicago skyline. Three candidates for mayor of Chicago have been involved in controversies in the final weeks of their campaigns.

[Photo] Three Chicago mayoral candidates facing controversies

February 13, 2019
Superintendent Eric Witherspoon at a school board meeting. Witherspoon said no matter how the election turns out, he is confident all four candidates are “very qualified"

[Photo] ETHS/District 202 candidates emphasize equity in school board election

February 11, 2019
Ryan Taylor looks to run the floor. The senior guard had 16 points.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Iowa 80, Northwestern 79

February 10, 2019
Sarah Wake, the University associate vice president for equity, speaks on a panel about upcoming changes to Title IX. NU submitted a formal comment on the Title IX changes Wednesday.

[Photo] NU administrators submit comment calling for changes in proposed Title IX rules

January 30, 2019
A Northwestern swimmer does freestyle. It will be Senior Day for the Wildcats in a Big Ten dual this weekend.

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern to face Minnesota, Purdue in Senior Meet

January 30, 2019
A Northwestern swimmer swims the freestyle. The Wildcats split two weekend meets this week

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern splits back-to-back with Louisville, Cincinnati

January 28, 2019
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty at a meeting. Hagerty and Northwestern President Morton Schapiro allocated $225,000 of the Good Neighbor Fund to job training programs in Evanston.

[Photo] Good Neighbor Fund improves job training programs

January 22, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. A former ETHS employee was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a student.

[Photo] ETHS reaches settlement in case against former drama teacher

January 21, 2019
A Northwestern swimmer swims freestyle. The women’s team split its matches this weekend in Iowa

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern women split with Iowa and Wisconsin while the men fall twice

January 21, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway. A motion requiring faculty to conduct due diligence before granting scholars or researchers official status passed unanimously at Faculty Senate’s Wednesday meeting.

[Photo] Faculty Senate notebook: Scholar review policy passes; email policy draws concern

January 17, 2019
A Northwestern athlete swims freestyle. The Wildcats are heading to Iowa City for a Big Ten tri-dual meet.

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern prepares to face Iowa, Wisconsin in Hawkeye State

January 16, 2019
Elder dining hall. Because Elder dining hall renovations have been extended for another two quarters, Compass is serving weekday breakfasts and Wednesday night dinners in the building’s lounge.

[Photo] Dining services provides breakfast to make up for Elder’s renovation delay

January 16, 2019
Architect Andy Tinucci walks the Evanston Arts Council through his design for the new Robert Crown Community Center. Tinucci will negotiate with artist Marc Fornes on a lower-cost piece.

[Photo] Arts Council confirms artist for Robert Crown installation

January 16, 2019
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board president Suni Kartha at a meeting. Three school board members are up for re-election, though none will face challenges.

[Photo] In uncontested election, D65 school board candidates say they’ll focus on equity

January 15, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Evanston Township High School/District 202 and Evanston/Skokie School District 65 both meet the minimum requirements enacted by recent Illinois state law for an black history unit.

[Photo] Law mandates black history curriculum in all Illinois public schools

January 10, 2019
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah lays it in. The senior forward had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the upset over the Spartans.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah closes out upset over No. 15 Spartans

January 4, 2019
Pat Fitzgerald raises the Holiday Bowl trophy in celebration in 2018. Fitzgerald recently reached his 100th win with the Cats.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern makes Holiday Bowl statement, then Pat Fitzgerald makes his

January 1, 2019
Elder dining hall’s renovation plans have been delayed. It is now scheduled to open Summer 2019.

[Photo] Elder dining hall to remain under construction after renovation plans change

December 10, 2018
Jess Sancataldo drives to the basket. The freshman guard dropped 20 points in only 13 minutes.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Sancataldo helps make up for Scheid’s absence in win

November 25, 2018
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[Photo] Pope: Northwestern’s 2018 campaign one of the strangest seasons in college football history

November 19, 2018
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[Photo] Marc Lamont-Hill talks black activism and voting third party at annual FMO event

November 16, 2018
A Northwestern swimmer swims. The team will be participating in the TYR Invitational this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern Finishes Third in Big Al Invitational

November 15, 2018
Clayton Thorson surveys the field against Iowa. The senior quarterback has had wildly divergent performances this season.

[Photo] Football: Examining the statistical quirks of Clayton Thorson’s season

November 15, 2018
Caroline Pozo prepares to hit the ball. The sophomore won two of her three matches this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern has successful weekend in Baton Rouge

November 14, 2018
Isaiah Bowser runs the ball. The freshman running back gained 156 yards on 31 carries en route to Rose Bowl Big Ten Player of the Week.

[Photo] Football: Bowser named Rose Bowl Big Ten Player of the Week

November 13, 2018
Nate Hall tackles an Iowa player. The Wildcats’ win over Iowa help boost NU to No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern ranked No. 22 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 13, 2018
Marisa Viggiano dribbles the soccer ball. The senior midfielder played her final game for the Wildcats on Friday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern season ends in a way no one expected

November 11, 2018
Lindsey Pulliam dribbles the ball. The sophomore guard scored nine points in the team’s opener against Green Bay.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: In change of pace, NU to open with a powerhouse opponent

November 8, 2018
Michele Chernesky kicks the ball. The senior has started all 18 games this autumn.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats were desperate, now excited for NCAA chance

November 7, 2018
Jordan Hamilton surveys the court. The sophomore guard had nine points and five assists.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Pulliam’s late free throws give NU upset victory over Green Bay

November 6, 2018
Kayleigh Stahlschmidt races up the field. The Wildcats barely qualified for the NCAA Tournament on Monday, but they have high expectations.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern qualifies for the NCAA Tournament

November 5, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Bobkiewicz made plans to restructure the staff of the Youth and Young Adult division, raising concerns from residents.

[Photo] Residents concerned about Youth and Young Adult restructuring

November 4, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. The Board of Ethics recommended that Rainey recuse herself from votes on Harley Clarke.

[Photo] Recusal recommended as part of Rainey’s ethics code violation

October 30, 2018
Camden Buescher plays a pass. The senior midfielder collected a hat trick Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Buescher completes hat trick as Northwestern crushes D-III Concordia-Chicago

October 28, 2018
Flynn Nagel eyes the yard line needed for a first down in Northwestern’s crucial fourth-down conversion last Saturday against Rutgers. The Wildcats are 8-for-18 on fourth downs so far this season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s offensive ideology now revolves around fourth downs, for better or worse

October 25, 2018
Freshman defender Julietta Thron prepares to throw the ball in. The Wildcats failed to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern misses out on Big Ten Tournament

October 25, 2018
A Northwestern swimmer dives into the pool. The Wildcats opened their season with a loss.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern opens 2018-19 season with loss at Michigan

October 25, 2018
Marisa Viggiano dribbles the ball. The senior midfielder scored the equalizer in the 74th minute.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern ends regular season with devastating 1-1 tie

October 21, 2018
Marisa Viggiano dribbles the ball. The senior midfielder scored a free kick goal in the 60th minute.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Returning Viggiano sparks Northwestern’s victory over Illinois

October 18, 2018
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[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Rival Illinois stands between Northwestern and tournament spot

October 18, 2018
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway on Wednesday remarked on the state of the deficit to Faculty Senate for 25 minutes and then answered questions.

[Photo] Holloway tells Faculty Senate school ‘moving forward’ on fixing deficit

October 18, 2018
Sophomore midfielder Kayleigh Stahlschmidt dribbles up the field. The midfield has been forced into several lineup changes as the result of a injuries and inconsistent play.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern feeling the pressure after tie against Purdue

October 14, 2018
Aspyn Repp dribbles the ball. The senior midfielder started her second-straight game Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern comes from behind to beat Indiana

October 12, 2018
Nia Harris closes down on an opponent. The sophomore forward has one goal on the season.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern toggling through its frontline options

October 10, 2018
Garrett Opperman clears the ball. The junior defender has started every match the past two seasons.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern scores first goal in 4 games, plays to a 1-1 draw against DePaul

October 10, 2018
Tommy Katsiyiannis fends off a defender. The sophomore midfielder provided the assist for Northwestern’s goal.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Goal drought ends, but Cats still struggle to score

October 10, 2018
Marisa Viggiano advances the ball up the field. After Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Maryland, her and coach Michael Moynihan were perplexed about how the team had lost two matches in a row.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern upset again, loses 2-1 against Maryland

October 8, 2018
Andrew McLeod kicks the ball. The junior defender has started eight games this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern prepares for matchup against city rival DePaul

October 8, 2018
Garrett Opperman kicks the soccer ball. The sophomore defender helped hold Penn State scoreless.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern ties 0-0 in double OT against Penn State after taking 17 shots

October 8, 2018
Kayla Sharples plays a pass up the field. The senior defender played all 110 minutes in last year’s contest against Rutgers.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Two defensive powerhouses to face off

October 3, 2018
Evanston sustainability coordinator Kumar Jensen speaks at an Evanston Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group meeting in April. The group is set to finalize its plan Oct. 9.

[Photo] Group members revise sustainability plan after receiving community feedback

October 2, 2018
Matt Moderwell gains traction on a loose ball. The junior scored the game-tying goal Wednesday against Indiana.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern seeks first Big Ten win against No. 19 Michigan

September 27, 2018
Jeremy Larkin carries the ball against Akron in what became his final career game. Larkin retired due to cervical stenosis.

[Photo] Football: Jeremy Larkin retires from football due to cervical stenosis

September 24, 2018
Camden Buescher kicks the ball towards the left side of the field. The senior midfielder scored Northwestern’s only goal Friday

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern plays another OT game, falls to Maryland 2-1

September 17, 2018
Tommy Katsiyiannis battles for the ball. The sophomore midfielder is one of 10 returning starters looking to guide NU to its first winning season since 2014.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: After strong end to 2017, Cats primed for bounce-back season

August 24, 2018
Chris Collins observes from the sidelines. Collins and the Wildcats begin he 2018-19 season on Nov. 2 with an exhibition against McKendree.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern announces 2018-19 conference schedule

August 22, 2018
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty looks on during a City Council meeting. Hagerty read a statement at Monday’s City Council meeting condemning President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy.

[Photo] Hagerty, aldermen condemn Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policies

June 26, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at a City Council meeting in April. Braithwaite introduced a motion at Monday’s meeting to remove youth and young adult programs from a list of potential city services to be reduced or cut in the priority-based budgeting process.

[Photo] Aldermen vote to protect youth and young adult programs from budget cuts

June 19, 2018
A Northwestern swimmer enters the pool. The program is undergoing massive changes this spring.

[Photo] Swimming: Northwestern heading in new direction with combined programs, new director, improved facilities

June 7, 2018
Matt Murray speaks at Northwestern in February. Murray (Medill ’87, ’88) was named editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.

[Photo] NU alum Matt Murray named next editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal

June 5, 2018
Maddie Lipp hits a return. Lipp, together with Erin Larner, composed one of the best doubles pairs in the country this spring.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Erin Larner, Maddie Lipp prove hard work pays off

June 1, 2018
Maddie Lipp hits a forehand. Lipp and the Wildcats will face Buffalo in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: 14th-seeded Northwestern looks to start NCAA Tournament run at home

May 9, 2018
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board president Suni Kartha at a meeting. The district’s Board Policy Committee decided Monday to begin to make amendments to the district’s dress code.

[Photo] District 65 to propose changes to dress code, follow ETHS’ example

May 2, 2018
Eric Witherspoon presents at a District 202 board meeting. Nineteen teachers received tenure at the April 9 meeting.

[Photo] Melanie Ilseman one of 19 teachers to receive tenure at ETHS

April 18, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. District 202 board members discussed possible changes to student journalism policy at their April board meeting.

[Photo] District 202 considers student journalism policy changes

April 16, 2018
Nichols Middle School principal Adrian Harries speaks with two students. Following claims that his faculty training practices were discriminatory, the Organization for Positive Action and Leadership and the school board expressed support for Harries, calling the criticisms “mischaracterizations.”

[Photo] OPAL, District 65 express support for Nichols principal after claims of discriminatory practices

April 16, 2018
ETHS/District 202 superintendent Eric Witherspoon at a District 202 board meeting. In a brief statement distributed yesterday to students, families and staff, Witherspoon said the district was made aware of allegations on January 8.

[Photo] District 202 board holds hearing to authorize bond funding

April 9, 2018
Communication senior Dasha Gorin talks at a January URSA meeting about proposed changes to the Media Arts Grant system. Gorin authored a letter asking for RTVF student support to show that URSA’s concerns did not simply represent a “vocal minority.”

[Photo] URSA asks RTVF students for consensus in MAG reform effort

April 4, 2018
Brandon Medina

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

March 7, 2018
Caroline Pozo prepares to hit a backhand. The Wildcats look to win their second straight game against a top-10 opponent.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern opens Big Ten play with No. 5 Illinois, Iowa

March 1, 2018
A Northwestern swimmer dives into the pool. The Wildcats finished ninth out of 10 teams at the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern finishes ninth at Big Ten Championships

February 26, 2018
Caroline Pozo prepares to hit a backhand. The freshman and the Wildcats will be up against a tough challenge with No. 7 Vanderbilt this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern set to face Vanderbilt in battle between top-25 opponents

February 22, 2018
Alex Chatt prepares to hit the ball. The senior participated in an exciting weekend for the Wildcats, who went 2-0 Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins dramatic comeback over No. 22 Washington

February 20, 2018
The Wildcats finished seventh at the Big Ten championships, but junior Olivia Rosendahl was named co-diver of the tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Swimming: Northwestern finishes seventh at Big Ten Championships

February 19, 2018
Maddie Lipp strikes a volley. The senior hopes the Wildcats find success on their home court.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to end losing streak with matches against Washington, Milwaukee

February 15, 2018
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