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Used cigarettes lying on snowy ground.

[Photo] Pregnant smokers reduce smoking subconsciously, according to NU study

January 30, 2023
Grosse Point Lighthouse. On Wednesday, visitors to Lighthouse Beach displayed a Confederate flag towel.

[Photo] Confederate flag towel displayed at Lighthouse Beach; residents and city officials speak against hateful symbols

July 30, 2020
Grosse Point Lighthouse. The Lighthouse Beach area will undergo restoration work that includes the Lighthouse Beach dunes and Jens Jensen Council Circle.

[Photo] Evanston to work on habitat restoration in lighthouse beach area

February 5, 2020
Kain Colter drops back to pass. The former NU quarterback spoke with The Daily about his favorite NU moments, the famous ‘College GameDay’ game and his unionization efforts during his time at NU.

[Photo] Former NU quarterback Kain Colter talks California bill, 2013 Ohio State game

October 17, 2019
Students grill at Fitzerland, the student-only tailgate section, before a football game. Wildside, NU Athletics and University administrators amended the tailgate area to draw more students.

[Photo] Fitzerland policies change in effort to attract more students

September 24, 2015
Former Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter spearheaded the movement for unionization of Wildcat football players. Despite his best efforts, the National Labor Relations Board unanimously rejected the NU petition in August.

[Photo] Northwestern union’s legacy of reform lives on

September 22, 2015
Former Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter led the ultimately unsuccessful effort to unionize the NU football team.

[Photo] What the NLRB’s union decision means for Northwestern, NCAA

August 17, 2015
Tyler Miller prepares to distribute the ball. The goalkeeper passed up a chance to play for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders and is instead testing European leagues.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Q&A with former goalkeeper Tyler Miller

May 19, 2015
Students participate in March Through The Arch during Wildcat Welcome. The Northwestern Quest Scholars Network launched a fundraising campaign to fund scholarships to help low-income students in the class of 2019 afford additional expenses during the orientation period.

[Photo] Northwestern Quest Scholars Network launches fundraising campaign to aid low-income students during Wildcat Welcome

May 13, 2015
Local spin studio Revolution X will close next month after a dispute with Evanston residents that has lasted many years. Two local women have been complaining about the studio’s noise since it opened in 2011.

[Photo] Local spin studio to close after years of dispute

April 20, 2015
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl stops by Dillo Day in 2014. The mayor called the annual Mayfest event pleasant even though she received a record number of complaints from Evanston residents.

[Photo] In Focus: The mayor behind the myth

March 5, 2015
The Class of 2017 participates in Wildcat Welcome. Next year’s Wildcat Welcome will start earlier and has been extended to 10 days, pushing pre-orientation programs back.

[Photo] Pre-orientation programs affected by Wildcat Welcome’s extension

February 3, 2015
Senior goalkeeper Tyler Miller was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Northwestern has allowed only 1 goal in seven games this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Cats hope to build on defensive performances against DePaul

September 23, 2014
Coach Pat Fitzgerald has cracked down the past two weeks, forcing Northwestern's players to do mid-practice up-down drills in an attempt to toughen up the team. The Wildcats are 0-2 entering Saturday's game with Western Illinois.

[Photo] Gameday: Fitzgerald, Wildcats hope up-downs are the answer

September 18, 2014
Peer advisers cheer as the class of 2017 enters Deering Meadow during Wildcat Welcome 2013.

[Photo] Hayes: First-year experience extends beyond first week

September 18, 2014
Students congregate by the grill at Fitzerland, the student tailgate area, before the 2013 football game against Maine.

[Photo] University, Wildside roll out stricter tailgating policies for Fitzerland

September 10, 2014
Senior Kyle Prater could contribute to Northwestern's deep corps of wide receivers.

[Photo] 2014 Northwestern football preview: wide receivers, superbacks

August 10, 2014
Senior Venric Mark enters 2014 as Northwestern's starting running back, looking to duplicate his 2012 success. Mark will be backed up by senior Treyvon Green and sophomore Stephen Buckley, who emerged last year as Mark battled injuries.

[Photo] 2014 Northwestern football preview: running backs

August 6, 2014
Senior attack Kat DeRonda looks upfield. DeRonda scored three goals, including the game-winner in overtime, helping Northwestern beat Florida 12-11 in the NCAA quarterfinals to advance to the Wildcats' 10th straight Final Four.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern finally gets past Florida, advances to Final Four with overtime victory in Gainesville

May 17, 2014
Senior midfielder Kat DeRonda has come off the bench to notch five goals over Northwestern’s last two games. Those scores added to her career-high season total of 18 entering the Wildcats’ game against Vanderbilt on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse: Wildcats bring hot streak home for final leg of the regular season

April 9, 2014
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[Photo] Lacrosse: Despite ups and downs, Northwestern’s balanced attack proves quietly dangerous

April 3, 2014
Students dance during Dillo Day 2012. Dillo Day has not had a female headliner since Regina Spektor in 2010.

[Photo] Female Dillo Day artist a Mayfest priority

March 31, 2014
Northwestern is searching for the successor to Eugene Sunshine, senior vice president for business and finance. Sunshine (Weinberg ‘71) announced in January he will retire this summer after 17 years at NU.

[Photo] Committee formed to seek replacement for Sunshine

February 25, 2014
Junior Alex Cohen sets up for a free throw. Cohen helped anchor Northwestern against Penn State on Sunday and was on the court the whole game to come up with 18 points, four rebounds and five blocks.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Without Nia Coffey, Wildcats can’t finish comeback against Nittany Lions

February 2, 2014
Senior quarterback Kain Colter displayed "APU," short for "All Players United" on his wristbands during a September game against Maine. Colter is leading the movement to attempt to get Northwestern football players represented by a union.

[Photo] Kain Colter leading effort to get players represented by union

January 28, 2014
Senior Veronica Corning helped key a strong weekend for No. 15 Northwestern. Corning easily defeated two ranked opponents as the Wildcats cruised past No. 29 Oklahoma State and No. 26 Arizona State.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Cats slice ‘n’ dice in ITA Kick-off Weekend

January 26, 2014
Eugene Sunshine, senior vice president for business and finance, speaks at a 2013 meeting of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. Sunshine (Weinberg '71) will step down this summer after 17 years at Northwestern.

[Photo] Eugene Sunshine set to retire from Northwestern after 17 years

January 27, 2014
Despite a resounding victory from redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis at 149 pounds, No. 16 Northwestern fell to No. 19 Wisconsin on Sunday, 23-15. The loss was the Wildcats’ fourth straight against a fierce Big Ten schedule.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern fails to overcome slow start in loss to No. 19 Wisconsin

January 27, 2014
Eugene Sunshine, senior vice president for business and finance, speaks at a 2013 meeting of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. Sunshine (Weinberg '71) will step down this summer after 17 years at Northwestern.

[Photo] Eugene Sunshine to leave Northwestern this summer after 17 years

January 27, 2014
Freshman guard Christen Inman defends against Purdue in Northwestern’s 71-68 win Jan. 9. The Wildcats play the No. 22 Boilermakers again Thursday, looking to repeat their narrow victory.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ teamwork key to second victory over unselfish Boilermakers

January 22, 2014
Venric Mark carries the ball in a game against Ohio State in October. The senior running back received a medical hardship waiver and will return for the 2014 season, Northwestern announced Tuesday.

[Photo] Football: Venric Mark granted medical hardship waiver, will return to Northwestern for 2014 season

January 21, 2014
Redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis circles his University of Chicago opponent during a match in November. Tsirtsis’ performance was a highlight of an otherwise dreary weekend for Northwestern, which fell to conference foes Ohio State and Penn State.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern falls to conference foes Ohio State, Penn State in weekend contests

January 20, 2014
Junior Pierce Harger battles University of Chicago’s Steven Franke. Harger said he is looking forward to wrestling Friday at his alma mater, Cincinnati’s Archbishop Moeller High School, but is preparing for this match just like any other.

[Photo] Wrestling: Cats test toughness this weekend against two ranked foes

January 17, 2014
Sophomore forward Lauren Douglas plays defense in Thursday’s win against No. 21 Purdue. Douglas had 5 points and five rebounds off the bench in the first half of Northwestern’s loss Sunday to Minnesota.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fall flat against Golden Gophers

January 12, 2014
University President Morton Schapiro came to Northwestern from Williams College in 2009. He has made it his goal to bring more "third spaces" to campus, or places where students can study and socialize.

[Photo] 4 years, hundreds of stories: Best of Campus

June 19, 2013
Senior Kate Turvy begins her second consecutive NCAA Singles Tournament with a match against Georgia's Lauren Herring, last year's SEC Freshman of the Year, on Wednesday.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Mushrefova and Hamilton, Turvy take on NCAA individual championships

May 21, 2013
Illinois House passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana Wednesday. The bill, if signed into law, could change how Evanston regulates marijuana.

[Photo] Medical marijuana bill clears Illinois House, could affect enforcement of Evanston policy

April 21, 2013
Steven Monacell, former vice president for community relations, speaks at a January session of the ASG Senate. Monacelli recently resigned from ASG to devote more time to the campaign of Edward Tivador, who is looking to unseat Ald. Judy Fiske (1st).

[Photo] Updated: Top ASG official quits to focus on Edward Tivador campaign

April 3, 2013
Northwestern second baseman Kyle Ruchim leads the team with a .464 batting average. However, the Wildcats were swept over the weekend by Nebraska.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern’s up-and-down stretch ends with losses to Nebraska

April 1, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (left) speaks to an attendee of President Barack Obama’s post-State of the Union speech at Hyde Park Academy. Quinn proposed steep cuts and pension reform during his Fiscal Year 2014 budget address Wednesday.

[Photo] Gov. Quinn proposes pension reform, education cuts in budget address

March 7, 2013
After winning three straight Big Ten Match Play Championships from 2010 to 2012, the Wildcats lost to Michigan State in the opener of this year's edition.

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Northwestern relying on top guns to lead

February 25, 2013
Freshman Dominick Malone looks for some advice during a home dual. Malone was one of three true freshmen to win his bout on Sunday.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern finishes nonconference schedule with win over South Dakota State

February 17, 2013
Junior Belinda Niu plays a shot during a match last season. The Wildcats won two out of three matches last weekend in Charlottsville, Va.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats defeat two top teams but fall in ITA Championship quarterfinals

February 12, 2013
Junior Veronica Corning competes during a match in Evanston last season. The Wildcats lost two on the road in in the first weekend of February.

The Wildcats compete during a home dual. The Cats went 3-3 on Sunday, only beating teams ranked lower than themselves.

[Photo] Fencing: Wildcats fight, fail to take out top teams

January 28, 2013
Redshirt senior Jason Welch battles an opponent during a recent home dual. Welch notched his 100th and 101st career victories on Sunday.

[Photo] Wrestling: Wildcats go one-for-two in Edwardsville

January 22, 2013
Northwestern competes during a dual in Evanston. The Wildcats will compete as individuals this weekend at the North American Cup.

[Photo] Fencing: Wildcats head to Louisville for North American Cup

January 15, 2013
Northwestern competes during a 2011 dual in Evanston. The Wildcats dominated over the weekend at the Western Invitational, sweeping all their opponents en route to a 109-26 win, maintaining their undefeated record in 2013.

[Photo] Fencing: Freshmen foil squad save Wildcats from Cardinal

January 14, 2013
Sophomore point guard Dave Sobolewski dribbles up the court. Sobolewski scored 18 points in the Wildcats' first Big Ten win of the season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern runs away from Penn State

January 10, 2013
Senior Sidarth Balaji waits to return a serve. Balaji and the Wildcats will see their first action of 2013 on Sunday in a doubleheader.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looking to build off string of success

January 9, 2013
Sophomore Karly Roser attempts a free throw. Roser has averaged 10.6 points and 6.5 assists so far this season.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats return from up-and-down month

January 8, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Lee Munster sizes up his opponent from Ohio State. The dual against Ohio State came after a December of mixed results for the Wildcats.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern gets mixed December results

January 8, 2013
Senior forward Kendall Hackney rises up for a jump shot. Hackney led Northwestern with 18 points in its loss against conference foe Indiana.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats drop second straight in Big Ten

January 7, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn looks to attack in a recent home game. Hearn was one of only two Northwestern starters who scored in double digits in a losing effort against Minnesota.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern runs out of steam against Minnesota

January 7, 2013
Curt's Cafe employee Chandel Ramsey takes an order at the cafe. Ramsey found work after graduating from the cafe's restaurant training program.

[Photo] Social service restaurant Curt’s Cafe in danger of closing

October 29, 2012
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