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The Zcruit team works on its software platform. The company will operate out of The Garage at Northwestern this summer, while it works to expand its reach.

How a Northwestern startup plans to revolutionize college football recruiting

July 7, 2017
Christina Esposito fires a shot. The senior has led the Cats through turbulent times in her five season at NU.

Curtain Call: Christina Esposito transitions Northwestern into new age of lacrosse

May 16, 2017
Megan Kinna stumbles forward. The freshman midfielder and the Wildcats crashed out of the NCAA Tournament against Stony Brook on Sunday.

Lacrosse: Wildcats fall in second round of NCAA Tournament

May 14, 2017
Mallory Weisse (left) readies to make a save. The sophomore goaltender could be key in the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament success.

Lacrosse Roundtable: Writers ruminate on Northwestern, NCAA Tournament

May 8, 2017
Nicole Beardsley goes to the ground. The junior attacker and the Wildcats fell to Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament final.

Lacrosse: Wildcats fall to Maryland in Big Ten Tournament final

May 7, 2017
Danita Stroup cradles the ball. The senior attacker and the Wildcats face a tough test Thursday against No. 1 Maryland.

Lacrosse: Cats seek share of Big Ten title against top-ranked Maryland

April 26, 2017
Christina Esposito looks for an opening to take a shot. The senior attacker will try to build upon her team-leading 34 goals in a crucial contest against Rutgers on Saturday.

Lacrosse: Wildcats living on edge going into Rutgers matchup this weekend

April 20, 2017
Christina Esposito looks for an opening. The senior attacker and the Wildcats face a daunting two-game stretch this weekend.

Lacrosse: Wildcats face 2 ranked opponents in 3 days this weekend

April 12, 2017
Danita Stroup looks for a cutter. The senior scored 6 goals against Ohio State on Thursday.

Lacrosse: Stroup, Fredericks put Wildcats back on track after Ohio State trouncing

April 6, 2017
Shelby Fredericks is swarmed by defenders. The junior attacker and the Wildcats struggled against Penn’s zone defense in Sunday’s loss.

Lacrosse: Zone defense befuddles Wildcats in loss to Penn

April 2, 2017
Claire Quinn brings the ball up the field. The sophomore defender scored her first career goal in NU’s win Sunday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern evens record with standout sophomore play

March 27, 2017
Dererk Pardon puts up a jumper. The sophomore center stretched his game outside the paint in the Big Ten season, but found minimal success on his jumpshots.

Men’s Basketball: A look at Dererk Pardon’s shooting trends

March 12, 2017
Senior Jacob Berkowitz wrestles an opponent. Berkowitz will compete as the No. 6 seed in his weight class at the Big Ten Championships.

Wrestling: Wildcats look for success at Big Ten Championships

March 1, 2017
Christina Esposito runs past an opponent. The senior scored four goals in Northwestern’s loss to Colorado.

Lacrosse: Wildcats falter in overtime, pick up first loss of the season

February 15, 2017
Jacob Berkowitz squares off with an opponent. The senior recorded a pair of wins in the Wildcats’ split weekend.

Wrestling: Wildcats split pair of road duals to close the season

February 14, 2017
Corinne Wessels runs with the ball. The junior attacker has helped guide Northwestern’s offense from behind the net this season.

Lacrosse: Northwestern, Colorado enter Sunday matchup with plenty of familiarity

February 8, 2017
Jacob Berkowitz wrestles his opponent on the mat. The senior secured a comeback win in his final game at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Wrestling: Berkowitz takes over in Wildcats loss on Senior Night

February 7, 2017
Christina Esposito runs with the ball. The senior attacker had her second hat trick of the season in Sunday’s win.

Lacrosse: Wildcats get long-awaited revenge in upset win against No. 8 Notre Dame

February 5, 2017
Selena Lasota surveys the field. The junior will look to lead Northwestern as it attempts to bounce back in 2017.

Lacrosse: Wildcats look to bounce back from disappointing 2016 campaign

January 31, 2017
Mitch Sliga grapples with an opponent. The junior will look to avenge an earlier loss this weekend.

Wrestling: Multi-dual weekend presents upset opportunities for Wildcats

January 24, 2017
Mitch Sliga wrestles an opponent on the mat. The junior’s victory was among the few bright spots in Northwestern’s loss to Michigan.

Wrestling: Northwestern finds silver linings in Michigan loss

January 23, 2017
Mitch Sliga pins an opponent. The junior will look to lead his team against a Michigan lineup headlined by a former teammate.

Wrestling: Wildcats face transfer for first time since Northwestern departure

January 18, 2017
Conan Jennings wrestles an opponent. The sophomore heavyweight secured Northwestern’s comeback against Michigan State on Friday.

Wrestling: Conan Jennings completes comeback as Wildcats snap drought

January 17, 2017
Matt Storniolo squats on the sideline. The coach will look to capture his first conference win against Michigan State on Friday.

Wrestling: Wildcats try to snag first conference win in nearly 2 years

January 10, 2017
Conan Jennings grapples with an opponent. The sophomore’s victory Sunday wasn’t enough for the Wildcats.

Wrestling: Northwestern’s first-half lineup secures fate in Purdue loss

January 9, 2017
(Daily file photo by Keshia Johnson) Jacob Berkowitz grapples with an opponent. The senior has emerged as a key wrestler for NU this season.

Wrestling: Northwestern off to hot start following Midlands

January 5, 2017
Scottie Lindsey attempts a jump shot. The junior followed up a career night against Penn State with a quiet performance against Michigan State.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats struggle offensively, fall to Michigan State

December 31, 2016
Scottie Lindsey searches for a teammate. The junior scored a career-best 31 points against the Nittany Lions.

Men’s Basketball: Lindsey, Law reshaping Northwestern offense

December 28, 2016
Chris Collins yells from the sideline. The coach hopes to lead Northwestern to its first NCAA Tournament appearance.

Men’s Basketball: Non-conference win over Dayton an early boost to Wildcats’ resume

December 18, 2016
Reporter Craig Sager on the court before the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 16 in Cleveland.

Craig Sager, sports broadcasting icon and NU alumnus, dies at age 65

December 15, 2016
Isabel Flens controls the ball. The senior forward received a yellow card at the end of regulation in Northwestern's game against Maryland, giving the Terrapins a one-player advantage that they capitalized on early in overtime.

Field Hockey: Wildcats fall to Maryland in overtime, fail to make NCAA Tournament

November 6, 2016
Lindsay von der Luft comes out of her goal to stop a shot. The senior goalkeeper had six saves in Northwestern’s 3-1 win over Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

Field Hockey: Wildcats hold off Hawkeyes, advance to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

November 3, 2016
Chris Collins jumps on the sideline. Heading into his fourth season, the coach is looking for players to step into the holes left by the graduations of Tre Demps and Alex Olah.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats discuss replacing Demps, Olah at Big Ten Media Day

October 14, 2016
The project leaders behind Kresge Hall are hoping to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification for their design. The hall features several green features, including solar panels and low flow toilets.

Northwestern unveils environmentally-friendly Kresge Hall

August 24, 2016
Marisa Viggiano takes on a defender. The sophomore midfielder assisted on the second of three second-half goals by Northwestern to run past James Madison on Sunday.

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats top James Madison thanks to second-half scoring spree

August 21, 2016
Former Wildcat guard Drew Crawford attacks the paint in a 2014 game. Crawford is one of three Northwestern alumni slated to play in The Basketball Tournament for a team put together by former Cats Tim Doyle and Craig Moore.

Northwestern alumni reunite for shot at $2 million prize in The Basketball Tournament

July 7, 2016
The Sideline: Storniolo takes on Big Ten as youngest coach in the conference

The Sideline: Storniolo takes on Big Ten as youngest coach in the conference

May 18, 2016
Christina Esposito tries to get around the defense. The junior attacker had trouble against Maryland, only scoring 1 goal on 3 shots.

Lacrosse: Wildcats wiped from NCAA Tournament following Notre Dame trouncing

May 15, 2016
Catie Ingrilli is swarmed by Maryland defenders. The junior midfielder was unable to get things going on offense, only taking one shot in the loss.

Lacrosse: Second-half collapse leads to Northwestern defeat

May 8, 2016

Lacrosse: Wildcats advance to Big Ten finals after claiming revenge against Penn State

May 7, 2016
Shelby Fredericks battles for a draw control. The sophomore attacker scored 3 goals in Northwestern's last game.

Lacrosse: Wildcats face Michigan in must-win Big Ten Tournament opener

May 5, 2016

Lacrosse: Northwestern uses impressive second half to end regular season at .500

April 29, 2016
Spring Sanders runs with the ball. The senior midfielder has scored a career-high 2 goals this season.

Lacrosse: Wildcats not ready to give up as they face Ohio State in final game of regular season

April 28, 2016
Kaleigh Craig runs down the field. The senior leads Northwestern with 36 goals on the season.

Lacrosse: Wildcats looking for the ‘green light’ against Penn State this weekend

April 21, 2016

Lacrosse Roundtable: Writers discuss Northwestern’s postseason chances

April 20, 2016

Lacrosse: Craig, Murray collect weekly conference honors

April 19, 2016

Fencing: Schiller ends career with coach of the year honor

April 19, 2016

Lacrosse: Northwestern’s defense dooms team in loss to Trojans

April 17, 2016
Selena Lasota cradles the ball. The sophomore midfielder has scored 26 goals through the Wildcats’ first 12 games.

Lacrosse: Wildcats done ‘playing nice’ before battling with undefeated Trojans

April 14, 2016
Kaleigh Craig threads a pass through the defense. The senior was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following her performance against Michigan and Notre Dame last Week

Lacrosse: Craig, Weisse collect pair of Big Ten awards after winning week

April 12, 2016
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