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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
Kaleigh Craig ponders her next move. The senior midfielder leads the Wildcats in goals this season with 22.

Lacrosse: Wildcats look to rebound from disappointing stretch against Michigan

April 7, 2016
Lauren Murray catches a pass from her teammate. The senior midfielder has been essential to Northwestern’s defense this season.

Lacrosse: Wildcats seek revenge in Big Ten opener

March 30, 2016
Shelby Fredericks fights with an opposing player for the ball. The sophomore scored four goals over Northwestern’s last two games.

Lacrosse: Fredericks, Weisse dominate for Cats in pair of Spring Break matchups

March 28, 2016

Northwestern’s acceptance rate hits record low at 10.7 percent

March 23, 2016
Kaleigh Craig navigates through several Stony Brook defenders. The senior midfielder scored the game-winning goal for Northwestern.

Lacrosse: Northwestern picks up crucial ranked win behind late heroics of Kaleigh Craig

March 12, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis grapples with his opponent. The junior received the No. 4 seed in his weight class heading into the Big Ten championships.

Wrestling: Injury-riddled Wildcats reflect on what went wrong before Big Ten championships

March 3, 2016
Solomon Vault navigates up the field. The sophomore is one of three Northwestern players transitioning to receiver next season in an effort to boost a thin corps of pass-catchers.

Football: New receivers continue to work on transitioning to position

March 1, 2016
Christina Esposito cradles the ball in her stick. The junior has tallied three assists thus far in the 2016 season.

Lacrosse: Northwestern to face offensive powerhouse Syracuse on Sunday

February 25, 2016
Conan Jennings wraps up an opponent. The redshirt freshman pulled out a last-second victory in the final match of Friday night’s dual with Duke, giving Northwestern it’s second victory of the season on Senior Night.

Wrestling: Wildcats win for first time since November in Senior Night thriller

February 21, 2016
A Northwestern wrestler grabs an opponent’s leg. The Wildcats will host their final home dual of the season Friday against Duke.

Wrestling: Northwestern seniors prepare to share spotlight in final home dual

February 19, 2016
Conan Jennings towers over his opponent. The freshman 285-pounder lost the last bout in the Wildcats’ match with Nebraska 8-4.

Wrestling: Oster’s pin not enough for struggling Wildcats

February 16, 2016
Sheila Nesselbush runs with the ball. The junior midfielder helped the Wildcats defeat Duke last weekend, scoring 3 goals.

Lacrosse: Weisse, Lasota lead No. 4 Wildcats into telling matchup against No. 10 Virginia

February 11, 2016
Conan Jennings wrestles with his opponent. Northwestern lost both of its matches this weekend during the 285-pound bouts, Jennings’ weight class.

Wrestling: Wildcats lose to Minnesota, Illinois after dropping final individual matches

February 7, 2016
Selena Lasota cradles the ball. The sophomore, Northwestern’s leading scorer from last year, led the Cats on Sunday with five goals.

Lacrosse: Lasota, Nesselbush lead Cats in season-opening win over Duke

February 7, 2016
Kaleigh Craig cradles the ball. The senior is looking to help the Wildcats avenge their loss against Duke last season.

Lacrosse: Wildcats open season with familiar foe in Duke

February 5, 2016
Conan Jennings wrestles with an opponent. The redshirt freshman lost his last bout against Michigan State last weekend.

Wrestling: Northwestern looking to snap eight-game losing streak

February 4, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis grabs the leg of his opponent. The junior was one of only a few Wildcats that won in a weekend where NU fell to both Michigan and Michigan State.

Wrestling: Wildcats’ losing streak stretches to eight despite Malone, Tsirtsis wins

January 31, 2016
Luke Norland wrestles with an opponent. The freshman will be looking to rebound from his 6-0 loss two weeks ago.

Wrestling: Seniors slated for return to Michigan, Michigan State for first time since freshman year

January 29, 2016
Luke Norland grapples with his opponent. Northwestern barely avoided its second-straight shutout on Sunday against Penn State.

Wrestling: Jennings saves Wildcats from second straight shutout

January 18, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis prepares for his match. After being shut out against No. 2 Iowa last weekend, the Wildcats’ road doesn’t get easier in a matchup with No. 1 Penn State.

Wrestling: Northwestern looks to redeem itself after last week’s landslide defeat

January 15, 2016
The Class of 2019 shows purple pride in Deering Meadow during Wildcat Welcome. The university broke its previous record for the highest number of applications received this year, drawing 35,034 first-year applications for the Class of 2020.

Northwestern sets new record for applications, increasing 9 percent from last year

January 12, 2016
Conan Jennings grapples with an opponent. The redshirt freshman was pinned in his match, one of many defeats for NU en route to a 54-0 shutout against No. 2 Iowa.

Wrestling: Northwestern shut out for first time since 2010

January 10, 2016
A Northwestern wrestler pins his opponent. The Wildcats will look to turn around their disappointing season Sunday against Iowa.

Wrestling: Northwestern begins 2016 against Iowa in toughest match yet

January 7, 2016
Jason Tsirtsis stares down his opponent. Northwestern struggled in its Big Ten opener, falling to Ohio State.

Wrestling: Cats fall in Big Ten Opener, place ninth at Midlands

January 5, 2016
Sophomore guard Bryant McIntosh dribbles the ball. McIntosh scored 17 points Saturday against Maryland, but the Wildcats lost 72- 59.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern loses at home to Maryland, 10-game win streak snapped

January 2, 2016
Nia Coffey takes a jump shot. The junior forward fouled out late in Thursday’s game, exacerbating Northwestern’s rebounding problems against Penn State.

Women’s Basketball: Penn State exposes Cats’ rebounding problem

January 1, 2016
Bryant McIntosh dribbles the ball up the court. The sophomore guard led the Wildcats with 33 points and 8 assists against Loyola Maryland.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats match best start in school history with win over Loyola Maryland

December 28, 2015
Sanjay Lumpkin battles in the paint. In the first half, the junior forward sparked an otherwise lackluster offensive performance for the Wildcats.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats overcome crosstown rival DePaul in 78-70 overtime win

December 19, 2015

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s perimeter shooting woes force offense to turn to Olah

December 16, 2015
New students participate in the March Through the Arch tradition during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern accepted 1,061 students to the class of 2020 through Early Decision on Monday night.

Northwestern fills more than 50 percent of the class of 2020 through Early Decision

December 15, 2015
Nia Coffey drives through three defenders. The junior forward spent a startlingly high 11 minutes on the bench as the Wildcats drew 21 fouls against Loyola on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Despite early struggles, Northwestern topples Loyola to stay undefeated

December 13, 2015
Bryant McIntosh brings the ball up court. The sophomore guard fouled-out of a game for the first time in his career Tuesday, picking up his fifth with 4:26 remaining in the contest.

Men’s Basketball: Foul trouble proves instrumental in Wildcats’ close win

November 25, 2015
Bryant McIntosh looks to split a pair of defenders as he attacks the rim. The sophomore guard scored a career-high 32 points in NU’s 3-point overtime victory.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats stay perfect after 83-80 overtime scare against Columbia

November 21, 2015

Wrestling: Wildcats prepare for familiar faces at Keystone Classic

November 20, 2015

Northwestern Early Decision applications increase 12 percent this year

November 13, 2015
Ashley Deary flips up a shot attempt around a defender. The junior guard who made the All-Big Ten Defensive Team last season had 10 steals in the Wildcats’ exhibition last Sunday and will be leaned on to pace the NU defense.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats hungry to make noise as season starts Sunday

November 13, 2015
Charlotte Martin high-fives teammates as they come off of the field. The senior midfielder assisted on NU's lone goal in the team's 2-1 loss to Maryland, a contest that is likely her final one as a Wildcat.

Field Hockey: Northwestern loses to Maryland in double OT

November 7, 2015
Freshman midfielder Puck Pentenga faces off with a defender. Pentenga and the Wildcats outshot Ohio State 19 to 4 en route to a 4-0 victory in their Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal matchup Thursday.

Field Hockey: Wildcats advance to Big Ten Tournament semifinals with shutout victory

November 5, 2015
Senior midfielder Charlotte Martin handles the ball. Martin is one of the seniors who will be honored on Friday’s Senior Day.

Field Hockey: Wildcats honor seniors in regular-season conclusion

October 29, 2015
Lawrence Lessig presents his platform to reform campaign finances during a speech at Cahn Auditorium on Saturday. The Democratic presidential candidate visited Northwestern as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival and discussed the urgency of monetary campaign reform.

Democratic presidential candidate Lawrence Lessig visits Northwestern to discuss campaign finance reform

October 25, 2015
A Northwestern player harasses an opposing ballhandler. The Wildcats take to the road this weekend to face the Buckeyes and Bobcats.

Field Hockey: Time is running out for Wildcats to leave their mark in Big Ten

October 23, 2015
Members of the Homecoming Court wave to onlookers on Sheridan Road during the annual Homecoming parade on Friday. Weinberg seniors Danny Callison and Iheoma Nkemere were elected Homecoming king and queen.

NU commemorates 20th anniversary of Rose Bowl appearance with annual Homecoming parade

October 18, 2015
Junior midfielder Dominique Masters shields off defenders. The Cats will look to break through against a tough Michigan defense on Friday when they debut the new Lakeside Field.

Field Hockey: Cats debut new field with match against Michigan

October 15, 2015
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan discusses the creation of his online educational organization during an event hosted by the Contemporary Thought Speaker Series. Khan Academy is now backed by people such as Bill Gates and companies such as Google.

Khan Academy founder speaks to NU on changing platform of education

October 15, 2015
Senior midfielder Charlotte Martin brings the ball up the field. NU takes on its sixth ranked opponent of the season on Friday and is currently 2-3 against these opponents.

Field Hockey: Wildcats anticipate ‘battle’ with No. 9 Stanford

October 9, 2015
Junior Isabel Flens stares down the ballhandler. The Cats are looking for a win against No. 18 Iowa to get back to .500 in Big Ten play.

Field Hockey: Wildcats prepare for Iowa in hopes of getting back to .500 in conference play

October 2, 2015

Armenian journalist discusses current state of Armenia-Turkey relations

September 28, 2015

USA Today columnist Christine Brennan speaks about the role of women in sports media

September 27, 2015
Senior midfielder Charlotte Martin sprints past a defender. The Wildcats will need Martin’s experience and leadership as they try to right the ship in Big Ten play.

Field Hockey: Northwestern struggles to score late as it splits weekend matchups

September 27, 2015
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