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The Daily Northwestern

Jake Epstein

Jake Epstein, Features Editor

Jake Epstein is a Medill junior from Baltimore County, Maryland, studying journalism and political science. At the Daily he has previously served as Gameday Editor, Sports Editor, Print Managing Editor and Development and Recruitment Editor. You can reach Jake via email or X.

Last updated winter 2025.

All content by Jake Epstein

The Weekly: Envision Evanston 2045 chronicle, Trump travel ban

January 21, 2025
Former SMU quarterback Preston Stone transferred to Northwestern on Saturday.

Football: Former SMU quarterback Preston Stone transfers to Northwestern

December 21, 2024
Junior forward Nick Martinelli looks to attempt a post shot against No. 19 Illinois Friday night.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 70, No. 19 Illinois 66 (OT)

December 6, 2024
Redshirt junior cornerback Theran Johnson received a Second Team All-Big Ten spot Tuesday.

Football: Northwestern receives 11 All-Big Ten honors, Johnson earns second team spot

December 3, 2024
Coach David Braun leads Northwestern onto the field before its season finale against No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Football: Epstein: Northwestern’s 2024 story goes deeper than a 4-8 record

December 1, 2024
Redshirt freshman running back Caleb Komolafe rushes against No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s season finale unravels in 38-28 loss to No. 23 Illinois

November 30, 2024
Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihelin wraps up a ballcarrier against No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 23 Illinois 38, Northwestern 28

November 30, 2024
Redshirt junior defensive end Aidan Hubbard celebrates against Michigan.

Football: Northwestern closes regular season with Wrigley Field rivalry clash against Illinois

November 27, 2024
Graduate student linebacker Xander Mueller and graduate student safety Coco Azema walk out for the coin toss as captains ahead of Saturday’s game at Michigan.

Football: Defensive captains Azema, Mueller set for final game with Northwestern

November 27, 2024
Northwestern poses with the national championship trophy following Sunday's 5-0 victory over Saint Joseph's.

Field Hockey: Northwestern’s second national title serves as a testament to recruiting prowess

November 24, 2024
Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer celebrates a goal in Northwestern's national championship victory over Saint Joseph's on Sunday.

Rapid Recap: No. 2 Northwestern 5, No. 4 Saint Joseph’s 0

November 24, 2024
Sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole dribbles against UMass on Friday.

Field Hockey: Northwestern’s Olivia Bent-Cole eyes second national title shot

November 24, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch gets sacked during Northwestern's 50-6 loss to Michigan on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s offense collides with a Big House-sized brick wall in 50-6 loss to Michigan

November 23, 2024
Northwestern celebrates its 1-0 Friday Final Four victory over UMass. The Wildcats advanced to their fourth consecutive national title game with the win.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern embodies sky-high program standard in fourth consecutive national championship berth under Fuchs

November 22, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa in Friday's NCAA Tournament semifinal matchup. Sessa scored the lone goal in the contest to send Northwestern to the national championship game.

Rapid Recap: No. 2 Northwestern 1, UMass 0

November 22, 2024
Northwestern celebrates punching its ticket to the Final Four after beating No. 8 Virginia in overtime last Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern departs for fourth consecutive NCAA tournament semifinal

November 20, 2024
Graduate student linebacker Greyson Metz warms up ahead of Northwestern’s game against Iowa on Oct. 26. Metz has tallied 33 total tackles this season.

Football: Greyson Metz embraces journey ahead of Northwestern’s final regular season games

November 19, 2024
Northwestern unveiled its $850 million plans for the new Ryan Field on Monday.

Northwestern unveils $850 million Ryan Field plans

November 18, 2024

The Weekly: Dining worker transfers, football loss to Ohio State, Rock repainting

November 18, 2024
Northwestern celebrates graduate student Lauren Wadas' game-winning goal against Virginia Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern’s overtime victory over Virginia carries the weight of a title bout

November 18, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter rushes against No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday. Porter tallied 37 yards on 10 carries during the defeat.

Football: Northwestern’s shot at Goliath falls flat in 31-7 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

November 16, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz fights for extra yardage against No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 2 Ohio State 31, Northwestern 7

November 16, 2024
Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

November 15, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws on the sideline at Purdue on Nov. 2. Lausch threw for 250 yards in his last outing against the Boilermakers.

Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch prepares for first Wrigley Field start

November 12, 2024
Northwestern prepares for its run-out against Purdue.

Football: Northwestern set to return to Wrigley Field in homecoming clash with Ohio State

November 11, 2024
Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke is projected to win Cook County State’s Attorney race.

O’Neill Burke projected to win Cook County State’s Attorney race

November 5, 2024
Junior forward Nick Martinelli fires a pass to junior guard Justin Mullins against Lehigh Monday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Martinelli showcases high-end potential in 90-46 season-opening win over Lehigh

November 5, 2024
Graduate student center Matthew Nicholson slams home a dunk against Lehigh Monday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 90, Lehigh 46

November 4, 2024
Senior midfielder Collin McCamy lines up for a free kick against Penn State on Sunday.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern trounces Penn State 4-1 in regular season finale

November 3, 2024
Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II dashes in for a walk-off touchdown against Purdue Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. Himon had his first career multi-score game during the 26-20 overtime victory.

Football: Himon’s career day fuels Northwestern’s 26-20 overtime win at Purdue

November 2, 2024
Northwestern celebrated its second straight March Madness berth with a trip to Europe, where it played exhibitions against professional squads.

Men’s basketball: Northwestern cruises into new era with European summer tour

October 29, 2024
Taylor Williams (left) and Kyla Jones (right) join Northwestern as graduate transfers this season.

Women’s Basketball: Graduate transfers Jones, Williams gear up for final college season at Northwestern

October 29, 2024
Freshman wide receiver Drew Wagner accelerates into open space Saturday at Iowa. Wagner scored a 72-yard punt return touchdown against the Hawkeyes.

Football: Northwestern walk-on Drew Wagner carves out punt returner role in true freshman season

October 29, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg with the ball in a game earlier this season.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls 2-0 at No. 1 Ohio State

October 27, 2024
Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch and Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan faced off for the first time since their spring ball quarterback battle on Saturday.

Football: Sullivan shines for Iowa against former team as Northwestern stumbles to 40-14 loss

October 26, 2024
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson evades tacklers during his team's victory over Northwestern Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Iowa 40, Northwestern 14

October 26, 2024
Redshirt junior wide receiver Calvin Johnson II and redshirt freshman wide receiver Frank Covey IV are set to step into elevated roles for Northwestern against Iowa Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s Covey, Johnson prepare for potential amplified receiving roles against Iowa

October 22, 2024
A collection of headlines from The Daily Northwestern's coverage of the 2004 men's soccer squad.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern’s 2004 squad reflects on 20-year anniversary of Indiana upset

October 22, 2024
Sophomore defender Bryant Mayer fights for the ball against Michigan Friday. Mayer had an assist in NU's 1-0 win.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern knocks off No. 18 Michigan 1-0 in first ranked win of Payne era

October 20, 2024
Redshirt freshman safety Damon Walters posted a team-high 11 total tackles during Northwestern's 23-3 loss to Wisconsin Saturday.

Football: Walters, Metz embody ‘next man up’ mentality in Northwestern’s 23-3 loss to Wisconsin

October 19, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg dribbles down the wing.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern battles to goalless draw against Wisconsin

October 16, 2024
Redshirt freshman cornerback Josh Fussell drops into coverage against Indiana on Oct. 5. Fussell has stepped into an elevated role in the secondary this season.

Football: Josh Fussell steps into elevated secondary role for Northwestern

October 15, 2024

The Weekly: Evanston budget, football win against Maryland and the end of NU-Q’s relationship with Al Jazeera

October 13, 2024
Redshirt junior punter Luke Akers prepares to take a kickoff against Maryland Friday night.

Football: Northwestern’s Akers puts on special teams clinic in 37-10 victory over Maryland

October 12, 2024
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Carmine Bastone celebrates a strip sack against Maryland Friday night. Bastone made his first appearance of the season in the 37-10 victory.

Football: Northwestern’s Bastone makes game-changing impact in season debut against Maryland

October 12, 2024
Coach David Braun ahead of Northwestern's game against Indiana Saturday.

Football: Braun, Northwestern strive for improvement against Maryland amid two-game losing skid

October 8, 2024
Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka enters Martin Stadium ahead of Northwestern’s Saturday game against Indiana. Saka has tallied a team-high 2.5 sacks this season.

Football: Northwestern’s Saka gears up for his Maryland homecoming

October 8, 2024
Sophomore forward Italo Addimandi looks to beat his defender down the flank.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern snaps four-game losing streak with 4-0 victory over Trine

October 6, 2024

The Weekly: ChatGPT in the classroom, football loss to Indiana and the end of alumni interviews

October 6, 2024
Redshirt sophomore cornerback Evan Smith defends a red-zone pass against Indiana Saturday. Smith tallied five tackles and one pass breakup in a 41-24 loss to the Hoosiers.

Football: Northwestern’s defense struggles in 41-24 loss to No. 23 Indiana

October 6, 2024
Northwestern huddles ahead of its game against Maryland Friday night. The Wildcats have lost four consecutive games.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern drops 4th consecutive loss in 1-0 defeat at Michigan State

October 1, 2024
Graduate student defensive lineman Jaylen Pate lines up ahead of a snap against Eastern Illinois Sept. 14.

Football: Northwestern’s Jaylen Pate finds fuel in his process, strives for consistency

October 1, 2024
Coach David Braun looks toward the field during Northwestern's game against Eastern Illinois.

Football: Despite recent struggles, Braun declares Northwestern’s season goals ‘still right in front’

September 30, 2024
Northwestern coach Tim Nollan directs his team against Wisconsin Saturday.

Volleyball: Northwestern falls to ‘polished’ Wisconsin in early phase of Nollan era

September 29, 2024
Sophomore defender Fritz Volmar and Maryland defender Jace Clark battle for a header Friday night.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern’s second-half effort comes up short in 2-1 loss to No. 19 Maryland

September 29, 2024
Sophomore back Ilse Tromp strikes the ball against No. 4 Iowa Friday. Tromp helped Northwestern secure its seventh shutout of the season against Indiana Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern posts sixth consecutive shutout in 1-0 victory at Indiana

September 23, 2024
Graduate student defender Brandon Clagette presses up the field against Washington Friday night.

Men’s Soccer: No. 20 Northwestern drops second consecutive conference game in 2-0 loss at Washington

September 22, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch scrambles during last Saturday's Eastern Illinois game.

Rapid Recap: Washington 24, Northwestern 5

September 21, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa dribbles toward the goal against Iowa Friday afternoon. Sessa scored two goals during Northwestern’s Big Ten opener.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern blanks No. 4 Iowa 5-0 in Big Ten opener

September 20, 2024
Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference opener at Washington

Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference opener at Washington

September 20, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning gets set at the line of scrimmage against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Henning hauled in a career-high 117 receiving yards in the victory over the Panthers.

Football: Northwestern’s A.J. Henning leaves ‘everything out there’ in final college season

September 17, 2024
Sophomore back Ilse Tromp in a game last season. Tromp scored the lone goal in Northwestern’s win over Cornell on Saturday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern extends blazing start with wins over No. 9 Louisville, Cornell

September 16, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch scrambles against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Lausch threw his first two collegiate touchdown passes in the victory.

Football: Jack Lausch lights up Northwestern’s offense in 31-7 victory over Eastern Illinois

September 15, 2024
Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II evades tackles against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Himon scored his first touchdown in more than a year against the Panthers.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Eastern Illinois 7

September 14, 2024
A player in a black jersey dribbles the ball away from a player in a yellow jersey.

Men’s Soccer: No. 14 Northwestern falls 1-0 to UCLA in conference opener

September 14, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch warms up ahead of Northwestern’s Week 2 game against Duke. Lausch was named the Wildcats’ Week 3 starter on Monday.

Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces new responsibility as starting quarterback

September 10, 2024
Junior center back Nigel Prince celebrates his game-winning goal against Marquette Monday night.

Men’s Soccer: No. 9 Northwestern finds late magic in 1-0 victory over Marquette

September 10, 2024
Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka celebrates his sack against Duke Friday night. Saka appeared to seal the victory with a forced fumble, but the call was overturned.

Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke

September 7, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz attempts to haul in a deep ball against Duke Friday night.

Rapid Recap: Duke 26, Northwestern 20 (2OT)

September 6, 2024
Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein plays a special teams down against Nebraska in 2023. Uihlein earned the starting Mike linebacker job this season.

Football: Week 2 Notebook: Northwestern set for nighttime Duke duel on Lake Michigan

September 5, 2024
Northwestern athletic director Mark Jackson holds up an honorary No. 24 jersey during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.

New Northwestern athletic director strives for ‘open door’ at introductory press conference

September 4, 2024
Sophomore defender Bryant Mayer whips in a cross against UIC Monday night. Mayer recorded his second assist of the season in the victory.

Men’s Soccer: No. 12 Northwestern defeats UIC 1-0 to complete first 4-0 start in program history

September 3, 2024
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Braden Turner prepares for a 2023 matchup against Penn State. Turner recorded five tackles against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s young secondary corps commands airways against Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2024
Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein pursues a ball carrier during a 2023 matchup with Maryland. Uihlein nabbed his first career sack against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 13, Miami (Ohio) 6

August 31, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg celebrates his game-winning goal. Glassberg found the scoresheet for the first time in his college career Friday night against Drake.

Men’s Soccer: No. 12 Northwestern rallies to defeat Drake 2-1

August 31, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz lines up against Purdue last November. Kirtz hauled in five touchdown grabs in 2023.

Football: Northwestern set for season opener against Miami (Ohio)

August 29, 2024
The move places Jackson atop an athletic department that made two national championship appearances — in field hockey and lacrosse — and experienced widespread success in the last year.

Mark Jackson named Northwestern’s next athletic director

August 29, 2024
Northwestern is expected to finalize a deal with Villanova’s Mark Jackson within the next 24 hours.

Northwestern expected to tap Villanova’s Mark Jackson as next athletic director

August 28, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning will be a key returner for new offensive coordinator Zach Lujan to lean on this season.

Football: Northwestern embracing realigned conference challenge at Big Ten Media Days

July 25, 2024
Northwestern graduate student attacker Izzy Scane won her second consecutive Honda Award on Wednesday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Izzy Scane wins 2024 Honda Sport Award

June 13, 2024
Northwestern graduate student attacker Izzy Scane won her second consecutive Tewaaraton Award Thursday night.

Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Izzy Scane wins 2024 Tewaaraton Award

May 30, 2024
Northwestern players console one another after falling 14-13 to Boston College in Sunday's national title game.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern falls 14-13 to No. 2 Boston College in national championship battle

May 26, 2024
Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller smiles with her team after defeating Florida in Friday's Final Four. Amonte Hiller tied Cindy Timchal's record eight national titles as a coach in Northwestern's 2023 championship win over Boston College.

Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Kelly Amonte Hiller reaches final hurdle on path to historic milestone

May 25, 2024
Northwestern celebrates a goal against Florida on Friday. The Wildcats booked a second consecutive national title game against No. 2 Boston College with their 15-11 win.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for repeat national championship matchup with No. 2 Boston College

May 25, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank looks to bury a shot against Florida in Friday’s Final Four victory. Frank has scored seven goals in her past two games.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s Lindsey Frank ‘cherishing every moment’ ahead of national title game

May 25, 2024
Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor buries one of her team-high five goals against Florida Friday. Taylor has scored at least five points in all three of Northwestern's NCAA tournament games.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern fends off Florida 15-11, advances to second consecutive national title game

May 24, 2024
Graduate student attackers Izzy Scane and Erin Coykendall hug during their second-round victory over Denver.

Lacrosse: Breaking down No. 1 Northwestern, Florida’s key figures

May 22, 2024
In a battle of former ALC rivals, No. 1 Northwestern and Florida will meet for the first time since 2014 Friday.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for Florida Final Four fight

May 22, 2024
University President Michael Schill will testify before Congress Thursday.

What to Watch For: University President Michael Schill gears up for congressional testimony

May 19, 2024
Graduate student attacker Erin Coykendall celebrates after a goal against Penn Thursday night. Coykendall scored 11 points in the quarterfinal victory over the Quakers.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern trounces No. 8 Penn 20-7, advances to fifth consecutive Final Four

May 16, 2024
Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor eyes the cage against Denver. Taylor became the first Northwestern sophomore to record 100 points since Shannon Smith during Sunday’s victory.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern seeks fifth consecutive Final Four appearance against No. 8 Penn

May 15, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane hugs sophomore attacker Madison Taylor after breaking the NCAA Division I career goals record against Denver Sunday afternoon.

Lacrosse: Epstein: Izzy Scane’s legacy extends far beyond any goal tally

May 12, 2024
Graduate student attacker Erin Coykendall smiles ahead of Northwestern's Big Ten championship victory over Penn State.

Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Erin Coykendall nears storied college career’s conclusion

May 9, 2024
Northwestern attackers Izzy Scane and Madison Taylor were named Tewaaraton Finalists Thursday.

Northwestern’s Taylor, Scane named Tewaaraton Finalists

May 9, 2024
David Braun claps on the sideline. Northwestern landed its presumptive starting quarterback Thursday.

Football: Northwestern lands transfer quarterback Mike Wright

May 9, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane fires a free-position shot during her team’s early March matchup with Denver.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern awaits western second round challenger

May 8, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane and coach Kelly Amonte Hiller talk mid-game against Penn State. Scane and Amonte Hiller both took home individual honors Monday.

Lacrosse: Scane, Amonte Hiller garner Big Ten individual honors

May 6, 2024
Northwestern received the NCAA Tournament's No. 1 seed Sunday night. The Wildcats won the Big Ten Tournament title Saturday to clinch an automatic qualifier.

Lacrosse: Northwestern earns No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

May 5, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane attempts a flying effort toward cage against Penn State Saturday. Scane scored five goals to help Northwestern win its second consecutive Big Ten Tournament championship.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern captures second consecutive Big Ten Tournament title against No. 15 Penn State

May 4, 2024
Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor attacks the goal against No. 12 Johns Hopkins Thursday. Taylor scored five goals to help guide her team to the Big Ten Tournament championship game.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern grinds out 13-12 Big Ten semifinal victory over No. 12 Johns Hopkins

May 2, 2024
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