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The Daily Northwestern

Jonah Dylan, Reporter

Jonah is a Medill senior studying journalism and political science. In the past, he was managing editor in Fall 2018, sports editor, development and recruitment editor and campus editor at The Daily. The Los Angeles native is also involved with Spring Slam. You can reach Jonah via Twitter or email.

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Henry Molnar. The Weinberg sophomore was elected Associated Student Government parliamentarian at Wednesday’s Senate meeting.

ASG Senate elects sophomore Henry Molnar as parliamentarian

April 5, 2018
University Chaplain Timothy Stevens. After 32 years in the role, Stevens will retire in June.

University Chaplain Timothy Stevens to retire in June

April 3, 2018
Loyola head coach Porter Moser cuts down the net after a 78-62 win against Kansas State in an NCAA Tournament regional final at Philips Arena in Atlanta on March 24, 2018. Some NU students journeyed to Loyola’s campus to cheer on the Ramblers during their tournament run.

Loyola Chicago’s NCAA Tournament run attracts Northwestern, national attention

April 2, 2018

Northwestern executive vice president Nim Chinniah resigns

April 2, 2018
Northwestern students Farrah Sklar (left), Maddie Gaines (center) and Valen-Marie Santos, who helped organize Northwestern Stands With Marjory Stoneman Douglas, attend the March for our Lives event in Parkland, Florida. Several NU students participated in marches across the country on Saturday to protest gun violence in the wake of the Feb. 14 shooting in Parkland.

Northwestern students participate in March for Our Lives across the country

March 26, 2018
Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern accepted 8.4 percent of applicants for the Class of 2022, a record low.

Northwestern acceptance rate falls to 8.4 percent

March 24, 2018
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah goes up for a layup. The junior forward and the Wildcats fell to Milwaukee on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to Milwaukee for third straight loss

December 4, 2017
Bryant McIntosh dribbles. The senior guard led the Wildcats in a heartbreaking loss to Georgia Tech.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to Georgia Tech on buzzer-beater

November 28, 2017
Nate Hall makes a tackle. The junior linebacker was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Football: Hall named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

November 21, 2017
Bryant McIntosh scans the court. The senior guard and the Wildcats will take on La Salle in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Friday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern heads to Connecticut for Hall of Fame Tip-Off

November 17, 2017
Anthony Gaines drives to the basket. The freshman guard scored 1 of Northwestern’s 4 bench points Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s bench falters in shootout loss to Creighton

November 16, 2017
Vic Law goes up for the layup. Law scored a career-high 30 points Wednesday, but Northwestern fell narrowly to Creighton.

Rapid Recap: Creighton 92, Northwestern 88

November 15, 2017
Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks during ASG Senate last academic year. The Weinberg senior said ASG will appoint a student to the ACIR this week.

ASG to name last undergraduate student to socially responsible investment committee

November 13, 2017
Abbie Wolf attempts a layup. The sophomore center and the Wildcats fell in a blowout loss to Minnesota on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats to open program’s next era against lowly Chicago State

November 9, 2017
Scottie Lindsey scans the court. The senior guard and the Wildcats will open their season Friday against Loyola Maryland.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for season opener against Loyola

November 8, 2017
Brenna Lovera runs between two defenders. The junior forward and the Wildcats earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will play Butler on Sunday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern earns at-large bid, will host Butler in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

November 6, 2017
The crowd during a men’s basketball game at Welsh-Ryan Arena last season. The Wildcats will play at Allstate Arena while Welsh-Ryan Arena is renovated during the 2017-18 season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for season at Allstate Arena

November 5, 2017
Gavin Skelly looks on. The senior forward could see an increased role this season after the departures of Sanjay Lumpkin and Nathan Taphorn.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looks to meet high expectations after first NCAA tournament appearance

November 5, 2017
Justin Jackson (left) carries the ball, while Bryant McIntosh drives to the basket. The seniors have each had illustrious careers for Northwestern.

Point-Counterpoint: Looking at Jackson, McIntosh’s Northwestern careers

October 31, 2017
Paddy Fisher tackles Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley. The redshirt freshman won two weekly awards after his standout performance Saturday against Michigan State.

Football: Fisher earns multiple awards after standout performance

October 30, 2017
PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. PharmaCannis will have its lease term reduced from three years to one year.

Medical marijuana dispensary lease reduced from 3 years to 1

October 25, 2017
Alana Walker takes a swing. The freshman middle hitter the the Wildcats will face Rutgers on Wednesday.

Volleyball: Wildcats hope for bounce back against Rutgers

October 24, 2017
Bryant McIntosh drives to the basket. McIntosh and fellow senior guard Scottie Lindsey were named to the preseason All-Big Ten team.

Men’s Basketball: McIntosh, Lindsey named to preseason All-Big Ten team

October 20, 2017
Leo Scheck (center) looks on during Associated Student Government Senate. The Communication sophomore was elected to the Wild Ideas committee at Wednesday's Senate.

ASG Senate elects 1 senator to Wild Ideas committee

October 18, 2017
Michele Chernesky kicks the ball. The junior defender and the Wildcats lost 1-0 to Illinois on Saturday night.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern upset by Illinois in Champaign

October 9, 2017
Coach Pat Fitzgerald yells. Like many Northwestern teams, his squad is off to a rough start this season.

Dylan: Northwestern is running out of excuses

October 5, 2017
Symone Abbott goes up for a kill. The senior outside hitter will lead the Wildcats into weekend matches with Rutgers and No. 3 Penn State.

Volleyball: Searching for first Big Ten win, Northwestern takes on Rutgers, No. 3 Penn State

September 28, 2017
Clayton Thorson (left) scans the field, while Trevor Siemian throws the ball. Siemian is in his second season as the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos while Thorson has strong pro prospects.

Football: Point-Counterpoint: NFL careers for Northwestern gun-slingers

September 26, 2017
Symone Abbott goes up for a swing. The senior outside hitter will look to lead the Wildcats against Illinois on Saturday.

Volleyball: Wildcats look for first Big Ten win in home opener against Illinois

September 21, 2017

Men’s Basketball: Four-star recruit Miller Kopp commits to Northwestern

September 21, 2017
Symone Abbott jumps for a spike. The senior outside hitter and the Wildcats went 2-1 at the VCU Invitational.

Volleyball: Wildcats drop final nonconference match

September 17, 2017
Puck Pentenga looks upfield. The junior midfielder tallied two assists in each of Northwestern’s wins over the weekend.

Field Hockey: Northwestern beats Temple, Kent State over weekend

September 13, 2017
Lauren Clem kicks the ball upfield. The senior goalkeeper allowed the only goal of the game in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Pepperdine.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Pepperdine ahead of Big Ten opener

September 11, 2017
Forward Elo Ozumba takes on a defender during a game last season. The now-senior will spearhead the Wildcats' offense this fall.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Ohio State in Big Ten opener

September 9, 2017
Symone Abbott readies for a swing. Abbott and the Wildcats took two of three in their season-opening tournament.

Volleyball: Freshmen impress in first matches of season

August 27, 2017
Symone Abbott swings for a kill. The senior is among a trio of players expected to lead the Wildcats this season.

Volleyball: Wildcats will rely on senior trio in Davis’ second season

August 24, 2017
Chief of staff Lars Benson speaks during Wednesday’s Senate. The Weinberg junior introduced changes to residential districts that were approved by Senate.

ASG Senate changes residential districts in final meeting of academic year

June 1, 2017
In Focus: Administrators run into barriers amid attempts to diversify faculty

In Focus: Administrators run into barriers amid attempts to diversify faculty

May 26, 2017
The Sideline: Confident but calm, Inglis brings passion for golf to Northwestern

The Sideline: Confident but calm, Inglis brings passion for golf to Northwestern

May 21, 2017
President Donald Trump at an event celebrating his victory last year. Three Illinois gubernatorial candidates have called for Trump to be impeached.

Illinois gubernatorial candidates call for Trump’s impeachment

May 18, 2017
Andrew Whalen watches his putt roll past the hole. The senior and the Wildcats blew a huge lead in the NCAA Regionals on Wednesday and saw their season end.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern’s season ends with heartbreaking collapse

May 17, 2017
Dillon Saks speaks during Wednesday’s ASG Senate. The Weinberg freshman was later confirmed as ASG treasurer.

ASG Senate confirms new treasurer

May 17, 2017
Conor Richardson lines up a putt. The graduate student and the Wildcats open NCAA Regional play on Monday.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern looks for top-5 finish at NCAA regionals

May 14, 2017
Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks during Wednesday’s Senate. The Weinberg junior discussed changes to Northwestern’s alcohol policy.

ASG president discusses changes to campus alcohol policy

May 11, 2017
Lars Benson is sworn in as chief of staff at Wednesday’s Associated Student Government Senate. The Weinberg junior previously served as a residential senator.

ASG Senate confirms Lars Benson as chief of staff

May 3, 2017
Annenberg Hall, which is home to the School of Education and Social Policy. On Tuesday, the school announced it is lowering its degree requirement from 45 to 42 credits.

SESP reduces degree requirement by 3 credits

May 2, 2017
Ryan Lumsden swings. The sophomore led the Wildcats to a second place finish at the Big Ten Championships this weekend.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern starts slow, finishes second at Big Ten Championships

April 30, 2017
Dylan Wu follows through. The junior and the Wildcats are looking to upset No. 8 Illinois at the Big Ten Tournament this weekend.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern looks to upset Illinois at Big Ten Championships

April 27, 2017
McCormick sophomore Daniel Knight is sworn in as vice president for services during Wednesday’s Senate. Knight is one of nine vice presidents confirmed Wednesday.

ASG Senate confirms 9 vice presidents

April 27, 2017
Anthony Walker makes a tackle. The former NU linebacker is an expected mid-round pick in the NFL Draft this weekend.

Football: Walker leads Northwestern contingent into NFL Draft

April 26, 2017
Medill junior Isabel Schwartz speaks during Wednesday’s Associated Student Government Senate. Schwartz introduced a resolution regarding students’ wellbeing at Senate.

ASG Senate hears resolution for mental health faculty training, advisory board

April 20, 2017
Students performed last week in a production of “Go, Dog. Go!” The play, which features dogs who live human lives, highlights the importance of play.

Play about dogs celebrates childlike simplicity

April 19, 2017
Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom speaks at an equity meeting Tuesday night. Efiom outlined a plan to gain the community’s input on a potential proposal to City Council regarding equity.

Second equity town hall sees low attendance

April 19, 2017
Andrew Whalen watches his putt. The senior helped lead the Wildcats to a third place finish at the Boilermaker Invitational.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern can’t overcome rough start, finishes third at Boilermaker Invitational

April 16, 2017
Everton Hawkins chips out of a sand trap. The freshman and the Wildcats are seeking consistency at the Boilermaker Invitational.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern looks for complete performance at Boilermaker Invitational

April 13, 2017
Nehaarika Mulukutla is sworn in as Associated Student Government president. The Weinberg junior won the uncontested election last week.

Mulukutla, Gambrah sworn in as ASG president, executive vice president

April 12, 2017
Weinberg juniors Nehaarika Mulukutla (right) and Rosalie Gambrah speak during a Daily-moderated forum Wednesday in Fisk Hall. Mulukutla and Gambrah won the election for Associated Student Government president and executive vice president Friday with nearly 77 percent of the vote.

Mulukutla, Gambrah win uncontested ASG election

April 7, 2017
Justine Kim speaks during Wednesday’s ASG Senate. The SESP sophomore was later elected ASG parliamentarian.

ASG Senate elects new parliamentarian

April 6, 2017
Stephanie Lau watches her ball flight. The sophomore was one of two NU golfers to win Big Ten Golfer of the Week.

Lau, Wu win Big Ten Golfer of the Week

April 5, 2017
Dylan Wu tees off. The junior won the Redhawk Invitational, but the Wildcats lost the team competition by one stroke.

Men’s Golf: Late collapse, dramatic final hole knock Northwestern to second at Redhawk Invitational

April 4, 2017
Medill freshman David Guirgis and Weinberg freshman Mary Pedraza run for parliamentarian. Senate voted no confidence and will have parliamentarian elections again next week.

ASG Senate votes no confidence in parliamentarian election

March 30, 2017
Weinberg junior Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks at ASG senate. Mulukutla announced Tuesday she will run for ASG President.

Nehaarika Mulukutla launches campaign for ASG president

March 29, 2017
A Northwestern fencer lunges for a touch. Two Wildcats competed at the NCAA Championships last weekend.

Fencing: Two Wildcats compete at NCAA Nationals

March 28, 2017
SESP junior Sumaia Masoom speaks during ASG Senate in October. Masoom, who was then vice president of student life, helped draft a bill with executive vice president Macs Vinson on sexual misconduct accountability among ASG members.

ASG Senate approves code change regarding sexual misconduct

March 9, 2017
Bryant McIntosh scans the court. The junior guard earned an All-Big Ten second team selection.

Men’s Basketball: McIntosh, Lindsey, Law earn Big Ten honors

March 6, 2017

Block 9: The Tent Where It Happens

March 4, 2017

Block 7: Smells Like School Spirit

March 4, 2017
Senators attend Wednesday’s Associated Student Government Senate. The Senate was the most attended Senate of the quarter.

ASG Senate sees rise in attendance after walkout

March 3, 2017
After one season at the helm, Zach Moss is looking to write his own legacy as the first new Northwestern fencing coach since 1978.

The Sideline: Zach Moss ushers in new era of Northwestern fencing

March 3, 2017
Northwestern staff member Ashley Hicks performs her one-woman show, “Beautifully Broken Pieces.” The show focuses on Hicks’ albinism and incorporates singing, dancing and a PowerPoint slide.

Northwestern staff member creates one-woman show discussing albinism

March 2, 2017
Weinberg junior Lars Benson speaks at Wednesday’s Senate. Benson co-authored a resolution regarding accountability for sexual assault that was later passed.

ASG Senate passes resolution on sexual assault accountability after last week’s walkout

March 2, 2017

Feinberg associate dean wins American Medical Women’s Association award

February 28, 2017
Speaker of the Senate Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks at a meeting earlier this quarter. Mulukutla sent an email to senators Thursday after a walkout by an IFC senator and substitute senators prevented a vote Wednesday.

Interfraternity Council, ASG Senate condemn walkout before vote on sexual assault accountability resolution

February 24, 2017

ASG Senate elects new parliamentarian, confirms new A-status vice president

February 23, 2017
ASG senator Lars Benson speaks on behalf of a resolution promoting accountability for sexual assault. The resolution vote was stalled when four students walked out after a roll call vote was requested.

Sexual assault accountability resolution vote postponed after walkout

February 23, 2017
Jeff Smith (Weinberg ’77) is one of five candidates in the Evanston mayoral race. The primary election is set for Feb. 28.

As mayoral election approaches, students start to engage with local politics

February 21, 2017

McSA to host Khizr Khan, famous for Trump criticism, during week-long programming

February 19, 2017

Student Enterprise Systems plans complete redesign of CAESAR site

February 13, 2017
Students, faculty, staff and Evanston residents gather at Technological Institute to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens of certain Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl addressed protesters and urged them to continue to resist Trump’s executive order.

City officials, students lead protest against immigration ban

February 10, 2017
Associated Student Government President Christina Cilento and executive vice president Macs Vinson speak during a Daily-moderated debate last year. Their term will end after elections in early April.

Cilento, Vinson reflect on their term as elections approach

February 9, 2017
Chief of Staff Isaac Rappoport introduces a change to ASG’s code. The change would create a commission to appoint two members to the Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility.

ASG Senate proposes commission to appoint students to investment committee

February 9, 2017
Senior Kimmy Fishman fences against an opponent. Fishman is one of 11 seniors for NU, which hosted its Senior Day in South Bend this weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern battles top tier teams on Senior Day

February 7, 2017

Faculty Senate endorses petition opposing Trump’s travel ban

February 3, 2017
ASG President Christina Cilento speaks Wednesday. ASG amended its election code to allow the president and executive vice president to endorse candidates for their positions.

ASG Senate changes election code to allow president, executive vice president to endorse candidates

February 2, 2017
Weinberg junior Lars Benson speaks on behalf of a resolution introduced Wednesday at Senate. The resolution responds to Donald Trump’s executive order issued last Friday.

ASG Senate passes resolution responding to Trump’s executive order

February 2, 2017
Associated Student Government senators discuss emergency legislation November about undocumented immigrants. ASG and Fiedler Hillel both released statements Tuesday condemning an executive order barring immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries.

ASG, Hillel condemn immigration executive order in statements Tuesday

February 1, 2017

Feinberg profs develop apps to improve mental health

January 26, 2017
Senators discuss changes to the ASG election guidelines. One possible change includes moving back the election commission elections to the third week of winter quarter.

ASG Senate confirms nominations of two new vice presidents

January 25, 2017
Katie Van Riper fences against an opponent. The junior went 9-3 in the Cats’ big weekend.

Fencing: Northwestern impresses at Philadelphia duals, remains in top 10

January 23, 2017
(Allie Goulding/The Daily Northwestern) Zane Waxman (SESP ’16) addresses a group of students at Norris University Center on Friday. Student Action NU organized the protest in response to the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.

Students react to Trump’s inauguration as 45th president

January 22, 2017
Source: Peter Hartman

Freshman hopes to start ukulele club on campus

January 19, 2017

Presidential pre-campaigning delayed for at least a week

January 12, 2017
(Daily file photo by Sean Su) Katie Van Riper fences against opponent. The junior was one of 11 Northwestern players to compete in the national tournament.

Fencing: Wildcats impress in individual national tournament

January 12, 2017
(Daily file photo by Sean Su) Sarit Kapon lunges at an opponent. The senior was crucial in the Wildcats’ most recent team match.

Fencing: Northwestern looks to prove itself at Western Duals

January 12, 2017
(Allie Goulding/The Daily Northwestern) Weinberg junior Lars Benson introduces a resolution regarding the use and funding of styrofoam in ASG-related events. The Weinberg sophomore, who authored the resolution, presented it at Senate on Wednesday.

ASG Senate introduces resolution prohibiting funding for styrofoam products

January 12, 2017
Jordan Hankins plays a game in 2016.

Women’s basketball player Jordan Hankins’ death ruled a suicide, medical examiner says

January 10, 2017
Nia Coffey attempts a shot over a defender. The senior recorded her 1,000th rebound against Gonzaga, becoming the first player in program history to reach the mark.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s seven-game win streak snapped by Gonzaga after late collapse

December 20, 2016

ASG Senate passes legislation urging Northwestern to declare itself a ‘sanctuary’ campus

December 2, 2016

Big Ten students advocate for mental health legislation reform

November 21, 2016
Scottie Lindsey takes a defender off the dribble. The junior guard scored 13 of his 16 points in the first half, helping Northwestern to a strong start in its win over No. 22 Texas.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern runs past No. 22 Texas for big Legends Classic win

November 21, 2016
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