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The Daily Northwestern

Ryan Wangman

Ryan Wangman, In Focus Editor

Ryan is a Medill junior studying journalism who hails from Chicago (the city, NOT the suburbs). Previously, he was city editor, copy chief and assistant city editor. Ryan also contributes to WNUR Sports and is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. You can reach him via Twitter or email.

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Veronica Burton fends off an oncoming defender. The sophomore guard could have a big impact on the team offensively this year.

Women’s Basketball: The analytics case for Veronica Burton as NU’s key player

November 7, 2019
Lindsey Pulliam makes a move. The guard earned a spot on the Team USA roster for this summer’s Pan American Games in Peru.

Women’s Basketball: USA taps Lindsey Pulliam for Pan American Games in Peru

May 20, 2019
Willie Bourbon swings. The senior first baseman played his final game for the Wildcats on Sunday.

Baseball: Northwestern ends its season in Senior Day loss to Minnesota

May 20, 2019
Leo Kaplan hits the ball. The junior left fielder hit a home run in NU’s win over Illinois-Chicago on Tuesday.

Baseball: Northwestern secures rivalry win over UIC on Tuesday

April 23, 2019
Alex Erro prepares to swing. The junior is one of four remaining starters from NU’s last trip to Ann Arbor during its 2017 Big Ten Tournament run.

Baseball: Northwestern looks to recapture magic from 2017 tournament win in trip to Ann Arbor

April 18, 2019
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah goes up for the shot. The forward has been invited to take part in the Chicago Sky’s training camp.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern advances to its first postseason title game in program history

April 3, 2019
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball. The freshman guard scored 15 points in the Cats’ WNIT quarterfinal win on Saturday.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern books a trip to the WNIT Final Four with heart-pounding victory over Ohio

March 31, 2019
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah puts a shot back up. The senior forward was dominant in the first round of the WNIT.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern dismantles Dayton en route to WNIT victory

March 22, 2019
Jack Dunn slides into second base. The senior shortstop said his team received a “punch in the mouth” this weekend

Baseball: Northwestern drops all three games in tough series against Missouri

March 12, 2019
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah leaps in the air. The senior center is looking to finish off her career with a Big Ten championship.

Women’s Basketball: From Nigeria to Northwestern, Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah etches her name into the history books

March 5, 2019
Sydney Wood looks to pass. The freshman forward started again for the Cats on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: With loss, NU set as 8th seed in upcoming Big Ten Tournament

March 3, 2019
The Daily Bounce: NU Players in Review, "Over/Under," Preferred Tournament Foe?

The Daily Bounce: NU Players in Review, “Over/Under,” Preferred Tournament Foe?

March 1, 2019
Behind the Byline: Campus reporter Aaron Wang discusses NU researchers’ involvement with NASA

Behind the Byline: Campus reporter Aaron Wang discusses NU researchers’ involvement with NASA

February 28, 2019
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah attempts a layup. The senior had a double-double on her Senior Night as the Cats beat Indiana.

Women’s Basketball: Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah stars in victory on Senior Night

February 27, 2019
The Daily Bounce: Nebraska Recap, Who Am I, Surprise Guest Host

The Daily Bounce: Nebraska Recap, Who Am I, Surprise Guest Host

February 22, 2019
Veronica Burton surveys the floor. The Wildcats conceded 10 threes Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s late game near-comeback masks poor defensive performance

February 22, 2019
Hank Christie works on the mound. The junior will be NU’s ace in 2019.

Baseball: Big rotation changes take NU into 2019

February 19, 2019
Jordan Hamilton runs the offense. The sophomore guard had 12 points in NU’s win over Penn State on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: On 13th try, Joe McKeown finally beats Penn State

February 15, 2019
Abi Scheid drives to the basket. The junior forward contributed 18 points in NU’s overtime loss.

Women’s Basketball: Déjà vu for NU in turnover-filled loss to Minnesota

February 10, 2019
The Daily Bounce: Penn State Recap, “Basketball Name Mashup,” Vic Law is an old Vince Carter?

The Daily Bounce: Penn State Recap, “Basketball Name Mashup,” Vic Law is an old Vince Carter?

February 7, 2019
Behind the Byline: Clare Proctor on Illinois possibly raising the age to buy tobacco. Is any Juul safe?

Behind the Byline: Clare Proctor on Illinois possibly raising the age to buy tobacco. Is any Juul safe?

February 7, 2019
Jordan Hamilton sets up for a shot. The sophomore guard returned from injury but came off the bench in Thursday’s loss.

Women’s Basketball: NU drops first game in over two weeks in loss to Minnesota

February 1, 2019
The Daily Bounce: NU Falls to Maryland

The Daily Bounce: NU Falls to Maryland

January 31, 2019
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball. The freshman guard hit a huge half-court shot to cut into the Illinois lead at the end of the third quarter.

Women’s Basketball: Furious fourth-quarter comeback leads to win over in-state rival

January 27, 2019
The Daily Bounce: Rutgers, Indiana Recaps and Wisconsin Preview

The Daily Bounce: Rutgers, Indiana Recaps and Wisconsin Preview

January 26, 2019
Behind The Byline: Prin Baskar on LGBTQ+ students and study abroad

Behind The Byline: Prin Baskar on LGBTQ+ students and study abroad

January 24, 2019
Behind The Byline: Emma Edmund on environmental sustainability

Behind The Byline: Emma Edmund on environmental sustainability

January 22, 2019
The Daily Bounce: Michigan Recap, “Who am I?”, Steve Pikiell’s New Year’s Eve

The Daily Bounce: Michigan Recap, “Who am I?”, Steve Pikiell’s New Year’s Eve

January 18, 2019
Jordan Hamilton brings up the ball. The sophomore guard hit a game-winning shot to beat Wisconsin last season.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern set for prime weekend matchup against reeling Wisconsin

January 17, 2019
Lindsey Pulliam fires a long two. She led NU with 27 points in an upset over No. 25 Indiana.

Women’s Basketball: Pulliam dominates in upset over Indiana

January 16, 2019
The Daily Bounce: NU loss to Iowa recap, Michigan preview

The Daily Bounce: NU loss to Iowa recap, Michigan preview

January 16, 2019
Jordan Hamilton makes a dribble move. The sophomore guard finished with 6 points in Sunday’s loss to Purdue.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats buried by poor shooting after early struggles dig deep hole

January 13, 2019
Nina Kavin attends a meeting. Kavin is the co-founder of the community activism group Dear Evanston.

Evanston Organizes: 8,000 likes later, social media campaign now a central source of community activism

October 18, 2018
In Focus: Fifth Ward residents advocate for neighborhood school in historical building

In Focus: Fifth Ward residents advocate for neighborhood school in historical building

June 1, 2018
Jack Claeys waits for the pitch. The senior catcher’s season ended with last weekend’s series loss to Belmont.

Baseball: Seniors reflect on time with program, express confidence about team’s future

May 21, 2018
An all-female cast rehearses for an upcoming production of “1776.” The show is sponsored by One Book One Northwestern and opens Friday.

Communication junior puts signature spin on Declaration of Independence musical by featuring all-female cast

May 16, 2018
Jack Claeys steps up to bat. The senior will lead the Cats in the first of the final four games of his career against Notre Dame on Tuesday.

Baseball: Northwestern looks ahead to Notre Dame, future

May 14, 2018
Officer Adam Howard stands with Officer Ervin de Leon in Evanston’s 5th Ward. Howard will receive the Officer of the Year award Wednesday.

Two EPD officers to receive department’s Officer of the Year Award on Wednesday

May 13, 2018
Prairie Moon’s new location, 1635 Chicago Ave. Owner Robert Strom said he hopes to reopen the restaurant’s doors in the next three to four weeks.

Prairie Moon set to relocate to former home of Dave’s Italian Kitchen

May 8, 2018
Alex Erro takes off for first base. The sophomore second baseman tallied seven hits in two games this week.

Baseball: Northwestern splits back-to-back midweek games

May 2, 2018
Charlie Maxwell takes a swing. The sophomore third baseman had five hits in Northwestern’s sweep of Penn State.

Baseball: Northwestern uses late rallies, timely hitting to sweep Penn State

April 29, 2018
Jack Dunn follows through on his swing. Dunn said the Wildcats will try to find positives in their long trek to Penn State.

Baseball: Northwestern must overcome travel, Penn State to earn first conference series win

April 26, 2018
Evanston’s equity and empowerment coordinator Patricia Efiom speaks at a 5th Ward meeting on Thursday. Efiom spoke about equity’s role in the priority-based budgeting that Evanston will work on in preparation for the upcoming budget deficit.

Officials conduct workshop with 5th Ward residents on upcoming city budget deficit

April 20, 2018
Jack Dunn races to second base. Dunn has been one of the Cats’ most improved players from last season and leads the team in stolen bases.

Baseball: Steal-happy Wildcats, Spartans to meet in series this weekend

April 19, 2018
Jordan Gross. The Northwestern alumnus published a book that has hovered near the top of Amazon’s bestseller list in the teen health category.

NU alum finds success through self-help book about daily happiness

April 18, 2018
Jack Claeys takes a swing. The senior catcher extended his hitting streak to five games this weekend even though Northwestern was swept by Indiana.

Baseball: Cats crumble against Indiana, suffer worst single-game defeat since 2010

April 15, 2018
Leo Kaplan takes a swing. The sophomore outfielder has recorded a hit in eight of his last nine appearances entering this weekend’s series at Indiana.

Baseball: Cats look for first win over Indiana in almost five years

April 12, 2018
Jack Claeys frames a pitch. The senior catcher cranked 2 home runs in a game against Maryland over the weekend.

Baseball: Wildcats’ struggles continue with series loss to Maryland

April 2, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman won the Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday.

Pritzker cruises to victory in Democratic primary, will face Rauner in general election

March 20, 2018
Officers respond to the scene outside Engelhart Hall at Emerson Street and Maple Avenue.

Police find man and girlfriend who were subject of hoax gun threat call safe

March 15, 2018
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker. State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). Businessman Chris Kennedy.

Three major democratic gubernatorial contenders to square off in March 20 primary

March 9, 2018
Candance Chow speaks at an event. Chow came under fire after an email was sent by her campaign manager petitioning for help recruiting volunteers.

Candidate for state representative criticized by challenger for campaign email

March 8, 2018
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss joined Pussy Riot for a campaign event on Tuesday.

Daniel Biss joins Pussy Riot to encourage people to vote

March 7, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz said the city has heard from Evanston residents and downtown businesses that the city needs to do more to address aggressive panhandling.

City committee to discuss panhandling ordinance, EPD body camera program on Monday

March 4, 2018
Saville Flowers on Sherman Avenue. Plans for Northlight Theatre to return to Evanston were scrapped by developers.

Northlight Theatre cancels plans to return to Evanston in proposed Sherman Avenue tower

March 1, 2018
Kenzie Krogh.

EPD looking into day before Kenzie Krogh was taken to hospital

February 28, 2018

Female Illinois lawmakers take steps to address sexual harassment in workplace

February 28, 2018
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on Friday, was famous for both her decisions and dissents which notoriously defended gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, including voting in favor of same-sex marriage in 2015.

Supreme Court hears opening arguments in Illinois labor union case

February 28, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a meeting. Rue Simmons said she is pleased that the new policy will provide more opportunities for returning citizens.

City to institute hiring policy for applicants with criminal records

February 27, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at an event. Hagerty is traveling to Puerto Rico to share expertise on disaster recovery.

Hagerty visits Puerto Rico to assist with disaster recovery efforts

February 25, 2018
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a meeting. Fleming spearheaded efforts to update the city’s hiring policy regarding applicants with a criminal record.

Aldermen to review landlord assistance program, criminal record hiring policy at City Council

February 25, 2018
Houses on Garnett Place. A significant number of Northwestern undergraduate students live off campus, many in houses and apartments with more than three unrelated people.

Students, city officials seek to change Evanston’s ‘brothel law’

February 22, 2018
Artist Nicholas Barron paints at a fundraiser. The fundraiser for Young Evanston Artists aimed to support putting on YEA! Day for a 31st year.

Evanston arts organization seeks revival after founder’s retirement

February 21, 2018
Police section off an area with crime scene tape. Evanston Police Department announced on Sunday that it had charged two men in connection with the homicide of Yakez Semark.

EPD charges two men in connection with killing of Yakez Semark

February 18, 2018
The dog beach, located off Sheridan Road south of Northwestern’s campus. The beach is now submerged under water.

Dog beach submerged under water, applications for permits suspended

February 16, 2018
The capitol building in Springfield. An Evanston contingent will head to the state capital at the end of the month for an event on gun control.

Evanston contingent will head to Springfield for gun control event

February 15, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at an event. Rauner delivered a state budget address Wednesday, calling for tax cuts and pension reform.

Rauner calls for tax cut, pension reform in Illinois’ budget address

February 15, 2018
Joan Farrell, vice president and general counsel at Goodwill Industries. Aldermen struck down a proposal for a new recycling program.

Aldermen quash soft recycling program in standing committee

February 13, 2018
Public Works Agency director Dave Stoneback. City staff recommends City Council authorize the city manager to execute a contract for residential soft recycling services.

Aldermen to discuss recycling, storefront modernization programs

February 11, 2018

Evanston police investigating Thursday night murder

February 9, 2018
A bus traverses the snow. City officials are preparing for a snowstorm that will hit Evanston this weekend.

Evanston officials prepare for ‘snow emergency’ this weekend

February 8, 2018
Hewn Bakery, 810 Dempster Street. The Evanston bakery was recently featured on the Illinois tourism YouTube channel.

Hewn Bakery featured on Illinois tourism’s YouTube channel

February 6, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. A federal appellate court ruled against an ETHS para-ambulatory athlete on Friday.

Court denies appeal on ETHS athlete discrimination suit

February 6, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner delivered his State of the State speech on Wednesday.

Rauner’s State of the State address: ‘Time we do what the people of Illinois want’

January 31, 2018
Blake Peters shoots a shot at a City Council meeting on Monday. Peters made a game-winning downcourt heave in the final seconds of a Friday Evanston Township High School basketball game to give his team a win.

ETHS freshman nets day in his honor with buzzer-beating game winner

January 30, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Bobkiewicz said alderman will discuss affordable housing at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Aldermen to review landlord assistance program at City Council

January 28, 2018
An ambulance on the 800 block of Davis Street. Police resolved without injury an incident where a woman was standing on the top of the Sherman Plaza Parking garage Friday.

Woman taken to hospital after incident on city parking garage

January 26, 2018
A Divvy bike station campus. Aldermen approved a 12-month contract with Divvy at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Aldermen approve one-year Divvy contract extension

January 24, 2018
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). Biss slammed fellow gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker at a forum on Tuesday.

Infighting among candidates characterizes first Democratic gubernatorial forum

January 23, 2018
Two firetrucks arrive to put out a blaze on Tuesday morning. EFD first arrivers encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building.

Evanston man dies in apartment fire

January 23, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school will honor Olympian Willie May by dedicating its indoor field house in his honor.

ETHS to dedicate indoor field house to Olympian Willie May

January 22, 2018
Police vehicles in downtown Evanston. EPD is investigating an armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery that both occurred Monday afternoon.

Police investigate reports of armed robberies

January 22, 2018
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a meeting.

Aldermen to discuss planned development, new restaurants at City Council

January 21, 2018

Crash at Simpson, Central Park results in minor injuries

January 19, 2018
A Tallmadge street light. The sole supplier of these street lights will likely shut down this year.

Sole supplier of historic Tallmadge streetlights likely to shut down

January 17, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The District 202 school board will discuss withdrawing a controversial resolution Tuesday night.

District 202 school board to reconsider controversial confidentiality policy

January 15, 2018
Erika Storlie, Evanston’s newly appointed assistant city manager. Storlie, who has worked for the city since 2004, will also retain her previous role as administrative services director.

Evanston appoints new assistant city manager

January 10, 2018

City appoints interim chief financial officer

January 5, 2018

Robin Rue Simmons appointed to national development committee

December 22, 2017
Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 1454 Sherman Ave, which was a popular bar for students. Evanston and University police are investigating students who stole items from the pub last month.

Evanston and University police looking into student thefts at Nevin’s

December 9, 2017
The Evanston Police Department outpost at 745 Howard St. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said the city considered its budget constraints and weighed the utility of the outpost before deciding to vacate it.

EPD vacates Howard Street outpost as confidence in safety increases

November 21, 2017
Sarah Flax, Evanston's housing and grants administrator, fields questions at an event. Flax said Albion’s fifteen units of affordable housing was “quite an accomplishment”.

Following Albion development’s approval, community leaders call for more affordable units

November 20, 2017
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson said he supported Albion Residential’s proposed development because it would increase the supply of rental units in Evanston.

Aldermen approve controversial Sherman Avenue apartment proposal

November 14, 2017
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County board president, speaks at a Wednesday breakfast. Preckwinkle and several other city officials discussed progress on county-wide goals as well as transportation.

Cook County officials present progress on county-wide goals

November 9, 2017
Joe Biden speaks in Chicago in 2017. Biden is set to speak on campus on Friday.

Biden calls for greater U.S. involvement in world affairs at Chicago event

November 1, 2017
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at the Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Wilson said at Monday’s special meeting that rules regulating capacity and the renting of accessory dwelling units prevent the creation of a “safe space.”

Aldermen refer rental space laws to Planning and Development Committee

October 31, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss will introduce legislation requiring all legislators, legislative staff and lobbyists to undergo sexual harassment training.

Biss to introduce sexual harassment prevention legislation

October 24, 2017
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. After hours of deliberation, aldermen narrowly approved Albion Residential’s construction proposal for introduction at City Council.

Aldermen move contentious Sherman Avenue apartment proposal to Council discussion

October 24, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school’s administrators and student newspaper staff members are nearing a decision regarding the redistribution of confiscated papers.

ETHS officials, students working on plan to redistribute confiscated newspapers

October 20, 2017
A resident holds up a sign opposing Albion’s proposed apartment tower. The development has caused controversy in Evanston.

Aldermen stall on Sherman Avenue apartment decision

October 10, 2017
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