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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Safiya Merchant, Reporter

All content by Safiya Merchant
the Wildcats celebrate after their 15-7 win against Penn State in Saturday’s quarterfinals game. They will play North Carolina on Friday in Philadelphia in their ninth consecutive trip to the NCAA semifinals.

Photo gallery: Northwestern vs. Penn State

May 19, 2013
The Northwestern baseball team looks across Wrigley Field as the National Anthem plays before the start of Saturday’s game against Michigan.

Photo gallery: Northwestern battles Michigan under the lights at Wrigley Field

April 20, 2013
Senior guard Alex Marcotullio tries to dribble past Iowa guard Josh Oglesby during Thursday’s Big Ten Tournament match.

Photo gallery: Northwestern vs. Iowa

March 14, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn high fives teammates as he walks onto the court with his mother during Senior Night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Photo gallery: Northwestern vs. Penn State

March 7, 2013
Communication senior Lillie Cummings sings as Eliza Doolittle in the 71st annual Dolphin Show’s production of “My Fair Lady.”

Photo gallery: 71st annual Dolphin Show

January 25, 2013
One of Northwestern's older fans got a chance to watch the Wildcats win their first bowl game since the 1949 Rose Bowl.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Mississippi State

January 1, 2013
A Northwestern fan shows off his foam finger during the Wildcats’ pep rally in Jacksonville Monday night before the Gator Bowl.

Photo gallery: Gator Bowl pep rally

January 1, 2013
Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek (1) sings the Northwestern fight song with fans after the Wildcats' 23-20 win over Michigan State on Saturday. The Cats' have now improved their record to 8-3.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 17, 2012
Northwestern midfielder Nick Gendron (20), midfielder Cole Missimo (15) and forward Joey Calistri (10) celebrate the Wildcats’ victory over Western Illinois. The win advances NU to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Photo gallery: Men’s Soccer: Northwestern vs. Western Illinois

November 16, 2012
Northwestern midfielfer Grant Wilson (No. 26) celebrates with his teammates. Wilson had an assist on one of the Wildcats' two goals Wednesday night.

Photo gallery: Men’s Soccer: Northwestern vs. Ohio State

November 8, 2012
Obama supporters wait for the president early Tuesday morning at McCormick Place in Chicago. On Monday night, most news outlets projected Obama would win re-election.

Photo gallery: Election Night in Chicago, Evanston

November 7, 2012
Defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt sings the Northwestern fight song after the Wildcats’ win against Iowa. Arnfelt posted one sack Saturday.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Iowa

October 27, 2012
Coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with junior Venric Mark after the running back’s 75-yard punt return touchdown.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Penn State

October 7, 2012
Communication junior Scott Wolf eats truffle fries from Edzo's Burger Shop in downtown Evanston during Sunday's Big Bite Night. This year, over 30 different restaurants participated in the annual event.

Northwestern students chow down at Big Bite Night

September 30, 2012

Photos: Dillo Day 2012, pt. 1

May 27, 2012

Reel Big Fish, Big Boi of OutKast announced as part of Dillo Day lineup

May 12, 2012

Two NU students made targets of egging and racial slurs on tennis courts

May 8, 2012

Mayfest announces part of Dillo Day lineup

May 8, 2012

New identification policies to be implemented for Dillo Day

May 6, 2012

Photos: Waa-Mu 2012

April 26, 2012

Tri Delt receives legal complaint from former chef

April 22, 2012

Photos: A&O Spring Ball

April 16, 2012

Medill junior earns $20,000 scholarship from Google, Associated Press

April 9, 2012

Dance Marathon 2013 co-chairs announced

April 6, 2012

ASG presidential campaigns kick off

March 31, 2012

University: Mid-Campus Green coming spring 2013

March 27, 2012

Photos: Graffiti Dancers

March 27, 2012

Northwestern tuition increases by 4.3 percent

March 25, 2012

University: Tuition to increase 4.3 percent next year

March 25, 2012

NU law student killed in hit-and-run

March 24, 2012

White CPS teacher suspended for using n-word in lesson

February 29, 2012

Photos: Polar Plunge 2012

February 25, 2012

Photos: Spring Awakening

February 9, 2012

Photos: Mee-Ow Show

January 26, 2012

Photos: Caucus Against Racial Prejudice on Campus

January 19, 2012

Photos: Dolphin Show 2012

January 18, 2012

Northwestern’s reputation caused spike in early decision applicants, officials say

November 13, 2011

Northwestern’s Center on Wrongful Convictions helps exonerate three men

November 2, 2011

Administrators present ten-year strategic plan to Northwestern University community

October 31, 2011

In Focus: Two years after blackface incident, community issues remain

October 26, 2011

Obama picks Northwestern prof for education board

October 18, 2011

Northwestern undergraduates take advantage of research opportunities

October 18, 2011

Town hall on over-occupancy, off-campus safety sparsely attended

October 16, 2011

Northwestern research stays strong in face of federal funding decrease

October 10, 2011

Journalist Bonnie Anderson receives Alumnae Award

October 8, 2011

Living Wage Campaign plans its next move

October 5, 2011

New U.S. Census reports increasing Evanston poverty rates

October 2, 2011

Sexual assault awareness group receives $300k federal grant

October 2, 2011

Wildcat Welcome Week alcohol-related hospital visits increase

October 2, 2011

Ill. politician Alexi Giannoulias shares campaign wisdom in poli sci class

September 24, 2011

Ski trip planned for Park City Mountain Resort in Utah

September 23, 2011

NU stays at No. 12 for US News & World Report rankings

September 19, 2011

NU researchers discover common cause of all forms of ALS

September 18, 2011

Expanded Activities Fair draws crowds

September 18, 2011

Community, living costs keep upperclassmen on campus

September 18, 2011

NU community commemorates 10-year anniversary of 9/11

September 10, 2011

NU, Landmark Illinois to meet about former Prentice Women’s Hospital building

July 5, 2011

Silent victims: sexual assault on campus

July 5, 2011

Food Truck Festival rolls into Gray Park

June 28, 2011

Suspect charged for bomb found at EPD’s Howard Street outpost

June 21, 2011

Photos: Wrestlepocalypse V

May 25, 2011

ASG passes Senate reconstruction, no seats eliminated

May 24, 2011

Updated: Mayfest announces Chiddy Bang, N.A.S.A. and Kill the Noise to perform at Dillo Day

May 18, 2011

Photos: Maysing 2011

May 18, 2011

Updated: Mayfest announces The New Pornographers for Dillo Day

May 17, 2011

Volunteers help clean up Chicago River

May 15, 2011

Photos: Relay for Life 2011

May 14, 2011

Merchant: Long-distance relationships are worth the work

May 14, 2011

ASG electronic package slip system goes live at 1835 Hinman mail room

May 14, 2011

Sit & Spin spring show held in Evanston empty storefront

May 14, 2011

Federal proposals may cut financial aid as student loan debt closes in on $1 trillion

May 6, 2011

Emanuel appoints former NU President Bienen to CPS Board of Education

May 2, 2011

Students participate in Holocaust remembrance event

May 1, 2011

Old School Freight Train will headline 11th annual Philfest

May 1, 2011

Merchant: What we should learn from bin Laden’s death

April 30, 2011

A&O announces Best Coast will headline Spring Benefit

April 29, 2011

Photos: Deeva Spring Show

April 29, 2011

Photos: Waa-Mu 2011

April 27, 2011

ASG passes legislation on restructuring, LGBT issues

April 25, 2011

NU mock trial student honored at national championships

April 23, 2011

On campus: Is there as much diversity as we think?

April 23, 2011

Best Buddies group hosts awareness week at NU

April 19, 2011

Restructuring debate divides, drives ASG as new president takes over

April 19, 2011

Photos: ISA World Cup

April 16, 2011

What two unopposed candidates could mean for ASG

April 11, 2011

ASG presidential candidates promote similar platforms, different styles

April 10, 2011

Photos: Talent Showcase

April 9, 2011

College Democrats, students support Obama’s campaign

April 5, 2011

NU’s tuition increase may discourage low-income applicants

April 4, 2011

ASG updates annual budget, begins electing new officers

March 28, 2011

Students criticize ASG reform proposal at community forum

February 23, 2011

Photos: The Earth Is A Man Concert

February 21, 2011

ASG evaluates progress on Winter Quarter goals

February 20, 2011

Photos: Asterik’s Last Show (…Not)

February 5, 2011

Open Mic night draws a crowd

January 29, 2011

Students fear ‘brothel law’ will affect NU’s sense of community

January 25, 2011

ASG Senate tables ‘safeguarding’ bill indefinitely

January 25, 2011

NUCHR to discuss forced migration, feature ex-refugee

January 18, 2011

New outlets for Norris, Core, Mudd; cost unknown

January 11, 2011

ASG seeks better way to honor student achievement

January 10, 2011
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