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The Daily Northwestern

Sophia Scanlan

Sophia Scanlan, Sports Editor

Sophia is a Weinberg junior majoring in history with a minor in psychology. At The Daily, she’s served in a variety of roles, including sports editor, web editor and development and recruitment editor. Outside of the newsroom, Sophia is a Red Sox fan and enjoys reading. You can reach her via email or Twitter.

All content by Sophia Scanlan
Scanlan: A history major’s experience at The Daily

Scanlan: A history major’s experience at The Daily

June 5, 2022
A tan building with “Ryan Field” written in white lettering.

Petition led by former cheerleader demands reconsideration, independent investigation of Mike Polisky

May 6, 2021
Player in white uniform with purple baseball cap follows through after a pitch. He stands on a brown pitchers mound with the green grass beside him.

Baseball: NU travels to Iowa for four-game series against Hawkeyes and Terrapins

April 22, 2021
Baseball players in purple and white uniforms stand in a huddle on the outfield grass.

Baseball: Northwestern falls to .500 after weekend losses to Indiana

April 18, 2021
Male baseball player gets set to take off from first base to second.

Baseball: Northwestern splits series against Penn State in 2021 season opener

March 7, 2021
Elizabeth Bulat runs in the Loyola Lakefront Invite in 2019.

Cross Country: Wildcats balance track and cross country in short indoor season

February 10, 2021
Mark Murphy. Before becoming President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, Murphy was the athletic director at Northwestern.

Q&A: Packers’ president and CEO Mark Murphy talks career, years as NU athletic director

February 1, 2021
Elizabeth Bulat runs in the Loyola Lakefront Invite in 2019.

Cross Country: Wildcats compete, have fun in intrasquad time trials

October 21, 2020
Cats Corner: COVID-19 Throws Curveball to Minor Leaguers

Cats Corner: COVID-19 Throws Curveball to Minor Leaguers

October 7, 2020
Reintroducing Cats Corner

Reintroducing Cats Corner

October 5, 2020
Anthony Calarco fields the ball. The junior spent the summer playing in the Northwoods League for the Kalamazoo Mac Daddies.

Baseball: Wildcats reflect on playing in summer leagues during COVID-19

September 30, 2020
Joe Ruklick. The former NU basketball player died on Sept. 16 at the age of 82.

Men’s basketball leader and former NBA athlete Joe Ruklick dies at 82

September 23, 2020
The Northwestern student section at Ryan Field. Wildside will look to host other virtual events this fall, while large in-person gatherings are not permitted.

Wildside looks toward fall sports season without fans

September 20, 2020
SESP’s Annenberg Hall. Students completing their practicum this summer have had to make new plans in light of COVID-19.

Students find other arrangements for summer practicum amid COVID-19

June 18, 2020
Two girls with wavy brown hair and sunglasses stand nose to nose. The shoulders and chins of other crowd members are visible in the foreground, with a rainbow across the top left corner.

Pandemic Pride: Amid COVID-19, inaugural Evanston Pride Parade postponed to 2021

June 3, 2020
Taylor Wiseman. Wiseman joined the broadcast operations department at Northwestern in October.

Fulfilling a lifelong passion for sports, Taylor Wiseman finds a home in broadcast operations at Northwestern

May 25, 2020
Ezri Killeen’s screen while editing. The junior said she’ll have the 10-15 minute documentary completed by the end of the quarter.

Ezri Killeen creates documentary chronicling 89th Waa-Mu Show

May 13, 2020
Michael Trautwein prepares to swing. The sophomore was set to play for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer before the season was canceled due to COVID-19.

Baseball: Doherty, Trautwein and Goosenberg reflect on canceled Cape Cod Baseball League summer season

May 10, 2020
Waa-Mu’s 89th Zoom production “State of the Art.” 2020-21 members are currently preparing for this May’s show.

89th Waa-Mu Show, “State of the Art,” to be performed for select audience over Zoom

April 29, 2020
NU Crew. The club didn’t get a chance to have its spring season because of COVID-19.

NU Crew reflects on season ending just as it was getting started

April 26, 2020

Evanston small business owners compete with internet, national stores

March 6, 2020
In Focus: Independent businesses in Evanston deal with declining support

In Focus: Independent businesses in Evanston deal with declining support

March 6, 2020
Maeve Nelson makes a catch during a 2019 game. NU will travel back to Oklahoma this weekend for the first time since last season ended in a Super Regional against the Sooners

Softball: Cats return to Oklahoma for first time since Super Regional loss last season

February 27, 2020
Maeve Nelson catches a pop fly. Northwestern participated in the Mary Nutter Classic this weekend.

Softball: Wildcats win one, fall to ranked opponents in Mary Nutter Classic

February 24, 2020
Rachel Lewis pulls up at first base during a 2018 game. The second baseman will lead NU into this weekend’s Mary Nutter Classic.

Softball: Wildcats prepare for tough competition at Mary Nutter Classic

February 20, 2020
Rachel Lewis takes a pitch. The junior second baseman hit .357 this weekend.

Softball: Cats open 2020 season with two wins at the Kajikawa Classic

February 9, 2020
Sheil Catholic Center. Catholic students and faculty hope that Biden’s faith will guide him to work toward Catholic social goals such as racial and socioeconomic justice, as well as preserve the sanctity of life.

Sheil Catholic Center’s annual mitten tree supports community during holiday season

December 3, 2019
Hope Carpinello talks with junior guard Lindsey Pulliam. Carpinello traveled with Northwestern throughout the WNIT last season.

Northwestern SID Hope Carpinello finds her niche in athletic communications

November 26, 2019
Guard Lindsey Pulliam dribbles the ball. The junior sunk 25 points against Loyola on Nov. 10.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for Marquette and first road trip of the season

November 13, 2019
Tangela Smith smiles on the sidelines. Smith is in her second year as an assistant coach at Northwestern.

Women’s Basketball: Former WNBA star and NU coach Tangela Smith reflects on coaching career

November 6, 2019
Midfielder Regan Steigleder kicks a ball. The junior won a place on the all-Big Ten third team.

Women’s Soccer: Steigleder, Thron, Kornhonen pick up postseason accolades

November 4, 2019
Regan Steigleder hits the ball. The junior midfielder scored the Cats’ lone goal in the team’s last contest.

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats look to beat Minnesota, get one step closer to Big Ten Tournament

October 23, 2019
Marianna Annest dribbles the ball. The freshman defender scored the lone goal for Northwestern on Thursday.

Women’s Soccer: Despite strong offense, Wildcats draw for third time this season

October 17, 2019
Northwestern celebrates a home run. This year’s Wildcats will look to build off of last year’s Super Regional appearance.

Softball Notebook: Northwestern uses fall ball to build toward 2020 season

October 15, 2019
Jack Dunn waits to field the ball. The 2019 graduate played for the Auburn Doubledays, a Washington Nationals affiliate, this summer.

Baseball: Erro, Dunn, Paciorek stay committed to baseball after summer in the pros

October 7, 2019
Danika Austin dribbles the ball. The freshman said Rutgers’ offense was tough.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern gets shut out for fifth time this season

October 6, 2019
Regan Steigleder prepares to kick the ball. The junior midfielder took four shots on Thursday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern ties Purdue in conference home opener

October 3, 2019
Regan Steigleder prepares to kick the ball. The junior and her team will look to win their third straight game on Thursday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern returns home to face Purdue

October 2, 2019
Kayla Byrne (left) runs in the Loyola Lakefront Invite. The freshman finished the 5K with a time of 19:14.03.

Cross Country: Cats look towards future after near bottom finishes last weekend

September 30, 2019
Madi Kennel prepares to kick the ball. The junior midfielder scored her first goal since 2017 on Thursday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern collects first Big Ten win over Nebraska

September 26, 2019
Northwestern runners race down the track. Coach Jill Miller in a Q&A with The Daily said the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted her program’s practices and training regimens.

Cross Country: Northwestern prepares for Loyola Invite and Big Ten Preview

September 25, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi dribbles the ball. The sophomore forward scored the team’s first goal against Maryland last week.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks for longest win streak since 2013

September 23, 2019
Mac Mazzola dribbles up the field. The senior had a shot on goal Sunday, but the Wildcats were still shut out against Bowling Green.

Men’s Soccer: In loss to Bowling Green, Cats get shut out for second straight game

September 11, 2019
Nia Harris battles for the ball. The junior forward scored the second goal Thursday, sealing the win for Northwestern.

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats shut down Cincinnati for second straight win

September 6, 2019
Mikayla Hampton dribbles the ball. The junior forward scored the second goal of her career for Northwestern on Sunday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds off William & Mary for first win of season

September 2, 2019
Sophomore Julietta Thron prepares to throw the ball. The defender said the back line is still getting used to playing with each other, since many of them are new teammates.

Women’s soccer: Northwestern silenced by Notre Dame’s rapid offense

August 26, 2019
Kayleigh Stahlschmidt dribbles between two defenders. The junior forward said NU’s newcomers are already a big part of this year’s team.

Women’s soccer: New players look to lift Wildcats past 2018 season, reach fifth straight NCAA tournament

August 22, 2019
Joe Girardi as catcher for Northwestern. The former Wildcat was named the manager of Team USA for the WBSC Premier12 tournament in November.

Northwestern alum Joe Girardi named Team USA manager as Americans hope to qualify for 2020 Olympics

August 8, 2019
Candidates listen as the national anthem plays before the second night of debates in Detroit. The presidential hopefuls discussed a range of issues like healthcare, race and climate change.

Candidates discuss Medicare, race relations in second round of debates

August 1, 2019
Communication Prof. Masi Asare. Asare wrote a new play called “Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play.”

Q&A: Communication Prof. Masi Asare discusses new Ms. Marvel play

July 19, 2019
Justice John Paul Stevens. The former Supreme Court Justice and Northwestern alumnus died Tuesday from stroke complications.

Northwestern alumnus John Paul Stevens dies at 99

July 17, 2019
Rachel Fimbianti. Fimbianti is researching IMDb user ratings and female stereotypes with her Summer Undergraduate Research Grant.

Q&A: Rachel Fimbianti talks research on IMDb ratings and female stereotypes

July 10, 2019
Anthropology Prof. Christopher Kuzawa co-wrote a paper about the connection between children’s brain energy demand and obesity risk.

Researchers link brain energy demand and weight gain in childhood

July 8, 2019
Ten presidential hopefuls stand on the debate stage. Thursday was the second part of the first round of Democratic debates in Miami.

Democrats focus on college tuition, abortion in second round of debate

June 29, 2019
Danielle Williams pitches at the NCAA Super Regional. She is the first player in Big Ten history to be named the NFCA National Freshman of the Year.

Softball: Williams named NFCA National Freshman of the Year

May 30, 2019
Danielle Williams delivers a pitch. The freshman pitcher started in both of NU’s Super Regional losses in Oklahoma.

Softball: Northwestern’s season ends with losses to Oklahoma in Super Regional

May 27, 2019
Maeve Nelson makes a catch during a game in the Wildcats’ home NCAA Regional. NU will return to the field this weekend against Oklahoma in a Super Regional.

Softball Notebook: Cats excited for challenge ahead of this weekend’s Super Regional

May 23, 2019
Northwestern woman softball player swings the bat.

Softball: No. 16 Wildcats prepare to host first NCAA Regional since 2008

May 16, 2019
Allyson Darragh in the Northwestern dugout. Darragh is in her fourth year as the Wildcats’ director of baseball operations.

Baseball: In male-dominated field, Northwestern’s Allyson Darragh paves own way

May 15, 2019
Kaley Winegarner pitches. The senior started against Minnesota in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament this weekend, but couldn’t power the Cats to a win.

Softball: Wildcats fall in semifinals of Big Ten Tournament, but will host NCAA Regional

May 12, 2019
The Wildcats run. Junior Kelly O’Brien (No. 6) won the 1,500-meter race at Friday’s NIU Huskie Classic.

Cross Country: Wildcats take fifth at the NIU Huskie Classic

May 6, 2019
Kate Drohan talks to her team after an inning. The Wildcats head to Minnesota this weekend, trying to win their first Big Ten title in 11 years.

Softball: Wildcats head to Minnesota looking to win first Big Ten title since 2008

May 2, 2019
Lily Novak prepares to hit. The first baseman was honored for her four-year career in Sunday’s Senior Day win.

Softball: Cats sweep Purdue, honor Nelson and Novak

April 21, 2019
Morgan Nelson prepares to take off from first base. The senior has been a key component of the Wildcats’ offense this season.

Softball: The Daily’s writers ruminate about winning streak, Big Ten title chances

April 18, 2019
Lily Novak takes up her stance. The senior hit a walk-off home run to secure a sweep for the Wildcats against Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats sweep Wisconsin, stay undefeated in Big Ten

April 14, 2019
Kenna Wilkey takes a swing. The sophomore was confident about the Cats’ chances heading into a weekend series with Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats look to stay atop Big Ten in series against Wisconsin

April 11, 2019
Morgan Nelson takes a swing. The senior finished with two hits and two RBIs in her team’s 3-1 win over Notre Dame.

Softball: Drohans collect 600th career win in victory over Notre Dame

April 10, 2019
Kelly O’Brien runs. The junior won both the 1500 and the 800 at the Benedictine Invitational this weekend.

Cross Country: O’Brien, McCardell leads Wildcats at Benedictine Invitational

April 7, 2019
Block 9: Block-182

Block 9: Block-182

March 9, 2019
The Evanston Public Library’s “book lending machine” at the Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. The machine allows library card holders to borrow books and movies.

Books and movies vending machine at Robert Crown previews new library

February 19, 2019
Evanston resident Sandy Horton reaches for a book at the Evanston Public Library. The city has a strong reading culture, and around 185 people signed up for a city-wide book club.

Evanston libraries and bookstores support strong reading culture

February 13, 2019
Kilwins, 1724 Sherman Ave. Two months after opening, the shop already has a crew of loyal customers in Evanston.

Kilwins celebrates two months in Evanston

January 31, 2019
618 Church St. Frida’s, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant, is expected to open next week.

Frida’s, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant, to open on Church Street

January 23, 2019
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty at a meeting. Hagerty and Northwestern President Morton Schapiro allocated $225,000 of the Good Neighbor Fund to job training programs in Evanston.

Good Neighbor Fund improves job training programs

January 22, 2019
Unicorn Cafe, 1723 Sherman Ave. The Evanston-based coffee shop switched coffee distributors to Sparrow Coffee.

Unicorn Cafe welcomes new coffee distributor, emphasizes local partnerships

January 13, 2019
A woman holds a sign saying “Enough” at Women’s March Chicago 2018. The organizers announced a service day in lieu of a march in 2019.

Day of service to replace Chicago Women’s March this year

January 10, 2019
The Evanston Taco Bell at 1743 Sherman Ave. closed its doors in December 2018.

Taco Bell on Sherman Avenue closes its doors

January 8, 2019
A sign at the Chicago Women’s March 2018 reads “I am woman, watch me vote.” Chicago organizers cancelled the event for 2019, citing logistics.

Chicago organizers will not hold a Women’s March in January 2019

January 6, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway is overseeing plans to add a December term in an attempt to shift Fall Quarter. The term would allow students to do research, have internships, take another class or study abroad.

Administrators seek new ‘D-term’ to shift Fall Quarter earlier

November 19, 2018
For the first time since 2011, the SAT beat the ACT in number of test-takers during the 2017-18 school year. But Northwestern students overwhelmingly prefer the ACT over the SAT.

SAT overtakes ACT for highest number of test takers, but Northwestern students prefer the latter

November 12, 2018
John Koehlinger. The Northwestern alum said he searched for jobs that focused on refugees, which led him to find his place at Kentucky Refugee Ministries.

Alumni Watch: John Koehlinger focuses on refugee relief services

October 22, 2018
Fisk Hall.

Medill School of Journalism emphasizes 21st century reporting skills

October 10, 2018
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