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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Tina Tchen (Law ’84) speaks in Harris Hall on Tuesday. Tchen served as former first lady Michelle Obama’s chief of staff from 2011 to 2017.

Former chief of staff to Michelle Obama talks girls’ education, local politics

April 26, 2017

Girls’ education is the key to global peace and security, said Tina Tchen (Law ’84), the chief of staff to former first lady Michelle Obama. Tchen spoke Tuesday to a crowd of about 100 in Harris...

Lily Novak swings at a pitch. The sophomore infielder and the Wildcats were blown out by Notre Dame on Tuesday.

Softball: Wildcats overpowered by Notre Dame in ugly loss

April 25, 2017

Softball Northwestern struggled Tuesday afternoon in its final non-conference game of the season, a 10-2 run-rule loss to Notre Dame that ended after 5 innings. The Wildcats (20-24, 6-9 Big Ten)...

Kaley Winegarner winds up for a pitch. The sophomore pitcher looks to lead the Wildcats to a win Tuesday against Notre Dame.

Softball: Northwestern looks to build on momentum against Notre Dame

April 24, 2017

Softball Riding a four-game winning streak, Northwestern will face another strong non-conference opponent Tuesday afternoon when it meets Notre Dame. With a three-game sweep of Purdue over the...

Captured: March for Science

Captured: March for Science

April 23, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Krista Williams gets on base. The senior outfielder stole two bases and scored four runs over the weekend.

Softball: Northwestern honors seniors with 3 wins against Purdue

April 23, 2017

Softball Northwestern celebrated Senior Weekend by sweeping Purdue, climbing two spots in the Big Ten standings and extending its win streak to four games. The Wildcats (20-23, 7-9 Big Ten) continued...

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