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The Daily Northwestern

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


This year, two students suit up as Northwestern's furry mascot.

Inside the suit: Willie the Wildcat reveals his trade

October 22, 2024

With his furry smile, purple attire and gray and white tufts, Willie the Wildcat has one of the most recognizable faces at Northwestern.  Beloved by students, faculty and sports fans, Willie was even...

Rich Falk coaches Don Davis. Falk took Northwestern to its first ever postseason tournament at the 1983 NIT.

Men’s Basketball: Team alumni discuss pride and legacy of Northwestern’s second consecutive March Madness bid

March 21, 2024

NEW YORK — Mere minutes after the NCAA Tournament’s Selection Sunday show began, Welsh-Ryan Arena erupted for the second consecutive season. With their ticket punched to Brooklyn, New York, Chris Collins...

Sophomore forward Luke Hunger battles inside against Iowa Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Iowa 87, Northwestern 80

March 2, 2024

Three days after reaping an unlikely College Park campaign’s spoils, Northwestern looked to prevail in its penultimate home battle against Iowa Saturday night. Fresh off a nine-point victory over...

Graduate student guard Boo Buie. Buie is looking to become Northwestern’s all-time leading scorer by the end of this season.

Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie is chasing Northwestern’s all-time scoring record. Track his progress.

January 14, 2024

As Northwestern eyes its first ever back-to-back NCAA Tournaments berths, graduate student guard Boo Buie is on his own quest to etch his name in Wildcat basketball history. In NU’s victory over Penn...

Men’s Basketball: Winter’s reign at NU remembered for upsets, terrific coaching

Men’s Basketball: Winter’s reign at NU remembered for upsets, terrific coaching

October 30, 2018

As the buzzer rang at the end of the second half on Dec. 1, 1975, at McGaw Hall, Northwestern fans inside the arena exploded in excitement and flooded the floor. The Wildcats had just upset the defending...

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