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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


Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald watches from the sideline during a game last season. On Wednesday, he told reporters he is not worried about living up to the growing expectations for the Wildcats this season.

Football: Fitzgerald doesn’t sweat national buzz at Big Ten media day

July 24, 2013

Newfound national attention is the last thing on Pat Fitzgerald's mind this season. As the rest of the Big Ten visited Chicago for the conference’s annual media day, the Northwestern coach was asked...

Updated: Walfish: With preseason recognition, Wildcats ready for national stage

Updated: Walfish: With preseason recognition, Wildcats ready for national stage

July 18, 2013

College football season is officially here. Over the past two weeks, most of the major awards have released their preseason watch lists and some will be surprised Northwestern has a player up for 10...

Ballet maestro Mikhail Baryshnikov looks out at Northwestern's commencement audience Friday morning. Baryshnikov delivered the commencement address, something he said he decided to do at the urging of his daughter Anna, a Communication junior.

Ballet virtuoso Mikhail Baryshnikov urges graduating students to challenge themselves, tackle tough questions

June 22, 2013

For most members of the class of 2013, Mikhail Baryshnikov's commencement address will be remembered for its emphasis on redefining personal success and starting what he called the "big conversations"...

Sophomore Olivia Duehr batted the No. 9 spot for NU against DePaul. Her 1 hit of the contest was a 2-out double to right-center field that gained the Cats 2 runs.

Softball: Northwestern holds on to crucial win over DePaul

April 30, 2013

The two teams were nearly identical on paper. DePaul came to Evanston with a 28-18 record and took on Northwestern, which also boasted an 28-18 record. The Blue Demons handed the ball to pitcher Kirsten...

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern shows no mercy against Penn State, Ohio State

April 14, 2013

After dropping from No. 14 to No. 16 last week, Northwestern took to the road with a renewed intensity. The Wildcats traveled to Ohio State and Penn State over the weekend and came out with convincing...

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