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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


A mannequin holds up a sign for BTN Tailgate. The television program will be broadcasting from a parking lot next to Ryan Field on Saturday.

BTN Tailgate to host show Saturday from Ryan Field parking lot

October 26, 2018

In addition to the usual tailgates held every football Saturday in houses, backyards and parking lots across Evanston, there will be another option for football fans preparing for the game. “BTN Tailgate”...

Students pack Ryan Field for Northwestern's primetime game against Ohio State in October 2013.

Football: Five years after College GameDay, Northwestern continues upward climb into the national spotlight

October 12, 2018

It was the night of Oct. 5, 2013. Northwestern had just lost a 40-30 heartbreaker to No. 4 Ohio State. The Wildcats had come within five-plus minutes of their first top-5 win since 1959, but fell short...

Balk: Maybe, just maybe, Northwestern football has its second-best team ever

Balk: Maybe, just maybe, Northwestern football has its second-best team ever

November 9, 2015

Maybe Saturday was a perfect day for football. And maybe, in the early November chill, with the sun beating down on a Family Weekend crowd and the Cats facing off against a Big Ten rival with a prestigious...

Goodman: Thanks for the memories, Northwestern

Goodman: Thanks for the memories, Northwestern

June 24, 2015

I was never really nervous about graduating, to be honest. I feel like I should have been freaking out based on numerous sitcom graduation episodes. Honestly, I am excited for the next chapter of my life....

Pillote: Why you should root for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff

December 7, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS — Ohio State deserves to be in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes left no doubt after Saturday’s 59-0 embarrassment (there’s really no other way to put it) of Wisconsin. The...

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