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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


Maureen Palchak at a Northwestern football game. Palchak was named director of recreation for the athletic department on Monday.

Maureen Palchak named director of recreation by athletic department

July 16, 2019

Following the retirement of Dan Bulfin, Northwestern Athletics has named Maureen Palchak as director of recreation, Athletic Director Jim Phillips announced Monday. To replace Bulfin, who had worked...

Dan Bulfin is retiring from NU Recreation after 41 years working for the University. He greatly expanded the program during his time as the director of recreation.

Director of Recreation Dan Bulfin retires after 41 years at NU

May 31, 2019

Dan Bulfin’s office is tucked away on the first floor of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. The area is quiet in contrast with the rest of the lively facility, and his office is surrounded by those of...

Kellogg student Tammy Hsu is on her seventh session of white light therapy and feels the benefits already. The program was added to Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in October 2018 and aligns with NU Recreation’s goal of addressing the mental health concerns of the NU community.

SPAC offers white light therapy as a way to beat the winter blues

February 3, 2019

There’s no doubt that Midwest winters are brutal, said Nancy Tierney, Northwestern Recreation’s associate director of fitness and wellness. The lack of sunshine and prolonged periods of subzero temperatures...

Peeled Juice Bar is scheduled to open in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion later this month. The juice bar, known for its raw vegan products, currently has locations in downtown Evanston and Lincoln Park.

Peeled Juice Bar to open new location in Henry Crown Sports Pavilion

April 4, 2016

Peeled Juice Bar is scheduled to fill the empty cafe facility in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion lobby and is tentatively set to open April 15. “For years people had been asking for a grab-and-go...

Patten Gymnasium's new boxing equipment is taking the place of several weightlifting machines in the weight room. Some students and faculty voiced concerns that the new equipment will shrink already limited recreational weightlifting resources on campus.

Patten Gym changes reduce weightlifting machines in favor of boxing equipment

September 22, 2015

Weight lifters who visit Patten Gymnasium this year will find fewer options for their workouts. Patten Gym installed new boxing equipment in its weight room at the request of the varsity women’s lacrosse...

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