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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


Christina Esposito fires a shot. The senior has led the Cats through turbulent times in her five season at NU.

Curtain Call: Christina Esposito transitions Northwestern into new age of lacrosse

May 16, 2017

Senior attacker Christina Esposito walked off of a college lacrosse field for the last time Sunday, as the Wildcats came up short against host Stony Brook in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. For...

Danita Stroup looks for a cutter. The senior scored 6 goals against Ohio State on Thursday.

Lacrosse: Stroup, Fredericks put Wildcats back on track after Ohio State trouncing

April 6, 2017

Lacrosse It only took Northwestern 35 seconds to go on top Thursday, as the Wildcats dominated Ohio State on the road to stay perfect in conference play. No. 16 NU (7-6, 3-0 Big Ten) showed no restraint...

Shelby Fredericks is swarmed by defenders. The junior attacker and the Wildcats struggled against Penn’s zone defense in Sunday’s loss.

Lacrosse: Zone defense befuddles Wildcats in loss to Penn

April 2, 2017

Lacrosse Northwestern and Penn have a history of close contests, settling their last two games in overtime. And with the teams splitting their last two games against each other, Sunday’s match provided...

Sheila Nesselbush brings the ball up the field. The junior midfielder and the Wildcats look to extend their winning streak Thursday against Johns Hopkins.

Women’s Lacrosse: Offensive surge to be tested against Johns Hopkins

March 29, 2017

Lacrosse A greater emphasis on team unity — both on the field and in the box score — has Northwestern’s offense soaring at the right time. “We’ve heightened our sense of communication,...

Claire Quinn brings the ball up the field. The sophomore defender scored her first career goal in NU’s win Sunday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern evens record with standout sophomore play

March 27, 2017

Lacrosse Northwestern has struggled all season to hold onto leads and separate from its opponents. But a spark Saturday from the Wildcats’ sophomore class may have solved that issue. No. 16 NU...

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