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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


Emily Harriott and Maddy Fisher will begin as the first female president and executive vice president of Wildside in more than six years at the start of Spring Quarter. Wildside – the official student section of NU athletics – aims to improve student game-day experience while supporting the school’s sport teams.

Two sophomores appointed as first female president, executive vice president of Wildside in more than six years

February 28, 2017

Emily Harriott and Maddy Fisher have been named the first female president and executive vice president of student group Wildside, the student section of Northwestern Athletics, in more than six years...

Wildside cancels Fitzerland after new restrictions

September 25, 2015

Wildside has canceled Fitzerland, its student-run tailgate area, for Saturday’s home football game against Ball State University. Northwestern Athletics will still host a tailgate event before the...

Students grill at Fitzerland, the student-only tailgate section, before a football game. Wildside, NU Athletics and University administrators amended the tailgate area to draw more students.

Fitzerland policies change in effort to attract more students

September 24, 2015

Wildside and University administrators have altered tailgating policies at Fitzerland after stricter university-sanctioned regulations decreased attendance during the 2014 football season. Wildside...

Two Northwestern students are accused of stealing a yard marker, football and event staff jackets during the NU-Ohio State game Saturday night. The yard marker in the student section could be seen on TV, according to a witness.

2 students charged with stealing Northwestern-Ohio State game equipment

October 7, 2013

Two Northwestern students stole a football, yard marker and event staff jackets during NU's prime-time matchup against Ohio State, according to police. During halftime Saturday night, athletic department...

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