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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


Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwestern's scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — It’s been pretty, it’s been ugly and at times it has been horrific, but “Wildcat football” has found a way to prevail all season, and now Northwestern is on the verge...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy, awarded to the winner of the NU-Illinois rivalry game, after beating Illinois 24-14. The Wildcats improved to 10 wins for just the fourth time in program history.

Football: Northwestern secures 10 wins, Land of Lincoln Trophy with victory over Illinois

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — Before Saturday’s game against Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a simple message for Dan Vitale and Northwestern’s captains. "He just said, ‘Let’s get the hat...

Sam Shropshire returns a shot. After seeing his team knocked out of the postseason, the sophomore will compete on his own in the NCAA Singles Championships.

Men’s Tennis: Sam Shropshire is ready for the solitude of singles

May 19, 2015

Men's Tennis Although the team’s season came to an end against eventual national runner-up Oklahoma, sophomore Sam Shropshire has one more tournament. Shropshire, the No. 48 singles player in...

Junior infielder Andrea Filler steps into a throw after fielding the ball. The Wildcats prepare for the final series of the regular season on the road this weekend against Iowa.

Softball: As regular season wraps up, Wildcats proud of self-improvement

April 30, 2015

Softball Northwestern will hit the road Friday looking to clinch a first round bye in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament with a series against Iowa to end its season. The Wildcats (25-19, 12-7 Big...

Andrea Filler takes a big swing. The junior shortstop took home Big Ten Player of the Week honors for her strong performances against Illinois and Ohio State.

Softball: Wildcats to face struggling rival DePaul

April 28, 2015

Softball As the regular season draws to a close, Northwestern will host local rival DePaul on Wednesday for its last non-conference game of the year. The Wildcats (24-19, 12-7 Big Ten) will wrap...

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