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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


University President Morton Schapiro (pictured on the sideline during last year’s game against Ohio State) recently missed his first home game as NU president for Yom Kippur. Schapiro named senior wide receiver Kyle Prater as his favorite Wildcats player.

Football: University President Morton Schapiro on his favorite football player, choosing temple over Ryan Field

October 14, 2014

Almost nothing can prevent University President Morton Schapiro from assuming his customary position on the Ryan Field sideline during Northwestern home games. But when this year's bout with Wisconsin...

Chou: Sports are more important than the outcome of any one game

Chou: Sports are more important than the outcome of any one game

October 13, 2014

Northwestern lost a football game on Saturday. The statement is pretty innocuous: To the larger world, it is objective and factual, devoid of emotion. To the more acute followers of college football,...

Nathan Richards/Daily Senior Staffer

Captured: Football upsets Wisconsin 20-14

October 9, 2014

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured, a space for photos by The Daily's staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered from their classes, vacation...

Goodman: New NU commercial better, but still room for improvement

Goodman: New NU commercial better, but still room for improvement

October 9, 2014

I wanted to go to the football game Saturday against Wisconsin, but I realized that fasting during Yom Kippur and standing up for a full three hours do not go well together. Instead, I had the opportunity...

Hayes: Enjoy college football while you have the chance

Hayes: Enjoy college football while you have the chance

October 8, 2014

In perhaps my favorite piece of writing ever to grace the pages of my favorite website, Grantland, Michael Weinreb beautifully labels us college football fans “sentimental nostalgists.” If this sounds...

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