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The Daily Northwestern

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


Pat Fitzgerald attempted to explain NU’s recent offensive failures at his weekly press conference Monday. The coach questioned his team’s effort saying, “If I’ve got to coach effort for any of our guys, then they’re not going to play.”

Football: Fitzgerald looking for answers to offensive woes

October 21, 2013

If Northwestern is going to end its losing streak this weekend against Iowa, it has to do so without senior running back Venric Mark. Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced Monday that his electrifying playmaker...

Defensive tackle Chance Carter brings down Wisconsin’s James White in Saturday’s game. The junior was named the Cats’ defensive player of the week following the performance, in which he made six tackles. Monday, Carter had a front-row seat for NU’s coaches’ water balloon attack.

Football: Water balloons lift spirits as Wildcats look to move on

October 14, 2013

Media members at coach Pat Fitzgerald’s weekly press conference Monday couldn’t figure out why their seats were wet and the ceiling above them water-stained. At the end of the Wildcats’ team meeting...

Marut: Chin up, son — the Cats are here to play

Marut: Chin up, son — the Cats are here to play

October 8, 2013

The time has come to get over Saturday’s loss to Ohio State.  In fact, that time came at about 11 p.m. Sunday night. Back when I played football in high school, my coach, Pat New — a Northwestern...

Northwestern fans cheer during Saturday's game against Ohio State. The Daily hopes the student section will continue to show support now that the national spotlight has turned off.

Editorial: Despite Homecoming loss, keep support for football program high

October 7, 2013

On Saturday, our Wildcats stepped on to Ryan Field to cheers from a sold-out stadium — including a student section filled beyond its 5,000-person capacity. Even before the gates opened for ESPN's "College...

Weinberg sophomore Michelle Lortie, a member of the Northwestern University Marching Band’s color guard, performs during the Homecoming pep rally Friday evening. University President Morton Schapiro, football Coach Pat Fitzgerald and Homecoming grand marshal Mike Greenberg (Medill ‘89) pumped up fans during the pep rally.

Wildcat pride displayed at annual Homecoming Parade

October 6, 2013

Homecoming Week ended Friday with the annual parade, with students and alumni traveling down Sheridan Road, cheering on floats from campus and city organizations. From Lincoln Street down to The Arch,...

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