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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


Wrigley Field, the 100-year-old home of the Chicago Cubs, hosted Northwestern lacrosse Saturday night. The Wildcats beat USC 12-7 in front of 5,145 fans.

Lacrosse: Wrigley game a home run for Wildcats

April 26, 2014

It was a beautiful night for baseball, but the Chicago Cubs were 90 miles away in Milwaukee. Northwestern took the field instead to battle Southern California in NU's final regular-season game, and...

Draw control specialist Alyssa Leonard cheers after Northwestern's final goal in its win against Southern California. The senior kicked off her last regular-season game's second half with a behind-the-back goal.

Lacrosse: Northwestern prevails against USC in historic Wrigley Field game

April 26, 2014

It took 12 years and seven national championships, but as purple and white flags fluttered against a dark Wrigleyville skyline, Northwestern women's lacrosse officially cemented its national presence. After...

Lacrosse: Wrigley Field game to be landmark for Northwestern program, sport

April 24, 2014

No. 6 Northwestern heads to Wrigley Field on Saturday to play No. 40 Southern California in what is sure to be a celebration of the sport, the program and, as it turns out, NU's athletic department. The...

Spring Sports Guide: Lacrosse: After loss of stars, Northwestern ‘all in this together’

February 25, 2014

Junior starting goalkeeper Bridget Bianco — a self-described impatient goalie — isn't one for mincing words. "I think it's just a stepping stone. It's in the past now," she said. "It was nice, and...

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Edge of glory: How Phillips led Northwestern onto the cusp of the college sports elite

October 18, 2013

Jim Phillips has always believed in the Wildcats' ability to grow. He became Northwestern's 21st athletic director in 2008. Four hours before kickoff Oct. 5, thousands of students lined up outside...

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