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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


Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 38-17 loss to Nebraska

October 20, 2014

Gameday 1. Nebraska is better than Northwestern Sometimes, this complicated game is just that simple. Northwestern did well to hang with the No. 19 Cornhuskers for a half under the lights Saturday....

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...

Freshman running back Justin Jackson eludes Minnesota defenders on one of his 23 carries Saturday. Despite Northwestern’s loss, Jackson was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, becoming the third straight Wildcats player to win the award.

Football: Jackson wins award, depth chart shaken up before Homecoming game

October 13, 2014

For the third consecutive week, a Northwestern player was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. This time it was running back Justin Jackson, who impressed last week against Minnesota by rushing...

Rapid Reaction: Minnesota 24, Northwestern 17

October 11, 2014

What went right It wasn't perfect, but senior quarterback Trevor Siemian probably had his best all-around game of the season. He completed 32 of 50 passes for 269 yards and a touchdown while only taking...

Redshirt freshman safety Godwin Igwebuike turned heads in his first career start, pulling down three interceptions. “I didn’t even see it coming,” Igwebuike said after the game.

Football: Godwin Igwebuike’s three interceptions a surprise even to himself

October 9, 2014

On Sunday, Sept. 28, senior safety Ibraheim Campbell broke the news to his understudy Godwin Igwebuike. Campbell’s hamstring injury wouldn’t heal in time for the following Saturday’s game against...

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