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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


(Daily file photo by Colin Boyle) Godwin Igwebuike runs with the ball in the Pinstripe Bowl. The junior will return to Northwestern for a senior season.

Jochnau: There is more to Northwestern athletics than wins and losses

January 12, 2017

When it comes to men’s basketball, Northwestern isn’t a perennial NCAA Tournament contender like Duke. Instead, the Wildcats have been perennial losers, missing the Dance every year since the inception...

Anthony Walker kneels before a game. Walker announced on Friday through a tweet that he will enter the NFL Draft.

Football: Anthony Walker announces he will enter NFL Draft

December 30, 2016

Football Anthony Walker will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL Draft, the junior linebacker announced via Twitter on Friday. The three-year starter was a key defensive...

Godwin Igwebuike dives for a tackle. The junior safety leads the Wildcats in tackles with 95.

Football: For Northwestern, rivalry game with Illinois becomes one-game playoff

November 21, 2016

Football Northwestern enters its season finale Saturday against Illinois in the same position as the last time the Wildcats hosted the Fighting Illini at Ryan Field: needing a win over the in-state...

Northwestern celebrates after defeating Wisconsin in 2015. The Badgers have not won at Ryan Field since 1999.

Football: Northwestern braces for yet another close Wisconsin game

November 3, 2016

Football There’s some magic in the air at Ryan Field, at least when Wisconsin comes to town. The Wildcats haven’t lost to the Badgers at home since 1999, an impressive streak covering four...

Clayton Thorson passes the ball in front of more than 107,000 fans at Ohio Stadium. The sophomore threw for 256 yards against the heavily favored Buckeyes.

Football: In historically one-sided series, NU starting to keep up with Ohio State

October 30, 2016

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s game with Ohio State looking to shock the Buckeyes at their place for the first time since 1971. Instead, they ended with a similar result...

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