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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


Northwestern to host first peanut-free football game against Minnesota

October 15, 2013

Wildcats fans can tailgate with burgers and beer as usual Saturday, but they'll need to leave peanut products at home. Northwestern will face Minnesota at Ryan Field’s first-ever Peanut Free Day —...

SESP junior Tara McManus waits by the grill for her food.

Wildside brings students together with tailgating area Fitzerland

September 22, 2013

Before Northwestern's football team kicked off its game against Maine on Saturday, hundreds of purple-clad students gathered just north of Ryan Field at "Fitzerland," a new area for student tailgating. Created...

Updated: World of Beer calls off Illinois’ Coaches Caravan stop

May 1, 2013

Update, 8:30 p.m.: World of Beer owner Ted Mavrakis said his decision was influenced by the student response. "I don't want to alienate the community in which we live, so I made the decision," Mavrakis...

Students had the opportunity to receive free t-shirts with Twitter handles printed on them during Social Media night. Wildside has been working to improve student turnout at sporting events this year.

Northwestern Athletic Department seeks increased attendance at basketball games through various incentives

February 25, 2013

In the wake of a five-game losing streak and a 13-15 record, the Northwestern Athletic Department is attempting to maintain student attendance at men's basketball games with free merchandise and monetary...

Speakers at Wildside 101 are, from left, senior offensive lineman Brian Mulroe, junior quarterback Kain Colter, junior kicker Jeff Budzien, and coach Pat Fitzgerald. Wildside 101 featured a panel where the audience asked the coach and players questions about Northwestern’s football team.

Fitzgerald, Northwestern football stars interact with students at Wildside 101

October 4, 2012

Coach Pat Fitzgerald and three of the football team’s star players chatted with about 40 students Wednesday night at Wildside 101, responding to questions ranging from Wildcats traditions to how to...

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