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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


Cornerback Nick VanHoose and the Wildcats are using the bye to heal and “win this week academically.” VanHoose is nursing a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Iowa contest.

Football: Bye week still hard work for Northwestern

October 30, 2012

For the first time since Aug. 20, Northwestern players woke up Monday morning knowing they won't be playing Saturday. This is the Wildcats' annual bye week, and although NU doesn't have a game, the...

The Wildcats and junior back Julia Retzky lost for the first time in nine games, a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime defeat at Iowa.

Field Hockey: Overtime loss costs Wildcats Big Ten title

October 28, 2012

For weeks, the Wildcats have spoken of a Big Ten title, and for weeks, that professed goal has seemed achievable and almost inevitable. On Sunday, those hopes died unrecognized, and second place became...

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter leads the Wildcats to a touchdown on their opening drive against Iowa, gaining multiple first downs. He led the team with 166 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern running game propels Homecoming victory over Iowa

October 27, 2012

For a team without an identity in the middle of the week, Northwestern found something that works for it. The Wildcats (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) ran the ball 49 times for 349 yards and got past Iowa (4-4,...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and quarterback Kain Colter celebrate after Colters first touchdown run in the opening half against Iowa. Colter gained 66 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries in the frame.

Northwestern runs past Iowa in first half

October 27, 2012

Northwestern leads Iowa 14-3 at halftime of today's Homecoming game. Running back Venric Mark and quarterback Kain Colter keyed the Wildcats in the first half, combining for 161 yards rushing. Colter...

Field Hockey: Fuchs leads charge to championship title

October 26, 2012

Coach Tracey Fuchs is no stranger to winning championships. In fact, she won three Big Ten titles as an assistant coach at Michigan. She also won an NCAA Championship while playing for Connecticut during...

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