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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

Penn State’s Saquon Barkley runs against Northwestern in 2015. The Heisman contender leads a potent Nittany Lions offense into Evanston.

Pope: Championship-caliber Nittany Lions out of Wildcats’ stratosphere

October 6, 2017

Football This weekend’s homecoming festivities might as well signify not only the return of thousands of alumni to Evanston but also the return of Penn State to the elite tier of college football. The...

A float heads down Sheridan Road at the 2016 Homecoming Parade. This year, the parade was canceled due to road construction.

Homecoming Parade canceled due to Sheridan Road construction

September 26, 2017

The 2017 Homecoming Parade was canceled due to ongoing construction on Sheridan Road, according to a Monday news release. The parade, an annual Homecoming week tradition, usually runs along Sheridan...

Austin Carr runs after a catch. The senior receiver caught his ninth touchdown of the season in Saturdays win over Indiana.

Football: Northwestern hangs on for 24-14 homecoming victory over Indiana

October 22, 2016

Football October is turning out to be Northwestern’s month. In front of a homecoming crowd, the Wildcats (4-3, 3-1 Big Ten) rode another offensive outburst to a 24-14 win over the Indiana Hoosiers...

George Newbern

‘Scandal’ actor selected as 2016 Homecoming Grand Marshal

October 17, 2016

“Scandal” star and Northwestern alumnus George Newbern was selected to be this year’s Homecoming Grand Marshal, the University announced Monday. The actor (Communication ‘86) currently has a...

Flynn Nagel returns a punt during Northwestern’s Oct. 1 game at Iowa. The sophomore’s return set up the Wildcats at the opposing five-yard line, leading to an early touchdown.

Football: Wildcats look to take road mojo to Michigan State

October 13, 2016

Football Maybe it’s because Ryan Field so often feels like a road venue, its north stands filled with the scarlet of Ohio State or the maize and blue of Michigan. Maybe it’s because conference...

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