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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 fans cheer during Saturday's game against Ohio State. The Daily hopes the student section will continue to show support now that the national spotlight has turned off.

Editorial: Despite Homecoming loss, keep support for football program high

October 7, 2013

On Saturday, our Wildcats stepped on to Ryan Field to cheers from a sold-out stadium — including a student section filled beyond its 5,000-person capacity. Even before the gates opened for ESPN's "College...

Weinberg sophomore Michelle Lortie, a member of the Northwestern University Marching Band’s color guard, performs during the Homecoming pep rally Friday evening. University President Morton Schapiro, football Coach Pat Fitzgerald and Homecoming grand marshal Mike Greenberg (Medill ‘89) pumped up fans during the pep rally.

Wildcat pride displayed at annual Homecoming Parade

October 6, 2013

Homecoming Week ended Friday with the annual parade, with students and alumni traveling down Sheridan Road, cheering on floats from campus and city organizations. From Lincoln Street down to The Arch,...

 Sophomore wide receiver Cameron Dickerson reaches the end zone. The catch was his first and last of the night, putting Northwestern on the board for the last time against Ohio State on Saturday.

Photo gallery: Ohio State 40, Northwestern 30

October 6, 2013

ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcast from Evanston went off like a dream Saturday morning. Then, Northwestern matched Ohio State blow for blow for more than three quarters Saturday night. A delirious student...

Mike Greenberg fires up fans, crowns Homecoming king and queen

October 4, 2013

ESPN Radio host Mike Greenberg (Medill '89) had four words for Northwestern fans tonight. "This. Is. Our. Time." After leading the Homecoming Parade down Sheridan Road, Greenberg fired up students...

Evanston businesses anticipate historic crowds at Homecoming game

October 3, 2013

With thousands of people expected to turn out for Northwestern’s Homecoming weekend, Evanston businesses are preparing to accommodate crowds they say could reach historic levels. Several establishments...

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