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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


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Men’s Basketball: Cats’ defense holds it down until offense comes alive in second half versus Illinois

January 5, 2023

As both starting fives readied for tip-off, Illinois dominated the eye test. The Fighting Illini won the height matchup at every position except center, where Northwestern junior center Matthew Nicholson...

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Cross Country: Cats set their sights on NCAA Midwest Regional Championships

November 10, 2022

Following a historic fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Cross Country Championship, Northwestern advances toward the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship this Friday.  The Wildcats will travel to Gans...

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Sen. Laura Fine projected to win re-election for State Senator in Illinois’ 9th District

November 8, 2022

Incumbent State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is projected to win re-election in Illinois’s 9th district against Republican challenger Paul Kelly.  With over 95% of the vote reported at 11:21 p.m.,...

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Women’s Basketball: Q&A: Illinois basketball great Brittany Johnson joins Northwestern as assistant coach

October 31, 2022

Brittany Johnson left her mark on Illinois high school basketball.  She was the first basketball player in Illinois history to score more than 4,000 points. She earned the Illinois Gatorade Player...

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History Prof. Kate Masur discusses Black organizing in pre-Civil War Illinois

October 20, 2022

On Feb. 7, 1865, the Illinois legislature repealed its “black laws” — codified restrictions on Black citizens’ rights — following strong advocacy by Black lobbyists. Almost two centuries later,...

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