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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 University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Clayton Thorson scans the field before a snap. The redshirt freshman quarterback could have his hands full with a dominant Tennessee pass rush.

Football: A quick look at Tennessee, Northwestern’s opponent in the Outback Bowl

December 19, 2015

Tennessee is far from being the class of the SEC or a national powerhouse — much like it was in the 1996 season when the Volunteers and Wildcats last met — but despite an 8-4 (5-3 SEC) record, Tennessee...

Junior holder Christian Salem readies the ball for junior kicker Jack Mitchell. Salem and Mitchell share a close bond that Salem said helps create rhythm between the two.

Football: Q&A with holder Christian Salem

November 24, 2015

Football Junior holder and one-time Twitter celebrity Christian Salem is hanging up his cleats after this season despite having a year of eligibility left. The Daily interviewed one of the most...

In Focus: As University recruits more low-income students, textbook costs still a barrier

In Focus: As University recruits more low-income students, textbook costs still a barrier

November 18, 2015

Lindsey Pape was eyeing a second major. Pape, then a freshman studying Radio, Television and Film, considered expanding her studies with environmental science: After all, she wants to make documentaries...

Clayton Thorson looks back at the sideline as the offense waits to snap the ball. The redshirt freshman quarterback will have to deal with a loud crowd on the road in Wisconsin, similar to the ones at Michigan and Nebraska.

Football: Northwestern to battle crowd, defense in Top 25 matchup Saturday

November 16, 2015

The No. 18 Wildcats (8-2, 4-2 Big Ten) will have their hands full this weekend when they travel to Madison to face No. 25 Wisconsin (8-2, 5-1) in a top-25 matchup. The Wisconsin defense and the Badgers’...

Deonte Gibson records a sack against Minnesota. The senior defensive end is a member of the Northwestern Leadership Council, helping set the tone for the team on a week-to-week basis.

Football: Leadership Council sparks Wildcats’ recent winning streak

November 13, 2015

Football Following two decisive, mid-season losses to Michigan and Iowa, the Northwestern football players called a team meeting. The meeting — conducted before practice without the coaches’...

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