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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

Senior defender Kendall Halpern gets set against Syracuse Saturday. Halpern tallied three caused turnovers and three ground balls in the victory.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern survives late No. 5 Syracuse surge in 18-15 season opening victory

February 11, 2024

As Ryan Fieldhouse’s gray tarp lifted from its glass wall, showcasing Saturday’s glimmering midday sun against Lake Michigan, two storied programs prepared for their second consecutive season-opening...

A lacrosse player cradles the ball in her stick and runs down the field.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern gears up for season opener against No. 5 Syracuse

February 8, 2024

Just under a year ago, two top-five foes faced off inside the JMA Wireless Dome on the season’s opening weekend. With a blank slate laid before them, the teams battled to a 16-15 firestorm, as the hosts...

Junior midfielder Samantha Smith attempts a draw during last season’s NCAA Tournament game against Michigan. She is primed to return as Northwestern’s primary draw taker this season.

Lacrosse: Northwestern takes on Stanford in preseason exhibition

January 28, 2024

Within WakeMed Soccer Park’s manicured grounds and rolling hills, Northwestern bludgeoned Boston College in a dominant 18-6 national title victory to scale collegiate lacrosse’s summit an eighth time...

With conference and national accolades up for grabs in each of NU’s 19 varsity squads, here’s four Cats carrying breakout potential.

Who to Watch: Northwestern athletes primed for breakout seasons

August 14, 2023

The past year provided several banner moments throughout Northwestern athletics.  Women’s soccer shot up the national rankings, field hockey clawed its way back to a second consecutive national championship...

Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane hoists the national championship trophy.

Lacrosse: Northwestern lines up for title defense

August 12, 2023

After securing its first national title since 2012, Northwestern enters the preseason primed for another shot at the game’s ultimate crown.  The Wildcats, who capped a 21-game winning streak with...

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