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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


NU softball coach Kate Drohan advocated for the construction project at a Sept. 8 City Council meeting.

Construction on NU softball stadium adds 5 trucks to local traffic, frustrating residents

September 26, 2025

Construction on Northwestern’s Kip and Sara Kirkpatrick Softball Stadium — a major achievement for the NU team —  has caused headaches for some residents, as discussed at a joint virtual 1st and...

A woman in a pink sweater addresses an audience from a wooden podium.

Council tables adjustments for NU softball field construction

August 26, 2025

Echoes of the residential distrust and municipal concerns over the fated Ryan Field agreement loomed over City Council as it reviewed plans for yet another Northwestern stadium revamp — this time for...

A rendering of the renovated East Lawn. Construction is expected to be completed in summer 2025.

Norris to be renovated this summer, will feature pub, rooftop patio

April 5, 2024

Northwestern will renovate and rename the Norris University Center’s East Lawn this summer, the University announced Friday.  The new campus hub will feature a glass-lined pub with a stage for bands,...

Angela Zedak is surrounded by teammates as she steps on home plate at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: Northwestern announces plan to build new stadium

March 13, 2024

After receiving a $5 million gift from Northwestern Trustee Harreld N. “Kip” Kirkpatrick III (Weinberg ’94, Kellogg‘’97) and his wife Sara Kirkpatrick, Northwestern will begin construction on...

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