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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


Evanston named Tree City USA community for 31st year

April 19, 2015

A national nonprofit dedicated to planting trees honored Evanston for the 31st consecutive year for its commitment to tree care. The city was named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation...

Sophomore cornerback Matthew Harris hits a Nebraska defender during Northwestern’s Oct. 18 game. Harris and fellow-corner Nick VanHoose will face a new challenge this weekend against pass-happy Notre Dame.

Football: VanHoose, Harris holding down cornerback position

November 14, 2014

Gameday Not too long ago, cornerback was a problem position for Northwestern. Last season — when the Wildcats allowed 256.2 passing yards per game, 102nd out of 124 Football Bowl Subdivision teams...

Glenbard North High School's Justin Jackson evades a would-be tackler. Jackson, who rushed for 3,171 yards and 38 touchdowns his senior year, is the back-to-back Gatorade Illinois Football Player of the Year.

Signing Day 2014: Running back Justin Jackson has been a long time coming for Northwestern

February 5, 2014

Glenbard North running back Justin Jackson committed to Northwestern before coach Pat Fitzgerald or any of his staff knew. Jackson was in the car with his father on the way to visit Iowa in late April when...

Sophomore cornerback Nick VanHoose prepares to a cover a receiver. VanHoose, part of Northwestern’s “Sky Team” – a nickname for the secondary – will play a large role in slowing down Wisconsin receiver Jared Abbrederis on Saturday.

Gameday: ‘Sky Team’ looks to ground Wisconsin’s Jared Abbrerderis

October 10, 2013

For Northwestern to contain an improved Wisconsin aerial attack Saturday, the defense will need to call upon the help of the "Sky Team." “When passes go, we think that we should get every ball and...

Northwestern leads Western Michigan 24-10 at halftime

September 14, 2013

First quarter: To start off Northwestern's game against Western Michigan tonight, true freshman Matt Harris returned the opening kickoff to the 45-yard line. But on the third play of the series, senior...

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