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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


Ballet maestro Mikhail Baryshnikov looks out at Northwestern's commencement audience Friday morning. Baryshnikov delivered the commencement address, something he said he decided to do at the urging of his daughter Anna, a Communication junior.

Ballet virtuoso Mikhail Baryshnikov urges graduating students to challenge themselves, tackle tough questions

June 22, 2013

For most members of the class of 2013, Mikhail Baryshnikov's commencement address will be remembered for its emphasis on redefining personal success and starting what he called the "big conversations"...

Becht: Support for Northwestern sports must extend past four years

June 19, 2013

Four years ago, we came to a school without much of an athletic reputation. Sure, alumni and older students would tell us that Northwestern was actually in its athletic prime, and they were right. But...

Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald leads Northwestern in goals with 59 so far this season. Fitzgerald, who upon graduation will move back to New York to start working, said she will miss her quirky teammates and playing on Lakeside Field.

Lacrosse: Senior attack wears ’emotion on her sleeve’ as Northwestern’s offensive leader

May 21, 2013

Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald does not run. She charges on the field, more determined than running. Anywhere near a cage, she will rocket — not shoot, but something more aggressive, more determined...

Schapiro receives honorary degrees from Garrett, Notre Dame

May 19, 2013

University President Morton Schapiro received honorary degrees from the University of Notre Dame on Sunday and the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on Friday. Schapiro was one of six recipients...

Muller: Mark Sanford's win proves possibility of second chances

Muller: Mark Sanford’s win proves possibility of second chances

May 8, 2013

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford won a special election Tuesday against Elizabeth Colbert Busch to represent South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives....

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