Skip to Main Content
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


Field Hockey: As season ends, Wildcats focused on becoming Big Ten champions

October 29, 2014

No. 9 Northwestern (12-5, 6-1 Big Ten) hopes to secure back-to-back Big Ten titles this weekend, taking on No. 4 Penn State (13-4, 4-3 Big Ten) and Kent State (8-8, 5-0 Mid-American). The Wildcats...

University President Morton Schapiro (pictured on the sideline during last year’s game against Ohio State) recently missed his first home game as NU president for Yom Kippur. Schapiro named senior wide receiver Kyle Prater as his favorite Wildcats player.

Football: University President Morton Schapiro on his favorite football player, choosing temple over Ryan Field

October 14, 2014

Almost nothing can prevent University President Morton Schapiro from assuming his customary position on the Ryan Field sideline during Northwestern home games. But when this year's bout with Wisconsin...

Volleyball: Wildcats lose to defending national champion Nittany Lions

October 9, 2014

Looking to add another win to a 3-1 record in Big Ten play, Northwestern came up short Wednesday against Penn State. With its first top 25 ranking since November 2010, No. 24 NU (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten)...

Senior Katie Dutchman and the No. 24 Wildcats venture to State College, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday to take on the No. 5 Nittany Lions. Penn State has not lost a set at home this season.

Volleyball: No. 24 Northwestern visits No. 5 Penn State looking for big upset

October 7, 2014

No. 24 Northwestern (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten) begins a challenging road stretch on Wednesday against powerhouse No. 5 Penn State (15-2, 3-1 Big Ten). The Wildcats are coming off an impressive win against...

Running back Justin Jackson was Northwestern's best offensive player Saturday. The freshman rushed for 162 yards on 33 carries in the Cats' 20-14 win over Wisconsin.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 20-14 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 5, 2014

1. You need a two-dimensional offense to beat Northwestern’s defense It feels strange to say it after Melvin Gordon ran for a career-high 259 yards, but Northwestern’s run defense was pretty good...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Nittany Lions