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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


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Football: Northwestern’s defense prepares for Nebraska’s dual-threat quarterback and top rushing attack

October 18, 2023

When it comes to a dual-threat quarterback and college football, the abnormal athlete has become one of a defense’s worst nightmares. Whether it be their ability to scramble for a crucial first down...

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan pans the field to make a pass. Sullivan threw for 131 yards in the win against Howard.

What to Watch For: Northwestern hopes to get above .500 after bye week, returns to action Saturday against Nebraska

October 18, 2023

Coming off its bye week, Northwestern hopes to pick up where it left off — a 23-20 win over Howard — facing Nebraska in Lincoln. Currently sitting at .500, the Wildcats’ (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) clash...

Northwestern celebrates its win against Howard. Sitting 3-3 at its bye week, NU will hit the road to Lincoln to face Nebraska on Oct. 21.

Football: Northwestern 2023 midseason roundtable

October 11, 2023

Northwestern’s 2023 season has reached its midway point. Interim head coach David Braun has steered the Wildcats to a 3-3 (1-2 Big Ten) record through six games. Fresh off a win against Howard on Homecoming...

NU cheerleaders at Northwestern Football’s game against Penn State University on Sept. 30 at Ryan Field. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson sued the University for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking in 2021.

Northwestern disputes former cheerleader’s forced labor, sex trafficking allegations

October 11, 2023

Content warning: this story contains mentions of physical harassment and sexual assault.  Northwestern and four former employees denied allegations of forced labor and sex trafficking by former cheerleader...

About 100 staff members attended the fireside chat with University President Michael Schill in Norris University Center Tuesday afternoon.

University President Michael Schill talks athletics, affirmative action at fireside chat with staff

October 10, 2023

University President Michael Schill shared priorities and goals for his second year at Northwestern with a group of approximately 100 staff members Tuesday afternoon at Norris University Center. Throughout...

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