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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


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Fencing: Northwestern collects top finishes at Temple Open, ranks ninth in preseason poll

November 1, 2022

Fencing Northwestern competed at the Temple Open this weekend, earning five top-eight finishes and placing ninth in the latest preseason coaches poll. The freshmen led the way for the Cats in...

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Women’s Basketball: Q&A: Illinois basketball great Brittany Johnson joins Northwestern as assistant coach

October 31, 2022

Brittany Johnson left her mark on Illinois high school basketball.  She was the first basketball player in Illinois history to score more than 4,000 points. She earned the Illinois Gatorade Player...

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Cross Country: No. 29 Northwestern places fifth at Big Ten Championships, marking highest finish since 1986

October 30, 2022

It’s been 36 years since Northwestern last saw this level of success.  After breaking into the national rankings for the first time since 2002, the No. 29 Wildcats placed fifth at Big Ten Championships...

The total revenue of women’s varsity teams is $10.5 million.

Breaking down Northwestern’s athletics spending on men’s and women’s teams

October 27, 2022

Title IX requires that any educational institution receiveing federal funding cannot discriminate in activities or programs, including athletics, on the basis of sex. However, the legislation does not...

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Fifty years since Title IX, Northwestern women alumni shine in the sports media world

October 27, 2022

Title IX’s passage not only expanded opportunities for female athletes, but also for women in sports media. Many Northwestern women alumni have become leaders in the industry, covering everything from...

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