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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

Chicago residents watch election night returns on a big screen CNN put up on the Thompson Center in Chicago. Young people like those at the Election Night watch party were pivotal in re-electing President Barack Obama, according to a new analysis.

Electoral analysis: Youth vote decisive in some battleground states

November 8, 2012

Northwestern students may have woken up Wednesday morning to President-elect Mitt Romney if it were not for their peers’ votes, according to exit polls in Tuesday’s presidential contest. Early estimates...

First lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden (left to right in foreground) greet supporters at an Election Night watch party at McCormick Place in Chicago. The president was elected to a second term Tuesday;

‘More determined, more inspired than ever’: Obama gets four more years in White House

November 7, 2012

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama defeated former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Tuesday to secure a second term that he vowed to pursue with the same resolve that catapulted him to the White House...

Northwestern outside hitter Stephanie Holthus and her teammates look to have yet another strong road showing against Ohio State. Coach Keylor Chan admitted the next few matches are crucial if NU hopes to make the postseason.

Volleyball: Wildcats travel to Ohio State for critical match against Buckeyes

November 6, 2012

Even after election season, Ohio remains a swing state for Northwestern. After dropping back-to-back matches without winning a set last weekend, NU’s match at Ohio State on Wednesday is critical...

Obama campaign banners greet McCormick Place visitors Sunday. The president is attending an Election Night party at the Chicago convention center.

Obama, Romney finalize Election Day plans

November 5, 2012

President Barack Obama will spend Election Day in Chicago as his opponent, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, hits the campaign trail for two final events in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Obama has no...

Goodman: Sports provide oasis from polarizing politics

Goodman: Sports provide oasis from polarizing politics

October 31, 2012

When I applied for the Daily's columnist position this summer, I sensed the frenzy of the upcoming presidential election, but I thought I could avoid polarizing political commentary. With Election Day...

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