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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

Watching the Olympics? Go figure!

February 16, 2014

Let’s face it. We’ve all done it. Whether in socks on a hardwood floor, as a kid on wheelies or even on the ice rink at Norris University Center, we’ve all pretended to be a pro figure skater...

Two-time gold medalist, Chicago native aims for more gold

February 11, 2014

Chicago native Shani Davis is competing over the next two weeks in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Davis began competing as a member of the Evanston Speedskating Club when he was six years...

Smith: Refocus Olympic attention on athletic accomplishments

Smith: Refocus Olympic attention on athletic accomplishments

February 7, 2014

The Olympics have been hijacked. It is clear that the same hype that precedes the Summer Olympics does not accompany the Winter Olympics – high-level curling just does not seem to draw the same crowds...

Evanston speedskater to compete in Sochi Olympics

February 2, 2014

Evanston-born speedskater Brian Hansen will be among 230 athletes walking under the star-spangled banner on Friday to kick off the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Hansen, 23, was born in Evanston...

Outside hitter Stephanie Holthus is the Wildcats’ leader on the court and in the record books. The senior star player climbed to the top of Northwestern’s all-time kill list when the team battled Nebraska on Nov. 2.

Volleyball: Stephanie Holthus hacks away at history

November 14, 2013

In high-level volleyball competition, players in the front row have to be ruthless. And ruthless is the right word. Their duties are twofold: They must stifle the attacking efforts of the rival squad...

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