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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


Overhead black sign of train platform that says, “South Blvd.”

CTA plans Red and Purple Line renovations, prioritizing ADA accessibility and increased capacity

April 9, 2023

This is a modernization-bound train making all stops. Doors closing on the right.  The Chicago Transit Authority announced work on the next phases of the Red and Purple Modernization Program, aiming...

The outside of Patten Gymnasium. Patten and Blomquist Recreation Center will undergo a six-week renovation starting Nov. 21.

Patten, Blomquist to undergo renovations starting Nov. 21

November 13, 2016

Patten Gymnasium and Blomquist Recreation Center will close Nov. 21 for renovation and are scheduled to reopen by early January.   Athletic director Jim Phillips told The Daily that the decision to...

A conceptual rendering of the refurbished Welsh-Ryan Arena. On Monday, the athletic department announced renovations to the arena that would begin following the 2016-2017 basketball season.

Administrators, coaches discuss Welsh-Ryan renovations at press conference

June 17, 2016

When University President Morton Schapiro began his tenure at Northwestern, he dreamed of giving Welsh-Ryan Arena, first opened in 1952, a makeover. At Thursday's press conference, held by the athletic...

Athletic department announces $110-plus million renovation of Welsh-Ryan Arena

June 13, 2016

Welsh-Ryan Arena will receive a complete renovation beginning at the end of the 2016-17 basketball season estimated to cost more than $110 million, the athletic department announced in a release Monday. The...

Renovations to Rocky Miller Park, pictured here in October, will include a new turf playing surface. Delays could threaten Northwestern’s first home game April 1.

Baseball: Renovation delays could threaten first home games

March 5, 2015

Baseball Behind-schedule renovations to Rocky Miller Park could affect Northwestern’s first home games in early April, athletic director Jim Phillips said Tuesday. Phillips said bad weather in...

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