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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Balk: Appreciate your time at NU, and all the people who make it special

November 21, 2017

It hit me like a bullet train. A week early, actually. At halftime of Northwestern football’s penultimate home game of the season, I snuck out of the press box and into the upper deck. I stood in...

Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back carved up 166 yards against Minnesota on Saturday.

Football: Justin Jackson stars on Senior Day as Wildcats crush Minnesota

November 18, 2017

Football At the same stadium where he ran for more than 2,500 yards over four seasons and became a fan favorite known ubiquitously as “The Ball Carrier,” Justin Jackson played one last game Saturday....

Ben Skowronek celebrates a touchdown. The sophomore receiver collected seven catches for 117 yards against Purdue.

Football: Ben Skowronek steps up for Wildcats in win over Purdue

November 12, 2017

Football In a game that started as a defensive slugfest, Northwestern needed an offensive spark Saturday. The Wildcats combined with visiting Purdue to come up empty on the game’s first nine...

Football: After years of barren bleachers, fans gradually return to Ryan Field

Football: After years of barren bleachers, fans gradually return to Ryan Field

October 27, 2017

In the last week of a winless 1978 season, Northwestern stumbled to its 10th and final loss in front of an announced crowd of 14,157, which huddled in the stands of Dyche Stadium to watch through the fall...

Clayton Thorson runs with the football. The junior quarterback passed for 192 yards against the Hawkeyes.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 17, Iowa 10 (OT)

October 21, 2017

Football What Northwestern and Iowa lacked in offense, they made up for in overtime excitement. The Wildcats (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) edged the Hawkeyes (4-3, 1-3) 17-10 in their first overtime game since...

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