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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


George McGovern, Northwestern alum and former U.S. senator, dead at 90

October 21, 2012

George McGovern, former three-term U.S. senator, 1972 Democratic presidential nominee and notable Northwestern alumnus, died Sunday morning at the age of 90. A statement from his family confirmed his...

A Northwestern football fan cheers during a home game earlier this fall. Ticket sales reportedly rose more than 50 percent for the Wildcats' 2012 season.

Packed house: Northwestern’s on-field success fills seats

October 18, 2012

It may be decades before the mayor of Chicago decides to dye the Chicago River purple, but right now Chicago’s Big Ten Team continues to attract new fans. Especially this season, with the help of...

Football: Defense steps back in conference play

October 10, 2012

The performance of the Northwestern defense reads as a tale of two schedules. The unit, credited with carrying the team in wins against Vanderbilt, Boston College and South Dakota, returned to last...

Athletes, then students: Late-start quarter system gives NU advantage

September 27, 2012

For most student-athletes, being four weeks into the season means midterms. At Northwestern it means school is just getting started. The Wildcats have played four football games already and did not...

Medline: Can’t help but believe in Wildcats

September 26, 2012

When I left the Carrier Dome on Sept. 1 after the worst college football win I had ever witnessed, the script ran through my head. Northwestern had jumped out to a 22-point lead before casually giving...

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