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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


Dean Lowry tackles an opposing ball carrier. The defensive end was drafted Saturday by the Green Bay Packers.

Football: Two Northwestern players drafted, two more sign as free agents

May 1, 2016

Football Two Wildcats heard their names called during the final four rounds of the NFL Draft, which took place Saturday afternoon. First, defensive end Dean Lowry was selected by the Green Bay...

Black student athletes discuss identity conflicts, share personal experiences at panel

February 18, 2016

When Derrick Thompson, a wide receiver for Northwestern football from 1996 to 2000, first walked into the Black House his freshman year, he said he felt an unexpected tension. Others saw him as an athlete,...

Senior defensive end Deonte Gibson battles against a Tennessee player. The Wildcat captain along with his senior teammates played their last game for Northwestern on Friday.

Football: Seniors reflect on difficult end to 10-3 season

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Pat Fitzgerald choked up following Friday’s Outback Bowl loss. The coach took a moment to regroup after his seniors played their last game as Wildcats. “I want...

Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwestern's scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — It’s been pretty, it’s been ugly and at times it has been horrific, but “Wildcat football” has found a way to prevail all season, and now Northwestern is on the verge...

Junior cornerback Matthew Harris and sophomore safety Godwin Igwebuike bring down Purdue running back Markell Jones. Northwestern's defense came up with many crucial stops to bail out the Wildcats' struggling offense.

Football: Wildcats edge Boilermakers in sloppy senior day battle

November 14, 2015

Gameday In the last home game of the season, a late, fourth-quarter touchdown lifted Northwestern over Purdue in a game of blunders, penalties and big defensive plays. The No. 18 Wildcats (8-2,...

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