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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


Senior outside hitter Stephanie Holthus slams the ball over Illinois on Wednesday night. The Wildcats came from behind to win three consecutive sets and seal the 3-2 victory over the Fighting Illini in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern zoomed ahead off the fuel of 28 Holthus kills.

Volleyball: Northwestern rallies to topple a giant Illinois

October 23, 2013

Northwestern (13-8, 5-4 Big Ten) showed immense mental toughness Wednesday night as it overcame an enormous 0-2 hole to emerge victorious over conference rival Illinois (8-11, 4-5) in a five-set thriller. The...

Freshman setter Caleigh Ryan celebrates with her teammates during the Wildcat Classic in September. Northwestern defeated both Indiana and Purdue in five-set thrillers on the road this weekend. Ryan received the Big Ten Freshman of the Week award for her efforts.

Volleyball: Wildcats face top-15 squads on road

October 2, 2013

While Northwestern's Big Ten opener did bring No. 10 Nebraska to Evanston, the Wildcats may face an even tougher slate this weekend. NU (9-5, 1-1 Big Ten) will find itself on the road for the first...

Volleyball: Wildcats looking for good play heading into Big Ten slate

September 19, 2013

Northwestern has yet to hit its Big Ten schedule, but the season has already proven to be dramatic. No, the Wildcats have not been immersed in a series of heart-stopping five-set battles, with only two...

Know your teams: A guide to NU’s top athletes

August 27, 2012

1. Football Summary: There is a lot of optimism in Evanston surrounding Pat Fitzgerald’s bunch this season. After four straight bowl games and five straight seasons of bowl eligibility, the pressure...

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