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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

Two people run outdoors, one with their hands in the air and wearing a foam purple paw.

Captured: New wildcats dash across field before game against Southern Illinois

September 20, 2022

  Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily’s staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered...

Two students in purple shirts lead a crowd of other students as they hold up a flag reading “Saturdays are for the Wildcats.”

Captured: Class of 2025 and transfers participate in the annual Wildcat Dash

September 27, 2021

After a one-year hiatus, the Wildcat Dash tradition returned to welcome the class of 2025 and transfers. Led by their peer advisers, new students had a chance to sprint across Ryan Field before the Northwestern...

Northwestern students mingle on Deering Meadow following March Through the Arch.

Go Cats! Show your purple pride with these traditions

August 21, 2018

Like any university with a 150+ year history, Northwestern has many traditions that are taken seriously by students and alumni alike. Learn these before you come to campus and feel like a true Wildcat...

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