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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


ASG, Wildside join NUMB to promote Purple Fridays

November 8, 2013

For members of Northwestern University Marching Band, Fridays have always meant one thing: Wear purple. Now, however, NUMB wants “Purple Fridays," one of its long-standing practices, to become...

SESP junior Tara McManus waits by the grill for her food.

Wildside brings students together with tailgating area Fitzerland

September 22, 2013

Before Northwestern's football team kicked off its game against Maine on Saturday, hundreds of purple-clad students gathered just north of Ryan Field at "Fitzerland," a new area for student tailgating. Created...

Updated: World of Beer calls off Illinois’ Coaches Caravan stop

May 1, 2013

Update, 8:30 p.m.: World of Beer owner Ted Mavrakis said his decision was influenced by the student response. "I don't want to alienate the community in which we live, so I made the decision," Mavrakis...

Illinois athletic event in Evanston stirs controversy

April 26, 2013

The Northwestern-Illinois rivalry is heating up, but not on the football field or basketball court. The Fighting Illini announced Wednesday they will bring their annual coaches caravan to Evanston with...

Students had the opportunity to receive free t-shirts with Twitter handles printed on them during Social Media night. Wildside has been working to improve student turnout at sporting events this year.

Northwestern Athletic Department seeks increased attendance at basketball games through various incentives

February 26, 2013

In the wake of a five-game losing streak and a 13-15 record, the Northwestern Athletic Department is attempting to maintain student attendance at men's basketball games with free merchandise and monetary...

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