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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

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Northwebster: A dictionary for translating Northwestern’s dialect

August 12, 2022

We’re all too familiar with the feeling when you’re introduced to a new atmosphere and you’re using Google Maps to get around campus. And when you ask for directions, you get hit with jargon like...

People in a row with Homecoming Court sashes stand together on a stage and the two people in the middle hold flower bouquets while wearing crowns on their heads.

NU talent kicks off Homecoming with pep rally performances

October 18, 2021

After a one-year hiatus from in-person Homecoming festivities, Deering Meadow brought together students and alumni to watch several student performance groups, including a cappella groups, dance groups...

Homecoming week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa.

Northwestern’s Homecoming Week has a lot in store for students and alumni

October 17, 2019

As midterm season rolls around, Homecoming offers a much-needed break. The week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa. Homecoming...

Six-year-old Evanston resident Abel McKenney and his father, Doug McKenny. The two approached Willie the Wildcat at the finish line of the Kids Fun Run.

Willie the Wildcat entertains, inspires children during Fourth of July Fun Run

July 5, 2019

At the annual Evanston Fourth of July Parade, viewers can always count on one man⁠ — rather, one ’cat — to attend. On Thursday, Northwestern mascot Willie the Wildcat pranced down Central Street...

Willie celebrates. Northwestern earned its first-ever bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern receives first-ever NCAA Tournament bid

March 12, 2017

Men's Basketball After 78 years of futility and disappointment, Northwestern is heading to the NCAA Tournament. On the heels of a program-record-breaking 23-win season, the Wildcats secured...

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