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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


In addition to being a wildly successful fencing coach, Laurie Schiller is an expert in African history and a Civil War reenactor. The colorful character has led Northwestern’s program from club-level to national power.

The Sideline: From the fencing strip to the classroom to the battlefield, Schiller loves to teach

May 6, 2014

Welcome to The Sideline, a series of profiles of Northwestern’s coaches where The Daily’s sports staff provides detailed looks into the lives and personalities of all 19 varsity coaches. Laurie...

 John Russo, chaplain of Evanston American Legion Post 42, salutes during the presentation of colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held in Fountain Square on Monday morning. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl were both present at the event.

Armed services members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

November 12, 2013

Veterans and residents braved the rain Monday morning to mark Veterans Day in downtown Evanston. “We want to dedicate this day and honor our brave veterans who served their country,” said Charles...

Pollick: Recognize veterans by listening to their stories

Pollick: Recognize veterans by listening to their stories

November 10, 2013

Several days ago, my dad and I went out to lunch with our family friend, Mel, and his son, Tom. Mel served in World War II with my grandpa, both as riflemen in the same squad for about six months. Through...

Northwestern Sports: 2012-13 in review

Northwestern Sports: 2012-13 in review

May 30, 2013

Another athletics season has come and gone and 2012-13 was kind to many of Northwestern's 19 athletic teams. The Daily reflects on the past nine months and highlights the best of the best in six distinct...

Sandler: Don't forget the meaning of Memorial Day

Sandler: Don’t forget the meaning of Memorial Day

May 27, 2013

Memorial Day weekend is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a symbol of the impending summer, a marker of the fact we’re almost free from the constraints of academia. But frankly, these reasons...

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