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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


A boy in a Cubs uniform holds a bat while multiple other photos of him and another man look on from the background.

Best of Evanston: Reel Thoughts: Throwback ‘Rookie of the Year’ features comedy, the Cubs and Evanston cameos

February 12, 2025

This article contains spoilers.  With filming locations in Wrigley Field, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Evanston, the 1993 movie “Rookie of the Year” reads as a love letter to Chicagoland.  The...

Coach David Braun leads Northwestern onto the field before its season finale against No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Football: Epstein: Northwestern’s 2024 story goes deeper than a 4-8 record

December 1, 2024

When David Braun took Northwestern Football’s interim head coach position 16 months ago, he controlled the reins of a program firmly entrenched in national headlines. The program legend who gave the...

Redshirt freshman running back Caleb Komolafe rushes against No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s season finale unravels in 38-28 loss to No. 23 Illinois

November 30, 2024

CHICAGO — After suffering three consecutive defeats for the first time as a head coach Saturday, David Braun sported a stern expression as he stepped into the Chicago Cubs media room for his final postgame...

Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihelin wraps up a ballcarrier against No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 23 Illinois 38, Northwestern 28

November 30, 2024

CHICAGO — With the Land of Lincoln Trophy up for grabs, Northwestern and No. 23 Illinois squared off in Wrigley Field on Saturday, boasting opposite season trajectories. But year-long resumes and...

Coach David Braun walks off the field against Michigan on Nov. 23.

Football: Mozarsky: Northwestern finds itself on the outside looking in

November 29, 2024

With just two games remaining, Northwestern football had a chance to extend its season on Nov. 23. If the Wildcats beat a weak Michigan team, they would have taken a massive step towards bowl eligibility. Instead,...

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