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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Football: “You earn what you work for”: How Xander Mueller followed his brother’s footsteps and earned a crucial role on Northwestern’s defense

September 28, 2022

The linebacker position has always been a strength for Northwestern’s defense.  From the recently departed “Irish Law Firm” in Chris Bergin, Blake Gallagher and Paddy Fisher to coach Pat Fitzgerald...

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Football: Price: Death, Taxes, and NU Miscues — the reasons behind Northwestern’s crushing defeat

September 10, 2022

When people say football is ‘a game of inches,’ they aren’t joking. After a record-breaking day for Northwestern (1-1, 1-0 Big Ten) senior running back Evan Hull, his goal-line fumble with seconds...

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Football: Ready for redemption: Northwestern’s offense looks to show its improvement against 2021 opponent Duke

September 7, 2022

With less than a minute and a half to go in the fourth quarter, junior linebacker Xander Mueller’s sliding interception near midfield meant two things: excitement and a Week Zero win in Dublin against...

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Football: Northwestern seeks to maintain momentum in home opener against Duke

September 7, 2022

Two weeks after a comeback win against Nebraska, Northwestern looks to continue its winning ways stateside.  The pieces seemed to fall into place for the Cats against the Huskers: a triumphant offensive...

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Winning and Irish Jigging: The seven plays that decided Northwestern’s instant classic win over Nebraska

August 28, 2022

After Nebraska’s early 32-yard receiving touchdown just three minutes into the contest, senior defensive back AJ Hampton II’s leg injury, and the Cornhuskers fast-paced offensive set, it seemed like...

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