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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


Justin Jackson sprints past a defender. The sophomore running back rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown in NU’s 21-14 victory over Purdue.

Football: Wildcats drop to No. 20 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 17, 2015

Football Northwestern dropped to No. 20 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday night by ESPN. The Wildcats were No. 18 in last week’s rankings, but moved up in the...

Caroline “Carks” Niedospial (center) celebrates after a win. With the senior libero’s impressive career coming to a close, NU may have a challenge replacing her next season.

Volleyball: Sun beginning to set on the Niedospial era

November 15, 2015

Volleyball As another season draws to a close, so does senior libero Caroline Niedospial’s Northwestern career. Currently ranked second in Wildcat history with about 1,700 digs, Niedospial,...

Austin Carr sprints past a defender in Northwestern’s game against Eastern Illinois. The junior receiver and former walk-on has grown into a bigger role after receiving a scholarship before the season.

Football: After receiving scholarship, Carr continues to grow on and off the field

November 13, 2015

Football Northwestern had dug itself into a 1-point deficit. Running out of time, the Wildcats faced third-and-15 and needed a big play to stay alive against Penn State on Saturday. Enter junior...

Freshman Jelani Roberts runs behind a block thrown by senior Christian Jones. Despite contributions from players with many different skillsets, the Northwestern receiving corps as a whole has struggled this year.

Football: Wildcats’ receiving corps still searching for footing

November 13, 2015

Football Northwestern is a decent football team. They’re bowl eligible, have beaten some good teams and boast a legitimate defense. But they aren’t a great team. They’ve got a very good...

Cast members rehearse for “Spamalot,” which opens Friday in McCormick Auditorium. The genders of some roles are changed in the production.

Q&A: The Daily speaks with ‘Spamalot’ director about gender changes in the musical

November 11, 2015

A&E Arts Alliance’s upcoming musical has a twist: Most of the characters are played by an actor of the opposite gender. The production of "Monty Python’s Spamalot," based on the classic comedy...

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