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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


Bryant McIntosh plays defense. The junior guard's slump continued against the Spartans.

Rapid Recap: Michigan State 61, Northwestern 52

December 30, 2016

Men's Basketball Riding a nine-game winning streak into Friday’s game against a young, unusually vulnerable Michigan State squad, Northwestern had a chance to assert itself as a bona fide Big Ten...

Pat Fitzgerald coaches from the sideline. Fitzgerald's team will have its hands full against No. 23 Pittsburgh's potent offense in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Football: Advance scouting No. 23 Pittsburgh

December 24, 2016

Football Wednesday’s Pinstripe Bowl will pit one of the nation’s most efficient red zone offenses against one of the nation’s stingiest red zone defenses. No. 23 Pittsburgh (8-4, 5-3 ACC) enters...

Barret Benson attempts a shot in the lane. The freshman center's role has increased since sophomore center Dererk Pardon injured his hand Nov. 28.

Men’s Basketball: Barret Benson’s growth boosting Northwestern’s depth at center

December 23, 2016

Men's Basketball In the first seven games of Northwestern’s season, freshman center Barret Benson played just 15 minutes total. In the last six — the six since starting sophomore center Dererk...

Nathan Taphorn attempts a layup between two defenders. The senior forward scored a career-best 18 points against New Orleans.

Men’s Basketball: Taphorn shines as Wildcats shut down New Orleans

December 12, 2016

Men's Basketball Following a week-long exam break, Northwestern suffocated New Orleans from start to finish Sunday en route to an 83-49 victory. The Wildcats (7-2) held the Privateers (4-4) to...

University President Morton Schapiro addresses new students in September. In 2014, Schapiro's annual salary was $2.35 million, according to a report from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

University President Morton Schapiro among nation’s highest-paid college presidents

December 9, 2016

University President Morton Schapiro ranked sixth in a national list of highest paid presidents at private and public colleges, according to data released Sunday by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Using...

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