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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


Anthony Walker (18) chases a ball-carrier during Northwesterns win over Eastern Illinois. The sophomore linebacker recorded seven tackles in the game, bringing his season total to a team-leading 17.

Football: Anthony Walker emerges as defensive star

September 17, 2015

Late last fall, with Anthony Walker only several weeks into his tenure as Northwestern’s middle linebacker, coach Pat Fitzgerald asked the redshirt freshman whether it “felt like high school” yet,...

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Captured: March Through the Arch 2015

September 16, 2015

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily's staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered from...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald surveys the field during Northwesterns 41-0 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday. The dominant win pushed the Wildcats into the top 25 in both national polls.

Football: Northwestern enters Top 25, Fitzgerald downplays importance

September 14, 2015

Two weeks ago, Northwestern looked like a borderline-.500 team and Big Ten West afterthought. Now, the Wildcats are one of the top 25 teams in the country according to both the Associated Press (which...

Running back Justin Jackson scampers past the Eastern Illinois defense. Jackson found the end zone for the first time this season Saturday afternoon, contributing to the Wildcats lopsided victory.

Football: Running backs dominant in Northwestern’s blowout win

September 12, 2015

With a redshirt freshman quarterback and a thin receiving corps, Northwestern entered the season knowing it would need to rely on its rushing game. And if the first two weeks of the season are any indication,...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson celebrates in the end zone following his second rushing touchdown of the season. Thorson also threw for a score in Northwesterns 41-0 win.

Northwestern rolls past Eastern Illinois for 41-0 blowout victory

September 12, 2015

Last week it was sophomore Kyle Queiro sliding out of bounds after an interception to seal a Northwestern upset victory over Stanford. This Saturday it was junior Matthew Harris streaking down the opposite...

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