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After joining the Big Ten last season, USC will host Northwestern for the first time as conference foes, with the Trojans (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten) fresh off a 21-17 victory over Nebraska. Despite the novelty of the Wildcats’ (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) first trip to California since 2019, many of the game’s major storylines are...

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The final stretch of Northwestern’s 2025 season has arrived. After enjoying his final bye week, coach David Braun has four games to capture a win and bowl eligibility.  The Wildcats’ (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) late thrust begins in Los Angeles to take on USC. Last week, the Trojans (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten) beat the Cornhuskers...

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When Global Health Studies Prof. Noelle Sullivan heard that Northwestern was switching its employee health care administrator from Blue Cross and Blue Shield to UnitedHealthcare, her initial reaction was one of “horror.” UnitedHealthcare announced last July that the Justice Department began an investigation into the company for fraud. Sullivan said the investigation, along with the...

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The Trump administration rescinded policies that prohibited federal immigration officers from conducting enforcement actions in places deemed protected areas, such as schools, churches and hospitals, on Jan. 20, the first day of Trump’s second term. In recent weeks, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agencies have increased their presence in the Evanston...

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As federal immigration enforcement in Evanston has increased since September, Northwestern students and staff are confronted with the detainments of their neighbors.  On Friday, five Mexican immigrants who the Department of Homeland Security said lacked permanent status were arrested in Evanston, a DHS spokesperson wrote in an email to The Daily.  As immigration enforcement raids...

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Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. In Northwestern’s season opener, the Wildcats’ defense stifled Mercyhurst all game long. NU never trailed as...

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The Trump administration rescinded policies that prohibited federal immigration officers from conducting enforcement actions in places deemed ...

Good Tuesday morning, Evanston. 'Extreme physical force': An ongoing lawsuit challenging the federal government's Chicago-area immigration enforcement ...

Sophomore wide receiver Hayden Eligon II did not know much about Northwestern when the program first started to recruit him. But everything changed when wide receivers coach Armon Binns came into the fold.  Once Eligon — a Lakewood, California native — and Binns — a Pasadena, California native — got to talking, the two formed...

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When senior forward Nick Martinelli sank a signature flipper for his first points Monday night, his role in Evanston began its final stage.  After progressing from a back-end bench piece to last season’s Big Ten leading scorer, anyone could tell you that Martinelli would be the centerpiece of the team this season. As one of...

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Nathaniel Foster is a student at the School of Professional Studies and writer of Ducks Dan and Dave. He can be contacted at NathanielFoster2027@u.northwestern.edu. Lia Kim is the illustrator for Ducks Dan and Dave and is not associated with Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members...

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If the shorter days and cloudy skies are any indication, it’s no longer tank-top-and-shorts season in Evanston. Students across campus are breaking out their best bulky sweaters and puffy jackets, gearing up for a windy and chilly Illinois winter. For Weinberg fourth-year graduate student Amaya Mitchell, dressing for colder temperatures hasn’t meant sacrificing style. Mitchell,...

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Hanely, Ruttenberg only two Dems running to replace Sen. Laura Fine.

Could become issue once Ryan Field opens, Alder says.

Chicago Stars FC goalkeeper, Alyssa Naeher, earned National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Save of the Week, presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, ...

Northwestern and IU Indianapolis face off in non-conference action. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.

The 13th ranked Indiana Hoosiers Men's Soccer Program traveled to Evanston, Illinois to take on the Northwestern Wildcats last Friday evening.

Iowa vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field start time set. The Big Ten conference announced on Monday afternoon that Michigan's Nov. 15 game against ...

Hundreds of cars lined Evanston Township High School's campus Sunday as volunteers carried food and household essentials into the Willie May Field ...

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