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It is well documented that railroads were a driving force behind Chicago’s explosive growth. The railroads’ effect on nearby Evanston, while less known, was transformative in its own right.  Now, this is by no means a comprehensive history. Evanston has been shaped by much more than its transit networks, including social movements and forces like...

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This review contains spoilers.  This summer we’ve watched singles find love in a sexless society, finally seen the epic tale of Odysseus and Penelope, and even witnessed a young Anthony Bourdain put everything on the line for love. 2026 has been a standout summer for romance movies. But of all the love stories I’ve watched...

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No. 11 Northwestern began its season against Wisconsin at the Badger Classic on Friday.  The Wildcats fell 15-40 in the women’s 6000m. Junior Cary Drake was the first of the team to finish, placing 6th overall with a time of 22:43.4. Drake is coming off a remarkable outdoor track season, where she placed 5th in...

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Freshman midfielder Sol Martinez’s first collegiate goal could not have come at a better time for No. 1 Northwestern. The midfielder from Montevideo, Uruguay, scored the Wildcats’ (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) game-winning goal in overtime against No. 6 Duke to seal a comeback victory in neutral Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, on Friday.  Martinez came to NU...

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Bursts from Northwestern’s remodeled offense bookended its 34-18 season-opening win over South Dakota State as the Wildcats  (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) showed glimpses of a promising new era Saturday. In a much-anticipated debut for offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and senior transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles, the Wildcats’ reliable bend-don’t-break defense supported a variable offensive performance and...

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Battling unusually high September heat, Northwestern ended its clash with Loyola Chicago at Martin Stadium in a scoreless draw Thursday night.  The Wildcats (2-2-2, 0-0 Big Ten) finished with 19 shots, eight of which were on goal, but were unable to put the ball in the net. Draws are no stranger to NU, which finished...

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Starkville, Mississippi. Set three, 11-8. Alabama’s kill-leading outside hitter Laney Hennessee rips a crosscourt swing past two Northwestern blockers. The ball starts falling into close call territory along the left side. Freshman setter Ellie Stiernagle dives right and gets a fist under it anyway, sending the ball back over the net into open territory. Point...

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Chip Kelly has a strong track record of utilizing running backs.  Just a few years ago, as UCLA’s coach, he led teams that produced eventual NFL draft picks Zach Charbonnet, Demetric Felton and Joshua Kelly. And those players are just the tip of the iceberg — he has consistently ushered along talented rushers in his...

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education examined the district’s tentative budget for fiscal year 2027 on Monday. The proposal would finish the year with a $5.1 million operating deficit, according to District 65 Chief Financial Officer Eric Miller. When introducing the proposed budget, Miller reported approximately $1.5 million in recurring operational shortfalls. The...

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Before former Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher even arrived in Evanston, he said his future at Northwestern seemed uncertain. In 2019, just months before he was scheduled to teach his first class at NU, Thrasher gave a student commencement address at New York University, his alma mater. During his remarks, he praised several NYU student groups...

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Going into a Sunday afternoon matchup against Georgetown in its opponent’s territory, Northwestern desperately needed a win. The Hoyas (2-1, 0-0 Big East) had just defeated American and George Mason in the same weekend the Wildcats (1-2, 0-0 Big Ten) lost to both. Despite the odds, NU swept Georgetown 25-23, 25-15, 25-17 as sophomore outside...

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Despite the best efforts of freshman middle blocker Maya Stillwell, Northwestern volleyball is still unwell. Against American (2-1, 0-0 Patriot League) on Saturday afternoon in Washington, the Wildcats (1-2, 0-0 Big Ten) out-hit and out-blocked their opponent. Yet, they fell short 25-22, 21-25, 25-20, 19-25, 12-15. With 3.5 total blocks, Stillwell mustered the best at-net...

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Northwestern coach David Braun is familiar with South Dakota State, having served as its rival’s defensive coordinator and safeties coach before moving to Evanston. Soon, his Wildcats will intimately learn about the Jackrabbits in a season-opening matchup Saturday. Braun, who emerged from the Football Championship Subdivision level at North Dakota State, knows to avoid the...

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Musical comedy duo Grant Gibbs and Ashley Gill have a lot to say about The Cheesecake Factory, most of which I can’t print. The pair, known as “A Twink and a Redhead” on social media, have gained popularity over the past few years, amassing over 600,000 TikTok followers with their satirical videos and relentless commitment...

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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Aug. 31 at 1:15 p.m.  Northwestern announced a hold on requests from international students to work in the U.S. if the experience is not required to graduate, according to a Tuesday email from the Office of International Student and...

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The Chicago Stars will call Martin Stadium home for another season, the team announced in a Tuesday news release.  The club attributed its decision to continue playing home games on Northwestern’s campus to its positive working relationship with the University, a warm reception from community members and increased attendance during the first half of its...

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Northwestern’s strategy for Friday evening’s season opener against George Mason can be summed up in two words: Mara Štiglic. The Patriots (2-1, 0-0 Atlantic 10) simply didn’t have an answer for the junior outside hitter’s offensive dominance as the Utah State transfer racked up 17 kills on 38 swings. As it turns out, they didn’t...

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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Aug. 28 at 5:47 p.m.  Evanston police are investigating after a person was found unresponsive in the water south of Lee Street Beach, according to an Evanston Police Department X post on Friday. There is no threat to the...

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Northwestern has begun repairing several vacant University-owned houses across Evanston, NU officials announced during Tuesday evening’s NU-City Committee meeting.  The announcement comes weeks after the city cited the University for failing to register the homes under Evanston’s Vacant Buildings Ordinance and other property maintenance violations. Neighbors have criticized the houses’ visible deterioration for decades.  Larry...

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