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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.  Northwestern prevailed in a hard-fought 34-18 victory over South Dakota State, but had limited opportunities against...

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Senior outside hitter Lily Wagner looked like her old self as Northwestern swept Long Island University on Saturday. The Germantown, Wisconsin, native, who managed one kill in her first four matches this season, racked up an ace and four kills on four swings against the Sharks (1-7, 0-0 NEC) — including two kills that decided...

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When it comes to highly-anticipated events, there’s Frank Ocean’s return and then there’s Wildcat Welcome — Northwestern’s ultimate orientation experience for incoming students.  From Sep. 15 to 22, incoming students will learn about campus resources and how to live the NU life through programming organized by the Office of Student Transition Experiences. Students are assigned...

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Ah, mom’s cooking — the magic you hold.  But school’s almost in session, and a meal plan is mandatory for first-year students. It’s about time to buckle up and bid those home-cooked dinners adieu.  Below is The Daily’s guide to broadening your minds — and your palates — to fuel these next four years.  The...

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It’s hard to pack for your first year of college. Dorm rooms with limited space call for minimalism, but there are also countless new experiences to prepare for. Here’s The Daily’s guide for what to bring on move-in day.  Dorm essentials Each dorm at Northwestern is furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, wastebasket and...

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In its Big Ten season opener, Northwestern secured a 4-0 victory, leaving No. 2 Maryland scoreless at Martin Stadium. The result marks the highest-ranked win of coach Russell Payne’s career with the Wildcats (3-2-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at the start of his sixth season with the team. It was also NU’s first victory over a...

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One swing drifted wide of the sideline. The next sailed long over the end line. A third missed by even more. Virginia Tech committed three straight attack errors at the tail end of its first set against Northwestern and failed to solve the problem for the rest of the match. Days after beating Butler in...

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Editor’s note: This story was reported in collaboration with The Evanstonian. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Pond received an unexpected call from his roommate, urging him to turn on the TV. Pond’s roommate, who was in the middle of his commute to downtown Chicago, had learned that the World Trade Center’s North...

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On Sept. 11, 2001, Medill lecturer Colin McMahon was in Moscow when his travel partner called, asking him whether he was watching what was happening in New York. As a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, McMahon remembered exactly how he felt when he pieced the news together: shocked.  McMahon has since served as editor-in-chief...

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As Ryan Field nears its early October opening, Northwestern fans curious about the venue’s food options have fresh information. The newest stadium in college football will feature an overhauled concessions model bringing Ryan Field into the modern era of food service at sports facilities, the stadium announced in a Wednesday news release. Chicago-based company Levy...

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Sixteen kills in one match isn’t unprecedented for sophomore outside hitter Bella Bullington, who topped that total three times last season. However, by hitting .343, with zero service errors, Bullington bucked her trend of early-season errors as Northwestern defeated Butler (5-2, 0-0 Big East) in four sets on Tuesday night: 25-21, 19-25, 25-17, 25-20. Senior...

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Learning to navigate the Chicago Transit Authority’s Purple Line is a rite of passage for first-year Northwestern students.  The route stretches from the CTA’s Howard stop, just across Evanston’s border in Chicago, to the Linden station in Wilmette, the city’s northern neighbor. The line also provides express service to the Loop — Chicago’s central business...

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While I’ve always favored movies over television shows, the one exception to my rule is the sitcom. From classics like “Parks and Recreation” and “Arrested Development” to newer comedies like “Derry Girls,” the sitcom is what keeps me watching television.  When I discovered “Adults” last summer while scrolling Disney+ for a new sitcom, I was...

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The Chicago Transit Authority oversees eight train routes, taking passengers around the greater Chicago area. I’ve made it a point on my college bucket list to visit destinations on all eight. So, if you ever need a change of scenery or want to explore the big city, here are some of my must-stop spots on...

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Gilo Logan, an author and diversity consultant, joined an increasingly crowded special election to succeed Mayor Daniel Biss, filing campaign paperwork Friday with the Illinois State Board of Elections. Logan is a fifth-generation Evanstonian and the son of William Logan Jr., Evanston’s first Black police chief. He has spent more than two decades as a...

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