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After Northwestern defeated South Dakota State by two scores in its season opener, the coaching staff could have gone easy on senior quarterback Aidan Chiles. Instead, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterbacks coach Jerry Neuheisel coached the transfer hard the following Monday, coach David Braun said. They knew he had more in him and were...

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Parents and community members gathered at the Robert Crown Community Center on Sunday to discuss the future of Evanston/Skokie School District 65.  Thrive65, a newly-formed community coalition, organized the meeting to equip attendees with the information needed to navigate changes in the district. The meeting follows a Sept. 14 district announcement that approximately $20 million...

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As Northwestern said goodbye to Martin Stadium and its lakeside field, the new-look offense broke out in a 41-7 victory over Colorado. The Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten), led by new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and senior quarterback Aidan Chiles, got off to their first 2-0 start in coach David Braun’s four seasons with the...

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Northwestern’s national search for its next vice president for research will continue following structural changes to the University’s Office for Research effective Sept. 15.  NU announced its search on Sept. 11, following former Vice President for Research Eric Perreault’s decision to step down from the role in April.  In Perreault’s absence, Associate Provost for Faculty...

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In Today’s Crossword, 6-Across, 5-Letters: ___ Maher, United States rugby player who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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The city’s Crisis Alternative Response Evanston team hosted its first-ever supplies drive Saturday to collect essential items ahead of the winter season. Established in 2024, C.A.R.E. aims to provide a non-police response to low-risk service calls. The program emphasizes de-escalation, connecting residents with community resources and support that address the underlying needs behind a crisis....

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When I think of beabadoobee’s discography, I think of cafes, book stores and first dates. “Pylon,” the singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album, is far removed from that aesthetic.  In her latest album, beabadoobee adopts a grungier, alt-rock sound, working with artists like Hayley Williams of Paramore, Brendan Yates of Turnstile and Chino Moreno of Deftones. beabadoobee’s...

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Old Americana Western films are an integral but increasingly absent niche in pop culture, and the moving tale of “The Weight” proves it. The movie, which opened in theaters Sept. 18, follows Samuel Murphy (Ethan Hawke), a labor camp prisoner who becomes entangled in a high-stakes proposition of smuggling gold.  The film opens with a...

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Two fourth-period goals from senior back Kerry McCormick and senior midfielder Ilse Tromp helped No. 1 Northwestern take down No. 18 Cal on Saturday in neutral Davis, California.  Coming off a convincing 3-1 win at Stanford on Thursday, the Wildcats (9-0, 0-0 Big Ten) looked to secure another victory during their California road trip.   Led...

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Esta página ha sido traducida por El Diario. Aquí está la página en vivo en inglés.  Desde septiembre de 2025, Evanston ha experimentado la creciente llegada de actividad  de agentes federales de control migratorio, con algunos miembros de la comunidad siendo detenidos por agentes durante el otoño pasado.  En 2026, se verificó la  primera alerta...

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Northwestern drew 2-2 with Minnesota on Sunday in a conference clash at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. A dangerous ball entered the Golden Gophers’ (5-2-2, 1-1-1 Big Ten) box in the fifth minute, but their defense bailed out goalkeeper Sarah Martin. Martin saved junior midfielder Ava Goodin’s effort from point-blank range one minute later. In the...

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Lizzy McAlpine’s fourth studio album, “Angel,” does not stray far from the rest of her discography, and her signature heartbreaking quality remains. The 14-track album was released Sep. 18. “Angel” opens with the lead single “The light in the painting,” featuring McAlpine’s voice in a soft echo. The song starts slow and breathy, until the...

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In Today’s Crossword, 3-Down, 5-Letters: Alterations on an essay or article

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No. 1 Northwestern left Stanford, California, with a win.  After neither team scored in the first two periods, the Wildcats (8-0, 0-0 Big Ten) beat Stanford 3-1. The Cardinals (6-1, 0-0 ACC) broke the scoreless game in the third period on a goal from forward Summer Knight-Thompson.  NU retaliated less than a minute later, when...

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In its last non-conference bout, Northwestern handled business against IU-Indianapolis on Friday night, sweeping its opponent without serving a single ace. The Wildcats (7-4, 0-0 Big Ten) topped the Jaguars (5-8, 0-0 Horizon League) 25-20, 25-20, 25-23 through pure efficiency: NU recorded 11 attack errors to IU-Indy’s 22 — half of which came in the...

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Since last September, Evanston has experienced an influx in activity from federal immigration agencies, with several community members taken by agents in the fall.  In 2026, the first verified alert of federal immigration activity in Evanston came on March 9.  The city first informed residents it expected ICE agents in Evanston in a Sept. 8,...

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Junior outside hitter Mara Štiglic continued to pace Northwestern’s offense as the Wildcats (7-4, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated Ball State 3-1 in Muncie, Indiana, on Thursday night. Štiglic’s 22 kills against the Cardinals (8-2, 0-0 MAC) represent the highest single-match tally recorded by any NU player this season with the ’Cats overcoming the home team...

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With most national midterm elections just six weeks away, the local activist group Pink Poster Club sought to galvanize Evanston voters at its Midterms kickoff party on Thursday. Pink Poster Club co-founder Emily Miller said she hoped each attendee would formulate their own midterms volunteering plan before leaving the party, which was hosted at The...

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I doubt that anyone was as excited as I was when Season 4 of “Ted Lasso” was announced. However, like many audience members, I worried the new season would be more of a cash grab than previous seasons and would ruin a show that rarely missed.  Every Wednesday since the premiere, I have waited excitedly...

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