 Students bring 'positive influence' to local little leaguers
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“Rob Gunderson started playing little league baseball in kindergarten. Thirteen years later, when he got a message on the Sigma Phi Epsilon e-mail list in the spring of his freshman year asking for help coaching a local little league team, he jumped at the opportunity.”
Howard's Books shuts doors after 28 years
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“Howard's Books is an anachronism: an Evanston institution that no one knows anything about. After 28 years, the used book store at 2000 Maple St. will shut its doors sometime after the end of June, owner Howard Cohen said. There's now a sign in the store's front window: "Too many books, too few customers.”
Enigma Cafe will replace former Cafe Ambrosia
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“The much missed student haunt Cafe Ambrosia is being replaced. Construction began Tuesday on the Enigma Cafe, 1620 Orrington Ave., a construction worker said. The café should be opening before June 15, said owner Ted Angelo, who said attracting students was a major reason he decided to open the new business.”
Evanston murder unsolved after seven years
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“When Djenane Fouche's brother was murdered in an Evanston parking lot in 2002, the police told her family they only had one theory. Now, seven years later, Djenane wants to know why her brother's killer still walks free.”
'Magic bullet' cancer drug linked to brain-eating virus
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“The same therapeutic that is offering patients hope against lymphoma and a number of other deadly diseases has been linked to an often lethal brain-eating viral infection, according to new research from Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. The infection, known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalitis (PML), eats away at the brain's white matter and leads to a rapid deterioration of various cognitive abilities, said Charles Bennett, lead author of the study and the A.”
Red Watch program set up in Sunshine's honor spreads across nation
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“Program set up in Sunshine's honor spreads across nation The Red Watch Band, which was started at Stony Brook University with the help of the mother of former Northwestern student Matthew Sunshine to promote alcohol safety and awareness, has spread across the country.”
Associated Student Government: The Year in Review
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“Fall Quarter Begins November: Bill Pulte and Tommy Smithburg are confirmed in the newly created roles of vice president and operations director, respectively. A controversial bill that would fund t-shirts for the ASG Senate is narrowly rejected. December: The ASG Rideshare Web site debuts, allowing students to coordinate taxis to and from the airport for break.”
Dillo Day Q&A: Hip hop artist Mike Posner
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“With Dillo Day just a day away, hip hop artist Mike Posner spoke with The Daily about getting signed, balancing school and music, and prepping for Dillo Day. Posner will perform after the Decemberists on May 31 at 4 p.m., joined on stage by rapper Big Sean.”
Recently released Saberi to speak at Medill convocaiton
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“Formerly imprisoned Northwestern alumna Roxana Saberi, Medill '99, will attend the Medill School of Journalism Convocation on June 20, according to the Medill Dean's Office and Medill Prof. Jack Doppelt. She will also be receiving the Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism, sources confirmed Thursday.”
Desler to step down; part-time role ahead
by The Daily NorthwesternJan 01, 2010“Mary Desler, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Northwestern, is retiring from her current position effective July.”
This week's events
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
In Focus: NU vs. Purdue
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
Chappatta: Boiling it down to bare basics
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
Forman: Hey Captain Cat, keep your 'Awesome' sticker
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
NU settles for field goals in turnover frenzy
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
Phillips flips early flop into phenomenal performance
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
Cats welcome back cardiac attack
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
The Drawing Board: Falling a little behind
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
Setting the record straight
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“A column in Friday's Forum section incorrectly cited University policies on illegal media downloading.”
Guest column: Olympic spirit comes alive in Copenhagen
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - Olympic fever. That is the only way to describe the atmosphere in Copenhagen for the past several days. Crowds gathered early Friday in Copenhagen's historic City Hall Square to watch each city's bid presentation. Many were anticipating an eventful Olympic conference, especially in light of the Rio de Janeiro bid, which positioned Rio to potentially be the first South American city to host an Olympic Games.”
Evanston promotes eco-friendly living with festival
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“If the large crowd at Saturday's Green Living Festival was any indication, reusable grocery bags just aren't "green" enough for Evanston residents anymore.
This year's festival was the largest since its creation three years ago, said Festival Chairman Fred Schneider.”
Chicago loses 2012 Olympics bid to Rio
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“Looking up at giant television screens showing live coverage from Copenhagen, Denmark, thousands of fans watched, stunned, as Chicago lost its bid to host the 2016 Olympics.”
GreekBuild finishes first building project
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“Between February and June, about 250 Northwestern students commuted about an hour each way to build a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Waukegan, Ill.”
City crime rate drops unexpectedly
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“Defying expectations, city crime has plummeted so far this year, police said.”
LatiNU brings students closer with Latin culture
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“”
Big Bite Nite sees more students, vendors involved
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“From Oak to Chicago Avenues, University Place to Grove Street, Evanston restaurants welcomed a purple crowd of Northwestern students to their establishments on Sunday.”
McCormick celebrates centennial
by The Daily NorthwesternOct 04, 2009“Northwestern's Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science celebrated its centennial anniversary with celebrations in six cities across the country.”
Chappatta: NU outmatches Towson
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“After a 47-14 dismantling of Towson, Northwestern's record is 1-0. But the Wildcats' real regular season begins now.”
Good day for NU
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“In a game that was essentially decided after one quarter, the Wildcats leaned heavily on their running attack Mike Kafka to seal the game.”
Sidebar: Kafka spreads NU offense
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“Mike Kafka has shown he can run his way to a Wildcats' win. On Saturday, the senior quarterback proved he could lead the offense to a victory through the air too.”
Cats trounce Towson Tigers 47-14
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“A promising start for the Cats, who beat the Towson Tigers 47-14 in the season opener at Ryan Field on Saturday.”
SNL star & NU alum Seth Meyers to perform
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“”
Cooke steps down from MSA role
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“Carretta Cooke stepped down from her role as executive director of Multicultural Student Affairs, effective Sept. 1. She will stay with the university as Vice President of Student Affairs William Banis' assistant, a position left vacant by Burgwell Howard, who is now interim dean of students.”
The Daily is on Break
by The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009“”
Get the free Orientation Issue mailed to you
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Local concert attracts large crowd
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
What to watch: summer movie review
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
When bands collide: how to decide
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Editorial: More details needed for D65 inclusion
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Evanston's first openly gay alderman takes over in Sixth Ward
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Pet shop owner adjusts to life as alderman
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Questions loom as D65 moves forward with inclusion
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“Special education students in Evanston/Skokie School District 65's early childhood programs may join their non-disabled peers in general education classrooms as part of the district's new inclusion policy.”
Groundbreaking insulin wond healing study completed
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Committee formed to search for Kellogg dean replacement
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Jamba Juice to open at Norris
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Moving out
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“”
Weinberg senior struck by car, killed
by The Daily NorthwesternJul 29, 2009“Weinberg senior Corrie Lazar was killed Monday night after being struck by a car in Mount Vernon, Maine, according to police.”
Guide to Dillo Day 2009
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“”
Slideshow: Wrestlepocalypse gets physical
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“”
Slideshow: Spring Quarter in Photos
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Edited by Sean Collins Walsh”
Men's Golf: The year in review
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Player of the Year: Eric Chun The freshman first made his presence known by finishing 13th at the Windon Memorial Classic in October. Chun achieved his second top-20 collegiate finish at the CordeValle Collegiate in November with a seventh place. He then led Northwestern to a victory over Purdue and overall fifth place at the Big Ten Match Play Championship in February.”
Women's Golf: The year in review
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Player of the Year: Alex Lederhausen The freshman made an immediate impact for Northwestern. Lederhausen did not have the most top finishes or the lowest scoring average, but she was a model of consistency in her firstcollegiate season. The Hinsdale, Ill., native had her top finish at the Lady Buckeye Invitational.”
Lacrosse: Nielsen wins 2nd Tewaaraton
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Four years. Four national championships. Two back-to-back Tewaaraton Trophy winners.
Northwestern senior Hannah Nielsen won the Tewaaraton Trophy winner, becoming the school's second straight player to win the award in back-to-back years. A season after tallying 51 goals and 63 assists, Nielsen registered an NCAA-best 142 points, including a single-season record 83 assists in helping the Wildcats win their fifth straight national championship in 2009.”
Regan: Lacrosse glory deserves some national fanfare
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Mmmm ...Towson, Md. It just sounds like a great venue for a national championship. It boasts a stadium named after the late, great Johnny Unitas. Naturally, it is where the Northwestern women's lacrosse team picked up its fourth and fifth NCAA titles. I don't have anything against Towson University, and, from all my experiences there last year, it appeared like a nice, mid-size college campus with decent East Coast sports.”
 NU's Stoddard no stranger to titles
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“There have been 71 winners of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament since its inception in 1939 and 69 teams crowned World Series champions during that time span. Only one player holds the distinction of winning one of each: Northwestern pitching coach Tim Stoddard.”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“”
Thumbs: Lacrosse wins, Porn at Tech loses
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Thumbs upto the women's lacrosse team's fifth straight victory in the NCAA championships. No matter what moniker you use - the Drive for Five, One for the Thumb, Fifthwestern - it is tough not to be impressed with the Wildcats' accomplishment. Northwestern finished an undefeated season and a fifth straight national championship with a 21-7 win in the final against North Carolina on Sunday.”
Letter to the Editor: MSA director urges fresh start
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“A new start for MSA As I drove home on Wednesday after attending the Racial Profiling Forum, I reflected, as I often have over the years, on the issues confronting Multicultural Student Affairs and the campus community. I have always marveled at the strength of the student community, and respected their need and desire for results from those of us on the administrative side.”
Bloch: Tear down these walls
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“When humans can't fix a problem, they build a wall. The Great Wall of China kept out the Mongols and the Berlin Wall artificially segmented society based on the political ideology of the occupying forces. The Israeli separation barrier claims to keep Palestinian terrorists at bay, and the U.”
Evanston Police Department host bike auction Saturday
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Students looking for a bicycle have a chance to get one this weekend.
The Evanston Police Department will hold a bike auction Saturday. The auction, which will be held at the EPD headquarters, 1454 Elmwood Ave., will begin at 10 a.m. following a preview at 9 a.”
Blotter: Car vandalized, windows shot with paintballs
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“An Evanston worker returned to her car Wednesday to find the words "puta barata" - or "cheap bitch" - on her car in spray paint, police said. She parked her car near the parking structure in the 1600 block of Maple Avenue, as she always does, Evanston Police Department Cmdr.”
Urbanism, farming not in conflict
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“With $3,000 from the School of Communication, Max Wilson will be spending his summer researching urban farms in Chicago with the ultimate goal of drafting a proposal to start a Northwestern-run urban farm. "For a micro-community like a university, it could produce a significant amount of food for the university, depending on how big the farm is," the Communication junior said.”
Local stimulus funds for education under scrutiny
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Recent announcements about the allocation of economic stimulus funds to special education programs have some advocates thinking about local programs' effectiveness. Special education programs at Evanston Township High School are set to receive more than $640,000 in economic stimulus funds, significantly less than funds allotted for programs in Evanston/Skokie School District 65, ETHS Chief Financial Officer Bill Stafford said this week.”
Delays continue to plague trial in case of rape of NU student
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Delays continue to plague trial in case of rape of NU student
Two years after the rape of a Northwestern student, the man suspected of committing the crime is still awaiting trial. In a hearing Thursday morning, 25-year-old Darryl Deshawn Preston, 2108 Dewey Ave.”
Evanston's foreclosure rate rises
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Fighting foreclosures is a major political battle in Washington, D.C. For some Evanston residents, the fight is hitting close to home. In Evanston, the owners of 83 properties filed for foreclosure from January through March of this year, according to a recent report by the Woodstock Institute, a Chicago-based policy and advocacy non-profit organization.”
Medill senior selected as NPR Kroc Fellow
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Medill senior Carolyn Beeler has been selected as a National Public Radio Kroc Fellow for 2009-2010. As part of the year-long program, Beeler will work through three rotations at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. and a three-month stint at one of NPR's member stations in the United States.”
NU entrepreneurial society launches in NYC
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Aspiring entrepreneurs heading to the Big Apple after graduation will find a Northwestern network waiting for them. The recently launched NU Startup Society of NYC connects NU alumni business entrepreneurs in New York City in a community that blends the members' diverse experiences and resources.”
Wrestlepocalypse gets physical
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“One member of the Dopplegang grabs hold of Captain Confederacy in Vertigo Productions' annual Wrestlepocalypse at Shanley Pavilion, in which students played the roles of various competitive wrestlers in a series of matches Thursday night.”
Opera feels recession's squeeze, but NU program thrives
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Performing in full costumes, wigs and makeup in front of a grandiose set, Northwestern opera students hit professional caliber in "The Consul," which ran two shows last week. Though opera performers can thrive on NU's stage, it will be difficult to find work after graduation, especially in this economy, students said.”
Club pushes American Sign Language class
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Northwestern students said they are hoping to bring an "alternative learning experience" to campus by establishing university-led courses in American Sign Language. As a fulfillment for foreign language requirements, 161 American colleges and universities will accept American Sign Language.”
'Father of Chinese democracy' speaks to NU
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Renowned Chinese democracy pioneer Wei Jingsheng managed to explain the positive side of his two-decade stay in prison to an audience that packed Chambers Hall on Thursday night. "I was arrested and I survived; that is really a surprise," said Wei, with the help of a translator.”
Gay ex-Marine discusses 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“On the day American troops crossed the Kuwaiti border into Iraq, now-retired Sgt. Eric Alva didn't have time for breakfast. When his convoy stopped in a province near Basra, he decided to microwave spaghetti and meatballs. Alva never had the chance to enjoy his meal - he walked into a land mine before he had finished heating it up.”
Alumni Q&A: Zach Gilford on nudity, NU football and playing the lead on Friday Night Lights
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“Zach Gilford, Communication '04, guest starred on "Grey's Anatomy," currently stars as the main character in "Friday Night Lights" and has two movies coming out later this year. He recently spoke to The Daily about getting naked on stage, why he didn't like Northwestern football players and what he would be doing if he wasn't acting.”
Dillo Day Q&A: Tally Hall drummer Ross Federman
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“The Daily touched base with Ross Federman, drummer for Dillo Day performers Tally Hall. He discussed color coordination and Tally Hall's transition from a college band to signed recording artists.
Daily: When did you finalize coming to Northwestern? Ross Federman: About a week ago.”
Ryan made NU 'better in every way'
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“He is a "heavyweight" and an "idealist," a leader who has been the driving force behind one of the most transformative periods in Northwestern's history. He's a man who has helped lead NU to the forefront of modern science, one of the trustees responsible for bringing University President Henry Bienen to NU.”
Bienen has tried to 'reach out'
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“University President Henry Bienen's office in the Rebecca Crown Center may have to be cleared out by August, but he will still have a reason to come back to Northwestern. His wife, Leigh Bienen, will continue teaching at the NU School of Law and he will have an office downtown just steps away from the apartment where he is moving.”
Visiting Prof. Stephen Kinzer says he will return next year
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 28, 2009“When Kinzer's contract expired in the winter, he was offered a position as a Weinberg adjunct professor to teach for one year with a nearly-50-percent pay cut.”
The Weekly: View the complete PDF
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
The Brow: Music Reviews
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Why We Like... "Under Pressure"
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Man on the Beat: Tommy Smithburg, ASG VP
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
What If: You were a fifth-year senior
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Radio free Northwestern
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Make modern art rock you out
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Social Diary: A senior doing double duty
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Confirmed & Denied
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Video: The Daily sits down with Michael Wilbon
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“May 4”
Timeline: Investigation of Aquan Lewis' death
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Slideshow: Rocks on the Lakefill
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Baseball: Cats' pitching staff lacks steel in Gary
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“On Tuesday against Valparaiso, the Wildcats learned that there is still work to be done. After giving up 34 runs in three games this weekend against Illinois, Northwestern was hoping to get its pitching back on track. Fourteen runs, 12 hits and five walks later, the Cats are back to the drawing board, falling 14-2 at U.”
Football: Injuries no match for Jeske's perseverance
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Near the bottom of the statistics sheet from Northwestern's spring football game, an inconspicuous line reveals that Chris Jeske recorded one tackle, a mark 16 other NU defenders surpassed. None of those 16 overcame more just to be on the field. Entering his fifth year at NU, Jeske has spent far more time on the operating table than he has playing.”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“”
Wieczner: E-racing my latest habit
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“ately I've been running three minutes early. I set my clocks ahead and took my phone off the network so now it runs on my time.
It started like this: I showed up half an hour late to my weekly journalism class, thinking I was on time. (It's every college senior's nightmare - a must-take course that starts at 9 a.”
Point/Counterpoint: Schapiro's Inauguration
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Inauguration could fill void Northwestern administrators announced the date of the inauguration ceremony for incoming NU President Morton O. Schapiro on Tuesday. The events - slated for Oct. 7-10 - will include a speech by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and New York Times columnist Thomas L.”
Blotter: suspicious e-mails, stolen car, CVS trespasser
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Student reports e-mails from unknown man to Evanston Police Dept.
A Northwestern student thinks a man who keeps sending her e-mails wants to go out with her. But she's not interested - so much so that she called police Monday when he wouldn't stop, authorities said.”
Human Services talks cats, cops
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Accusations of police misconduct and debate over pet care and "green" construction highlighted Tuesday's wide-ranging meeting of the Evanston Human Services Committee. At the beginning of the meeting, held at the Evanston Civic Center, Chief Richard Eddington of the Evanston Police Department presented his report responding to citizen complaints against the police.”
Stimulus funds may go toward helping Evanston's homeless
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“The fight against homelessness in Evanston could soon get an $800,000 boost from federal stimulus money.”
DM receives award from AIDS organization
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Northwestern's Dance Marathon executive board members were honored as one of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago's 2009 Advocates of the Year at a Tuesday evening reception in downtown Chicago.
DM was named Outstanding Philanthropic Advocate of 2009.
DM was nominated for the award in December by the executive director of their 2009 beneficiary, Eva Payne of Project Kindle.”
Alumni Q&A: business consultant Jason Seiden
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“The business consultant, author of "How to Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What's Left of your Career" and Kellogg '02 alumnus, discusses consulting ethics, negotiation strategies and how to mess up your first interview.
Daily: In your opinion, what do the businesses that the recession is going to wipe out have in common?
Jason Seiden: There's a practical answer to that, and there's a more conceptual answer to that.”
Kellogg speaker urges green revolution
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Imagine the world before the Industrial Revolution, the advent of fossil fuel technology and the resulting infrastructure as it exists today. This, said Michael Mandelbaum, director of the American Foreign Policy Program at Johns Hopkins University, is the state that energy must revert to globally, through a "green revolution.”
ASG to focus on shuttle service improvements for Fall Quarter
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“As the Associated Student Government's new cabinet begins its term, its members have made a decision to focus on one issue each quarter for the upcoming year. This quarter, the board plans to focus on improving the university's shuttle service.”
Saberi supporters pin hopes on appeal
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“An Iranian appeals court will review the case of Northwestern alumna Roxana Saberi next week, according to international news sources.”
Tentative inaugural events set for incoming President Schapiro
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Incoming University President Morton O. Schapiro's inauguration ceremony planned for Oct. 7-10 will include a speech my Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Thomas L. Friedman.”
Class of 2013 takes shape
by The Daily NorthwesternMay 05, 2009“Graphic design by Olivia Bobrowsky
The May 1 postmark deadline for deposits for Northwestern's class of 2013 has come and gone. The new class is not only higher-achieving, but also more economically and racially diverse. Of the 6,864 students who were accepted last month, 2,182 students have submitted a deposit, the university announced Tuesday.”
Shifting gears into spring
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Though the weather isn't warm enough to don shorts and flip flops just yet, all the snow and winter ice has melted meaning everyone can finally start biking and dodging bikers on Sheridan Road. As students rush to unchain bikes they haven't touched since Fall Quarter, it's important to make sure it's in working condition, as the harsh Chicago winter leaves many bikes with rusted chains and cassettes (the set of gears attached to the rear tire), rendering them largely unrideable and unsightly.”
Peer Advisor: The Sex Educator
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Searah Deysach is the owner of Early to Bed, Chicago's only feminist sex shop, but she isn't going to tell you Five Ways to Drive Women Wild. No matter what gimmicky magazine cover stories you've read or what porn you've watched, there's just no secret for amazing sex.”
Taste Test: Lube-walking
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Initially I thought, "It's Sex Week, what better time to share my experiences using various lubricants with everyone?" But since I choose to keep such private bedroom matters to myself, I tested out three different kinds of lube by moonwalking on them. Certainly lubes are a great way to enhance pleasure during sex, but they're also a great way to enhance awesomeness while doing the moonwalk.”
Confirmed & Denied
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“GREEKEND
What a deluge of Greek events we have coming up! You know it's bad when we have to coin a word like "Greekend." If you want to frat out hard this weekend, consider this your itinerary. The tail end of SAE's Paddy Murphy Week will keep guys shamefully entertained as sororities are pitted against one another in various games.”
A tale of two Evanstons
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Before the nationwide recession struck Evanston in 2007, it was no secret that the city was in the midst of massive gentrification. Property values and the average household income were skyrocketing in concert with
towering condominium high rises, and affordable housing opportunities
were shrinking despite initiatives by the city government.”
The Weekly: View The Complete PDF
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“”
A look at Theta's Mr. CASAnova philanthropy event
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“”
Illinois Holocaust Museum opens
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“”
Interactive timeline of the Krzyston case
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“”
 Men's Tennis tourney picks: NU begins with bye
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“First Round (FRIDAY) No. 8 Wisconsin (15-9, 4-6 Big Ten) vs. No. 9 Iowa (12-8, 4-6) Neither team has been playing great down the stretch, as both have dropped three of their final four matches. Wisconsin won against Iowa 5-2 at home on April 11, but at a neutral site it will probably be the closest match of the first round.”
Women's Tennis tourney picks: Cats primed for 11th straight Big Ten crown
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“FIRST ROUND (Friday)
No. 8 MINNESOTA (11-11, 3-7 Big Ten) vs. No. 9 PENN STATE (5-17, 2-8)
The Golden Gophers have been an up-and-down team all season long. After beating Penn State, 5-2, in late March, Minnesota lost five straight Big Ten matches. But with a pair of wins on the regular season's final weekend, the Golden Gophers are on an upswing, and they'll be heading to a date with No.”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“”
ASG commission needs rethinking
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Amidst all of the confusion of last week's ASG elections one certainty emerged: mistakes were made. Currently, the blame for those mistakes falls on the shoulders of Muhammad "Mo" Safdari, the newly elected Academic Advisor currently facing an impeachment trial.”
Blotter: Evanston woman deceived; police bust Bobb pot smoker
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“While a man explained to an Evanston woman that he had to repair her home so squirrels wouldn't get in, his accomplice stole the woman's jewelry, authorities said.
The man came at 1 p.m. Monday to the resident's front door on the 500 block of Trinity Court, Evanston Police Cmdr.”
Hear more from Johnnie Lee Savory
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“”
NU promotes eco-friendly dining
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“For students seeking an easy way to reduce their carbon footprints this Earth Day, nuCuisine will be offering the lunch option of made-to-order peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at residential dining halls. For each sandwich that replaces an animal-based lunch, such as a hamburger, students will save approximately 2.”
Convict speaks on wrongful convictions, DNA testing
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Johnnie Lee Savory spent more than 30 years of his life in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. In an event hosted by the Northwestern College Democrats, Savory spoke at the McCormick Tribune Center on Tuesday night about wrongful convictions and his fight to have DNA testing prove his innocence.”
Kellogg looks at expansion in India
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 21, 2009“Indian students in Kellogg are looking to their homeland's emergent industries and growing middle class of consumers as a fresh source of entrepreneurial opportunity.”
Shifting gears into spring
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Though the weather isn't warm enough to don shorts and flip flops just yet, all the snow and winter ice has melted meaning everyone can finally start biking and dodging bikers on Sheridan Road. As students rush to unchain bikes they haven't touched since Fall Quarter, it's important to make sure it's in working condition, as the harsh Chicago winter leaves many bikes with rusted chains and cassettes (the set of gears attached to the rear tire), rendering them largely unrideable and unsightly.”
The Brow: Music Reviews
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“LOW BROW
Dragonball Evolution
Live action anime, oh my. Even before we knew the production budget was more than $100 million, bringing this popular 1990s cartoon seemed off. For one, the cast was half-Caucasian (the shows takes place in Japan) and Dragonball was made for a generation long grown up and into new, nerdier vices.”
Peer Advisor: The Sex Educator
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Searah Deysach is the owner of Early to Bed, Chicago's only feminist sex shop, but she isn't going to tell you Five Ways to Drive Women Wild. No matter what gimmicky magazine cover stories you've read or what porn you've watched, there's just no secret for amazing sex.”
No rush to join a fraternity
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Phil Vucins never considered joining a fraternity. The scrawny,
blonde-haired math major from Wisconsin doesn't like to pound down beers and doesn't consider his personality all that intense. Only one of his friends freshman year had joined one and the Weinberg sophomore saw himself far from the typical binge-drinking frat boy.”
Social Diary: A Communication sophomore
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Tuesday
Up at 9:45 for three hours of theater, then Gender and Society. Great course, but after "The Art of Storytelling," my mind can't deal with Jewish-American princesses. Improv show at 8 leaves me disappointed in myself. Oh well, it's called improv because it's made up on the spot.”
Taste Test: Lube-walking
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Initially I thought, "It's Sex Week, what better time to share my experiences using various lubricants with everyone?" But since I choose to keep such private bedroom matters to myself, I tested out three different kinds of lube by moonwalking on them. Certainly lubes are a great way to enhance pleasure during sex, but they're also a great way to enhance awesomeness while doing the moonwalk.”
Confirmed & Denied
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“GREEKEND
What a deluge of Greek events we have coming up! You know it's bad when we have to coin a word like "Greekend." If you want to frat out hard this weekend, consider this your itinerary. The tail end of SAE's Paddy Murphy Week will keep guys shamefully entertained as sororities are pitted against one another in various games.”
A tale of two Evanstons
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Before the nationwide recession struck Evanston in 2007, it was no secret that the city was in the midst of massive gentrification. Property values and the average household income were skyrocketing in concert with
towering condominium high rises, and affordable housing opportunities
were shrinking despite initiatives by the city government.”
The Weekly: View The Complete PDF
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
A look at Theta's Mr. CASAnova philanthropy event
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Regan: Etching legacy in crayons
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Lacrosse: Close call in Charlottesville ends with positive 'W'
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Women's Tennis: Cats serve up another Big Ten title
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Fashion can be sensible
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“When I got a Facebook invitation last month to a clothing swap party downtown, I dismissed it as an event for hipsters seeking to increase their street cred with new vintage items. At least that's what I thought until, flipping through Vogue magazine, I realized that this is a new trend for the fashion conscious.”
Letters to the Editor: Election edition
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“While today's paper would usually feature an editorial written by The Daily's Editorial Board, we have decided to eliminate the Monday editorial this week for two reasons. Beginning next week we will be running a new schedule for editorials, which can be found at the bottom of the page, and this week will be a bit of a transition.”
Blotter: Driver arrested on Sheridan, Man arrested for expired license
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Holocaust museum opens in Skokie
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“The 65,000-square foot museum features an exhibit taking people through the story of the Holocaust, an interactive exhibit for children, and a series of art exhibits featuring art related to genocide and human cruelty.”
Night of laughs, philanthropy for Theta's Mr. CASAnova
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Q&A with Professor Stephen Kinzer
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
Six finish Day of Silence at Rock
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“”
RJD2, The Hood Internet to headline May 8
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Hip-hop disc jockey RJD2 and mash-up duo The Hood Internet will headline this year's One Voice benefit concert May 8, A&O; Productions and One Voice announced Sunday.
Profits will be donated to UNICEF and By The Hand, a Chicago after-school program, said One Voice Programming Chairwoman Aditi Srinivasan.”
Solange Knowles performs for students, prospies in Norris
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Solange Knowles proved on Sunday night that she's more than Jay-Z's sister-in-law. The energized performance was among events held this weekend to show prospective students that they, too, can find a community at Northwestern,. Knowles and opening acts 3D and Big Sean took to the stage in the Louis Room at Norris University Center in front of a crowd of about sixty registered students and their hosts, organizers said.”
Medill alumnus David Barstow wins Pulitzer
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 19, 2009“Updated April 20 5 p.m.
David Barstow, a New York Times reporter who graduated from Medill in 1986, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Monday for investigative reporting.”
The Weekly: View The Complete PDF
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Baseball: Vercelli sets example for young arms
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“CHICAGO - With the bases loaded and no outs in the third inning of a 2-0 ball game at U.S. Cellular Field, Northwestern cleanup hitter Tony Vercelli had a chance to blow open the game.
He ended up hitting a lazy fly ball to right field that failed to advance the runner from third base.”
Men's Golf: Kepler win keeps Cats focused on bigger goals
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“Regular season tournament win? Check. Second place at the start of three consecutive final rounds? Check. Two individual runner-up finishes in the last three weeks? Big Ten Golfer of the Week? Individual named to the Big Ten Match Play All-Tournament Team? Check.”
Men's Tennis: No. 2 Buckeyes pose challenge, not pressure for Wildcats
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Dominating defense, Lathrop leads No. 1 NU
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Thumbs: Olympics 2016, voter turnout, politicians who just won't leave
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
LeBuhn: Tea parties are weak answer
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Blotter: Hacker sends sexually suggestive emails; Chicago woman flees assailiant; man robs Emerson 7-Eleven
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Admired Evanston librarian and activist dies
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Shoe store may relocate after 50 years in Evanston
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
High price of organic foods stymies businesses
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
D65 educates community on sustainability
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
Sports journalist Wilbon to speak May 1
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“”
SEED: 'The moment is now'
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“With an incoming university president and an unmatched student interest in protecting the environment, Students for Ecological and Environmental Development is out to prove that they're in full bloom.”
Bienen: NU committed to need-blind admissions
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“With an endowment of several billion dollars, NU ranks among the country's wealthiest universities and, unlike some schools, has not had to change admissions policies to reflect the economic downturn, said Michael Mills, associate provost for university enrollment.”
Weinberg to consider future of environmental studies
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“During a time of increasing "green" activism, Northwestern is working to match its sustainability efforts with strong environmental science academic options.”
NiteSkool brings Tapes 'n Tapes to Norris
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“Edited by Sean Collins Walsh”
Pulte reflects on his campaign
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“Second-place presidential candidate Bill Pulte talks about his campaign and what's next: "I guess I can go back to running my helicopter business," he said.”
McGee-Smithburg ticket wins
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 16, 2009“Updated: April 17 7:25 p.m. Communication junior Mike McGee and Weinberg junior Tommy Smithburg have won the positions of Associated Student Government president and vice president.
Related: McGee wins presidency with dedicated supporters
Pulte reflects on his campaign
Check out The Daily's ASG blog for more updates.”
Shifting gears into spring
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“Though the weather isn't warm enough to don shorts and flip flops just yet, all the snow and winter ice has melted meaning everyone can finally start biking and dodging bikers on Sheridan Road. As students rush to unchain bikes they haven't touched since Fall Quarter, it's important to make sure it's in working condition, as the harsh Chicago winter leaves many bikes with rusted chains and cassettes (the set of gears attached to the rear tire), rendering them largely unrideable and unsightly.”
The Brow: Music Reviews
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“LOW BROW
Dragonball Evolution
Live action anime, oh my. Even before we knew the production budget was more than $100 million, bringing this popular 1990s cartoon seemed off. For one, the cast was half-Caucasian (the shows takes place in Japan) and Dragonball was made for a generation long grown up and into new, nerdier vices.”
Peer Advisor: The Sex Educator
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“Searah Deysach is the owner of Early to Bed, Chicago's only feminist sex shop, but she isn't going to tell you Five Ways to Drive Women Wild. No matter what gimmicky magazine cover stories you've read or what porn you've watched, there's just no secret for amazing sex.”
No rush to join a fraternity
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“Phil Vucins never considered joining a fraternity. The scrawny,
blonde-haired math major from Wisconsin doesn't like to pound down beers and doesn't consider his personality all that intense. Only one of his friends freshman year had joined one and the Weinberg sophomore saw himself far from the typical binge-drinking frat boy.”
Social Diary: A Communication sophomore
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“Tuesday
Up at 9:45 for three hours of theater, then Gender and Society. Great course, but after "The Art of Storytelling," my mind can't deal with Jewish-American princesses. Improv show at 8 leaves me disappointed in myself. Oh well, it's called improv because it's made up on the spot.”
Taste Test: Lube-walking
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“Initially I thought, "It's Sex Week, what better time to share my experiences using various lubricants with everyone?" But since I choose to keep such private bedroom matters to myself, I tested out three different kinds of lube by moonwalking on them. Certainly lubes are a great way to enhance pleasure during sex, but they're also a great way to enhance awesomeness while doing the moonwalk.”
Softball: Unlikely hero sparks another sweep
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“With No. 10 Northwestern's stacked lineup, Emily Haug might not expect to be at the plate with the game on the line.
After subbing in for Robin Thompson in the ninth inning of game one of Wednesday's doubleheader, that's exactly where Haug found herself.
With a full count and a runner on third, the junior fouled off a pitch.”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
From the Archives: No VP for ASG from May 30, 2008
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Letter to the editor: Calling minorities to NU
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Webner: Cynics find some hope
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Guest editorial: TFA doesn't train enough
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Blotter: Counterfeit bill used at Kellogg Cafe
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Women's Club preps for prom
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Three garner fellowships to Ireland
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
FMO concert will also feature Big Sean
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Ludacris tickets sell out in minutes
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Safdari wins Academic Director spot unopposed
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Drummond appointed Student Groups Director
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“Communication junior Miles Drummond was appointed ASG's Student Groups Director on Wednesday.
As director, Drummond will oversee the Student Groups Committee, formerly known as the Executive Committee, which works with B- and T-status student group funding and resources.”
Bellassai ready to get to work
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Adams looks forward to potential endorsement
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 15, 2009“”
Phillips paving way for new NU legacies
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“Daily File Photo”
Softball: Lappin brings her Olympic experience to slappers
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“”
Baseball: 'Tickled pink' to play at U.S. Cellular
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“It's been 10 years since Northwestern and Notre Dame sat in opposing dugouts. Tonight, both teams will have a chance to renew their long-standing rivalry in one of Chicago's finest baseball venues. The Wildcats and Fighting Irish will square off at 7 p.m. at U.”
Wieczner: Scrabbling to success
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“When I left my magazine internship in Fall 2007, I wanted to stay in touch with my coworkers. But I sent no thank you notes or syrupy fan letters. Instead, I started a game of Scrabulous. I hadn't played Scrabble since I was a child. But, infatuated with words, I competed in spelling bees and have always valued an extensive vocabulary.”
Letters to the Editor: Safdari endorses McGee; Pulte will be effective, Obama will not spark economy
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“”
ASG: More candidates needed
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“In a perfect world, Associated Student government Election Day would be a day when students from North Campus and South, athletes and library-philes would take a break from Facebook to take part in the democratic process and, after carefully considering a wide array of candidates, cast their vote for the one they believe in. This is not a perfect world.”
Aldermen meet for first post-election council
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“”
Fifth ward pushes for own school
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“”
New Kellogg location to be announced this quarter
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“”
Iowa gay marriage ruling elicits mixed reaction
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“On April 3, a unanimous ruling by Iowa's Supreme Court held that it is unconstitutional to prevent same-sex couples from obtaining marriage licenses in the state. Meanwhile, on April 7, Vermont became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage after Massachusetts, Connecticut and Iowa; same-sex marriages will be permitted in Vermont starting in September of this year.”
Adams protests what he calls 'wasteful' ASG
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“Luke Adams, an Associated Student Government presidential candidate, wielded a nearly 6-foot-tall dollar bill sign in protest of what he called ASG's poor money management.”
Saberi awaits verdict of Iranian court
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“NU alum Roxana Saberi, suspected of espionage in Iran, stood trial in Iranian court Monday.”
Accepted students consider pros and cons of NU life
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“This year's prospies are hopeful but worried about money and weather”
Outside of ASG, women rise in ranks
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 14, 2009“Although there are no female candidates in this year's asg elections, women are finding their places in other leadership roles across campus.”
Matt Bellassai: Candidate for ASG student life director
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Muhammad Safdari: Candidate for ASG academic director
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Luke Adams and Devon Pratt: Candidate for ASG president and vice president
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Williams invited to softball national team selection camp in June
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Men's Tennis: Big Ten turnaround completed after sweep
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Gentilviso: Spencer steps up, states case
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Letter to the editor: Alderman Judy Fiske says she will represent NU students
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Nielsen: Pirate story too simple
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Public editor: NBN offers what we don't
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Meet your public editor
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
CRC intruder, CVS theft, car burglaries connected
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“Arrest warrant issued by Chicago police for man caught in CRC
A suspected thief wanted by Chicago police was arrested Thursday after trespassing in a Northwestern dormitory, University Police Asst. Chief Dan McAleer said.
Police responded to the Communications Residential College, 1855 Sheridan Road, after a student reported a suspicious person inside at about 4 p.”
Economic hardship means trouble for homeless pets
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“Humans aren't the only ones suffering from the recent economic slide. Animals are, too. Over the past few months, animal shelters in Evanston and Chicago have seen an increase in the number of surrendered animals, and fewer people are coming in to adopt, said shelter employees, who pointed to the economy as one of the reasons.”
Local fast food restaurants, movie theaters try to stay 'recession-resistant'
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“Not all industries suffer during economic downturns. In fact, fast food restaurants and movie theaters usually thrive during recessions. This may not be true in Evanston, however. While movie theaters are indeed doing well, employees say fast food establishments are offering specials to maintain sales.”
Local nonprofits face uncertain futures in instable economy
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“The economic recession threatens nonprofit funding in Evanston and Northwestern, making donors stingier and weakening foundational and governmental funding.”
Third annual Sex Week returns to NU
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Busy weekend for ASG campaigns
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“Hosting Easter egg hunts, filming videos and storming the dorms kept Associated Student Government presidential candidates busy over the weekend. Here's a look at what each campaign was up to: Adams/Pratt: An Easter egg hunt Sunday afternoon at the Rock drew five Northwestern students and three hungry Evanston children.”
Hundreds potentially exposed to tuberculosis from NU medical resident
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Intervarsity benefit brings NU students together to celebrate Easter
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 12, 2009“”
Frat recycling: Fact or fiction
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Why We Like: "Disturbia" by Rihanna
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
The Brow
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Man on the beat: Laura Mayer of the How Are You Doing Project
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Social Diary: Junior Music major
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Confirmed & Denied
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
The Weekly: View The Complete PDF
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Passover at NU
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
400 words per minute with NU Debate
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Men's Golf: Focused David Lipsky earns Big Ten Golfer of the Week
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Women's Golf: Wildcats finish seventh against top field in Florida
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Men's Tennis: Wildcats hope to stay hot at home
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Baseball: Northwestern still looking for Big Ten breakthrough
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Women's Tennis: Conditions no match for No. 1 Wildcats
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Lacrosse: Hilary Bowen injury bucks lucky trend
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Letter from the archives: 1979 'ASG: It's got potential'
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Thumbs: Saberi's arrest, Tennis success
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Bloch: Before you dig in, think twice
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Blotter: Juveniles burglarize, tips stolen from restaurant
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Lucky Platter offers 'funkalicious' menu
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Tickets for NU Day at Wrigley expected to sell quickly again this year
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Library not empty during first weeks
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
ASG student life director candidate experiments with new ideas
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
ASG academic director candidate running unopposed
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
ASG candidates use multimedia, diverse campaigning strategies
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Community organizing grows at NU
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“President Obama's rhetoric about civic service has spurred an interest in community organizing at NU.”
Bienen, Banis, Sunshine answer questions at forum
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“University President Henry S. Bienen offered advice at his last discussion with NU students.”
Graffiti's TranscenDANCE moves McCormick
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 09, 2009“”
Rossman-Reich: Michigan State University sheds Big Ten's bad label
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Softball: Jessica 'Boots' Smith makes her way back from injury
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Letter from the archives
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Firing squad: Civil rights matter, Ethel's closing doesn't
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Letters to the Editor: ASG needs female leaders and NU needs a bigger Rock
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Wieczner: Grubbing for grades
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“Confession: Four years ago, at exactly this time of year, I was failing my high school journalism class. Literally - I had about an 8 percent. I was into Medill and slumping hard; I had four years ahead of me at what was supposed to be the best undergraduate journalism school in the country, and would receive a degree that would one day get me the best jobs in the field.”
Tortilla catches fire, man steals from Borders, attempted iPod theft
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Passover to be celebrated on Northwestern's campus
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 07, 2009“”
Men's Golf: Goss' Cats closing in on .500 mark
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“After a season-best fourth place finish at the FAU Spring Break Championship, Northwestern is motivated to be one of the hottest teams going into the final round of play at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Despite their recent success, coach Pat Goss is not yet satisfied.”
Softball: Dyer, Pauly blast pepper roof of McGaw Hall
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“McGaw Hall has served as home for Northwestern's basketball teams for decades. On Saturday, it found a new purpose: home run landing pad. Nicole Pauly and Erin Dyer launched tape-measure home runs in separate halves of a doubleheader against Indiana that cleared the left field fence, a few rows of bleachers and the arena's wall, before finally landing on the stadium roof.”
Letters to the Editor
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“In-kind donations still wasteful during DM The question of whether or not donations are in-kind misses the point ("In-Kind Gifts Help DM" April 3). Regardless, the real issue raised in the Letter to the Editor ("DM Spends Too Much on Overhead Costs" April 2) is whether the money donated is being used in the best possible way.”
Your vote today will count
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“Today, Evanston residents will shape the future of their city. That is, they'll go to the polls to elect a new mayor and city council. I know, I know - that's your cue to stop reading this column. Students don't care about the Evanston elections. I know this because of six months of seeing my election stories at the bottom of the all-important "Most Popular" tab on our Web site.”
Blotter: Teen sent to hospital; Call box triggered at AEPi
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“18-year-old sent to hospital after claiming to ingest cough syrup An allegedly intoxicated 18-year-old was sent to Evanston Hospital at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, police said. The subject, who is not a Northwestern student, was trying to get into Elder Hall, 2400 Sheridan Road, with a friend who lived in the dorm, said University Police Assistant Chief Dan McAleer said.”
Police investigate possibly linked burglaries
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“Evanston was hit with six potentially linked burglaries over the weekend, police said Monday. Authorities are looking into whether the cases, all unsolved, are connected, said Evanston Police Department Cmdr. Tom Guenther. "It's hard to say at this point," he said.”
Greenpeace co-founder lauds benefits of nuclear energy
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“When Patrick Moore co-founded Greenpeace International in 1971, he was firmly against the use of nuclear energy to power Americans' lives. Fifteen years later, Moore split from the environmental organization when he began studying nuclear energy more in-depth.”
Decemberists not confirmed as Dillo Day act
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“The apparent release of information Saturday from an EMI publicist confirming indie rock group The Decemberists as one of the main acts for Dillo Day was "a misunderstanding," according to an e-mail from Cem Kurosman, director of publicity for EMI Music.
Mayfest still cannot confirm that the group is performing at the May 30 concert, said Mayfest co-chairwoman Diana Richter.”
Pulte looks to ascend to presidency
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“Bill Pulte has spent the past six months as second-in-command at Associated Student Government. Now he's aiming for the top spot.”
Meet your next ASG president
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 06, 2009“Three men. Three visions for Northwestern. One amateur rapping career.On April 15, one candidate will emerge victorious. Here's all you need to know about your next top representative, whoever it may be.”
Football: Fitzgerald dismisses Radek for policy snafu
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“Open competition for graduating senior Keegan Kennedy's spot on Northwestern's offensive line is underway at spring practice. Redshirt freshman Jeff Radek won't be a part of it. The reserve offensive guard was dismissed from the team Thursday for policy violations.”
Basketball: NU recruit Crawford shines in all-star game, squad loses 149-138
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“SKOKIE - Northwestern basketball recruit Drew Crawford scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds and had two blocks in the Chicago High School Classic at Niles North High School on Friday.
The senior at Naperville Central High School had scored nine points at the half and finished shooting 6-of-10 from the floor, including one of four from beyond the arc.”
Women's Tennis: Cats 'come out swinging,' push aside Fighting Irish
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“With two matches still in progress during No. 1 Northwestern's bout against No. 3 Notre Dame Saturday, things were starting to look a little dicey for the Wildcats. NU held a slim 3-2 lead over Notre Dame, but the Fighting Irish were poised to tie the score in fourth singles, where Shannon Mathews had No.”
Lacrosse: Surviving without a superstar
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“It was less than three minutes into the game, and I was filled with terror. Northwestern's goal-scoring juggernaut Hilary Bowen was on the ground and not getting up. The only thing I could think of while she was clutching her knee was how Tom Brady walked off the field following his season-ending knee injury last year.”
Women
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“With two matches still in progress during No. 1 Northwestern's bout against No. 3 Notre Dame Saturday, things were starting to look a little dicey for the Wildcats. NU held a slim 3-2 lead over Notre Dame, but the Fighting Irish were poised to tie the score in fourth singles, where Shannon Mathews had No.”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“”
Nielsen: Lesbianism new trend?
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“”
Endorsements: Dinges for mayor
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“We endorse Barnaby Dinges for mayor of Evanston.”
Assistant City Manager position filled by former city Finance Director
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“”
Mayoral candidates talk green
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“Evanston residents have two Whole Foods Markets, a bike path and ample recycling bins. They also have four mayoral candidates who want to make it even easier to be green.”
Olympic bid supporters rally Sunday in Chicago
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“With an Olympic commission in town to inspect Chicago, people gathered to support the city as a site for the 2016 summer Olympics.”
Evanston Voting Guide 2009
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“Learn more about the candidates vying for positions as Evanston mayor and First, Fifth and Seventh Ward alderman in Tuesday's election.”
Dearborn Observatory opens doors for special event
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“Despite a weather forecast of cloudy skies, about 130 people attended Northwestern's Dearborn Observatory in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Saturn and the moon through the observatory's two telescopes Saturday evening.”
Students play in NU's first 'World Cup'
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“Students from across campus signed up to play in the International Student Association's first-ever World Cup. The event kicked off Thursday, and the games were played all day Saturday - team Faroe Islands won the trophy.”
A capella groups perform concerts
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“If Northwestern a cappella groups were down on the economy this weekend, they sure didn't show it. With a "Formal on the High C's" and "A Night to Remember," Freshman Fifteen, The Undertones and X-Factors spared no expense to entertain with style. Even though extravagant shows cost more money than a typical a cappella show, Undertones Producer Dena Propis said the economy should not get in the way of an entertaining show.”
ASG elections sparsely contested
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 05, 2009“The deadline for petitions passed Friday, and three president-vice president tickets are set for the April 15 ASG Executive Board election.”
The Brow
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Why we like... Self Help by Lorrie Moore
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Man on the beat: Katy Weseman, Gender Studies Program Assistant
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
A closer look at... Vintage Vinyl
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Peer Adviser: The Next Big Sound
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Social Diary of a Communication junior on an ASB trip
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Survey at Starbucks: Got Drugs?
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Staycation: Wicker Park
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
What if... you transferred from your dream school?
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Confirmed & Denied
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Overcrowded, exhausted and drained
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
The $50,000 Joint
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
The Weekly Memo
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
The Weekly: View The Complete PDF
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Men's Tennis: Cats hungry to stay in NCAA tourney hunt
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“To make it into the NCAA Tournament, progress is not a substitute for results.
This weekend marks the midway point of the Big Ten season for No. 58 Northwestern (13-6, 1-3 Big Ten), and wins against Purdue (6-10, 0-4) and No. 24 Wisconsin (13-5, 2-2) would help keep alive the possibility of making the NCAA Tournament.”
Women's Tennis: Mosolova, Robison make unlikely duo
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“It is hard to find two players with more divergent individual credentials than Maria Mosolova and Keri Robison.”
Softball: Lineup switch helps spark 9-game streak
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“It's probably a stretch to say a tiny lineup tweak revitalized a struggling offense - but it makes for a nice coincidence.”
Lacrosse: Field general evolving despite injury
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“With Hannah Nielsen about to become the NCAA all-time assists leader, Hilary Bowen topping the nation in goals and Morgan Lathrop on pace to allow the fewest goals of her career, Northwestern has no shortage of senior stars.”
The Drawing Board
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Bloch: Housing crisis feels very real
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Sports success, Kinzer's distress
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Free tennis lessons fly under NU's radar
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Downtown Evanston looking to define itself
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“Downtown Evanston is getting a marketing makeover.”
Multiple thefts, stolen laptop
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Holmes, Dortch vie for 5th ward
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“When Fifth Ward residents go to the polls on Tuesday, they will choose between a young multimedia producer and a neighborhood legend.”
Recession causes price drops at Evanston businesses
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“Nearby restaurants and grocery stores are lowering their prices to attract NU students, while nuCuisine has no plans to do so.”
Longtime Noyes Street barber dies at 74
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“After half a century of owning a barbershop frequently visited by students, semi-retired barber Fred Booge died about three weeks ago.”
'Gender identity' added to non-discrimination policy
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
GREEN House, Willard take Green Cup glory
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“”
Residential hall members quit after term extension
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“Residential Hall government elections move to fall.”
Searle Hall pharmacy to close in near future
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“Soon Northwestern students can no longer legally buy drugs on campus.”
This Week in Photos (plus Spring Break)
by The Daily NorthwesternApr 02, 2009“Edited by Sean Collins Walsh”
Football: Evanston, the Steel City?
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“The Pittsburgh Steelers and Northwestern Wildcats have little in common on paper.
Since the Truman administration, Pittsburgh has walked away with six Super Bowl championships. NU is still searching for its first bowl win. This spring, the teams have something in common on the practice field.”
Women's Golf: Short-game carries Cats
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“After shooting their lowest scores of the year, the Wildcats finished in sixth place overall in last weekend's Mountain View Collegiate in Tucson, Ariz. This tournament marked one of the best performances of the season for Northwestern. The Cats tied their highest finish from the fall season and shot their lowest score of the year, while simultaneously surpassing the year's birdie record.”
Men's Golf: Breakout tourney for Bowers
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Beautiful weather, 10 days of golf and a second place finish out of 84 golfers would have been perfect for most college students. For junior Jonathan Bowers, Spring Break could only have been complete with a win. "I am pleased with the way I played, but, by the same token, I would've liked to have won it," Bowers said.”
Baseball: Eight is enough for NU
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Blown leads and an eight-game losing streak. Heading into last weekend, that's what Northwestern was facing. But on Saturday, NU (5-17, 1-1 Big Ten) snapped its losing streak with a convincing 13-4 win over Big Ten foe Purdue to split its first Big Ten series 1-1.”
Softball: The friendly confines of home
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Voted the nation's best playing surface in 2008, Sharon J. Drysdale field is a softball player's field of dreams.
The field has undergone many renovations over the past years, including the addition of new outfield turf in 2006. But as No. 8 Northwestern heads into its third home contest of the year, the field is clearly not the only benefit to being at home.”
Wieczner: Evanston's other snow
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“”
Editorial: Downtown Evanston in danger zone
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“W hile debates over the Tower raged for months over height restrictions, zoning permits and square footage, Evanston's deeper problems in the current economic climate are becoming more obvious as parts of the downtown area are becoming increasingly empty.”
Blotter: BB gun, office burglary, Nintendo stolen
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“”
Local educators hope for boost from Obama
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Evanston educators said they're hopeful that President Barack Obama's March 10 speech on education will spur new ideas about how Evanston schools reward teachers and assess students.
In a speech to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce last month, Obama emphasized the importance of strong testing standards, increased college enrollment and early childhood education.”
Economy may increase public university applicants
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“The troubled economy and declining stock market have caused layoffs, foreclosures and bankruptcies.
They also dictated the college choice of Ella Kinzie.”
Students, residents have mixed opinions on approved Tower plan
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“The long battle over the tower at 708 Church St. ended last week when the Evanston City Council voted 6-3 to approve developers' proposal for a 35-story building, but the decision's effect on Evanston residents and Northwestern students remains cloudy. At the council's March 23 meeting, the council gave the developers, Klutznick-Fisher Development and Focus Development, an extra five years to begin building.”
Northwestern alum to receive two prestigious scholarships
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Andrew Gruen, Medill '07, has been selected as a 2009-2010 Luce Scholar and will be the recipient of a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund his doctorate in sociology.
As one of 18 Luce scholars, Gruen will spend ten months in Asia working at an internship placement through the Asia Foundation.”
NU launches weekly event e-mail listings
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Starting Friday, Northwestern students will no longer have to jump from calendar to calendar in search of upcoming student group happenings. That's when a weekly e-mail listing all on-campus events for the subsequent two weeks will start arriving in student inboxes.”
Airport shuttle saves students, costs ASG
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“Katie Kwon's trip home for Spring Break did not begin promisingly.
While leaving her dorm, the Weinberg freshman realized she had forgotten her boarding pass. After sprinting back up and down five flights of stairs, she still managed to catch the 11:30 a.”
ASB sends students to international, U.S. sites
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“A roof fell on her head, but that didn't stop Allison Coates from spending her Spring Break with her peers building a house for victims of Hurricane Katrina.”
Students fight for Prof. Kinzer
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 31, 2009“When Prof. Stephen Kinzer announced that Winter Quarter would be his last quarter due to an expiring and nonrenewable contract, students said they were surprised, especially with his high CTECs, popularity among Northwestern students and "impressive resume."”
Women's Tennis: Two big road wins for Cats
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 30, 2009“After a 13-day layoff, Northwestern had no time for a breather to maintain its No. 1 ranking. The Wildcats quickly regained their rhythm, picking up road victories over two top-25 teams. NU (15-1, 5-0 Big Ten) beat No. 15 Fresno State, 4-2, in their first outdoor match of the season Friday in San Diego, and then picked up a 6-1 win over No.”
Men's Tennis: Inches away from the Big Ten's best
by The Daily NorthwesternMar 30, 2009“When it comes to winning matches, starting strong is just as important as finishing strong for Northwestern. Up 4-1 in the decisive third set, Marc Dwyer was on track for that strong finish. But the senior dropped the final five games of the set, handing Michigan the match clincher and a 4-3 victory Sunday at Combe Tennis Center.&r |
