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In Opinion: “The Daily Northwestern Opinion Desk is excited to name eight columnists for Fall Quarter 2026,” writes Opinion Editor Ivy Frater. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/23/lateststories/from-the-newsroom-introducing-our-fall-2026-opinion-columnists/
From the Newsroom: Introducing Our Fall 2026 Opinion Columnists
The Daily Northwestern Opinion Desk is excited to name eight columnists for Fall Quarter 2026, continuing our commitment to amplifying student voic...
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New Ryan Field announced the latest addition to its concessions lineup Wednesday with the introduction of the “Great Chicago Food Festival.” — Reported by Yoni Zacks https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/24/lateststories/the-great-chicago-food-festival-showcases-food-offerings-at-ryan-field/
‘The Great Chicago Food Festival’ showcases food offerings at Ryan Field
“The Great Chicago Food Festival” will debut during the public opening of the new Ryan Field on Oct. 2, New Ryan Field and Northwestern Athletics a...
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Reel Thoughts: “Hope” brings a refreshing competency to the action genre, but lacks the peripherals to make it a cohesive experience. — Written by Isaac Peng https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/23/ae/reel-thoughts-hopefully-you-never-need-to-watch-hope/
Reel Thoughts: Hopefully you never need to watch ‘Hope’
If one genre of cinema has earned a meteoric rise in prominence within the past decade, it’s South Korean cinema. From directors like Bong Joon Ho ...
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Business lawyer Jade Carpenter announced she will end her mayoral campaign Tuesday, citing professional and familial obligations. — Reported by Claire Coffey https://dailynorthwestern.com/?p=325455&preview=true
Business lawyer Jade Carpenter ends mayoral bid
Business lawyer Jade Carpenter announced she will end her campaign for mayor Tuesday, bringing the race down to six candidates from seven. “Evansto...
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Three NU students take on the role of on-ground reporting as correspondents for Teen Vogue and Planet Forward. — Reported by Nikki Prasad https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/23/campus/3-nu-upperclassmen-to-serve-as-teen-vogue-planet-forward-correspondents/
3 NU upperclassmen to serve as Teen Vogue, Planet Forward correspondents
From beauty trends to environmental issues, three Northwestern upperclassmen will be bringing a piece of two nationally-known publications to NU’s ...
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In Opinion: “The Daily Northwestern Opinion Desk is excited to name eight columnists for Fall Quarter 2026,” writes Opinion Editor Ivy Frater. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/23/lateststories/from-the-newsroom-introducing-our-fall-2026-opinion-columnists/
From the Newsroom: Introducing Our Fall 2026 Opinion Columnists
The Daily Northwestern Opinion Desk is excited to name eight columnists for Fall Quarter 2026, continuing our commitment to amplifying student voic...
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Northwestern undergraduate students got a first look at the University’s new football stadium at the Welcome Home to New Ryan Field Party Wednesday. — Reported by Xuan Day Tran https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/24/campus/students-get-first-look-at-new-ryan-field-during-stadium-welcome-party/
Students get first look at new Ryan Field during stadium welcome party
Undergraduate students got an exclusive first look at Northwestern’s new football stadium during Wednesday’s Welcome Home to New Ryan Field Party. ...
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After Northwestern’s 2-0 start, the Gameday Staff gives their thoughts on the rest of the Wildcats’ season, including key questions and record predictions. — Reported by the Gameday Staff https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/22/lateststories/football-the-gameday-staffs-rest-of-season-predictions/
Football: The Gameday Staff’s rest-of-season predictions
Northwestern said goodbye to Martin Stadium, its temporary lakefront home for two seasons, with two decisive victories to start the 2026 season. Th...
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Through two games, new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has already revamped Northwestern’s offense into a promising, explosive unit. — Reported by Aanya Gupta https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/22/lateststories/football-chip-kelly-provides-spark-for-new-look-offense-models-former-ucla-approach/
Football: Chip Kelly provides spark for new-look offense, models former UCLA approach
Northwestern’s newly constructed $875 million football stadium is not the only fresh identity for the Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) in 2026. The ’Cat...
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As District 65 strives for greater long-term financial stability, community members weighed what arriving there entails at a Sunday board meeting. — Reported by Claire Coffey https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/21/uncategorized/c-a-r-e-hosts-first-ever-supplies-drive-ahead-of-winter-season/
C.A.R.E. hosts first-ever supplies drive ahead of winter season
The city’s Crisis Alternative Response Evanston team hosted its first-ever supplies drive Saturday to collect essential items ahead of the winter s...
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Northwestern, with a score of 62.88, came in 90th of 261 schools in a recent free speech ranking. — Reported by Nikki Prasad https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/23/campus/northwestern-ranks-90-out-of-261-universities-in-free-speech-ranking/
Northwestern ranks 90 out of 261 universities in free speech ranking
Northwestern improved its performance in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings from the Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression, an organiza...
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As President Mung Chiang begins his first academic year at Northwestern, The Daily looks back to explain the University’s presidential past. — Reported by Lydia Park https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/22/campus/the-daily-explains-breaking-down-northwesterns-presidential-history/
The Daily Explains: Breaking down Northwestern’s presidential history
Since 1853, Northwestern’s presidents have shaped the University’s mission, reputation and resources, overseeing its fundraising, policies and prog...
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Jeremiah Profit committed to Northwestern on Tuesday, making him the highest-ranked recruit in program history. — Reported by Aanya Gupta https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/22/sports/4-star-jeremiah-profit-commits-to-northwestern-becomes-highest-ranked-recruit-in-program-history/
4-star Jeremiah Profit commits to Northwestern, becomes highest-ranked recruit in program history
Jeremiah Profit, Northwestern’s first commitment in the class of 2027, splashed national headlines as the highest-ranked recruit in Wildcat program history. Profit, a 6-foot-5, 180-pound small forward, announced his commitment to NU via X on Tuesday. 247Sports ranked Profit at No. 61 overall and the No. 15 small forward in the class of 2027. Profit...
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Reel Thoughts: “The Weight,” starring Ethan Hawke, opened in theaters Sept. 18. This gripping film proves pop culture needs more Americana movies. — Written by Emerson Leger https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/21/ae/reel-thoughts-the-weight-proves-americana-films-need-to-come-back/
Reel Thoughts: ‘The Weight’ proves Americana films need to come back
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,...
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No. 1 Northwestern stayed undefeated, beating No. 18 UC Berkeley 2-0 Saturday. Two fourth-period goals the ’Cats to victory. — Reported by Yhonatan Yehudai https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/21/lateststories/field-hockey-late-goals-propel-no-1-northwestern-to-beat-no-18-cal/
Field Hockey: Late goals propel No. 1 Northwestern to beat No. 18 Cal
Two fourth-period goals from senior back Kerry McCormick and senior midfielder Ilse Tromp helped No. 1 Northwestern take down No. 18 Cal on Saturda...
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As President Mung Chiang begins his first academic year at Northwestern, The Daily looks back to explain the University’s presidential past. — Reported by Lydia Park https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/22/campus/the-daily-explains-breaking-down-northwesterns-presidential-history/
The Daily Explains: Breaking down Northwestern’s presidential history
Since 1853, Northwestern’s presidents have shaped the University’s mission, reputation and resources, overseeing its fundraising, policies and prog...
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Northwestern ranked No. 9 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities rankings, dropping two places from its previous spot at No. 7. — Reported by @LucasKubovchik https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/22/campus/northwestern-drops-two-spots-to-no-9-in-2027-u-s-news-college-ranking/
Northwestern drops two spots to No. 9 in 2027 U.S. News college ranking
Northwestern fell to No. 9 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities rankings, two places lower than its previous spot at No. 7....
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Multiple ICE vehicles were seen near the intersection of Dodge Avenue and Howard Street in Evanston around 10:00 a.m., according to a 10:31 a.m. ICIRR alert.
Evanston History Center hosted Native American scholar Dorene Wiese to explore the history of Native Americans in the Chicago area.
The class of 2030 and transfers began their NU chapter during March Through the Arch on Wednesday. — Reported by Summer Hu and Charlotte Nagel https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/17/lateststories/class-of-2030-transfers-march-through-the-arch/
Class of 2030, transfers march through The Arch
The class of 2030 and transfers began their journey at Northwestern on Wednesday by participating in March Through the Arch, an annual tradition where new students walk through Weber Arch, cheered on by their families and other NU community members. NU President Mung Chiang marched alongside Peer Adviser Group 18 — a reference to his...
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McCormick Prof. Dan Brown died Tuesday at 70 years old, according to an announcement from the school Wednesday. — Reported by @lucaskubovchik.bsky.social https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/17/campus/mccormick-prof-dan-brown-dies-at-age-70/
Residents urged City Council to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety Monday night as councilmembers unanimously voted in favor of three initiatives to improve Evanston’s transportation infrastructure. — Reported by Max Turetzky
Following President Mung Chiang’s first March Through the Arch, The Daily spoke with him about his transition into the role. — Reported by Anavi Prakash https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/17/campus/qa-president-mung-chiang-reflects-on-listening-tour-policy-changes/
Multiple ICE vehicles were spotted heading north on McCormick Boulevard in Evanston and in the Touhy Avenue Walmart parking lot in Skokie around 11:00 a.m., according to an 11:33 a.m. ICIRR alert. dailynorthwestern.com/2026/03/09/t...
Live: Federal agents reported on McCormick and at Touhy Walmart
Since 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 fed...
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Northwestern announced a new three-year extension for coach David Braun on Thursday, ahead of the Wildcats’ second game of the 2026 season Saturday against Colorado. — Reported by Andrew Little
Football: Northwestern announces extension for coach David Braun
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Coach David Braun has agreed to a new three-year extension with Northwestern, keeping him in charge of the Wildcat football program through 2031, NU announced Thursday. Since taking over the team in 2023, Braun...
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Northwestern men’s soccer secured a commanding 4-0 win over No. 2 Maryland in the conference play opener Friday. — Reported by Alisande Jaiserrisingh https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/13/sports/mens-soccer-northwestern-takes-down-no-2-maryland-in-home-blowout/#
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern takes down No. 2 Maryland in home blowout
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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ICE agents were seen in the Walmart parking lot on Touhy Avenue in Skokie, Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita confirmed on Facebook.
25 years later, ETHS educators navigate teaching 9/11’s history to high school students born well after the attacks. — Reported by Claire Coffey, Natalie Weinert and Samir Jain https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/12/city/25-years-later-eths-educators-reflect-on-teaching-9-11-history/
25 years later, ETHS educators reflect on teaching 9/11 history
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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Ryan Field’s concession options will include Chicago staples, grab-and-go markets, $5 value stands and more, the stadium announced Wednesday. — Reported by Yoni Zacks https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/10/lateststories/new-ryan-field-announces-concessions-details/
Chicago staples, $5 menu announced among new Ryan Field concessions
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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Gilo Logan, an author and diversity consultant who is the son of Evanston’s first Black police chief, announced his bid for mayor Friday. — Reported by Max Turetzky https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/09/08/lateststories/diversity-consultant-joins-crowded-field-to-replace-biss/
Diversity consultant joins crowded field to replace Biss
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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