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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Daily's 2026 Spring Sports Spotlight: A roundup of Northwestern's season storylines
The Daily’s 2026 Spring Sports Spotlight: A roundup of Northwestern’s season storylines
Kamran Nia, Sports Editor • February 11, 2026

This time of year can be special for Northwestern.  Just last season, then-junior Dianna Lee was fist-pumping on the 18th green of the North Course at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and running to her teammates after sinking a National Championship-winning putt against No. 1 Stanford. Around...

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McSA kicks off annual Discover Islam Week with workshops, guest lectures
Desiree Luo, Senior Staffer • February 11, 2026
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Daily Mini Crossword, February 10, 2026
Daily Mini Crossword, February 10, 2026
Gabriel Bernick, Reporter • February 10, 2026
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Illinois Accountability Commission releases initial report documenting alleged violence of federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz
Isabella Jacob, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator • February 11, 2026

On Jan. 30, the Illinois Accountability Commission released its initial report documenting alleged violence and misconduct committed by federal agents throughout the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz. Governor JB Pritzker created the commission through Executive Order 2025-06, which he signed in October. The commission’s goal is to create a public record of the impact of federal agents and their “military-style operations throughout the Chicagoland area” during Operation Midway Blitz, according to the executive order. Former Federal Judge Rubén Castillo (Pritzker ’79), chair of the commission, pioneered its report and oversaw the commission’s two public hearings. “It’s...

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Communal Shower Thoughts: Life imitates art
Communal Shower Thoughts: Life imitates art
Sylvie Slotkin, Opinion Columnist • February 11, 2026
The 1987-88 Northwestern women’s cross country and track team poses for a photo on the lakefill. Carol Boyd Earls stands, third from left; Jackie Arnold Wiegand (Medill ’88) sits in the middle row, second from left; Sue Keeney McNatt (Weinberg ’88) sits in the front, farthest left.
Back on track: 38 years after their team was cut, alumni cheer on a new generation of Northwestern track
Siddarth Sivaraman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 11, 2026
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Author George Saunders discusses writing process, themes in new book ‘Vigil’ at Chicago Humanities Festival
Sydney Gaw, Senior Staffer • February 11, 2026
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Yes-sentials: What comes after?
Yes-sentials: What comes after?
Aizere Yessenkulova, Opinion Columnist • February 10, 2026
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The Weekly: Trial date deadline approaches for Devon Horton embezzlement case, NU opens halal food station in dining hall, Mee-Ow performs time travel-themed show
The Weekly: Trial date deadline approaches for Devon Horton embezzlement case, NU opens halal food station in dining hall, Mee-Ow performs time travel-themed show
Ruby Dowling and Matthew Manacek February 8, 2026
Full interview: Illinois Senate candidate Patrick Hanley
Allison Kuester and Chris Kim January 27, 2026
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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
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