As NU readies to play Denver on Friday, perhaps the biggest storyline is NU’s No. 1 scoring offense versus the Pioneers’ No. 1 scoring defense.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/05/25/lateststories/lacrosse-varnes-no-1-northwesterns-defense-clicking-ahead-of-ncaa-semifinal/

Baran took one long dribble before smashing a left-footed shot past Fitzpatrick for the game-winning score, a tally which, barring an unforeseen at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament, ended NU’s 2023 campaign.

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Buie was once again the ignition for NU’s offense, though this time as a creator, not a scorer.

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But, Mirkin said he was lucky enough to join NU’s faculty around the time former President Bill Clintonannounced the National Nanotechnology Initiative, which initially invested about $450 million in the nanotechnology field in 2001.

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Due to a shoulder injury, the Cats’ star junior Jasmine Nocentini — a multi-time Big Ten swimmer of the week and holder of NU’s 50-free record — was ruled out of competition for the foreseeable future.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/01/26/lateststories/swimming-women-and-men-prepare-for-home-meet-packed-with-big-ten-competitors/

Former Editor in Chief on NU’s plans for the new Ryan field.

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Given NU’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe NU is more favorable than its competitors.

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In NU’s comeback Week 4 win over Minnesota, the numbers were slightly better: 29 carries for 92 yards.

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NU’s control from the get-go and consistency throughout the match were too much for Rutgers to overcome, leading to a 4-1 victory and a three-match win streak.

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Rhatigan grabbed her sixth goal of the day off a powerful shot from the eight-meter, then Coykendall dodged past two defenders before ripping a howitzer into the top left corner, upping NU’s lead to eight with just over 11 minutes to play.

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She said she was “pessimistic” that the TNDA would have a tangible impact, especially given NU’s current lack of progress towards net-zero emissions.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/10/04/campus/nu-hosts-launch-of-university-of-toronto-northwestern-decarbonization-alliance/

Skepticism intensified following NU’s opening loss to then-No.

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The duo each account for over 80% of NU’s minutes played this season and are the squad’s only two players averaging over 10 points per game.

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The Michigan native nailed both shots, and LaBarbera’s three-pointer at the other end rattled off the rim, cementing NU’s first conference win of the season.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/01/29/lateststories/womens-basketball-northwestern-consistently-battled-back-in-first-conference-victory-over-wisconsin/

Though Cabacungan recognizes NU’s faults, he said he is not giving up.

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With the middle-of-the-pack opponents already out the way and the heavy hitters lining up, it may mean NU’s next series win will come in 2024.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/04/23/sports/baseball/baseball-price-after-getting-swept-in-back-to-back-weeks-another-northwestern-series-win-may-never-come/