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Indoor Track: Northwestern takes ‘first step’ of 2026 at Phoenix Invitational as it eyes first postseason appearance as fully sponsored program since 1988

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Northwestern’s indoor track team started 2026 on the right foot with event titles in all four races it entered at the University of Chicago’s Phoenix Invitational Saturday. Lined up against four Division III programs and one NAIA team in a local affair, coach Jill Miller said the afternoon was an opportunity to get early reps... The post Indoor Track: Northwestern takes ‘first … [Read more...] about Indoor Track: Northwestern takes ‘first step’ of 2026 at Phoenix Invitational as it eyes first postseason appearance as fully sponsored program since 1988

Shooting leaves one dead near Notre Dame campus

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The South Bend Police Department responded to a shooting at the intersection of Michigan Street and Angela Boulevard Sunday at about 7:20 p.m.The second of two press releases from SBPD stated police found a 21-year-old victim in a vehicle at the scene, who they transported to a hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.The victim was identified in a third … [Read more...] about Shooting leaves one dead near Notre Dame campus

Women’s Tennis: Pollard dubs freshman Phanthala ‘legit’ No. 1 ahead of dual season

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As Northwestern prepares to open its season with a road triple-header this weekend, coach Claire Pollard hinted she is likely to tap freshman Margot Phanthala for her top lineup spot. “I think she’s a legit (No.) 1,” Pollard told The Daily in her office Friday afternoon. “I don’t want to knock any of the previous... The post Women’s Tennis: Pollard dubs freshman Phanthala … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis: Pollard dubs freshman Phanthala ‘legit’ No. 1 ahead of dual season