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For Evanston resident Bindu Reddy, celebrating Diwali is important because she wants her 7-year-old to know the culture of India. Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell traditional stories, perform Lakshmi Puja and light sparklers. Diwali, sometimes referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s biggest celebrations of the year. On Nov. 4, the Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities of Evanston celebrated the third and most important day of Diwali, a festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Though Diwali celebrations in Evanston aren’t quite what Reddy was used

to growing up in India, she tries to re-create a feeling of festivity for her son. “It’s different in India,” Reddy said. “It’s friends, family, the whole city lights up… But I can talk to my little guy about Diwali. He knows the characters, and he knows that good will win over evil… there is always brightness after dark. It makes me happy.” Other than events on Northwestern’s campus, there aren’t any publicly organized Diwali celebrations in Evanston this year, though Evanston resident Anu Dewan says she is still grateful she will be able to celebrate with her close friends and family. This year, Dewan plans to light diyas, small lamps, around her house, and decorate with rangolis — intricate patterns made of rice, sand or flower petals. “My parents passed down the cultural aspects of Diwali, as well as the

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Hindu Chaplain Amar Shah (Weinberg ‘16) leads a ceremony to celebrate the holiday with NU students, faculty and staff.

NU hosts its first-ever Diwali event

Students gather in Cahn, also display nearly 5,000 diyas across campus

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Northwestern’s first-ever institution-backed celebration of Diwali included a gathering in Cahn Auditorium, a student-created display of nearly 5,000 diyas

across campus and Indian dishes in all major dining halls. Religious & Spiritual Life, OM at Northwestern and the South Asian Students Alliance sponsored the Thursday celebration. Amar Shah (Weinberg ’16), NU’s first Hindu chaplain,

said University support for the holiday was significant for NU’s Hindu community. Diwali, sometimes referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s biggest celebrations of the year. Nov. 4 marked the third and most important day of Diwali, a five-day

festival celebrated within the Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. The holiday celebrates life and provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships.

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Vintage Vinyl brings the city grooves NU law student The collectors’ record store will open its doors in time for Record Store Day died on Sunday By HENRY ROACH

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The “King of Rock and Roll” launched Steve Kay’s interest in music at the age of five. Several decades later, pink and black — Elvis’s favorite colors — adorn the walls of Kay’s record store, Evanston shop Vintage Vinyl. “I had an aunt who got me my first record player and my first 45s, and that was it,” Kay said. “They were records by Elvis Presley. And that just changed the world.” A New York native and avid music lover, Kay came to Chicago in the 1970s to complete his master’s degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1979, he opened Vintage Vinyl in Evanston because he felt the city lacked a business that served a “specialized”

community of record collectors. The store sells records from the 1950s through the present, with an emphasis on the music of the 1960s, Kay said. Vintage Vinyl has also operated a mail-order service, VVMO, since 1998. “We’ve always specialized in looking for records that are long out of print, but also in top condition,” Kay said. “We’ve never tried to appeal to mainstream taste.” While he focuses on catering to collectors, Kay said the shop has also received rave reviews from casual listeners, especially as records have become more popular in recent years. A few years ago, Kay bought an adjacent storefront to sell budget records around $5 apiece, compared to the collector’s item records in the main store that are priced at $25

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Pritzker first-year Mabel Sodeinede dies, NU dean says

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Steve Kay, the owner of Vintage Vinyl, opened the shop in 1979 to deviate from the mainstream titles and give the younger generation a taste of out-of-print records.

First-year law student Mabel Sodeinde died Sunday, Pritzker School of Law Dean Hari Osofsky announced in a Wednesday email to the Pritzker community. “Mabel cared deeply about making a difference in the world and advancing civil rights,” Osofsky said. “She will be greatly missed.” Sodeinde, who called Arlington, TX home, graduated magna cum laude with numerous honors from Texas Tech University and degrees in political science and history. She had a special interest in African American and women’s history and was a staff writer for the Daily Toreador during her undergraduate years.

Counselors will be available for law students Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parrillo Courtroom and were also on campus Thursday. The Student Services, Inclusion and Engagement and Academic Affairs teams, as well as Osofsky herself, are available for individual and group support. The University recommends students call Counseling and Psychological Services’ 24-hour hotline at 847-491-2151 for support processing this loss. Students, faculty and staff can also talk with the Chaplain’s staff at 847-4917256, and staff can connect with services through the Employee Assistance Program. The University will share plans to honor Sodeinde shortly, Osofsky said. — Maia Spoto

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ETHS Marching Band wins Illinois competition By ELLA KUFFOUR

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For Evanston Township High School’s Wildkit Marching Band, this year was about rebuilding. Because COVID-19 reduced the program’s membership, rehearsal time and performance opportunities in 2020, the directors said their primary goal this fall was to get the band back on its feet. “The pandemic was really hard on music programs across the country,” director of bands Matthew Bufis said. “A lot of people sign up for band for the social aspect or the ensemble aspect, which is really hard when you’re learning in isolation.” But by the end of this marching band season, the Wildkits won their fourth consecutive grand champion title at the Marengo Settlers’ Days competition. The Wildkits traveled more than sixty miles to Marengo for the competition, which was part of the Settlers’ Days festival. At the competition, the team performed its 2021 show in addition to parading through the festival grounds. The band’s directors started designing its 2020 halftime show in January, just months before the pandemic caused a nationwide lockdown and the show was scrapped, Bufis said. As the directors designed the show for the 2021 season, they wanted to incorporate the band’s experiences throughout the pandemic, according to Bufis. He said they settled on the theme “2021: The Musical,” featuring “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by Boyz II Men, “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey and “One Day More” from Les Miserables. “I was really excited with the collection of tunes that we played this year,” percussion section leader Katie Drew said. “We had a lot of visual and electronic components, which can cause things to go wrong, but everything went very smoothly and really brought the music to a higher level.” The band began rehearsals in August, practicing marching fundamentals and learning the show’s music and drill. Once the school year started, it rehearsed as a full group every Wednesday. Drum line, percussion and color guard met one additional time per week, according to Bufis. The marching band performed its halftime show at

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The ETHS Wildkit Marching Band performs at the ETHS vs. New Trier game on Sept. 24.

every home football game as well as at two competitions, the Red & Black Fall Classic and Settlers’ Days. Bufis said he sees competing as an opportunity to put feedback into practice, not just to garner accolades. “I wouldn’t call us a competitive program,” Bufis said. “We go to contests mostly to expose our students to what’s out there. I find the most value and importance in getting critiques from evaluators.” Even though the band won grand champion at Settlers’ Days the past three years, drum line section leader Toby Perlstadt said he felt no pressure to continue the winning streak. “We weren’t sure how other bands had responded to the pandemic,” Perlstadt said. “We didn’t go in with massive expectations. We were just happy to get out

and perform.” The band won best brass, woodwind, percussion and marching in the 3A class, and it ultimately took home its fourth grand champion trophy. In an effort to expedite its departure, Bufis said the band loaded the buses before the awards were announced. The drum majors and color guard captains accepted the awards on the field while Bufis announced the results back to the buses via megaphone. “As they were about to announce grand champion, I wasn’t really thinking anything of it, because I knew we usually got it,” color guard captain Charlotte Miller said. “But when they finally said it, I was like, ‘Whoa, this is so exciting’ — just having that moment and that rush.” Being the only returning color guard member from

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the 2019 marching season, Miller said she cherished getting to revive team traditions. When the team ended its season last year, Bufis said he asked upperclassman members of the team to write down traditions to pass on to the next year’s cohort. For Bufis, watching them take these traditions and share them was exciting. “It’s been great watching our upperclassmen really take ownership of the rebuild,” Bufis said. “We started the season so unsure about the future, so we just said, ‘Let’s put one foot in front of the other.’ Thankfully, we came out of it feeling like we all truly accomplished something.” ellakuffour2025@u.northwestern.edu

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It seems like just yesterday families swarmed Deering Meadow to bid new Wildcats farewell for the 2021-22 academic year. But seven weeks on the quarter system rush by in the blink of an eye, and Family Weekend 2021 is just days away. From Friday to Sunday, students can introduce their family members to Evanston restaurants, show them around campus and cheer on the Wildcats at sporting events. Weinberg sophomore Olivia Sorensen said she’s excited for her parents to visit. Family Weekend wasn’t held during her freshman year due to COVID-19. “It’s important to me that my parents get to be a part of my experience at Northwestern,” Sorensen said. “It’ll be nice to have the extra support and hugs to get me through the quarter.” Weekend events officially kick off Friday. Parents can check in at Norris University Center in the Wildcat Room between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Later, faculty representatives will host “Afternoon with the Undergraduate Schools” sessions for family members. During the event, the student Symphonic Wind Ensemble will rehearse and a Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications faculty panel will showcase student work. Families can also tune into a faculty lecture series in the morning and afternoon, featuring topics like structural art and Chicago’s tall buildings. Friday night activities include a women’s volleyball game against the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers, Acapalooza in Cahn Auditorium and a Hillel Family Reception and Shabbat Dinner. Families can start their Saturday with an organized campus tour or a walking tour of downtown Evanston. The official Family Weekend Tailgate begins at 3 p.m. in the Wildcat Alley before the Cats take on University of Iowa’s football team at 6

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p.m. at Ryan Field. Students and families can purchase tickets online. “I am excited to take my mom to a college football game,” Weinberg freshman Camille Nooney said. “She is from Venezuela and has never been.” Sunday morning, the Sheil Catholic Center and Hillel will host religious family programming. Families can attend Fraternity & Sorority Life panels before their departure, as well as women’s volleyball and basketball games in the afternoon. On campus, families can also enjoy free admission to the Block Museum of Art and NU’s several athletic facilities, including the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. For those looking for options away from school, a walk into Evanston or a trip into Chicago to Shedd Aquarium, the Barbara Kruger exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago or the

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Nevo: Keep culture wars out of the Supreme Court LILY NEVO

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On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments against Senate Bill 8 — the Texas abortion law that bans abortions after a heartbeat is detected, with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. As yet another abortion case reaches the Court, and pundits debate Roe v. Wade’s chances of survival, the real question should be whether the Court is the best place to settle the abortion issue. Though the Texas law seems to be a clear violation of Roe v. Wade — the 1973 decision that granted the freedom to privately choose whether to terminate a pregnancy — the Supreme Court is not debating the constitutionality of the law, but rather an individual’s right to challenge it. The law grants private citizens, not the state, the right to enforce it. Plaintiffs who sue anyone involved in aiding someone who has received or plans to receive an abortion are not only reimbursed the cost of their legal fees, but they are also given $10,000 if they win the lawsuit. In other words, Texas is paying its citizens to participate in legal vigilantism, giving culture warriors prosecutorial power. The Supreme Court has long been involved in culture wars. It has and will continue to hear cases on LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, gun rights and free speech. Yet, with President Donald Trump’s three controversial appointments that pushed the Court to a 6-3

conservative majority, the politicization of the Court must be called into question. In 2019, Supreme Court favorability was the most politically polarized for the first time in two decades. 75% of surveyed Republicans approved, compared to 49% of surveyed Democrats. This was before Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed and the Court swung even more heavily conservative. Furthermore, this split fell along religious lines: 72% of surveyed white, evangelical Protestants and 70% of surveyed Catholics viewed the Court as favorable, compared to 51% of those surveyed who were unaffiliated with a religious group. The numbers for surveyed Republicans and white evangelicals reflect a significant shift from 2015. Following the legalization of gay marriage and the Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, only 33% of Republicans and 30% of white evangelicals viewed the Court favorably. In this way, the beliefs of the justices, and the extent to which they allow these beliefs to influence their decisions, impact the legitimacy of the Court in the public eye. The Court loses power when people do not respect it, and while the justices may not consider public opinion when making decisions, they always consider the Court’s reputation. When the Court tackles culture wars, justices are automatically assumed to be political pawns. And when values are central to confirmation hearings, the Court appears to be the country’s moral compass. Yet in debates rooted in personal beliefs, no single institution or argument can sway public opinion. When both sides weaponize morality,

there is no room for evidence, loopholes and technicalities because generalized facts or statistics never trump an individual’s experience. The Court cannot settle culture wars, and if it continues to fight them, its approval will still be at the mercy of partisanship. Though the Court cannot simply cease to hear all socially controversial cases, it is worth acknowledging that when it does hear them, it is significantly less effective than many may think.

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The Court cannot settle culture wars, and if it continues to fight them, its approval will still be at the mercy of partisanship.

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A Roe reversal would be undeniably devastating, particularly for those with financial limitations, but the existence of Roe does not end the creation of restrictive laws. Since laws that violate Roe must face a lawsuit in order to be struck down, each new anti-abortion law creates an environment for Roe to be overturned. If Roe were overturned, abortion would likely be illegal in 22 states. However, as it exists, Roe does not stop restrictions from being implemented; it only allows

them to be challenged as unconstitutional. In other words, the net benefit brought by the existence of Roe is mitigated by the significant risk of harm that would be brought by its destruction. A court precedent does not hold enough legal power to truly prevent restrictions. Fortunately, Roe will likely not be overturned with the Texas law. Due to the shaky legal ground of the law’s enforcement, it would not serve as a strong anti-abortion precedent. Still, if the Texas law is struck down, it will have made an immeasurable impact in the time that court delays and logistics allowed it to be in effect. Rather than relying on the Court to settle the abortion debate, abortion rights activists should focus their efforts on the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021. This act, which has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives, will protect abortion rights at the federal level for all people with the ability to become pregnant. By asserting the right to choose at the federal level, abortion restrictions will be untouchable by states. Furthermore, by releasing the Court from the burden of deciding morality cases, its credibility will be restored, and by democratizing morality issues, laws can better reflect individual opinion. Lily Nevo is a Weinberg sophomore. She can be contacted at lilynevo2024@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@ dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

Ortiz: On German election results and coalition-building STERLING ORTIZ

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Germany’s election results match conventional wisdom, but how we got there was exciting. The Social Democratic Party took first nationally and was closely matched by the Union (of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union), followed by the Greens in third place. The Free Democratic Party, the Alternative for Germany (Af D) and Die Linke followed. Both the FDP and Af D are right-wing parties. The FDP pretends to be “socially liberal and fiscally conservative” to appeal to Millennial and Generation Z voters, but in practice the party advocates massive tax cuts and immigration restrictions. The Af D is a far-right party that despises the idea of a multicultural Germany and wants the country to stop apologizing for leading the Holocaust and other horrors from World War II. The SPD and Union regularly invite the FDP to coalition discussions, but all parties shun and refuse to coalesce with the Af D. On election night, SPD Leader Olaf Scholz declared victory and announced he would like to form a federal coalition with the Greens and the Free Democrats. This outcome is what international observers predicted before the election and would flip Germany’s leadership from a center-right

partnership to a center-left coalition. This change may be less drastic than going from former President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden in the United States, especially if the FDP takes the Finance Ministry and implements spending cuts. Another big national story coming out the elections is the Union parties’ status. On the one hand, coming in a close second was better than polls had predicted — and that I had anticipated. The CDU took a drubbing, losing nearly 50 seats in total, including Merkel’s to a self-described “young socialist” of the SPD. CDU Leader Armin Laschet’s home state of North Rhine-Westphalia also flipped to the SPD, capping a humiliating campaign for Merkel’s supposed successor. In addition, the CSU’s half of the Union only lost one seat in Munich. Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) analog (in popularity, not in policy), undercut Laschet after the election by stating that Scholz and the SPD earned the right to form a government. I suspect Söder will play a significant role in German politics soon. As for Berlin City Council, the status quo stayed primarily intact. The SPD won the most votes and seats and looked to continue its coalition with the Greens and Die Linke. Franziska Giffey will be Berlin’s first female mayor. The big stories coming out of the capital city, however, have to do with Die Linke. Die Linke is a solidly socialist party formed in 2007. The party was initially created to keep the flame of East German

socialism alive. That faction within Die Linke still exists, in competition with a second faction that sounds like Democratic Socialists of America members seeking a modern democratic socialist party, without nostalgia for East Germany. A party cannot have two strong, competing narratives in its ranks. The voters who approved of Die Linke for its past social conservatism, the same people who liked German socialism because of its prevalent Stasi secret police punishing their enemies, nowadays vote for Af D. One hundred thousand voters made that switch this election. The voters who liked German socialism because the system aimed to improve peoples’ welfare aligned with the left wing of the SPD and Greens; 600,000 voters switched from Linke to SPD, and 440,000 switched from Linke to the Greens. To use my home district, BerlinLichtenberg, as an example, voters liked Gesine Lötzsch of Linke enough to vote for her directly to the Bundestag and then voted for SPD as their favorite party. Linke can choose to chase after Af D voters by denouncing a diverse society and pursue socialism for ethnic Germans only, or it can appeal to SPD and Green voters by presenting a clear vision for a socialist, multicultural Germany. It must choose a path to stay relevant. Linke’s woes run counter to the big referendum vote in Berlin on the Sept. 26, “DW und Co. Enteignen,” where Berliners voted by a 20 point margin to encourage the city to nationalize housing units from all landlords who own more than 3,000 units, primarily

Deutsche Wohnen. This measure was supported by Die Linke, the Greens and Berlin unions, while opposed by the SPD, incoming Mayor Giffey and all right-wing parties. Despite SPD’s campaign against the legislation, the “Yes” percentage tracks closely with the combined left-wing vote total. Now, I want to state the facts about this vote. First of all, it is not legally binding and is unlikely to become law with a mayor cold to this idea. If Berliners wanted immediate nationalization, they would have elected a Green or Linke mayor; and while the Greens rose from the 2017 election, Linke dropped drastically. In practice, this vote signals that existing renters are scared of increasing rents and want the city government to prevent Berlin from having the high rents of New York City or London. It is incumbent upon Giffey and her coalition to cater to these voters and encourage more housing so that Berlin does not become a city encased in amber like Boulder, Colorado, and Evanston are. This referendum is an example that even though the SPD has the most power nationally and in Berlin, there are new challenges and opportunities the party will face while governing. Sterling Ortiz is a SESP fourth-year. You can contact him at sterlingortiz2022@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

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IOWA HAWKEYES (6-2) vs. NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS (3-5)

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Northwestern Offense 12 QB Ryan Hilinski/ 7 QB Andrew Marty 26 RB Evan Hull 6 WR Malik Washington 3 WR JJ Jefferson 5 WR Stephon Robinson, Jr. 89 TE Charlie Mangieri 77 LT Peter Skoronski 68 LG Josh Priebe 52 C Sam Gerak 69 RG Charlie Schmidt

92 DE John Waggoner 99 DT Noah Shannon 85 DT Logan Lee 97 DE Zach VanValkenburg 4 CASH Dane Belton 31 MIKE Jack Campbell 44 WILL Seth Benson 8 CB Matt Hankins 27 CB Jermari Harris 26 S Kaevon Merriweather 28 S Jack Koerner

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When Northwestern’s current class of seniors graduates, their accomplishments will attest to a group that achieved historic success on the field. The class was the Wildcats’ first to win Big Ten West titles. Still, coach Pat Fitzgerald believes the impact this class has made on the program extends beyond the wins and losses. “Multiple Big Ten West championships, multiple bowl championships — that’s the football side,” coach Pat Fitzgerald said. “More importantly, the challenges we’ve been through over the last couple years, this group has been outstanding in their character, their leadership, their commitment to making our team better.” The last half-decade has been a dizzying time for NU football. The Cats made Big Ten Championship appearances in 2018 and 2020, alternating with a three-win season in 2019 and a 3-5 start to 2021. In 2020, NU faced an uphill battle in dealing with multiple season postponements and pandemic protocols. When the seniors take the field on Saturday evening at Ryan Field for their matchup against No. 19 Iowa, the whirlwind of the past four years — and the fortitude of the group that endured the challenges — will have made this Senior Day one to celebrate. “Something special is kind of our camaraderie, our brotherhood,” senior offensive lineman Ethan Wiederkehr said. “We’ve done a lot of things from winning the West, but also had bad seasons, with that 3-9 season (in 2019). So we’ve kind of rode the roller coaster together.” For some members, their career trajectories are evidence of tremendous growth. Senior defensive tackle Joe Spivak arrived in Evanston as a walk-on from Darien, Ill. and has since emerged as a key contributor on the defensive line. Before the season, Spivak’s fellow players voted him a team captain and the recipient of one of the program’s highest honors: the No. 1 jersey. Spivak said the seniors’ consistent work ethic is critical to their accomplished resume. “These are guys that love to work and to practice every single day,” Spivak said. “It doesn’t matter if we’re getting ready for a Big Ten Championship last year, or getting ready for an Iowa week when we’re 3-5 right now.” Others made an immediate impact. Senior wide receiver JJ Jefferson saw game action as a true freshman in 2018, registering 10 catches for 181 yards and two touchdowns in 12 appearances. Jefferson struggled with injuries in 2019 and did not play in 2020, but has returned to the field in recent weeks, seeing action as a rusher, receiver and returner. In the Cats’ 21-7 win over Rutgers on Oct. 16, the native Houstonian flashed his big play ability with a 32-yard reception. Despite his tumultuous college career, Jefferson said he appreciates the opportunity to finish out his career with this class of seniors. “It means everything,” Jefferson said. “Those group of guys left it all out on the field for me, so I’m gonna reciprocate that, I’m gonna leave it all out on the field for them any way I can.” Jefferson said he believes NU’s culture became stronger through his four years not because of successes, but because of the challenges they faced together, especially over the last year. “I believe we got tighter in a sense, because you couldn’t see anybody else,” Jefferson said. “It was almost like a forced interaction, but not really, because that’s what we wanted to do — we wanted to be here because we want to see our people.” Fitzgerald said he hopes his team can prolong the seniors’ careers for another two months by “playing more consistent football.” With bowl game eligibility still up for grabs, the Cats have a lot to play for in their final four regular season games. For the seniors, November also represents an opportunity to finish strong, starting with their last home game at Ryan Field this weekend. “We didn’t start the season exactly how we wanted but we’re a group that loves to work,” Spivak said. “We have that value that we push, to finish, and really embodying that these last few games.”

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99 DE Adetomiwa Adebawore 96 DT Trevor Kent 54 DT Jeremy Meiser 91 DE Samdup Miller 40 WILL Peter McIntyre 32 MIKE Bryce Gallagher 28 SAM Chris Bergin 2 CB Cam Mitchell 11 CB A.J. Hampton, Jr. 16 S Brandon Joseph 0 S Coco Azema

7 QB Spencer Petras 15 RB Tyler Goodson 89 WR Nico Ragaini 16 WR Charlie Jones 3 WR Tyrone Tracy, Jr. 84 TE Sam LaPorta 70 LT Mason Richman 64 LG Kyler Schott 65 C Tyler Linderbaum 77 RG Connor Colby 56 RT Nick DeJong

Marty could start on Senior Day By DREW SCHOTT

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Ahead of Northwestern’s game against Minnesota last week, senior quarterback Andrew Marty learned he would see the field for the first time since suffering an injury to his throwing shoulder in September. But there was a catch. “The game plan was if I created a spark, I’d stay in,” Marty said. His chance came in the second quarter when he replaced sophomore quarterback Ryan Hilinski near the Golden Gophers’ red zone. Marty led the Wildcats to the Minnesota six-yard line, setting up a crucial third-and-goal. There, he made sure to create that spark. Dropping back in the pocket, the Cincinnati native tossed a screen pass to sophomore running back Evan Hull, who raced into the end zone for NU’s first touchdown. Finishing the 41-14 loss with 93 passing yards, 28 rushing yards and two touchdowns, Marty gained the opportunity to be the Cats’ No. 1 option for the first time since Nov. 2019. The senior was listed as a co-starter with Hilinski on the Projected Depth Chart ahead of NU’s (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten) matchup with No. 22 Iowa (6-2, 3-2). “Andrew has worked hard since day one,” offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian told The Daily. “I think the injury gave him a little extra motivation and another hurdle to overcome, but he’s continued to work hard.” Marty spent the offseason battling Hilinski and senior quarterback Hunter Johnson in a quarterback

competition, ultimately won by Johnson. Going into the season, it was unclear whether Marty or Hilinski held the backup spot. Three weeks into the season, Marty was revealed as the next man up. He replaced Johnson after the starter’s three interceptions and lost fumble had the Cats in a 27-0 hole against Duke. In less than seven minutes, Marty led three touchdown drives nearing 200 total yards in the fourth quarter. However, a 25-yard quarterback run proved precarious, as Marty not only lost the ball, but also left the game with an upper-body injury. Even though Hilinski came in and guided NU to a field goal, it was not enough as the Cats fell 30-23. With 151 yards through the air, 48 on the ground and three touchdowns versus the Blue Devils, Marty had demonstrated his ability to lead the offense. However, the injury — which required his right arm to be in a sling — caused him to miss four consecutive games. “Your throwing shoulder, to have that injured, is not the best thing,” Marty said. During that time, the Cats went 2-2 and Hilinski threw for 725 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. After spending three games on the Inactive List, coach Pat Fitzgerald revealed that Marty was “really close” to playing against No. 6 Michigan. He said the Cats designed a package for the quarterback, but didn’t run it because of the game’s trajectory — which ended in a 33-7 loss. When NU last played Minnesota in 2019, Marty came in for an injured Johnson, becoming one of the few bright spots in a 16-point loss. He completed the

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Andrew Marty runs with the football. The senior is listed as a co-starter with quarterback Ryan Hilinski for Northwestern’s Saturday night matchup against Iowa.

first pass of his career, scored three touchdowns and led two scoring drives of 60 yards or longer. Marty then made his first career start against Illinois the next week. A similar sequence of events unfolded nearly two years later. Hilinski completed just one of six passes for five yards. His single successful attempt to junior Malik Washington was promptly fumbled and recovered by Golden Gophers cornerback Justin Walley for a touchdown. A quarterback switch was then made. Following Marty’s touchdown march on the Cats’ third possession, Hilinski missed three consecutive passes on their next drive. Fitzgerald then chose to ride with Marty on the last possession of the first half, and eventually the rest of the game, “Quarterback’s got to No. 1, move the ball down the field and score points,” Fitzgerald said after the loss. “No. 2, he’s got to be able to make some throws and make some plays that are maybe off the script and (I) thought Andrew did a few of those things pretty well today.” In the final 30 minutes, Marty led two drives into Minnesota’s half of the field, including a late nine-play, 74-yard series that culminated with a 17-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Berkeley Holman. “Whenever my name’s called, I’ve been ready to go,” Marty said. Fitzgerald said he is looking for a starting quarterback who gives NU a chance to score points and gets the players around them excited. Bajakian prioritizes production, citing protecting the football and efficiency as keys to earning the nod against the Hawkeyes. According to Bajakian, both signal callers are highly intelligent and bring good skill sets to the Cats’ offense. Sophomore offensive lineman Peter Skoronski complimented Hilinski and Marty’s ability to manage the offense and see the field. Both also discussed the differences between the two. Bajakian said Hilinski’s strong arm allows him to “make all the throws,” while Skoronski discussed how Marty’s running ability allows NU to switch up the playbook. Only time will tell if Marty or Hilinski takes the field with the first team offense on Saturday night. But if one thing is clear, it’s that the senior earned his shot for a potential start on Senior Day. “We know the type of player Andrew is,” graduate linebacker Chris Bergin said. “He’s a phenomenal quarterback, he’s a phenomenal football player. He battled his butt back just to be able to play today. I have the utmost respect for him for coming back out and doing what he did.” drewschott2023@u.northwestern.edu

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“Team nerd” Sam Gerak leaves legacy on NU O-line By PATRICK ANDRES

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Senior center Sam Gerak’s favorite on-field moment in a Northwestern uniform conjures adjectives that could accurately summarize his career: efficient, cerebral, successful. With 4:02 remaining in the first quarter of the 2020 Big Ten Championship Game and the Wildcats trailing Ohio State 3-0, Buckeyes linebacker Justin Hilliard eyed the line of scrimmage on first and goal. Gerak snapped the ball to running back Cam Porter and immediately formed a 295-pound barrier between the ball carrier and Hilliard. Seconds later, NU led Ohio State 6-3. “We just kind of had our way that first drive,” Gerak said. “When we were coming off the field, seeing my family in the stands was really cool.” Gerak will play his final home game against No. 22 Iowa on Saturday, bringing his five years as a Wildcat to a close. He’s never been a big name (such is life on the offensive line) but the Avon, Ohio native has provided NU with steady blocking and leadership that has drawn the praise of coaches and teammates. “It’s like having an extra coach on the field that sees the game the way that I see it,” offensive line coach Kurt Anderson said. “We’re able to have football conversations, talking about what we see — different pressures, different fronts, how we want to block things.” In 2017, Gerak redshirted, but was already making his mark on the program. He was named Offensive Practice Player of the Week by the coaching staff before the Cats’ loss to Duke and win over Maryland. He forged a close relationship with now-fellow fifth-year senior offensive lineman Ethan Wiederkehr, and started absorbing lessons from the team a year away from a division title. “We’ve grown really close these last five years,” Wiederkehr said. “He’s like a brother to me. I’ll do anything for that guy, he’ll do anything for me. ” Gradually, Gerak’s playing time increased.

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Sam Gerak calls out instructions against Michigan State. The fifth-year senior center plays his final home game Saturday against No. 22 Iowa.

Four appearances in NU’s first Big Ten West Championship season became 12 starts in the Cats’ 2019 season. In his third season, Gerak started all nine games for NU’s second division title in three years. Meanwhile, he continued to pile up academic honors. Gerak, who was class president, a National Honor Society member and academic All-Ohio in high school, was named Academic All-Big Ten in both 2018 and 2019. The aspiring doctor cultivated a reputation for studiousness among his teammates, who he readily admitted “look at me as a team nerd.” “I’m always happy to talk some chem(istry) with some of the younger guys that are in that for their pre-med classes,” Gerak said. “I’m always there to convince people to try to get a classics minor. I think study habits and

management with time are things I could pass on to the younger guys, because a lot of guys struggle with it early on in their career.” Gerak sustained an upper-body injury on Sept. 18 against Duke, dealing NU’s offensive line a major blow. The setback, however, enabled him to see the end of his college career with clear eyes. “I’ve still been playing, but that (injury) kind of made it sink in a little earlier than it could have,” Gerak said. “Because you never know when it’s your last rep. And I’ve been taking these past couple weeks and savoring every play.” Sustained success has been tough for the Cats’ offensive line at times in 2021. NU has allowed 14 sacks for 116 yards in eight games, up from 13 sacks for a loss of 99 yards in nine

games in 2020. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Hilinski, NU’s starter for the majority of this season, has been sacked frequently enough that his rushing total on the year is -50 yards. Despite its occasional struggles, the Cats’ line — led by sophomore offensive lineman Peter Skoronski, who called Gerak “an unbelievable leader, not just on the field but off the field” — appears to be in position for progress going forward. “(I hope) to leave a legacy of investment in yourself, preparing on the field, and investing in your teammates, spending time with them off the field,” Gerak said. “Investing in those relationships, that’s what’s gonna matter 20 years down the road.” patrickandres2023@u.northwestern.edu

NU football’s Sky Team readies for clash against Iowa By LAWRENCE PRICE

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Entering the 2021 Citrus Bowl against Auburn, Northwestern’s secondary was locked in. The Pick Club traveled down to Orlando with 11 of the team’s 14 interceptions under its belt. Nearly everybody joined the party. By the end of the 2020 campaign, six different players in the room snagged one or more interceptions. NU collected the second-most picks and allowed the fewest passing yards per game in the Big Ten. However, the team that the Cats secured three of these takeaways from — Iowa — also put together a successful season on defense, finishing with one less pick than NU. Today, the Wildcats (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten) and the No. 22 Hawkeyes (6-2, 3-2) find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum as the Hawkeyes lead the conference with 16 interceptions, while NU sits in 10th with four. “(Iowa) secondary is outstanding,” coach Pat Fitzgerald said. “They will close the middles with their pressures and do a really good job of disguising everything and they have had a bunch of high level talented (defensive backs) there throughout my time here.” Another major difference between the two squads is experience. To begin the season, Iowa’s starting secondary consisted of three seniors: Riley Moss, Matt Hankins and Jack Koerner, and one junior, Kaevon Merriweather. After retaining their starting roles from last year, the three seniors lead the team in interceptions with four, three and two, respectively. Unlike their opponent, the Wildcats’ Sky Team flexes a more youthful group, of junior defensive back AJ Hampton Jr., sophomore safety Brandon Joseph, sophomore cornerback Cameron Mitchell and sophomore safety Coco Azema. The four defenders and a few second-team players have been able to find success as the season progresses. Azema said that a part of his growth since the start of the year was having faith in himself. “At times, I was playing a little timid,” Azema said. “Now just trusting the coaches and letting go and just having fun out there, and just

being around the ball more often, good things will happen.” Alongside the safety’s two forced fumbles against Michigan, Azema and the group’s performance has consistently improved. During NU’s first five games, the defense gave up four plays for 50 or more yards in their opponent’s first or second drives. Since then, NU has allowed none. Besides expressing the need to tackle better, coach Matt MacPherson said the group has done a good job limiting explosive plays. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of the little things such as understanding a quarterback’s vision and knowing what creates turnovers. “We just have to continue to have great guys that can read the quarterback,” coach MacPherson said. “We’ve allowed a few here and there, some that we’d like to have back, but I think for the most part we’ve kept the ball in front. From a passing standpoint, we’ve been able to make people work the ball down the field and challenge on a lot of routes.” NU has lost the turnover battle only three times this season in correlation to its five losses, but now welcoming in Iowa — who averages two interceptions per game — it will be important for the Cats to win the margin. Creating miscues will not only help the team, but showcase that the secondary is transitioning back toward its top-tier form. With four games left in the season, Hampton Jr. expressed that the secondary and team aren’t just competing for more victories. They are playing for the seniors as well. With only an additional six wins to make bowl eligibility, he said he doesn’t want to send them out as “losers.” “We are only going to control what we can control,” Hampton Jr. said. “Don’t listen to the naysayers and the critics because at this point nobody really believes in us now, which is completely fine. It really

doesn’t matter because at the end of the day they’re not the ones out here practicing in the cold by the lake.” lawrenceprice2024@u.northwestern.edu

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Individual student groups such as the Indian Graduate Students and Scholars Association, OM at Northwestern and SASA have celebrated the holiday before without the support of University-wide events. “The fact that it (was) celebrated at the White House and not at Northwestern ... was something that we wanted to create some change for,” Shah said. Shah began the ceremony in Cahn with a short introduction and invocation of the divine, offering flowers and sweets to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune. Afterward, Yuva Rhythms, a Hindu fusion music group, performed devotional music. Following the concert, Shah gave a speech about sixfold wealth, a Hindu concept about how to live a life rich with meaning. OM co-President and Weinberg sophomore Arushi Tiwari said talks about having an official Diwali celebration have happened for years. With Shah’s appointment, OM and other organizations finally had the resources to make it happen. Tiwari added that the organizations wanted to focus on having a more traditional and religious celebration of Diwali. Serving Indian dishes in the dining halls was also an important component of the celebration to Tiwari. “(The food is) a great way for students of Indian descent to feel a little more cared for on the day,” Tiwari said. “It’s really exciting for us.” Vice President of Student Affairs Julie Payne-Kirchmeier also gave a speech about the beauty of Diwali. The ceremony concluded with Shah singing a closing prayer and mantra. After the ceremony, Yuva Rhythms held another concert. Third-year graduate student Nikhil Khandelwal said he enjoyed the concert, and the ceremony was a nice break from his schoolwork. “I really found it quite soothing,” Khandelwal said. “I really enjoyed the vocals and the music as a whole.” Now that NU has officially backed a Diwali celebration, Shah said he wants the University to recognize Diwali, as well as other Hindu celebrations, as schoolwide holidays. More than 800 students identify as Hindu across the University, according to Shah. Tiwari said she is hopeful that NU will continue to support celebrations of Hindu holidays. “There are more Hindu festivals that happen in spring, like Holi,” Tiwari said. “If we could work towards some things for those events as well, that would be great.”

religious,” Dewan said. “I remember it being a time of celebration and togetherness, and I want to pass that down to my children.” On the first day of Diwali, observers clean homes and purchase new items, typically gold. On the third and primary day, families honor the goddess Lakshmi, pray for prosperity and visit the mandir, or temple, in a typical year. This day involves the largest feasts, exchange of gifts and celebration –– often with fireworks. Diwali’s fourth day is the start of the new year in the Hindu calendar. The fifth and final day celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers in a ceremony called Bhaiy Dooj. Dewan said there is typically little public celebration of Diwali in Evanston. As an administrator of South Asian Women of Evanston, a Facebook forum with 84 members, Dewan helped organize the group’s Diwali celebration in 2019. She said it boasted 300 attendees, live music and catering. “It’s hard to create community celebration on your own, especially during COVID,” Dewan said. “If there were more events in the community that I could just be a part of, rather

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than organizing, it would be much easier to be celebratory. It’s challenging.” Dewan said the lack of options for celebration is not a consequence of COVID-19 — it’s always been limited. Generally, she said, the larger Evanston community hasn’t been aware of the holiday. NU alumna Ruchi Patel (McCormick ’17, Feinberg ’21) travelled to Bartlett to celebrate Diwali at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir while she lived in Evanston. Patel said leaving Evanston allowed her to place herself in a larger context. She now lives in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood and continues to make the trek to Bartlett each year. “It’s worth it to feel that sense of community, to have that connection to my roots,” Patel said. “Day to day, we tend to focus on ourselves. Going to the mandir reminds me of the values and thought processes I should have while I navigate through life.” An Evanston Arts Council event, where Mayor Daniel Biss presented awards for recipients’ local artistic contributions, took place on the third day of Diwali this year. “The community is open and accommodating, I just don’t think it takes the initiative to be aware of the fact that it’s Diwali,” Dewan

said. “We had to send an email just to say, ‘Hey, for future reference, just know that this is a big holiday, and it would be great if you didn’t schedule things on Diwali.’” Reddy has worked to raise awareness about Diwali in the Evanston community. She was involved in Evanston Public Library events in years past, and this year she is reading the story of Diwali to her son’s class over Zoom. She hopes what students learn in class will extend to their parents. She is sending her son’s classmates home with goodie bags stuffed with color-in rangoli art, a diya painting kit and a story she hopes parents can learn from, as well. Despite the lack of awareness of Diwali in Evanston, Dewan is still looking forward to celebrating the new year with her immediate community –– especially after a year of COVID-19. “I’m looking forward to that sense of renewed spirit and togetherness,” she said. “For my family, personally, there’s been a big shift this fall, with having my daughter go off to college … I’m just looking forward to coming together as a family and really looking forward to a new beginning for all of us.” avanikalra2025@u.northwestern.edu

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and up. The store has been closed for in-person shopping since March 2020, but plans to reopen by Thanksgiving for Record Store Day, an event celebrating independent record stores on Black Friday. Until then, Kay is utilizing the space to process the large number of records the store has acquired during the pandemic. Kay noted that in recent months, many record collectors with large collections have passed away, while others have moved or downsized. Meanwhile, Kay said, many older collectors who previously drove the market are realizing they no longer have a connection to their records. “People have been selling their record collections in unprecedented amounts more in this oneand-a-half year period of time than in the last 40 years that we’ve been here,” Kay said. Kay said it has been difficult for the store to keep up with its day-to-day tasks while managing the influx of material. Vintage Vinyl initiated a curbside pickup service as mail orders accelerated during the height of the pandemic. Kay said both of these programs have helped maintain business. Over the last four decades, Kay said he’s developed deep ties with the NU and Evanston communities. In the 80s and early 90s, Kay said, Vintage Vinyl sponsored WNUR, the University’s student radio station, by giving student DJs records that had just arrived from overseas.

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The store’s long history has also meant it’s won many devoted customers. Store manager Tim Breitberg said he started as a regular at Vintage Vinyl in the 1990s. After finishing his overnight shift around 10 a.m. at an Evanston bank in the 1990s, he said he would kill time downtown until Kay opened Vintage Vinyl at 11 a.m. “Steve was getting me stuff that nobody else in town could get me for my weird taste in music and collection,” Breitberg said. “I walked in one day and he’s like, ‘Hey, you know anything about computers?’” Helping Kay troubleshoot his technology landed Breitberg a job. He’s now one of two employees that help Kay manage data entry for the website and mail service orders. Breitberg said he’s “living the dream” being a record store clerk.

Along with new visitors, Kay estimates around 15-20 regular customers have consistently purchased from Vintage Vinyl since the store’s inception. Over the years, Kay said he developed an understanding of regulars’ music taste and began suggesting new records to them. This rapport has sustained the business, he said. Laura Sulkin, a former Evanston resident who has been a Vintage Vinyl customer for 13 years, said she appreciates Kay’s engagement with his customers and music knowledge. “You could name a band, and he knows who is in it, when it was recorded, where it was recorded at, if they’re still alive, if they’re still touring,” Sulkin said. “He has a wealth of knowledge.”

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“A Bright Night for the Arts” returns in person By FUMA UEDA

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After COVID-19 forced the event to go online in 2020, “A Bright Night for the Arts,” an annual celebration of visual and performing arts of Evanston, was held in person on Thursday night at the Evanston Art Center. The event, hosted by the Evanston Arts Council and the city’s mayor, incorporated elements of both visual and performing arts, a first in the event’s history. Toby Sachs, the chair of the council, said he was “ecstatic” to have people physically back together to celebrate the flourishing arts scene in Evanston and give the arts community an opportunity to gather. “The great thing is that though we can only fit 200 people in the room, they represent so many cultures and art forms from sewing to circus, from orchestral music to painting,” Sachs said. “I hope that that represents many parts of the community.” Sachs said representing all forms of art, be it visual or performing, was at the heart of the council’s mission. Artist Dan Oliver’s latest body of work, “AFIRE,” decorated the walls of the first floor, while circus artists from the Actors Gymnasium performed tricks like juggling. Diane Breslow, an attendee of the event, said she came to participate in order to better support Evanston and its arts, after finding out about it through an email sent by the city. “I think it’s important that art be brought to communities, not just to major museums,” Breslow said. “Every citizen and resident should have access to art, and the art presented here today are very thought-provoking.” Northwestern was also represented at the event, with the night’s musical performance being provided by Medical Orchestra. The orchestra’s principal conductor, Taichi Fukumura (Bienen M.M. ’17, D.M.A. ’21), is a member of the Evanston Arts Council. To close the event, Mayor Daniel Biss touched on the importance of art showcases before giving out the annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts. Recipients included artist Doug Haight, creator of the multimedia project

See My Story, which focuses on Evanston’s unhoused population; Tim Rose, executive director of the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and the dance studio Identity Performing Arts, recognized for continuing to provide dance lessons to children in the Evanston community during the pandemic. “There is, I’m afraid, not that much that feels

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universal these days. The hunger to express ourselves and the deep joy that comes from finding creative ways to express ourselves, that’s universal,” Biss said. “And so it’s in that spirit that we come together this evening and celebrate all the work that people have done.” fumaueda2025@u.northwestern.edu

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NU to face Maryland in rematch in Big Ten tourney By ALEX CERVANTES

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Northwestern fell 3-1 to Maryland in College Park just last month. But on Sunday, the Wildcats head back for a shot at redemption against No. 2 seed Terrapins in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. NU (6-8-2, 3-5 Big Ten) enters the contest following their 3-1 Halloween win over Michigan State. Regardless of the results from the Cats’ regular season finale, graduate student defender Spencer Farina said everyone enters the postseason on the same playing field. “Every game is win or go home,” Farina said. “We know we’re a good team. We know we bring a threat, and that’s what we’re focused on. We show up to College Park on Sunday and we have to play our best game.” The Cats’ best game occurs when the team pushes forward, gets the ball into wide areas and pins opposing defenses back. That attacking threat has largely materialized following a successful switch in NU’s 2-0 Oct. 19 win against Wisconsin. The team shifted from a 4-4-2 to a 3-5-2 formation, which provided more defensive coverage in the midfield and gave its attackers more help in the final third. Since the change, the Cats have scored five goals in the past three games. NU will need its attacking front to fire on all cylinders against a Terrapin (12-3-1,

5-2-1) backline that has conceded 13 goals this season, tied for the second-fewest in the conference. Aside from junior midfielder Vicente Castro’s opening goal against the Terrapins in October, the Cats managed only three shots for the rest of the game, putting one on goal and forcing a pair of saves. In contrast, Maryland fired off 26 shots, put 10 on goal and forced graduate student goalkeeper Miha Miskovic to make seven saves. But Miskovic isn’t focusing on what Maryland did a month ago. Instead, he concentrates on what the team can control. “We played (Maryland) already, so we have an idea of what to expect,” Miskovic said. “But we’ve had multiple great performances this year, with six shutouts as a team and many other good games as a backline. So it’s just about not making a lot of mistakes that can cost us goals.” Maryland midfielder Ben Bender leads the conference with 19 points on seven goals and five assists. Alongside him, Terrapin midfielder/forward Joshua Bolma has bagged four goals and four assists. Bender, Bolma and more will test the NU backline, but Farina said it will be the simple things that get the Cats settled on Sunday. “It’s still just a game and this game might carry a little bit more weight, but just connect your first pass, it’s that simple,” Farina said. “Once you make that first pass, that first good read, then you forget all the other nonsense and you’re locked into the game.” Jack Austin/Daily Senior Staffer

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Northwestern’s hopes for bringing home a Big Ten Championship came crashing down Thursday, following an edge-of-the-seat shootout loss to No. 2 Michigan in the conference quarterfinals. After two overtimes ended with a 2-2 tie, the Wildcats (14-5, 5-3 Big Ten) and Wolverines (14-3, 5-3) headed into shootouts to determine the team advancing to the Big Ten Semifinals. Despite a successful shot from redshirt junior Bente Baekers, four other players missed, crowning Michigan victorious. From tipoff, the battle between the two teams was intense. The Wolverines scored early in the first period for a premature lead, but NU responded with a goal of its own by graduate student forward Clara Roth to even the match before halftime. Similar to the Cats’ regular season contest, the squad was ready to leave it all on the field against the Wolverines. Heading into the second half, the Cats dealt with a tumultuous third period when Michigan midfielder Sofia Southam sent the ball right past sophomore goalkeeper Annabel Skubisz in the 41st minute. NU was unable to even the score before the third period closed. Instead, sophomore midfielder Maddie Zimmer was issued a green card, leaving the Cats down a player for the start of the fourth quarter. However, the player-down disadvantage stood no problem for the squad. The group went on to tie the score, for the second time in the game, with a goal from senior midfielder Maren Seidel, sending the matchup into overtime. Just like the Oct. 8 showdown, NU held off Michigan for the first overtime to go straight into another round of overtime, with a chance to end the game. But, the double overtime ended with the two competitors still tied at

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Senior cross country runner Rachel McCardell started running when she was in fifth grade. Now, the Bloomfield Village, Michigan, native is finishing fifth in the Big Ten Championships after finishing first in two invitationals so far this season. Next week, she’ll lead her team in the cross country regional championship race at Iowa. We sat down with McCardell to chat about her passion for the sport, favorite experiences and biggest inspirations. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. The Daily: What makes you so passionate about cross country?

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Junior defender Alia Marshall dribbles the ball through Indiana forwards. Marshall played a key role in Northwestern’s defense in the Big Ten Quarterfinals, though the Cats lost to No. 2 Michigan.

2-2, pushing to the shootouts. Both teams selected a handful of players to take the stroke-offs at the cage for the final stand in the quarterfinals. Skubisz couldn’t ward off the Wolverines, ending NU’s Big Ten

Tournament run. The Cats will have to wait until later this month to find out if they will receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament. skyeswann2024@u.northwestern.edu

McCardell: One, I’m very competitive by nature. I like to win, and that extends beyond just running. If you ask some people on my team why they do cross country, they’ll say, ‘Because I genuinely love to run.’ That’s never really been my answer. I like to run, I like my team, but I love competing and I love winning. Not necessarily being first place every time, but getting the most out of your body and accomplishing something as a team. Also, I grew up Christian. My youth group leader in high school always said, everything you have is a gift, everything’s a blessing, and to glorify God is to use those gifts to the best of your ability. During my races, when it starts to get painful, I remind myself I have the ability to do this and to use the gifts that God gave me. The Daily: Is there a specific person who inspires you to run? McCardell: There are three people I run for. First, my dad. He’s my best friend. We always ran together, and that was our quality bonding time. We’ve run together every single day for 10 years, and he’s always had a really big role in my athletics. I do a lot to make him proud of all the time and energy

he invested in me as an athlete growing up. Then, my high school coach. He was incredible, and the one who taught me to never settle for less than what you can do. And third, my current coach Jill Miller. She’s genuinely the best coach and strongest female role model I have ever had. She has poured so much into our program and into me as an athlete, so when I step on the line, I’m very much running for Jill too. I want to make her proud and make her feel like she made the right decision coming to Northwestern. The Daily: What has been your favorite experience with cross country? McCardell: I have two main training partners. For the past two years, we’ve trained together every single day. But we have never raced together, which is just crazy. Being there for each other when you’re in so much pain — that’s the benefit of having teammates who you are super close with. They pull you through the hurt. This year at the Illinois State University race, we were finally racing all together. When we crossed the 4K, which is right about when it starts to get really painful, we were all next to each other. I remember looking over and realizing — okay. I’m really, really tired. But this is the first time ever that I’m at this point, and I have these two women beside me, and that was very exciting. The Daily: As a senior, you’re nearing the end of your athletic career. How does this make you feel? McCardell: It’s kind of scary — it has been my foundation for so long, and I’m nervous not to have it. I’ll have to re-find my sense of purpose, but it does add an extra energy to the “now.” I go into every race thinking this could be the last time I’m on this course, and this could be the last time I’m competing against these women. This adds pressure, and it’s a little bittersweet, but it also makes it more important. It makes you stay present. ellajeffries2025@u.northwestern.edu