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University plans talks with groups Admins continue push for open admissions By MATTHEW CHOI

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Responders stand next to an ambulance and bike involved in an accident on Sheridan Road Thursday. An 18-year-old Northwestern student was killed after a collision with a cement truck while biking.

First-year student killed in bike accident By ROBIN OPSAHL

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First-year Northwestern student Chuyuan “Chu” Qiu was struck and killed while

biking Thursday at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Garrett Place at about 5 p.m. The collision occurred between the student and a cement truck in the 2000 block of Sheridan Road, between Garrett Place and Library

Place. The 18-year-old Weinberg student was unresponsive when Evanston Fire Department paramedics arrived and was transported to Evanston Hospital with multiple injuries. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Qiu was identified in an email sent to the Northwestern community by Dean of Students Todd Adams. Qiu was originally from Nanjing, China, the email » See ACCIDENT, page 9

Student Organizations & Activities will meet with all University-recognized student organizations to discuss how to make involvement more inclusive on campus, said SOA director Kourtney Gray. An official from the Office of Campus Life told The Daily during Spring Quarter that most student groups and organizations would have to offer open admission. The University aims to have fully open admission by Fall Quarter 2017, said Patricia TellesIrvin, vice president for student affairs. T h e i n i t i a t i ve w a s designed to encourage a less competitive culture,

Telles-Irvin said. The initiative prompted mixed reactions, with several leaders of campus organizations citing concerns students would not take commitments as seriously with open membership. Meeting with all student organizations — which number more than 500 — will allow the University to understand the specific needs of student organizations and how they can be held accountable to be inclusive, Gray said. Groups could be incentivized to implement more inclusive admissions with more resources such as improved funding through Associated Student Government and increased meeting and work space, Gray said. The meetings will help determine exactly what incentives would best benefit student groups. “It’s not a policy — it’s just an initiative. What we’re » See GROUPS, page 9

Alderman kicks Groups to relocate during construction Students won’t leave Norris until Fall 2018 at earliest, admin says off campaign Mayoral candidate talks government reform at event By NORA SHELLY

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Evanston’s government needs to be more open, transparent and effective, said mayoral candidate Ald. Brian Miller (9th). Miller announced his candidacy last week and shared his ideas for reform in Evanston at his campaign kick-off event on Thursday at Little Beans Cafe, 430 Asbury Ave. “Evanston is great, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do things better,” Miller told The Daily. Miller, who is an ETHS

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graduate, said deciding to run for mayor was a “daunting” task, but that his experience in government, both as alderman, his day job as chief of staff to Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin and his legal training in state and local governments make him ready to do the job. As mayor, Miller says he would try to get back to the “fundamentals” of governing. “Our parks are crumbling,” said Miller during the event. “I want to return to good government and what we’re supposed to be doing.” The planned renovations for Robert Crown Center are long overdue, Miller said, and the miles of Evanston lakefront could be better utilized. » See MILLER, page 9

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Student groups likely won’t have to move out of Norris University Center until Fall Quarter 2018, when work on University Commons — the building that will replace Norris — will force groups to relocate, an administrator said. For now, it is “too early to say” exactly when moving out will begin, Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, told The Daily. She added that the challenge is raising money to embark on the project. “The most important thing is that we have to raise the money before we do any plan on moving,” she said. “The earliest would be 2018 … and that’s again with the caveat that we need to raise the money.” The project is entering its “design development phase,”

which could take at least a year to complete, said Jeremy Schenk, executive director of Norris. After the phase is completed, a construction document will be created for the building’s

contractor, which has yet to be selected. The new building will be about 21 percent larger than the current Norris and have more direct access to the University

Library and the Arts Circle, the University announced in August. In discussions about the transition plan, Schenk said the » See NORRIS, page 9

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The outside of Norris University Center, which will be replaced by University Commons after Northwestern raises enough money for the transition. An administrator said students likely won’t have to move out of Norris until Fall Quarter 2018 at the earliest.

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AROUND TOWN Consultant aims to better police-community relations By SAM KREVLIN

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Many black Evanston residents feel they are policed more aggressively than other races, Evanston Police Department diversity consultant Gilo Kwesi Logan said at a city meeting earlier this month. Logan, a fifth-generation Evanston resident and son of former Evanston police chief Bill Logan, conducted several meetings with Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and police chief Richard Eddington, as well as organized workshops and focus groups with more than 90 police officers prior to the meeting on Sept. 6. The workshops focused on identity and stereotypes with the goal of developing and implementing a diversity and inclusion training program for officers to fit the demands of the Evanston community. “There exists a general misunderstanding, disconnection, mistrust and lack of discourse between the department and member groups within the community,” Logan said. “Officers feel strongly that a stronger relationship with the community needs to be forged.” Through conversations with community members, Logan found many black people in Evanston feel training is needed to prevent overly-aggressive policing. Community members were also concerned that, by not enforcing EPD officers to live in Evanston, they fail understand the community.

POLICE BLOTTER 75-year-old woman’s residence burglarized in south Evanston Evanston police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to a residence at 900 Dodge Ave., where a 75-year-old woman

Officers embraced Logan’s feedback, which Eddington said is indicative of Logan’s ability to create a safe environment and his police force. Logan is an Evanston resident, so he was able to work quickly and understand the community’s nuances, Eddington said. “Bringing in an outside expert who might be good at diversity training or cultural fluency will be extremely hard, if not impossible, for that person to understand the nuances of Evanston during a three-day training,” Eddington said. Loyola University of Chicago professor Arthur Lurigio, who analyzed Evanston police while a professor at Northwestern, said EPD has a difficult time because of the diverse groups they protect. “You have the very rich and you have the very poor,” Lurigio said. “Evanston has had a longstanding gang problem and had its challenges with an underground economy driven by drug sales. Evanston has most likely suffered the same challenges that other police departments have in regards to policing people of color.” Lurigio said the key to fostering and advancing better relations between the police and minorities must come from humanizing the community. Just as soldiers tend to separate themselves from “the other side” in war, police officers are also more like to resort to violence when they fail to communicate with the community, he said. “You have to humanize and give people a joint task between the community and the reported that people forced entry to the rear door using a pry tool. After damaging the door, the unknown people went through the bedrooms and took some jewelry, Dugan said.

Police investigate aggravated battery in central Evanston

A woman was reported to have hit two women

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Gilo Kwesi Logan speaks at an event earlier this year. Logan, a fifth-generation Evanston resident, was called in by the Evanston Police Department to conduct diversity training workshops.

police and you will see the tension start to diminish,” Lurigio said. “It’s easier to kill when you dehumanize. It is easier to police in a very forceful aggressive manner when you dehumanize. It’s easier for the resident to spit in the face of a cop when you dehumanize.” EPD has asked Logan for an additional proposal, which Eddington said they will add to

the 2017 budget. “I don’t look at this training as a vaccine,” Eddington said. “It’s more like taking vitamins. You have to repeat this. Just because you go through it once doesn’t mean that you are done. Logan was the latest iteration of this effort.”

with the rear of her car following a verbal altercation, police said. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2100 block of Darrow Avenue, where two women, both 22, were injured after a 19-year-old woman hit the two women with her Hyundai. The two 22-year-olds got into a verbal altercation with the 19-year-old woman before she got into her

car and drove toward the women. The two women refused medical help, one of them saying she was hit in the left thigh and the other in the right wrist, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. The 19-year-old woman was not arrested at the time but may be charged with battery, Dugan said.

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Students to talk res life at town halls By KELLI NGUYEN

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A University committee will host seven town hall meetings in October to hear student opinions that will inform the committee’s recommendations to improve on-campus living. “We’re trying to do the work thoroughly so that it’s grounded in research,” said Paul Riel, assistant vice president for residential and dining services and co-chair of the Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee. All Northwestern students are invited to attend the meetings, which will be held in various locations across campus. The events will include an update from the committee on its work so far, a Q&A and an opportunity for students to discuss on-campus life, said Brad Zakarin, director of residential academic initiatives and a member of the committee. “We want to hear about the things that students cherish about their time on campus. We want to hear about the things they feel have been constraining factors for their time on campus,” Zakarin said. “It’s really a way for us to ensure that we’re capturing the best of what we have.” The committee was created last Winter Quarter to improve residence halls in preparation for the two-year live-in requirement, which will likely go into effect in the next academic year. Since its formation, the committee has been discussing students’ current residential experiences as well as researching peer colleges’ residential setups. Riel said the committee’s goal is to take all of the information and use it to make recommendations for a new residential model. “We’re not trying to take an idea from somewhere else and cram it into Northwestern,” Riel said. “We are trying to (create) something that’s uniquely Northwestern.” Riel and Zakarin said they’re exploring a “residential neighborhood” model, which

their office is piloting with three south campus dorms. Under this model, the recentlyrenovated Shepard Hall and 1838 Chicago comprise one residential community. Allison Hall is its own residential community, and both communities form one “residential neighborhood.” Zakarin said each residential hall contributes something different to the neighborhood: Allison has a dining hall, 1838 Chicago has a fitness center and Shepard Hall includes an “engagement center,” a “flexible community space” that includes lounges, classrooms, study spaces, a demo kitchen and a meditation room. Zakarin said the goal of the “residential neighborhood” is to create a more cohesive community and ease new students’ transition to NU. “Everybody wins with this model, and

we’re really eager to see how students use it,” Zakarin said. Associated Student Government senator Ross Krasner, who serves on the committee, said he is looking forward to the results of the upcoming meetings. “If you want to have a say in what the school is doing, or if you’re dissatisfied in any way about what Northwestern is doing, show up to these town halls and have your voice heard,” the Medill junior said. Riel said student input and the committee’s research will help the University make informed decisions in its attempt to change residential culture on campus. “We want to make sure that, if we’re going to do this, we’re doing it right,” Riel said. kellinguyen2019@u.northwestern.edu

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Reaction to Kaepernick protest shows NFL is toxic for social change

If the NFL wants to show it is truly dedicated to honoring the U.S., officials should support Kaepernick’s protest and message. He has explained his decision to protest is because he ‘love(s) America’ and wants to improve it. DANNY COOPER DAILY COLUMNIST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick used to be hated by opposing fans because of his strong arm and scrambling ability. He is now attracting widespread animosity on the sidelines by refusing to stand during pregame performances of the national anthem to protest police treatment of people of color in the United States. Though several fellow NFL players have expressed their support for Kaepernick’s protest, with some even joining him, he has received plenty of criticism from players, fans and front office officials alike. The virulent reaction to Kaepernick from certain NFL figures is just the latest indication that the league’s commitment to social change is lacking — particularly when it gets in the way of a profit. Whether or not Kaepernick is right is irrelevant. He has the right to protest in this manner, which the 49ers organization expressed in a statement earlier this week. Despite that, Kaepernick has been labeled a “traitor” by one NFL executive, according to Bleacher Report, with another comparing the collective dislike for Kaepernick in NFL front offices to that for Rae Carruth, a wide receiver convicted of attempting to kill a woman and her unborn child in 1999. A group of NFL officials interviewed in the same article estimated that it would be nearly impossible for Kaepernick to find another job in the NFL should he be released by the 49ers. It wouldn’t be the first time that speaking out on social issues has led to unemployment and controversy

for an NFL player. In 2013, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was released from the team, despite performing fairly well on the field. Kluwe claimed he was released due to his LGBT activism rubbing team officials the wrong way, which the team denied. Another NFL player, Brendon Ayanbadejo, came under fire for expressing his support for same-sex marriage in 2012, with a Maryland lawmaker sending a letter to Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti asking him to “inhibit such expressions from your employees.” NFL owners, who are almost exclusively white, should be the last people to silence the league’s largely black population. The players sacrifice their short- and longterm health for the profit of the owners and in turn gain a fair measure of influence off the field. They should have the right to use their position in the spotlight to push for societal change. The NFL is ultra-concerned with protecting its image and making a profit, the two being inextricably linked. The league makes efforts to reach out to communities, with NFL Play 60 and the pinkification of equipment every October for breast cancer awareness, and these are appreciated. However, one must question the league’s actual commitment to community outreach in light of misguided fines and suspensions, such as the one it doled out to Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams after he honored his late mother with his eye black during an October 2015 game. Even the patriotism demonstrated by NFL teams seems to be more a matter of appearances. A 2015 Senate investigation found that the Department of Defense paid as much as $6.8 million in taxpayer money for professional sports teams to honor the military during games. The report states, “it seems more appropriate that any organization with a genuine interest in honoring [service members]… should do so at its own expense.” The same NFL

officials horrified by Kaepernick’s protest seemed to have used taxpayer money to profit off of patriotism. If the NFL wants to show it is truly dedicated to honoring the U.S., officials should support Kaepernick’s protest and message. He has explained his decision to protest is because he “love[s] America” and wants to improve it. By allowing Kaepernick to use his platform to encourage important discussions rather than demanding his silence, the NFL would show that it shares a common desire with the embattled quarterback, not just prioritizing the need to make a profit. Danny Cooper is a Medill sophomore. He can be contacted at danielcooper2019@u. northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, 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. Illustration and design by KT Son

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88 DE Ross Dzuris 44 DT Mick Stoltenberg 55 DT Kevin Maurice 91 DE Freedom Akinmoladun 5 LB Dedrick Young 52 LB Josh Banderas 3 LB Marcus Newby 10 CB Joshua Kalu 26 S Kieron Williams 25 S Nathan Gerry 8 CB Chris Jones

90 DE CJ Robbins 92 DT Fred Wyatt 67 DT Tyler Lancaster 56 DE Xavier Washington 42 SAM Joseph Jones 1 MIKE Anthony Walker 51 WILL Jaylen Prater 24 CB Montre Hartage 16 S Godwin Igwebuike 41 S Jared McGee 29 CB Trae Williams

4 QB Tommy Armstrong 34 RB Terrell Newby 87 WR Brandon Reilly 1 WR Jordan Westerkamp 82 WR Alonzo Moore 11 TE Cethan Carter 68 LT Nick Gates 73 LG Sam Hahn 66 C Dylan Utter 63 RG Tanner Farmer 77 RT David Knevel

It may only be Northwestern’s first Big Ten game of the season, but Saturday’s battle with Nebraska may still prove to be the program’s biggest in 2016. Pat Fitzgerald knows what the Cats are up against in Nebraska. He uses words like “outstanding” and “consistent” to describe the No. 20 Cornhuskers, who enter this week fresh off a win over then-No. 22 Oregon. Those two words could hardly have described Nebraska last year, coach Mike Riley’s first in charge of the program, when it lost seven games, fell in an ugly defensive battle with Illinois and later — embarrassingly — dropped a defenseoptional game against Purdue in which the Boilermakers scored 55 points. Nebraska also lost to NU at home in a game that, in significant respects, defined the seasons of both teams. The Cats came out on the winning side of a backand-forth battle, as a big afternoon from Clayton Thorson got NU to six wins, bowl eligibility and back into the Top 25. For the Cornhuskers, it was an unconscionable fifth loss of the season (their first at home) and ensured the season would be considered a bad one by the standards of a proud program. This year the tables have turned: like NU last year, Nebraska is on the road, but enjoying a high after a non-conference win not unlike the Cats’ over Stanford a year ago. Like Nebraska last year, NU is desperate. The Cats’ win over Duke helped stop the bleeding after NU’s nightmare start to the season, but for the second straight year, the Nebraska game is likely to determine the path of the Cats’ season. A loss could be catastrophic for the team’s bowl aspirations. NU will follow the Cornhuskers with a brutal four-game stretch including road games at Iowa, Michigan State and Ohio State. (A home game against No. 11 Wisconsin bookends the stretch.) Entering that gauntlet with a 1-3 record would all but guarantee the Cats’ third sub .500 record in four seasons. Moreover, it would wipe away the good feelings from the Cats’ 10-win 2015 campaign and cement non-conference disasters as the defining moments of the team’s September. Avoiding such a result won’t be easy. Nebraska boasts a potent rushing attack led by a gifted dual-threat quarterback in Tommy Armstrong. The Cornhuskers defensive secondary is also much improved after often getting torched last year. “(Their) secondary jumps off the tape,” Fitzgerald said at his Monday press conference. “It’s a veteran group. … You can just see them playing real, real fast.” Not good news for an NU team that has experimented with a more pass-heavy approach this season to mixed results. Unlike a year ago, these Cats will have to throw the ball successfully to keep their season afloat. The lights will be rolled up to Ryan Field on Saturday, and, unlike the Duke game last week, the prime time vibe won’t belie the game’s importance. This one’s a biggie. Under the lights and against a ranked team. “The season’s really just 12 different opportunities to go 1-0,” junior running back Justin Jackson said before the Duke game. This week, it’s particularly crucial the Cats do exactly that. Tim Balk is a Medill junior. He can be contacted at timothybalk2018@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, 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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Wildcats fall in love with the pass

With Thorson on pace for 400+ attempts, NU becoming pass-oriented offense By MAX GELMAN

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For the second straight fall, Northwestern’s off ense can seem predictable. Just not in the way you’d expect. Over the past two-plus seasons, the Wildcats’ offensive identity has been based on a ground-andpound attack that used junior running back Justin Jackson to run down opponent’s throats. In 2014, Jackson became just the second freshman in program history to rush for at least 1,000 yards. Last season, he finished third in the nation with 312 carries, behind only Alabama’s Heisman-winning back Derrick Henry and Stanford’s Heisman runner-up Christian McCaffrey. But through three games in 2016, the Wildcats (1-2) seem to have shifted their gameplan to one that revolves around sophomore quarterback Clayton Thorson. Over the past two weeks, Thorson has thrown 80 passes — a career-high 41 against Illinois State and 39 against Duke, his second-highest total. Though NU appears to have deviated from its usual offensive plan, Thorson said he doesn’t mind. “They brought me here to throw the ball, not just hand the ball off 100 times,” Thorson said. “I like throwing the ball. It’s been a fun two weeks.” In a way, the new willingness

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to throw the ball is a callback to Cats’ offenses of yesteryear. In 2009, starting quarterback Mike Kafka averaged nearly 38 pass attempts per game. Dan Persa followed, throwing nearly 30 times a game in the next two seasons. Even Trevor Siemian, now starting games for the NFL’s Denver Broncos, averaged about 36 passes per game as a senior in 2014. But Jackson has been such a playmaker for NU that coach Pat Fitzgerald had appeared to adjust around his best weapon, force-feeding him the ball. Then came this year’s offensive shift. Given how much success the Cats have had running the ball in the past, the new approach may at first seem like an “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” situation. Although Thorson did set another personal record with 320 passing yards against the Blue Devils, he’s completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes in each of the past two games and in a whopping 10-of-16 career starts. But Fitzgerald said opening up the playbook is a “byproduct” of opposing defenses focusing heavily on NU’s run game. “We’ve seen just about nine to 10 guys in the box, depending on the formation, or eight guys when we spread it out,” Fitzgerald said. “We’ve got to be able to get people off of us to be able to have consistency running the ball.” The Cats have averaged just 2.8 yards per carry this season, due mostly to a struggling offensive line. In addition, Duke threw “every blitz ever known to man” at NU, Fitzgerald said, making it harder for the Cats to get in a groove. Some aspects of the passing game were working, however, as Thorson connected on five passes longer than 25 yards last week. In 2015, NU had 12 such plays all season. In particular, Thorson has developed a rapport with senior Austin Carr, who leads the Big Ten in receptions and receiving yards. Carr has made the loss of superback Dan Vitale much more bearable — Vitale led NU with 355 receiving yards last season, but Carr already has 283 in three games. Thorson has also spread the ball around quite well, hitting eight diff erent passcatchers through the first three weeks. In particular, junior Macan Wilson has thrived, catching his first five career passes for 103 yards. Wilson said the receivers spent extra time with Thorson and the other quarterbacks

in the offseason to help build the relationship between the two position groups. “This year we’ve got a lot more trust between me and (Thorson), and we’re really starting to see it on the field,” Wilson said. “We did a lot of work, building trust.” Even though Thorson is on pace to throw over 400 passes in 2016, Jackson is still finding work. The junior has felt the brunt of the struggling offensive line and exotic blitz schemes, and as

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They brought me here to throw the ball, not just hand the ball off 100 times. It’s been a fun two weeks. Clayton Thorson, Quarterback

a result, is averaging 4.1 yards per carry thus far — a career-low if drawn out through the end of the season. Jackson isn’t worried though. From his perspective, it’s all about making adjustments on the fly when he sees eight or more defenders in front of him. “Sometimes you’ve got to be a little more patient; sometimes you’ve got to be a bit more aggressive depending on where the pressure’s coming from,” Jackson said. “But I’m thinking if you can get past that first line, there’s no secondlevel defenders and you could possibly get a big play.” Going forward, the Cats’ passing attack will face tougher tests than they have seen to date. Th orson had one of his best games against Nebraska in 2015, but this year the No. 20 Cornhuskers (3-0) are an early contender for the Big Ten West. Nevertheless, Fitzgerald won’t back away from the passing game any time soon. “I’ve got the leading receiver in the Big Ten, I’ve got great confidence,” Fitzgerald said. “That’s a great quote right there.” maxgelman2018@u.northwestern.edu

Injury-riddled secondary still solid By BOBBY PILLOTE

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Even after injuries to three-of-four preseason starters, Northwestern’s secondary can still claim to be the best unit of the Wildcats’ defense. First, junior cornerback Keith Watkins II went down during training camp with a season-ending knee injury. Senior cornerback Matthew Harris and junior safety Kyle Queiro soon followed suit with minor injuries of their own, leaving junior safety Godwin Igwebuike as the lone veteran presence in a patchwork secondary.

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For a guy to tweet that out and then actually make a play, that says a lot. Jared McGee, Sophomore safety on Godwin Igwebuike’s interception

The revamped unit — Igwebuike, sophomore safety Jared McGee, sophomore cornerback Montre Hartage and redshirt freshman cornerback Trae Williams — held the line Saturday against Duke, limiting quarterback Daniel Jones to an inefficient 5.8 yards per attempt and coming up with an interception. It was a good, not great, performance, but that the “Sky Team” — the secondary’s self-appointed nickname — rebounded so quickly is nothing short of impressive. “Obviously I had faith in them; they’re great players,” Igwebuike said when discussing McGee, Hartage and Williams. “You have the talent, you’re here for a reason, you’ve been grinding with us the whole time.”

Now the leader of the unit by default, Igwebuike has not shied away from the role and made an outsized impact in getting the rest of the secondary ready for game day, his teammates said. McGee pointed to Igwebuike as the guy organizing extra film sessions outside of practice, and true freshman cornerback Roderick Campbell described him as “a special player” who leads by example. Igwebuike’s style is summed up well by his actions Saturday. The safety tweeted “Thanks for the int” a couple hours before kickoff — and then actually managed to pull off the feat during the game. “It’s a bold move, but it shows a lot of confidence on his part,” McGee said. “For a guy to tweet that out and then actually make a play, that says a lot. I might actually try it myself for next week.” Igwebuike has been critical in backstopping a pair of cornerbacks that had zero combined career starts coming into this season, though both Williams and Hartage have performed admirably on their own. Coach Pat Fitzgerald named Williams the Cats’ defensive player of the week for the game against Duke, noting the cornerback was 10-for-11 in coming up with defensive stops by his count. Hartage, meanwhile, broke up what would have been a touchdown reception by the Blue Devils and has otherwise been resilient in coverage, recording 20 tackles, three pass break-ups and an interception since taking over for the injured Watkins. “Things happen, you have to move on,” Hartage said about the injury-worn secondary. “Trae (Williams) stepped in. He’s fulfilling the role right now, and we’re looking forward to playing ball.” Igwebuike helped the young guys grow up fast, but he’s had some assistance from Harris and Watkins on the sideline. Hartage, Williams and Campbell all pointed to the veterans as a continued presence among the cornerbacks, helping them in film study and giving tips during games.

NU will need to leverage all of that collective experience this weekend against a much tougher opponent for the secondary. Duke played its backup quarterback last Saturday and doesn’t have much to brag about at wide receiver. Nebraska, on the other hand, has quarterback Tommy Armstrong, a four-year starter who threw for over 3,000 yards last season. Armstrong is a versatile dual-threat who also has the luxury of throwing to Jordan Westerkamp, one of the best receivers in the Big Ten who famously victimized the Cats with a game-winning Hail Mary touchdown reception in 2013. Flanking Westerkamp is speedy senior Alonzo Moore. Between the two, the Cats will more than have their hands full. But — of course — that doesn’t faze the rebuilt Sky Team one bit. Everybody in the secondary seems wholly confident in the defense’s ability to deal with a scrambling Armstrong. “When (Armstrong is) scrambling he’s looking to throw, so we really have to stay disciplined,” Williams said. “In the secondary we’re pass fi rst, so we have to make sure we’re staying on our guy, locked on, and make sure we’re doing our job.” The secondary will have to be locked in if NU hopes to win. Armstrong torched Oregon for 200 yards passing and another 95 yards rushing last week in a surprise win over the Ducks. The Cats will fare no better against a similar onslaught. bpillote@u. northwestern.edu

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Four of the last five meetings between Northwestern (1-2) and No. 20 Nebraska (3-0) have been decided by three points or less, including a 30-28 triumph by the Wildcats on the road last year. But the Cornhusker team that NU will face in this year’s Big Ten-opening game is significantly more experienced and confident than the one that struggled mightily in close games en route to a 6-7 season in 2015. Almost all of Nebraska’s offensive weapons — including quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr., running backs Devine Ozigbo and Terrell Newby and receiver Jordan Westerkamp — are back this season and helped the Cornhuskers upset then-No. 22 Oregon 35-32 last week to vault to No. 20 in the national rankings. The “Big Red” will ride that momentum into Evanston this Saturday in the two Big Ten West foes’ conference opener. Nebraska’s biggest strength: Dual-threat quarterback Armstrong has been dangerous both on the ground and through the air throughout his career. Armstrong threw for over 3,000 yards and 22 touchdowns and added an additional 529 yards (excluding sacks) and seven touchdowns rushing in 2015, after posting similar stats in 2014. He threw it 48 times against the Cats but completed only half of those attempts for 291 yards. Now entering his third and final season at the helm for Nebraska, Armstrong has been much more mistake-free in his passing — he’s thrown only one interception in three games after 16 last year — and had one of the best rushing games of his career against

Oregon with 95 yards. Armstrong is complemented by a pair of excellent receivers: longtime No. 1 wideout Westerkamp and emerging deep threat Alonzo Moore (26.4 yards per catch so far).

Nebraska’s biggest weakness: The pass rush struggled to generate pressure and the secondary showed holes in 2015, giving opposing quarterbacks the time to find open receivers and opposing receivers the time to get downfield. That equated to the 121st-ranked pass defense (out of 127 teams) and 60 opponent completions of 20 or more yards, the fourth-most allowed in the nation. Those major issues have yet to show themselves so far this season, but Oregon tried to pass just 23 times against them — the Cornhuskers’ coverage hasn’t been tested much. Only one defensive lineman, end Ross Dzuris, has recorded a sack, and the rest of the line has been largely quiet on the stat sheet. The secondary also lost two of its four starters from a year ago. Nebraska’s biggest question: Can the Cornhuskers stay focused after upsetting Oregon? Nebraska coach Mike Riley said at his team’s press conference Monday that it would be the last time he would talk about the Oregon game, and Westerkamp said he was confident he and his teammates would be able to focus solely forward on Northwestern. But the Cornhuskers haven’t picked up a win as big as Saturday’s triumph over the Ducks in years, and a matchup against the 1-2 Cats might not inspire the same intensity. Nebraska lost at home to NU last year the week after a big 23-point road win over Minnesota. benjaminpope2019@u.northwestern.edu

By BOBBY PILLOTE

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Northwestern’s kick return unit electrified fans in 2015, with then-sophomore Solomon Vault taking two kicks to the house in two especially high-leverage moments. But the Wildcats punt return unit failed to offer any kind of balance. The combination of then-freshman Flynn Nagel and then-senior Miles Shuler ran back just 13 punts all year, ranking 10th out of 14 teams in the Big Ten. All too often NU’s punt returners wouldn’t even field the ball, letting it bounce for a few extra yards instead calling for a fair catch. Nagel changed that Saturday against Duke by running back five punts, the most in a game for the Cats over at least the past nine seasons. He didn’t bust a long one, but Nagel’s returns were consistently positive. That he was trying to return them at all was a welcome sight to many fans. “Our guys always have a green light,” coach Pat Fitzgerald said. “I can’t jump in their heads and say, ‘catch it and run.’ … But we tell the guys to be aggressive, we tell them to err on the side of being aggressive and catching them.” Nagel has clearly taken that to heart, and his assertiveness in fielding punts Saturday brought back memories of NU’s best punt returner in recent memory: Venric Mark. A dynamic running back in his own right, Mark truly shined when he dropped back deep to field a punt. After his junior season in 2012, Mark received first-team All-America

honors as a return specialist thanks to the two punts he returned for scores that year. When Mark got ready to field a punt, everybody in the stadium held their breath in anticipation. Nagel has yet to bust a long return and doesn’t inspire the same kind of fear, but that he tries at least offers some hope. “This week, I think we just had a lot of guys doing a good job blocking their guy, so it gave me a little bit of time back there,” Nagel said of his performance. “As long as everybody keeps doing their job I’m going to try to keep being aggressive.”

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That aggressiveness, Fitzgerald said, is key to being a “dude” — somebody like Mark who can make defenders miss and turn nothing into something on a punt return. Nagel obviously isn’t at that level yet, but Fitzgerald seems encouraged by the early returns. “He was pretty fearless on Saturday,” Fitzgerald said. “It was pretty cool.” bpillote@u.northwestern.edu

Half-N-Half: Writers take optimistic and pessimistic views season, Justin Jackson was almost a lock to hit triple digit rushing yards each week in 2015. Through three games this year, those days seem

By MAX GELMAN and TIM BALK daily senior staffers @maxgelman, @timbalk

Each week, two Daily writers will debate the upcoming football matchup. One will take a glass half-full view and the other glass half-empty. Here is the Half-N-Half for Northwestern’s contest against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 1. Will Justin Jackson run for more than 100 yards? Max Gelman (half-full): Jackson has an excellent chance to break the century mark against the Cornhuskers. Though he only tallied 40 rushing yards at Nebraska last season, Jackson is still the elite running back we all know him to be. Last week against the Blue Devils, Jackson had nearly 70 rushing yards in the first quarter as the Wildcats opened the game with a near-perfect drive. That has been a common theme for NU throughout the first three games — good opening drives and then a faltering offense. I don’t believe the offensive line troubles will last the whole season and if the line improves, which should be the case going forward, then Jackson should reach 100 again this week. Tim Balk (half-empty): With the exception of a three-game lull in the middle of the

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NU and Nebraska always manage to play close games, and Niswander’s punting could play a huge role. Max Gelman, Daily Senior Staffer

to be over. Jackson missed the mark for the second straight week against Duke in Week 3, as offensive line problems continued to dog NU. With those problems unresolved, and the Cats’ offense forced to lean pass-heavy, it’s hard to imagine Jackson putting up big numbers against Nebraska, particularly in light of the fact that the Cornhusker defense was one of three — along with Michigan and Iowa — that managed to shut down “The Ball Carrier” during his mid-season slump last fall. Against a quality defense that will gameplan for the run, it’s unlikely Jackson will be a major factor. 2. Will the Cats out-possess Nebraska?

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Western Michigan game…or the Duke game? Gelman (half-full): I am all in on the Niswander for Heisman campaign. After finishing 2015 with the most punts in the Big Ten but the lowest average yards, Niswander has vastly improved his game so far this year. NU and Nebraska always manage to play close games, and Niswander’s punting could play a huge role if this game turns into a battle of field position. Against Western Michigan, Niswander averaged 51 yards per punt, easily the highest of his career. All he has to do to continue that progress is get a nice stretch before the game, and he should be golden. Balk (half-empty): Max has taken to tweeting #Heiswander after punts from the junior punter. And, at least so far, it hasn’t been good luck. After kicking the leather off the ball on each of his three punts Week 1, Niswander has come back to earth. Against Duke he managed a respectable but unspectacular 42.9 yards per punt and lofted two into the end zone for touchbacks. Which is not all that surprising, because Niswander appears to have developed into a respectable but unspectacular punter. That’s still good news for NU, which has struggled in the punting game in the past; Niswander will likely have to punt plenty this week. But it’s more likely he’ll be solid than Ray Guy worthy.

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Balk (half-empty): This one is easy. Nebraska has out-possessed all three of its opponents. NU has been out-possessed by two of its three. Nebraska managed to chew up clock against Oregon. The Wildcats’ offense struggled to stay on the field against an FCS team. You get the picture. NU can beat Nebraska even without controlling possession if the defense bends more than it breaks, and the big offensive plays that materialized against Duke keep on coming. But, more than likely, Nebraska’s multidimensional offense will spend a majority of the night on the sideline. Gelman (half-full): In order for NU to beat the Cornhuskers, it will need to sustain lengthy drives and keep the defense on the field. With the recent play of sophomore quarterback Clayton Thorson, that will be entirely possible. In the first three games of the season, Thorson has averaged 6.9 yards per attempt — not overwhelming by any standard but enough to get the job done. He spread the ball around beautifully, completing passes to eight different receivers, and has the deep ball working. It would be a shock if Thorson can’t move the Cats down the field against Nebraska. Furthermore, NU currently has the secondbest punter in the Big Ten in Hunter Niswander. Pinning the Cornhuskers within their own 20 repeatedly will be key to a Wildcat win.

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looking to support is a community and culture that is inclusive and not exclusive,” Gray said. “My goal is to get student feedback and be true partners in developing how this looks (and) how we can support one another in this initiative.” Still, if groups don’t comply with the initiative it could also “affect their recognition,” Gray said, referring to official University recognition through Wildcat Connection. Without

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said. During her first quarter at NU, she was a member of the Kaplan Humanities Scholars Program and lived in the Residential College of Community and Cultural Studies. “The first few weeks of this school year have been filled with more heartbreak and tragedy than should ever be the case,” Associated

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recognition, groups would lose funding from ASG and access to student organization fairs, Gray said. Telles-Irvin said she recognizes the challenges for groups to provide complete open admissions, ranging from limited resources for new students to the need for specific skills for performance groups. Those varied concerns make conversations with students crucial, she said. Still, the initiative is part of the University’s larger effort to be more inclusive, Telles-Irvin said. She added that student groups play a Student Government said in a social media statement, referencing both Qiu’s death and that of incoming Weinberg senior Scott Boorstein, who died three weeks earlier. “ASG, along with the rest of the Northwestern community, grieves for the loss of two dynamic students.” Qiu was biking westbound on Northwestern Place when the collision occurred, with the truck travelling north on Sheridan Road. Evanston police Sgt. Dennis Leaks said he believed she was biking on the road. The driver of the truck, a 38-year-old Des Plaines, Illinois resident had a green light and was proceeding north on Sheridan Road when the accident occurred, said Evanston police chief Richard Eddington. The contact between Qiu and the truck happened on the last curbside wheel on the truck, Eddington said. The impact of the collision caused her to roll under the truck. The truck driver has not been issued any citations at this point.

critical role in getting students engaged and feeling included at NU. “It should be about inclusivity, engagement, community,” Telles-Irvin said. “We need to think about our guiding principles — why do we exist? Why do we have student organizations? How do we all serve that purpose?” ASG President Christina Cilento said ASG has been in conversation with the University since the initiative was first publicized and has been collecting input from students to present to administrators. The student input could help form a smooth implementation of the “At this point in time, this is preliminary comment, we see no traffic violations or wrongdoing by the truck driver,” Eddington said. Of the $5 million the University will donate to the city, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl chose to allot the largest portion of the first $1 million installment to the Sheridan Road improvement project. Half of the first $1 million was devoted to Sheridan Road development, including painting new bike lanes and resurfacing. The project was scheduled for completion in 2017. Improvements to Sheridan Road, which included bike lanes, were postponed by City Council in 2014 until 2017 due to construction elsewhere in the city. The plan from 2014 shows the construction of a two-way bike lane along parts of Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue that run through Northwestern’s campus. robinopsahl2018@u.northwestern.edu

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University’s main goal is ensuring the services Norris provides will continue through the construction process. These include food vendors, event management and planning, student organization resource space, staff offices and meeting places. In addition to relocating services to other areas of campus, the University is also considering options such as pop-up food vendors and mobile event production, Schenk said. “Our goal is to have the least impact possible on the events and services that occur in Norris during that transition time,” he said. Some students who frequent Norris are concerned about the fate of their meeting and study spaces. The University has taken this into account, said SESP senior Christina Cilento, Associated Student Government president, who spoke to Telles-Irvin on Thursday.

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Students will have a say in how the transition happens by participating in dialogue events hosted throughout this year, Cilento said. The University will then prioritize what needs to be relocated based on student feedback, she said. “I think the administration really understands that there can’t be a loss of functionality in the interim when Norris is being constructed,” Cilento said. “They really understand the severity of not having a space for the next few years, and they’re going to try and mitigate that problem to the best of their ability.” allysonchiu2018@u.northwestern.edu

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WASHINGTON — Black residents of Charlotte, N.C., say they’d sensed that a reckoning was coming. Even those who benefited from development projects that brought pristine streets and trendy restaurants to the Queen City in recent years understood that the new facade was plastered over the same old ugliness of unaddressed racial grievances. The fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by the police on Tuesday shattered the image Charlotte’s leaders had crafted of a gleaming, inclusive hub of the New South, a modernizing metropolis with a bustling economy that has been named one of the best cities in America. And the response from many

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 black-Americans to the loss of that reputation is: good riddance. “What I hope happens in Charlotte is that there’s enough disruption to show that we are not living up to the image we’ve created for ourselves,” said Janelle Dunlap, 30, who works at a nonprofit for the city’s poorest and who joined protests in the city this week. “We are not somewhere where you have greater opportunities. We’re not somewhere that’s more accessible to upward mobility. We’re actually no better than any city you might be moving from.” In the civil rights era, it took years and countless arrests in Charlotte for black residents to fully integrate the city. During the civil rights era, black protesters staged sit-ins and launched boycotts to end segregation of Charlotte’s theaters, restaurants, public pools and junior college. The summer of 1963 brought more unrest, with a march from a black

college campus to downtown Charlotte. Two weeks later, according to local activists, civil rights leaders and white business leaders teamed up to integrate the state’s ritziest restaurants and hotels. And in 1971, after initial resistance, Charlotte became known among many as The City That Made It Work for the way in which leaders eventually accepted a court decision requiring busing to integrate schools. Charlotte native Brenda Tindal, staff historian of the Levine Museum of the New South, recalled in a radio interview previous eras of unrest, most notably in 1997 amid police brutality cases and talk of “resegregating” public schools. Today’s problems aren’t unique to the city, she said, but a reflection of the broader racial inequalities that must be dealt with on the national level. “This isn’t a new wave of concern about our community,”Tindal, who attended the protests, told The Takeaway on Public Radio International this week. “We’ve seen this before. This is something that is evident on the national stage, but Charlotte is not immune.” Charlotte already had suffered the controversy of House Bill 2 _ the North Carolina law that nullified nondiscrimination ordinances _ and outrage over the police shooting of an unarmed man from 2014. In that incident, an officer fired multiple times into a former college football player named Jonathan Ferrell. The city paid more than $2 million to settle a lawsuit by Ferrell’s family; the officer’s trial on voluntary manslaughter charges ended with a hung jury. — Hannah Allam (McClatchy Washington Bureau/TNS)

Congress acts on Nicaraguan president’s power grab

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Democrats and Republicans in the lower chamber unanimously supported a call, led by Miami Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Wednesday night to restrict the Ortega government’s access to loans from international financial institutions unless it accepts international observers and takes other steps to promote democracy. “We must not allow Ortega to continue down

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Protesters gather in Charlotte, North Carolina. The demonstrations began after police shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott, who was black, on Tuesday.

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this dangerous path without any serious repercussions,” Ros-Lehtinen said in a statement. The United States has long had a sensitive relationship with Nicaragua, but concern in Washington has spiked in recent months as Ortega has taken several steps to undercut opposition forces and increase his own power in advance of the November elections, where he is running for a third consecutive term. In recent months, Ortega, who leads the Sandinista National Liberation Front party, announced that he would not allow international election observers. He named his wife, first lady Rosario Murillo, as his running mate. In June, the Nicaraguan Supreme Court stripped two opposition parties of their leaders. Members of Congress are also concerned about the expulsion of three U.S. government officials from the country and Nicaragua’s growing relationship with Russia. Last month, Nicaragua received 50 tanks from the Russian government. Ros-Lehtinen joined with Rep. Albio Sires, D-N.J., the ranking member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, to introduce the legislation against Ortega. It passed the House on Wednesday night by unanimous consent. The legislation places U.S. restrictions on loans to the Ortega government by international financial institutions, such as the Inter-American Development Bank, unless it accepts international observers and other steps that show its willingness to hold free and fair elections. They’re also pressing for a State Department report on corruption and human rights violations by the Nicaraguan Supreme Electoral Council and National Assembly. Nicaragua cooperates with the international community on issues such as free trade and counternarcotics. The cooperation appears to have reduced criticism from governments that desire to speak out against Ortega’s authoritarian turn, according to a Congressional Research Service report released last week. — Franco Ordonez (McClatchy Washington Bureau)

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THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN | SPORTS 11

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

SOCCER

From page 12 said the team’s goal is to finish in the top three in the Big Ten, and two more wins — including one over Rutgers — would certainly put them in a good position to do so. With a good balance of respect for their

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Nittany Lions and Terrapins. “Just getting in the right spots, being structurally organized, ready to defend them as they’re coming down the field is going to be really important.” Although NU has not put up the big offensive numbers its opponents have, the Cats have been taking advantage of their opportunities. After squandering several chances in close losses last season, the Cats have executed far better on penalty corners this year and are getting goals from several players.

opponents and confidence in their own abilities, NU will be ready for the task at hand. “We haven’t had a huge challenge yet,” Moore said. “So I definitely think it would show the Big Ten that we’re a force to be reckoned with.” garrettjochnau2019@u.northwestern.edu The Cats could benefit from home-field advantage in more ways than one. Not only will the Nittany Lions and Terrapins both have to travel — Maryland will arrive in Evanston after a Friday game at No. 15 Iowa — they will also have to adjust to the turf at Lakeside Field. Conditions and statistics aside, NU expects two exciting, hard-fought games. “Our whole goal this year is to just take one game as it comes,” Fuchs said. “It’d be great if we came out and played our best hockey on Friday.” colepaxton2019@u.northwestern.edu

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Dominique Masters goes for the ball. The senior midfielder is tied for the team lead in goals ahead of Northwestern’s weekend games against Penn State and Maryland.

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I think (Rutgers is) going to be looking for revenge ... To be able to put them down again would be really awesome. — Kaitlin Moore, defender

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Northwestern looking to solidify top-tier status on road By GARRETT JOCHNAU

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No. 21 Northwestern has left little to be desired in their undefeated start to the season. Eight of their victories have come in shutout fashion, including six straight the Wildcats will ride into its upcoming slate of games. But missing from the resume is the coveted statement win — the kind of win that captures national attention and opens the eyes of even the most ardent skeptics. When the Cats (9-00, 2-0 Big Ten) travel to Piscataway, New Jersey, to take on No. 22 Rutgers (6-1-1, 1-0) on Friday, they’ll have that opportunity. Sunday’s Maryland contest offers yet another chance to solidify their top-tier status. The team knows, however, that nothing will come easy this weekend. A consistent Big Ten powerhouse, the Scarlet Knights will be NU’s toughest competition yet, and the matchup with Maryland (2-6-1, 1-0) will test the the Cats’ endurance and grit. “This’ll be our first Friday, Sunday set of games so it’s definitely going to be a challenge,” coach Michael

No. 21 Northwestern vs. No. 22 Rutgers Piscataway, New Jersey 4:30 p.m. Friday

No. 21 Northwestern vs. Maryland College Park, Maryland 12 p.m. Sunday

Moynihan said. “Our depth will be tested as well as our ability to grind it out.” But even with the challenges ahead, the Cats are optimistic about their chances. Rutgers has been a formidable foe for NU the past two seasons, though the Cats emerged with a 1-0 victory in each of their two matchups. This year, NU enters with a target on its back, but also with more momentum in the previous instances. “I think they’re going to be looking for revenge,” said Kaitlin Moore, a graduate student and member of the team’s celebrated defensive unit. “To be able to put them down again would be really awesome.” To do that, the Cats will look to continue their dominance in the backfield. Especially after backto-back defensive battles with the

Scarlet Knights, NU will need another perfect showing from its back four to secure a 10th straight win. Moynihan is hopeful that the Cats will bring their hallmark intensity out of the gate, while Moore says the defense will look to pressure opponents higher up the field. Although the defense will set the tone, NU will look to the offense to build cushions and relieve some of the pressure. “We’re trying to see if we can challenge them on offense — if we can get a couple goals just to have a little net,” junior goalkeeper Lauren Clem said. “(That way) if we make a mistake, it’s not going to cost us at the end of the day.” The Cats are well aware of the importance of the upcoming slate. Clem Daily file photo by Leeks Lim

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FIELD HOCKEY

Cats ready for Griak Invitational Pair of ranked Big By KESHIA JOHNSON

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Northwestern is looking to set a higher standard this Saturday. The Wildcats will head to Minneapolis to compete against 36 other Division I teams at the Griak Invitational. Eight Wildcats will run on a 6K course through the Les Bolstad Golf Course, the site of this year’s Big Ten Championships. When NU competed in the Griak last year, it placed in the top 25. But this year, with some new faces, the Cats are aiming for the top 15, coach ‘A Havahla Haynes said. “It’s a highly competitive meet — one of the most competitive in the nation,” she said. “This type of meet sets us up for at-large bids and points for the national meet.” Haynes said freshmen Aubrey Roberts and Sarah Nicholson will likely be NU’s head runners on Saturday. Roberts and Nicholson finished 1-2 at the team’s opening meet this season, the Illini Challenge. Junior Brooke Pigneri, one of the upperclassmen entered in this weekend’s meet, said the older runners on the team are trying to help ease the nerves of NU’s promising freshmen. “I think they’re kind of scared with all the new stuff that’s going on,” she said. “All they have to do is really just run and be confident and focus on the task at hand.”

NU will get a chance to compete against several solid, nationallyranked Big Ten squads, like Michigan State, Michigan and host Minnesota on Saturday. While the Cats aren’t at that level, Pigneri said that the race will still be a valuable experience that will help prepare the team for Big Tens on Oct. 30. “My goals for this race is to get accustomed to the course and be able to mentally get through it, so when I get there for (Big Tens), I can really excel through it,” Pigneri said.

Haynes said NU’s performance in the first mile will go a long way to determining how the team will finish the race, and she feels that a big improvement from last season is within reach. “Our goal as a group is to run as best as you can at this point in the season,” Haynes said. “If you can do that, it just sets up for better progress later on.” cenkeshiajohnson2014@u.northwestern.edu

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A group of Northwestern runners compete. The Wildcats will be led by two freshmen, Aubrey Roberts and Sarah Nicholson, as they travel to the Griak Invitational on Saturday.

Ten foes to visit NU By COLE PAXTON

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Despite its lofty No. 11 ranking, Northwestern might be the underdog in both its games this weekend. The Wildcats (6-2, 1-0 Big Ten) will host No. 4 Penn State (8-0, 1-0) on Friday and No. 6 Maryland (6-2, 1-0) on Sunday in their most difficult weekend of the conference season. “We know either of those games can go either way,” coach Tracey Fuchs said. “We’re hoping that we put our chances away like we have (been) and that we really take care of the ball.” The Cats have started their season well, beating then-No. 8 Boston College on a neutral field and taking then-No. 4 Duke to overtime. NU opened its conference campaign on a high note last week with a resounding 5-1 road win at Ohio State. But the hyper-competitive Big Ten presents its own challenges. Five of the conference’s nine teams are ranked, including three — Penn State, Maryland and No. 8 Michigan — that are all in the top 10. The Nittany Lions are one of just five remaining unbeaten teams in the country. Despite the challenge, senior

No. 4 Penn State vs. No. 11 Northwestern Evanston, Illinois 3 p.m. Friday

No. 6 Maryland vs. No. 11 Northwestern Evanston, Illinois 12 p.m. Sunday

midfielder Isabel Flens said the Cats are looking forward to the test. “At the beginning it might be, ‘Oh wow, that’s going to be tough,’ but it’s going to be very exciting,” Flens said. “It’s great to be home again. We love playing at home.” NU’s defense will likely need to continue its recent run of good form. The Cats have allowed just two goals over their last four games and have conceded more than one goal in only one game this season. Penn State, meanwhile, has scored at least three goals in every game, and tallied six or more goals in five of nine contests. The Terrapins offensive numbers have been similarly impressive, including an 11-goal weekend over two games and a 4-1 drubbing of Indiana last Saturday. “They are very dynamic up front, so a lot of communication is going to be key to defending them,” junior back Sophia Miller said of the » See FIELD HOCKEY, page 7