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The imitated front pages were left on desks in lecture halls and designated newsstands across campus.

Imitated Daily pages on campus

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By JACOB WENDLER

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When hundreds of Northwestern students arrived at their classes in the Technological

Institute Wednesday morning, they found imitated front pages of The Daily Northwestern lying on their desks.

The single-page newspaper leaflets were primarily wrapped around the Oct. 23 issue of The Daily. They were placed

in on-campus newsstands in more than a dozen buildings and pinned to the community posting board in Norris University Center. The pages featured a nameplate that read “The Northwestern Daily” in a font resembling The Daily’s

masthead.

“The Daily Northwestern was unaware and unaffiliated with this page’s production and distribution,” Avani Kalra, The Daily’s editor-in-chief, said.

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Copies of The Daily Northwestern’s Oct. 23 issue were found covered by imitation front pages on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. We understand the page has confused, shocked and angered some readers.

The Daily’s staff did not have any prior knowledge of or involvement in these tampered print newspapers, nor their distribution across Northwestern’s campus. The editorial board did not endorse or authorize any content in the issues.

The fake pages have understandably caused community members to question our credibility and diminished trust in our publication.

We want to make clear: The Daily is committed to independent journalism and sharing community members’ stories with accuracy, nuance and precision.

We hope readers will understand that the tampered papers do not represent our publication and in no way indicate a stance from The Daily on the Israel-Hamas war.

We strive to cover how the conflict impacts community members throughout our city and campus without bias.

As a newsroom committed to covering the NU and Evanston communities accurately, The Daily does not take official stances on political or social issues. Outside parties do not direct our coverage, nor do they inhibit our commitment to earnestly report on the

community.

To give more context on The Daily’s commitment to editorial independence, we’d also like to explain our relationship with the University and with the Students Publishing Company, our parent organization, who have also issued a statement. SPC’s board — composed of students, faculty and alumni — oversees financial operations for The Daily, including alumni fundraising and advertisements, among other responsibilities that our editorial staff do not participate in. They are not involved in our editorial content.

In addition, The Daily is an independently run student newspaper, meaning neither the University nor the Medill School of Journalism have any say in our coverage.

The Daily is dedicated to covering how ongoing events are impacting students and communities on and off campus, approaching those experiences in a sensitive way. Over the past two weeks, The Daily has covered several student-led vigils and rallies and reported on the administration’s response to the war, and we will continue to keep the community informed on newsworthy developments on campus.

We hope this incident does not prevent community members from trusting our publication and our reporters. Our community will always come first.

A statement from NU SJP leads campus-wide walkout Demonstration calls for University divestment and support for Palestinians the SPC Board Regarding imitation leaflets distributed Tuesday night and Wednesday morning across campus Hundreds of copies of the October 23, 2023, edition of The Daily Northwestern were tampered with in the past two days, with a false “front page” placed over The Daily’s print edition, resulting in the campus-wide distribution of stories, headlines, graphics and photos that were neither produced nor sanctioned by our newsroom nor anyone else affiliated with our organization.

We understand that the content was upsetting to a significant portion of our readership, on campus and beyond.

We cannot say this any more plainly: We reject and condemn this act of vandalism, and we have engaged law enforcement to investigate and find those responsible.

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By JOYCE LI

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More than 150 students participated in a walkout Wednesday afternoon to demand Northwestern divest from organizations supporting Israel and protect members of the NU community advocating for Palestinian rights.

Protesters at the rally held up signs reading “end Israeli apartheid now.” They chanted “Palestine will never die” and “Northwestern, you can’t hide — you’re paying for genocide.”

The walkout — organized

by NU’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine — was one of dozens that took place Wednesday on college campuses across North America.

The demonstrations called for an end to U.S. military support for Israel and an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, which has killed more than 7,000 people since the militant group Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel more than two weeks ago, according to Israeli and Palestinian

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Students participating in the walkout campaign organized by NU’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine face The Rock. More than 150 people attended the protest condemning Northwestern’s response to the IsraelHamas war.

authorities.

Israeli air raids Tuesday night killed more than 700 Palestinians, marking the highest 24-hour death toll since Israel declared war on Hamas Oct.

7, according to Gaza’s health ministry, which is controlled

by Hamas.

“We are demanding that Northwestern divest from these companies that are

actively murdering an entire population,” a student organizer who did not identify themself by name said to the

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

AROUND TOWN

D65 board limits new 5th Ward school to grades K-5

By OLIVIA MOFUS

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education decided on a K-5 plan for the new 5th Ward school on Monday night.

The school was originally intended for students in grades K-8, but D65 board members hope to offset an estimated $25 million in excess projected spending.

The new plan will bring them closer to the project’s initial $40 million budget.

An email sent by interim superintendent Dr. Angel Turner to the District 65 community on Oct. 16 provided a list of 12 alternative options to their original plan, a three-story building with a capacity for 1,000 students and a LEED certification.

Many of the meeting’s attendees favored the K-5 option from the list Turner provided, which proposed a K-5 school with 2 floors, a 600-student capacity and a LEED Silver certification — a sustainability credential for buildings. This option had an estimated cost of $44.1 million.

The board ultimately decided on a K-5 “modifiable” plan, agreeing that they would actively consider the specifics of the plan in subsequent meetings. They intend to discuss where a potential Two-Way Immersion program would be moved to.

“I think the K-5 makes more sense for many reasons, but it also gives us time to slow down a little bit,” board member Omar Salem said.

Salem said this model will also give the board time to verify the financial figures they were provided, after significant confusion with the initial budget.

Some board members, like Board President Sergio Hernandez, said they still prefer the K-8 option. Hernandez said it would give more flexibility and support for an increased migrant student population and unhoused students.

The board also voted to postpone the approval of a construction bid, tabling the decision for a future meeting.

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The board will deliberate on the specifics of the K-5 plan in the future.

A large portion of the night was dedicated to public comment, as 30 people signed up to speak. All speakers maintained support for constructing a 5th Ward school, but had varying concerns.

Most residents urged the board to correct a historical shortcoming that systematically neglected the academic needs of predominantly Black and Brown 5th Ward residents. Attendees also expressed a desire to see accountability from the board for their financial oversight.

“We are here tonight to say to (District 65), the school board and residents are on the cusp of making right a 50- or 60-year wrong decision,” said the Rev. Michael Nabors, president of the Evanston/North Shore NAACP. “One could almost hear the ancestors uttering a proclamation of ‘amen,’ ‘ashe’ or ‘about doggone time.’”

The discussion also raised larger concerns about capacity at other District 65 school buildings.

According to a data table shared during the meeting, the proportion of enrolled students compared to school capacity levels is low across the board –– starting with 52.97% at Orrington Elementary. Only one school, Nichols Middle School, exceeds its capacity goal. The board said they will consider whether they should close down certain school buildings that pose an unnecessary financial burden to the district.

During the district updates portion of the night, Turner also said that the board is still looking for a school leader for the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies.

“That community is near and dear to my heart and I don’t want to make a haste decision as it relates to that. And so the urgency is there,” Turner said.

Turner said her team will aim to find a school leader before the district’s winter break.

Bessie Rhodes parents have raised concerns over the future of the TWI program — a K-8 bilingual education magnet program which was supposed to be relocated to the 5th Ward school building. Given a revised K-5 plan for the 5th Ward school, it remains unclear where the TWI program will be relocated to.

Throughout the night, board members deliberated on where to move the TWI program should a 5th Ward school design call for its relocation.

The board said that they will strongly consider feedback from Bessie Rhodes parents concerning the future of their school and the TWI program, though the final decision will be up to the district. oliviamofus2026@u.northwestern.edu

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Felicia Kornbluh speaks on latest book

By JERRY WU

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Northwestern faculty, staff and students gathered at Harris Hall Tuesday for a talk with University of Vermont Prof. Felicia Kornbluh on their latest book about the defining historical moments of reproductive justice.

Kornbluh, a professor of history, gender and sexuality and women’s studies, recently released “A Woman’s Life is a Human Life: My Mother, Her Neighbor, and the Journey from Reproductive Rights to Reproductive Justice.” They have also co-authored three other books and serve as the vice president of the board of Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund.

Kornbluh wrote they set out to address the often “invisible” events that came to define reproductive justice before and after the decision of Roe v. Wade.

Alluding to stories of activists in New York, they focused on women and gender sexuality motions and reproductive politics, including interdisciplinary legal studies about abortion rights and sterilization abuse.

“I looked at reproductive rights before Roe, beyond Roe, besides Roe and thought about the victories of reproductive rights and justice as occurring inside and outside of traditional legal venues pursued by legal personnel and any other people,” Kornbluh said.

Kornbluh’s mother, a feminist lawyer, wrote the first draft of the New York law that decriminalized abortions. Their former neighbor, Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías, was a physician who helped pave the way for the movement against sterilization abuse.

Kornbluh said people’s understanding of reproductive rights today is largely, however, limited to Roe v. Wade.

“We misunderstand the legal history of these issues because Roe v. Wade is so central to our historical understanding,” they said.

“It sort of has blocked our view of everything else.”

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Prof. Felicia Kornbluh from the University of Vermont discussed their book, “A Woman’s Life is a Human Life: My Mother, Her Neighbor, and the Journey from Reproductive Rights to Reproductive Justice,” Tuesday afternoon in Harris Hall.

They said the Supreme Court’s decision followed a much longer period of political activism involving a “forgotten generation of feminist litigation in the federal courts.”

“If you want to make social change, if you want to make legal change, there are so many ways in our system that we can do that because there are so many venues with meaningful legal authority,” they said.

History Prof. Kate Masur said Kornbluh’s book left a lasting impact on her.

“The book is making a really important contribution to the history of abortion and reproductive

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rights in the United States,” she said. “It sheds light on a part of history that we need to know more about.”

Medill sophomore Simone Garber echoed this sentiment.

Garber said her main takeaway was that there is more to the history of reproductive rights than just Roe v. Wade.

“There are so many other facets of the abortion movement just as important that we should still consider,” Garber said. jerrywu2027@u.northwestern.edu

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

City introduces ban on flavored tobacco products

By EMMA RICHMAN

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City Council voted 6-3 to introduce a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products Monday.

According to Ald. Devon Reid (8th), the policy aims to prevent Evanston youth from accessing the addictive products and looks to improve overall public health.

“Health officials at the federal level have made clear the impacts of menthol cigarette smoking, tobacco smoking and, particularly, the negative impact for the Black community,” Reid said.

Reid initially recommended a ban on flavored tobacco vape and menthol products in June. The Human Services Committee recommended expanding the ban to all flavored tobacco products but voted in October to pass the ordinance on to City Council focusing only on flavored e-cigarettes and menthol products.

On Monday, Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) moved a substitute amendment to introduce a comprehensive ban on all flavored tobacco products.

Several community members weighed in on the proposed ordinance during public comment.

Don Zeigler, chair of the Evanston Health Advisory Council, spoke in support of a comprehensive ban, citing Evanston’s historic leadership in tobacco legislation.

Evanston passed the “Tobacco 21” ordinance in 2014 and became the first city in Illinois to raise the purchasing age for tobacco from 18 to 21. Illinois followed Evanston’s lead in 2019 and enacted a statewide version of the law.

“We did it first, then 35 other communities

followed before the state finally did,” Zeigler said. “If we don’t take the lead now, who will?”

Dr. Emma Daisy, the parent of a student in Evanston/Skokie School District 65, echoed Zeigler’s sentiments. She cited a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study which found that more than 80% of high school students and nearly 75% of middle school students who reported using tobacco products used a flavored one in the past 30 days.

David Spross, executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, said the proposed ban would harm local tobacco retailers.

“It is no secret that if this ban is passed, these responsible and licensed retailers will experience a negative economic impact,” Spross said.

“Banning menthol tobacco products and flavored e-cigarettes put a significant amount of retail sales at risk.”

Spross added that a ban on these products could push people to buy flavored tobacco products from other sources –– including the illegal market.

Ald. Thomas Suffredin (6th) also questioned the effectiveness of the potential ban.

“I think that we’re making a mistake in assuming that adults need us to tell them what legal products they can consume or purchase in the city of Evanston,” Suffredin said.

Reid noted the ban would effectively eliminate any tax revenue from the sale of e-cigarettes, estimated to measure between $84,000 and $112,000, according to the city’s Department of Health and Human Services.

“I prioritize public health over our finances,” Reid said. “But I think we should be aware of what that impact is and account for that in our budgeting practices.”

The city released its proposed $449 million

Daily file photo by Alison Albelda

City Council voted Monday to introduce a ban on flavored tobacco products.

budget for 2024 earlier this month and allowed residents to voice their thoughts on the budget earlier on in Monday’s meeting.

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) also supported the motion and said his decision was an easy one to make.

“Smoking is bad. We know it’s bad,” Nieuwsma said. “We’re going to often be asked to make judgment calls to choose between

conflicting goals, and in this case, the choice is not that difficult for me.”

Ultimately, Suffredin, Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) and Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) voted against introducing the ordinance.

The item will be on the agenda for action at the next meeting –– Nov. 13. emmarichman2027@u.northwestern.edu

Evanston’s public arts map offers look into city’s art scene

By SARAH SEROTA

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Evanston’s Public Arts Map is an online documentation of Evanston’s broad assortment of murals, sculptures, collages and other forms of public art. The map provides a short description of each piece, a photograph of the work and demonstrates where to find it in Evanston.

The Evanston Arts Council created the map to “make public art more accessible to the local community and our visitors,” according to the map’s description.

Former chair of the public art committee, Gay Riseborough, created the current version of the map, which was first designed by a city intern in 2017.

Riseborough is a former portrait and figure painter and used her expertise to rewrite many of the original descriptions through an artist’s lens.

“I went back into (the map) and made corrections and found all sorts of art that were not put on the map,” Riseborough said.

The research and writing process took Riseborough two years.

Riseborough said she’s frustrated by the lack of attention she believes both public art and the map receives.

“I don’t think people care about the map,” she said. “I don’t think people use the map.”

The Evanston Arts Council recently discussed creating QR codes to boost community exposure, according to Riseborough. The QR codes would

be installed next to the artwork and would link to the map.

James Deeb, a member of the council and the

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Jim Park’s colorful mural, “Nichols Neighborhood Mural,” is one of many murals included in Evanston’s Public Arts Map.

acting liaison to the public art working group, said the initiative is “only in the discussion stage,” as the group lacks the necessary funding to pursue the project.

Many sites featured on the map are focal points for the Evanston community. Local artist Jim Parks worked with his neighborhood to create the “Nichols Neighborhood Mural” located on Greenleaf Street over a decade ago.

Community members were invited to contribute to the mural by painting their own squares.

“It was the most fun day of life,” Parks said.

“We had a great time: kids, old people, everybody. We were all here. And when else do we all get together?”

After the community finished painting, Parks finished the mural by adding details with different textures and brush techniques.

But by 2016, graffiti and explicit drawings littered the mural. It was refurbished by a local Girl Scouts group with the help of Parks and Riseborough. “(Riseborough) was out here painting away too.

And I never met her before we became friends,” he said.

Riseborough said she believes more people in Evanston need to care about public art and its preservation.

“I would like to see Evanston known as a place for wonderful public art,” she said. sarahserota2027@u.northwestern.edu

Illinois officials react to House Speaker appointment

By LILY OGBURN

daily senior staffer @lilyogburn

Following the appointment of U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as the new speaker of the House on Wednesday, several Illinois officials released statements on the new role.

The House of Representatives has been without a speaker for three weeks, after voting to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). House Republicans have struggled to elect a speaker after unsuccessful bids by several candidates, including Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.).

Johnson has been a House representative since 2016. Johnson supported former President Donald Trump and defended Trump throughout his impeachment hearings. He has a consistently conservative voting record, and he has previously opposed abortion access and the codification of same-sex marriage.

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), who

represents Evanston in Illinois’ 9th District, expressed her disappointment in Johnson’s appointment in a tweet on Oct. 25. “[ Johnson] led the charge to overturn the 2020 election, wants to cut and privatize Social Security, & introduced a national ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill,” Schakowsky said. “This is the direction the extremists in the GOP want to take our country.”

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), who serves in Illinois’ 6th District, expressed disapproval about Johnson’s appointment due to his support for overturning 2020 election results in an Oct. 25 statement.

“Mike Johnson didn’t just vote to overturn the results of a free and fair election,” Casten said. “He was the chief architect of the legal framework that his colleagues said empowered them to do so.”

Casten also condemned Johnson for his support of abortion bans, noting Johnson “proudly supported efforts in his home state of Louisiana to imprison doctors who perform abortions.”

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.), representing Illinois’ 11th District, expressed relief that Republicans were able to agree on a speaker after weeks without one in an Oct. 25 statement.

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Foster noted that Johnson’s first address to the House had “several positive items,” including “a commitment to decentralize power from the Speaker’s office.”

However, he described Johnson’s lack of voiced support for Ukraine as “deeply troubling.” lilyogburn2026@u.northwestern.edu

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Rushing toward Bowl eligibility ‘cats search for fourth win

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

‘Cats welcome umd, top passing attack

By LAWRENCE PRICE

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After a 17-9 defensive duel and defeat at Memorial Stadium last weekend, Northwestern (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) returns to Ryan Field to welcome in the Maryland Terrapins (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten).

Saturday presents the Wildcats a chance to bounce back and take a step toward bowl eligibility. It also provides them an opportunity to get revenge following last year’s 31-24 loss in College Park, Maryland.

With graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant still sidelined, junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan will receive his third-straight start while the ‘Cats defense prepares for one of the Big Ten’s top passing attacks.

Here are three storylines to follow before NU’s battle with Maryland this weekend:

1. Even without Bryant, Braun stiLl has faith in Bajakian’s oFfense Saturday’s contest won’t only be the end of October, it will nearly be a month since Bryant sustained an upper body injury against Penn State. The veteran hasn’t touched the field since.

“Hopeful that he’s healthy sooner than later, but we’re taking it day-to-day,” interim head coach David Braun said. “We’re very confident that Ben will be back at some point this season, it’s just kind of a fickle deal he’s been working through.”

After the Penn State game, Braun described Bryant’s injury as not being a ‘long term concern,’ though Sullivan will be NU’s starter once again. And although Sullivan’s sample size under center is limited, the offense’s productivity hasn’t taken a step forward. After a 16-point first half against Howard, the ‘Cats have only scored a single touchdown in the last six quarters.

Of course, the full blame can’t be placed on Sullivan.

A major chunk goes to offensive staff and offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian. In six chances with possession on Nebraska’s side of the field, NU collected only nine points.

Even with the lackluster production, Braun expressed his utmost confidence in both Bajakian and his offensive staff moving forward.

“I trust our offensive staff to make in-game adjustments and decisions as they continue to manage our offense,” Braun said. “The worst thing you can do as a head coach is, in series, be too involved where you don’t allow that play caller to stay in rhythm and do their job.”

2. NU secondary put to the test against electric Maryland oFfense Facing the top rushing attack in the Big Ten last week in Nebraska, NU’s defensive focus was undoubtedly stopping the run — everyone and their mother knew that.

Now, the ‘Cats defense will have to face a “really good” passing offense in Maryland and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, according to Braun.

“A very deep, talented wide receiver room and a quarterback that operates at an extremely high level,” Braun said. “The way that (Tagovailoa) processes

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information, scans the field, understands coverages … it’s an impressive operation.”

Although the Terrapins run game hasn’t been anything special this season, it averages the second-most passing yards and total yards per game in the Big Ten. Alongside Tagovailoa’s 275 passing yards per game, the second-most in the conference. Maryland’s 33.4 points per game is the fourth-most in the Big Ten. Luckily for NU, the secondary has become a strong reliable backbone for the ‘Cats defense, highlighted by senior defensive back Rod Heard II and sophomore defensive back Devin Turner’s interceptions against Nebraska. NU ranks fifth in pass yards allowed per game after allowing only 85 yards through the air against the Cornhuskers.

Saturday’s duel will be decided by which program’s trump card has a stronger day at Ryan Field.

3. ‘Cats get another crack at stopping ruNning back Rowan Hemby October 22, 2022 was a special day for the Maryland rusher.

Hemby was a man on a mission, rushing for a careerhigh of 179 yards spotlighted by a 75-yard run to the house in the fourth quarter.

And it was all against NU. Braun noted how strong Maryland’s offensive line that’s festered with veterans is, and the elusive dynamic of the rushing attack.

“It’s well-balanced, it’s well thought out, they utilize tempo in certain situations that can stress you,” Braun said. “Just well-structured. They do a good job of mixing inside zone, outside zone, some gap-scheme, enough elements of quarterback-run game that keeps you honest.”

Even though Hemby’s third-year in College Park has been much more quiet than last year, outside of his 162-yard performance against Charlotte, he presents another point of emphasis to look out for. lawrenceprice2024@u.northwestern.edu

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turner raises the bar in second season

By JAKE EPSTEIN

daily senior staffer @jakeepste1n

LINCOLN, Neb. — When Northwestern took the field against Nebraska in Memorial Stadium’s 100-year anniversary celebration, the contest carried all the looks of a defensive duel — a game of inches that could be decided by the finest of margins.

In front of 86,769 fans that distinctly demonstrated the dictionary definition of enemy territory, sophomore safety Devin Turner silenced the smothering red and white crowd on the game’s first play from scrimmage.

Seven weeks earlier, he had the chance to make an instant imprint in the Wildcats’ season opener against Rutgers, letting a sure-fire interception slip through his fingertips on the Scarlet Knights’ first drive. Midway through the year, Turner made defensive drops a point of emphasis.

“I just got to catch the ball — too many dropped opportunities,” Turner said. “I should have about four interceptions right now.”

This time he’d make no mistake.

W hile Cornhusker coach Matt Rhule’s starting script looked to catch NU’s secondary off-guard, Turner read Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg’s heave like a book.

Turner extended his arms and snatched the pass from the sunny skies for his first career interception.

But the Little Elm, Texas native was built for making big plays in the grandest of moments after fine-tuning his ability in high school football’s mecca, according to Lone Star High School varsity football head coach Jeff Rayburn.

“The way we do things here in Texas; it’s yearround,” Rayburn said. “It’s not just the season, but in the offseason, you’re here early for lifts, (then) you run track in the afternoon. The schedule they keep (in college) is very similar, and so it’s not a culture shock.”

Two defensive drives later, Turner laid the initial lick that senior linebacker Bryce Gallagher capped off for a forced fumble. The safety seemingly carried a sixth sense, gravitating to prime position to make a play before the opposition even knew what hit them.

During a career day where he tallied five tackles and a tackle for loss to go along with his interception, the Little Elm, Texas native made his impact from sideline to sideline.

“He should have five picks by now,” redshirt senior defensive back Coco Azema said. “He’s always in the right spot.”

Before enrolling in high school, Turner made consistent strides in all facets of his game, but he knew he was far from merely tapping the surface of his potential.

So, Turner and his family reached out to Tony Francis, a personal trainer and owner of ERI Athletics.

The two hit the ground running on speed, strength and endurance training. Francis said Turner’s goaloriented persona immediately jumped off the page.

In the weeks leading up to his freshman year, Turner laid out his mission to his trainer.

“He told me, ‘Coach Francis, I know I’m not the biggest, but nobody is going to outwork me,’” Francis said. “He understood that he was undersized, but he didn’t let that deter him… He was eating around the clock, making sure he was sleeping (and) hydrating; he was doing all the things within his control to put himself in the best situation possible.”

For two seasons, Turner bided his time on the junior varsity squad, seeking an opportunity to make his mark at the 5A varsity level. He received a varsity call up for the team’s playoff run during his sophomore season, and served as a practice player.

Then, the once-undersized kid hit a vital growth spurt before his junior year, shooting up above six feet tall. While the Rangers’ coaching staff initially intended to plug Turner in at corner, Earnest realized he fit the mold of the modern day safety, capable of unleashing hard hits and making plays in coverage at will.

Three weeks into Turner’s junior season, he scheduled a meeting with Earnest. There, the newly minted safety reaffirmed his position coach’s faith in him.

“From that point forward, he became the vocal leader — he led by example,” Earnest said. “He was an ultimate leader for us over there on defense.

(With) how much the game, the program, everything mattered to him, then to him taking the leadership role on, he went above and beyond what a leader does in most cases.”

After he took command of the defensive side of the ball, holding himself and his teammates to the highest standards, his coaches decided to unleash the dominant defender on both sides of the ball, slotting Turner in at wide receiver.

Rayburn said Turner’s natural ability and elite IQ paid instant dividends on the opposite side of the ball.

“The vibe and the mood — everything changed when he would change sides of the ball,” Rayburn said. “The way he worked and how he got to galvanize the group was really special.”

Despite never having ascended the Everestesque incline of a Texas 5A state championship, Turner left a lasting impact on the culture of Rayburn’s and Earnest’s program. And, he’s carried that same presence to Evanston.

‘nobody is going to outwork me’

— devin Turner

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Although Turner’s playmaking prowess resulted in an immediate introduction to the Cornhuskers faithful, the defensive back’s instant impression on his future high school coaches preceded any on-field looks.

Whenever he attended the Rangers’ youth football camps, Turner always donned an eye-catching getup.

“Small, little nerdy kid, wearing fluorescent clothes and big Rec Spec goggles — that was Devin Turner,” Rayburn said with a chuckle. “Devin came to all our little kid football camps, and was kind of the Energizer Bunny kid.”

While his neon attire grabbed his prospective coaches’ eyes, Turner’s motor maintained their attention. Coming from a military family, his ex-marine father, David Turner, instilled an undeterred drive deep within his son from an early age.

Turner said his father put him through plenty of workouts, but the sophomore learned the most from his dad’s life lessons.

“The biggest thing I gained from the military — that everybody thinks is just hard work and discipline — really is the love and caring that he showed us,” Turner said. “This love — it’s not about hard love — but actually loving us and understanding everything’s not about what we want to do, (instead) it’s more about the process that gets us there.”

Lone Star’s co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Barrett Earnest first crossed paths with Turner when the NU star was in seventh grade. Earnest, who played SEC football at Alabama from 2003-2006, had recently moved from Tennessee to Texas to pursue a new job on the sidelines.

Earnest said he’ll forever remember the first time he saw Turner’s glasses shift within his facemask as he made a big hit. He quickly noticed that Turner’s love for the process, fueled by his father’s guiding example, translated right into the defensive back’s approach on the gridiron.

“As a seventh grader, he wasn’t the strongest, he wasn’t the fastest, but he did work. And, man — he would work so hard,” Earnest said. “What he lacked at the time in pure ability, he made up for with how hard he worked.”

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When Turner first stepped onto the Evanston campus as a 17 year old, he didn’t expect to be thrust into a starting role less than a year later. But, in an injury-riddled 2022 season for the secondary, Turner made his debut at Penn State. He’d go on to play in the ‘Cats final eight games that year.

His play quickly impressed associate head coach and defensive backs coach Matt MacPherson, who relayed how the then-freshman was “always in the right spot” to his high school coaches.

That notion quickly spread to his teammates.

“He acts like a coach’s kid,” Azema said. “Devin’s always in the room with the coaches, and they’re watching practice film and things like that. Devin loves the game of football and he loves the preparation.”

After tallying 32 tackles, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble in his freshman campaign, Turner entered the offseason looking to add more weight to his frame to match the physicality and endurance required of a Power Five safety. Using squats to build power in his

legs, Turner turned 190 pounds into 210 by the time spring practices hit.

Now through seven games of his sophomore campaign, Turner continues to carve out a substantial role in interim head coach David Braun’s starting lineup, delivering a bevy of big hits and getting his gloves into passing lanes.

“It’s just him owning his process, but that’s a young man that continues to grow and continues to improve,” Braun said.

Packed with heaps of potential, there’s little telling where Turner’s ceiling may be.

But, those who’ve witnessed the sophomore’s ascension and maturity know that he’s maintained the same drive that pushed him to work when the lights didn’t shine.

According to

his longtime trainer, even when nobody was watching, Turner’s character has always shone through.

“A lot of people fail to realize what it takes to be at that level to be at Northwestern,” Francis said. “Not only did he understand what it took, he was willing to do it — and he did so while maintaining his character.

There will never be a statsheet that can determine how genuine and how phenomenal a human being he is.”

Lawrence Price contributed reporting. jacobepstein2026@u.northwestern.edu

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‘our best fOotbaLl is stiLl ahead’

By AAYUSHYA AGARWAL

daily senior staffer @aayushyagarwal7

Despite being a double-digit underdog, Northwestern was within striking distance throughout its matchup over Nebraska.

The Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) would have been over .500 for the first time in over a year and could have inched closer to bowl eligibility if they had won. At least six wins are needed to proceed to a bowl game.

Two forced interceptions in the game’s opening minutes provided hope for NU. Unfortunately, the offense struggled to generate momentum all afternoon and failed to reach the end zone once. As a result, the ‘Cats were forced to settle for three field goals and trailed from the second quarter onwards.

While Saturday’s defeat served as a major obstacle in NU’s chance of topping the Big Ten West, interim head coach David Braun believes in the team’s ability to turn it around immediately — starting with this Saturday’s home matchup versus Maryland (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten).

“We have a group that is disappointed in the result but also hungry for what is ahead,” Braun said. “You can see that in the way everyone is carrying themselves. It is an intense group who knows that our best football is still ahead of us.”

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While the team’s morale is high, there are many questions about the offense’s ability to outplay opposing defenses. NU’s offense failed to capitalize on advantageous field positions and were sacked eight times last Saturday.

Yet, Braun remains confident in his offense — and offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian’s play-calling abilities through the final stretch of the season.

“There’s not one person in the locker room that doesn’t want to see that area improve,” Braun said. “There’s trust that (Bajakian) and the offensive staff will put our offense in the best situation to win games. One of the worst things you can do as a head coach is being too involved in the middle of a drive.”

And although the offensive struggles have become a premiere focus of attention, NU’s defense — particularly on the edge — will need to continue to create opportunities.

The Terrapins average around 33 points per game, placing them as one of the conference’s top offenses and citing the importance of consistent elite defensive performances. “(Maryland) has a well structured run game,” Braun said. “They have a lot of juniors and seniors on their offensive line who understand what they are doing, a very deep and talented wide receiver room and a quarterback that operates at an extremely high level. It will be a great challenge for our defense.”

On Saturday, the ‘Cats presented a

committee of running backs rushing the ball.

Whether it was senior running back Cam Porter — who had nine rushes for 20 yards — or junior running back Anthony Tyus III who rushed for 63 yards over six carries — there wasn’t a primary ball carrier.

Despite the multiple running backs involved, Porter has prioritized a team-first mindset, understanding the role he has in the team’s overall success. “(Porter) is the ultimate team player and team captain,” Braun said. “He embodies selflessness, will always put the team first and (represents) what this team is all about. He is a huge reason why this team is positioned to do great things in the second half.

In all three of their losses, the ‘Cats bounced back to win the following contest, highlighting their resilient level of play when it matters most.

Now, with the Terrapins coming into town and NU once again facing the possibility of being two games under .500 for the first time this season, Braun stressed the team’s determined approach.

“We have a group that owns the previous week and goes and attacks the next opportunity,” Braun said. “We fully expect the same to happen again this week. We’re in the third quarter of our season, and we’ve got to set the stage on how we’re going to go forward.” aayushyaagarwal2024@u.northwestern.edu

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NU’s defense prepared for matchup

By SKYE SWANN

daily senior staffer @sswann301

Despite a nine-point loss last Saturday to Nebraska, Northwestern (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) left Lincoln with a bevy of positives, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. With a homestand clash against Maryland this weekend, the Wildcats focus on improving their defensive artillery.

This tactic was on display in the first half.

The ‘Cats secondary helped limit the Cornhuskers’ run game and came up with two interceptions during Nebraska’s first three drives. It was the first time NU recorded two interceptions in a first quarter since the program’s 2020 home opener versus Maryland. “(The secondary) came out amazing,” senior defensive back Coco Azema said. “Two interceptions within five minutes … that’s amazing.”

Welcoming in an offensive unit that averages 281.4 passing yards per game in comparison to 140.9 on the ground per game, most eyes will be on NU’s secondary and Terrapins starting quarterback Taulia

Tagovailoa.

Although the Cornhuskers’ offense outdueled the ‘Cats defense, interim head coach David Braun said the team will grind all week to prepare for their conference clash against Maryland. Following Saturday’s loss, he added that the team was not happy with its performance and planned to review film to get better this week.

Braun called the Terrapins a “really good” program and emphasized their plan of attack will need to be amped up.

“It’s an impressive operation,” Braun said.

“It’s no surprise that they’re averaging 30 points a game and it’ll be a great challenge for our defense.”

The numbers speak for themselves. Maryland averages 33.4 points per game, the fourth most in the Big Ten. It ranks second in the conference in total yards per game, with 422.3.

With the tall task ahead, the ‘Cats secondary will have another chance at a team that flexes a strong offense.

NU’s defense was getting pinned on some drives in their last conference game, but there is a positive takeaway: Their secondary limited Nebraska, a team that came in averaging over 200 rushing yards per game, to only 163

yards in Lincoln. This was a great effort by the defense on the field to pressure Nebraska’s run game.

Ahead of this weekend, NU will have to be aware that it needs to silence the Terrapins’ passing game, which will be a different feat than their challenge last weekend against the Cornhuskers. The ‘Cats must ensure Maryland wide receivers Jeshaun Jones and Kaden Prather are covered. Jones leads the Terrapins pack with 418 receiving yards and Prather comes a close second with 373 receiving yards.

However, Braun noted at a Monday press conference that the secondary is getting more “rooted” in the scheme they intended to run this season and is excited to get better in their passing coverage. He said the team is excited for the challenge against Maryland, but will have its hands full facing a top quarterback in the Big Ten. “A very, very productive, efficient pass game that will challenge us,” Braun said. “In every facet of their passing game — whether it be RPO, drop back pass, quick game screen game — very well structured.” skyeswann2024@u.northwestern.edu

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WALKOUT From page 1

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The former chief executive officers of several arms-producing companies providing weapons to Israel, including Boeing and General Dynamics, sit on NU’s Board of Trustees.

Several faculty members also attended the walkout to show their support.

Asian American studies and Black studies Prof. Nitasha Tamar Sharma, the director of the Asian American Studies Program, said the walkout was a “source of comfort” for her.

“I particularly appreciate them calling Schill out,” she said. “(AASP) and many students have written responses to his non-response.”

NU President Michael Schill said in an Oct. 12 message to the community the University would not issue a statement on the IsraelHamas conflict and defended institutional neutrality against criticisms in an Oct. 13 email. In both messages, Schill expressed his personal opinion and condemned the actions of Hamas. He did not condemn those of the Israeli military.

AASP released an open letter to Schill calling for University leadership to express greater empathy for Palestinian civilians and Palestinian and Arab Americans in the NU community in future communications. Sharma said Schill did not reply.

NU SJP asked all walkout participants to wear masks to protect themselves from being identified. Some protesters also blocked the

Ta-Nehisi Coates named commencement speaker for inaugural NPEP class Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates will address the first class of incarcerated students in the United States to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from a top 10 university.

The Northwestern Prison Education Program is set to hold its first graduation ceremony on Nov. 15 at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois.

“Ta-Nehisi is an extraordinary writer and public intellectual who has inspired change and envisioned the world not as it is, but as it could and should be,” founding director of NPEP and law professor Jennifer Lackey said in a news release. “He is exceptionally well-suited to celebrate this profoundly significant moment for our students.”

Coates is the author of several bestselling books and has written for a number of prestigious publications. Much of his work examines race and discrimination.

cameras of journalists and passersby.

According to organizers, some NU community members who have spoken in support of Palestine — including AASP faculty and members of the NU Community for Human Rights— have had their personal information leaked and been subject to online threats and harassment.

“The president, the administrators, care nothing about this,” the protester said. “Why are we not taking action to protect students, protect faculty that are harmed?”

Several members of the Division of Student Affairs — including Dean of Students and Vice President for Wellness Mona Dugo — were present at the protest.

Dugo said she and her colleagues attended as an “event support team” to ensure that the protest remained safe.

“We’re here for any de-escalation and out of concern for our campus right now, which feels like a tinderbox,” Dugo said.

The walkout comes two weeks after a vigil organized by SJP to express solidarity with Palestine and grieve lives lost in Gaza and another vigil earlier that week organized by Jewish students to mourn lives lost in the war.

At the end of the protest, organizers asked attendees to scan a QR code which allowed them to ask Congress to stop funding Israel through a call or email.

“The students are saying that we demand a response,” Sharma said. joyceli2025@u.northwestern.edu

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“The Daily’s editorial board remains committed to covering challenging issues in a fair and nuanced way.”

Half of the page featured a color photo of doctors surrounded by deceased civilians at an Oct. 18 press conference at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza. A blast at the hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians the previous day.

Below the photo, an article headlined “Northwestern complicit in genocide of Palestinians” parodied the University’s response to the IsraelHamas war. The article featured fabricated quotes from University administrators and a metaphor comparing Ozzis — reusable food containers offered by on-campus dining halls — to civilian hostages taken by Hamas.

The imitation paper also featured a manipulated advertisement for Birthright Israel, a free heritage trip to Israel for Jewish young adults with the slogan “One man’s home is another man’s former home!” Below the ad, a QR code directed readers to a webpage with a message about the war.

The board of the Students Publishing Company, The Daily’s parent company, said in a statement it did not authorize or endorse tampering with The Daily’s production and distribution.

The entity is cooperating with law enforcement to investigate the matter. The SPC board — made up of faculty, alumni and students from outside The Daily’s newsroom — manages the paper’s financial operations but does not weigh

in on editorial decisions, which are managed by The Daily’s student-run editorial board.

“We cannot say this any more plainly: We reject and condemn this act of vandalism, and we have engaged law enforcement to investigate and find those responsible,” the board said in the statement.

NU’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine told The Daily it was not involved in the production or distribution of the false copies.

The statement comes more than a week after University President Michael Schill sent a message to the community condemning Hamas’ attacks in his personal capacity but iterating a stance of institutional neutrality on the war. The following day, Schill clarified that “the abhorrent and horrific actions of Hamas on Saturday are clearly antithetical to Northwestern’s values — as well as my own.”

In a Wednesday afternoon email to the Jewish community, NU Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon reiterated Hillel’s support for Jewish students in light of both the unauthorized copies and a walkout organized by NU SJP later that day calling on the University to cut support for Israel.

“These actions and others, individually and cumulatively, are contributing to a campus climate that is unsettling for Jewish students and members of the broader Northwestern community,” Simon wrote in the email.

NU responded to the incident in a statement released Wednesday evening summarizing events regarding the tampered newspapers. jacobwendler2025@u.northwestern.edu

“With Ta-Nehisi Coates as their commencement speaker, our hard-working graduates will hear from a public intellectual and creative force who will inspire them to do great things with what they have learned,” NU Provost Kathleen Hagerty said. “I can’t think of a more energizing voice at this pivotal moment in their lives.”

The inaugural class of NPEP students was admitted in January 2022.

Now, there are around 100 NPEP students in both Stateville Correctional Center, a multi-level security state prison for men, and Logan Correctional Center, a multi-level security state facility for women and transgender individuals.

“As students hear from one of the most distinguished writers of our time, we hope they are empowered to use their knowledge to make positive changes in the world,” chief of staff of the Illinois Department of Corrections Latoya Hughes said. “We are proud to partner with Northwestern to provide these transformative educational opportunities.”

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D65 seeks community input on superintendent search

By OLIVIA MOFUS

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education has begun their search for a new district superintendent. Former superintendent Devon Horton announced his departure in April. Since then, Angel Turner has

taken over as Interim Superintendent.

At its Sept. 18 meeting, the board signed off on a deal with the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) to assist in the search for a new superintendent.

The next step in the search process is to gather feedback from District 65 community members to create a leadership profile. According to School Board Secretary Adeela Qureshi,

the profile “designates the attributes the district stakeholders are seeking in a superintendent.”

The district opened an online survey on Oct. 12 to collect feedback. They are also holding two focus groups for stakeholders to directly give their input to IASB consultants –– one on Oct. 25 and the second on Nov. 4.

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would most like to see in a new superintendent.

The IASB will collect data from their needs assessment, gather candidate information, keep search records and coordinate the candidate pool for the district.

“It’s important that we identify a leader who can ensure that vision meets reality and that a high-quality educational experience is provided to every child within our community,” District 65 Board of Education President Sergio Hernandez Jr. said in a letter to families.

The new superintendent could potentially begin work during a tumultuous period for the district. Board members announced on Oct. 17 that they were $25 million over budget on a long-awaited 5th Ward school. Board members recently decided to scale the school down to grades K-5 instead of the previous K-8 model to stay within budget, but have not yet decided on a concrete design plan.

During the board meeting where this alteration was approved, a number of public commenters criticized the situation. D65 teacher Ruth Young suggested that to save money, the board abandon the superintendent search and have Turner remain in the role, which received applause from the audience.

“How about if we cut a couple other things, like the superintendent search, since we already have someone who’s transparent and is already doing their homework, and who is already inclusive and doing what they need to do,” Young said.

Turner, who assumed her position in July, wrote in an Oct. 16 memorandum that she was unaware of construction and financing budgets for the 5th Ward school since they were not under her purview before she assumed the position.

She noted in the memorandum that it was not clear to her that the budget for the new 5th Ward school was significantly above its original estimate and added that she didn’t learn about the mistake until August.

“Given the significant implications of this project currently underway and my commitment to lead with fidelity, it remains my goal to provide the Board with the information needed to ultimately determine the best path forward,” Turner wrote. oliviamofus2026@u.northwestern.edu

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Nigel Prince’s ascension to NU’s defensive throne

By JAKE EPSTEIN

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When coach Russell Payne took the helm at Northwestern in May 2021, he inherited a program in limbo. The Wildcats hadn’t topped the Big Ten regular season table since 2012, making their last NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014.

Payne and his staff hit the recruiting trail with ferocity, targeting bluechip recruits that could immediately step into the fold and alter the team’s trajectory for years to come. He found that in a 6-foot-2 center back who seldom backed down from a defensive duel — now-sophomore defender Nigel Prince.

“We saw a guy that as a junior was playing for Atlanta United’s second team, and he loved defending, winning balls (and) playing balls,” Payne said. “Developmentally, he was going to continue to work on his passing.”

As fate would have it, Prince’s first official visit took him to NU. The Atlanta native said he instantly fell in love with campus, hitting it off with the players and coaching staff.

Payne’s pitch to Prince was simple — he had a chance to help instill a new, winning culture for the ‘Cats.

“Historically we haven’t been on the up-and-up, so I want to be a part of creating something new and earning our respect back,” Prince said.

After evaluating his collegiate options on a series of solo visits, the Atlanta United youth product opted to trade in the Major League Soccer club’s red and black for purple and white.

Payne said Prince’s commitment was a game-changer in building what was named the nation’s No. 5 recruiting class by Top Drawer Soccer.

“He honestly started that domino effect,” Payne said. “He was one of our first signees that was one of the highest ranked recruits (nationally).

(Prince) got other guys turning their

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Sophomore defender Nigel Prince works the ball out of the back.

attention towards us and away from ACC schools (and) other Big Ten schools.”

Now, just two seasons into his collegiate career, Prince’s presence on the team’s backline has been pivotal to Payne’s renaissance, propelling the group to unforeseen heights. *** Prince fell in love with the game when he first laced up his boots.

Beginning his career as a forward at a local club, two former professionals helped guide him to his positional mainstay.

Richard Money and Carlos Bocanegra, both of whom played defense in the English Premier League, placed Prince on defense once he tried out for a newly-formed club. At the time, Atlanta United was just a concept — and had unveiled its crest less than a year earlier.

Under the tutelage of Money, Bocanegra and current South Carolina coach Tony Annan, Prince joined the inaugural side for the 2016 Generation Adidas Cup. From U-12 onward, Prince captained his youth side, often playing several age years up because of his elite size and composure. For Atlanta United academy coach Steven Covino, Prince instantly commanded respect.

“He was one of those guys that did a really good job of leading by example — always one of the hardest working guys at training,” Covino said. “Off the field, he was first to help the coach with equipment — first to pick up the cones. You could tell he just lived and breathed the game.”

Soccer showed Prince much of the world, projecting the possibilities and pathways his skillset opened up. He’d play in Europe and South America, even receiving a Jamaica U20 national camp callup to represent his “mom’s homeland.”

W hile Prince’s family initially believed the defender would forgo college and head straight for the professional ranks, careful consideration led him to take his talents to the D-1 level.

Covino shared the sentiment,

comparing Prince to Miles Robinson, a former Syracuse star who solidified a consistent starting role for Atlanta United and made 27 appearances for the United States Men’s National Team.

“If he continues to progress and continues to show how dominant he can be in college soccer, he’ll start to gain a repertoire of being a professional in the near future,” Covino said. “A lot of professional teams will come calling for him. *** Prior to his freshman season, Prince had several more experienced center backs to beat out for a starting role. It would take the defender just one game to earn a slot in Payne’s initial 11.

He started 12 games in a difficult season for the ‘Cats, but Payne challenged him to stay hungry and raise the bar in the offseason.

“For Nigel, it was just about maturity,” Payne said. “He had a lot of really good performances as a freshman, but the comprehensive approach to excellence just wasn’t there.”

Prince more than met his coach’s command, putting in the necessary on-field work and joining the team’s leadership council as just a sophomore. After the coaching staff told him they were concerned about his ability to go the full 90 minutes, Prince proved the proposition dead wrong, playing all but six minutes across 15 games this season.

Associate head coach Krystian Witkowski, who helps spearhead the staff ’s recruiting strategy, said the sophomore has grown leaps and bounds since he first arrived on campus.

“He’s not only matured tactically, but off the field — the way he carries himself as a professional student athlete where he takes care of his body, he comes for film (and) he’s just become a student of the game,” Witkowski said. “He understands that he’s nowhere near where his potential may be.” ***

With just two games remaining in the conference slate, Prince and NU entered a must-win matchup against Indiana on Tuesday. In the pinnacle point of Prince’s promising tenure thus far, the defender dealt the game’s fatal first-half blow with a flick of his head.

The ‘Cats had endured 20 minutes of action in their own defensive third and were lucky to still be deadlocked at zero when graduate student defender Reese Mayer prepared to launch a long throw toward the Hoosiers’ box.

At the edge of the six, Prince lept beyond his marker. With his back toward goal, the sophomore flicked a header just beyond the keeper’s grasp, grabbing a go-ahead goal against the run of play.

“It’s about time,” Prince said of his first career goal. “I’ve had a couple of close ones, so it was good to finally get one.”

Following Prince’s picture perfect imprint on the scoreline, NU needed to lock in and protect its slim lead for more than 65 minutes.

And, in what may very well become dubbed the “Nigel Prince Game,” the center back thwarted opposing attackers time and time again, solidifying the clean sheet and a 1-0 victory.

“He’s ready to put his body on the line for the team,” Witkowski said. “We wanted someone that was going to anchor the backline and give everything to the team — one defensive play at a time — but he does that every time for us.”

The win catapulted the ‘Cats into a three-way tie for first place in the Big Ten standings with No. 16 Michigan State and Penn State. With a lone road trip to Michigan left in the regular season slate, a share of, if not an outright conference title is on the line.

Prince said it’s a dream scenario for his team.

“You always hope for these times, (but) I wouldn’t think we’d be here, honestly,” Prince said. “That’s just a testament to coach, a testament to our hard work in the offseason. We’re flying right now.” jacobepstein2026@u.northwestern.edu

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No. 22 NU places second at Stanford Intercollegiate

By KARINA EID

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No. 22 Northwestern clawed its way up the leaderboard this past weekend, securing a second-place finish at the Stanford Intercollegiate tournament.

The Wildcats were one of just two teams under par during the threeround event, tallying 48 birdies and three eagles.

In its final fall tournament, NU outshot 17 squads, including No. 1 Stanford, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 UCLA and No. 12 San Jose State at the Stanford Golf Course, which played as a 6,269-yard par 71.

With a team score of 2-under, the ‘Cats ended seven strokes off the pace of No. 11 Southern California.

“It’s a really great quality field and strength of field,” coach Emily Fletcher said. “So I’m always encouraged by that finish.”

Junior Lauryn Nguyen, who won the Windy City Collegiate Classic in early October, dominated the individual field. The third-year phenom drained a practice-round hole-in-one,

and her game didn’t cool off once she took to the tournament’s tee.

Nguyen maintained a particularly successful run the first two rounds, leading the tournament with a score of 136. Fletcher said the junior’s second day score of 66 significantly contributed to NU’s lofty place on the leaderboard.

However, Nguyen’s steady streak began to flounder in the third round, when she logged four bogeys and one double, relying on her four birdies to card a 73. She ultimately finished fifth, recording a four-under, 209 over three rounds.

Fletcher said she encourages her players to remain present and grounded to minimize mistakes — a skill that Nguyen, the team’s “anchor,” has mastered, according to the coach.

“It’s not that her game has been perfect, but she’s been able to move on from her mistakes,” Fletcher said.

Other NU players shared similar successes on the course. Senior Jennifer Cai posted two one-under rounds for an 11th-place finish. Capping off her event two strokes behind Cai, freshman Ashley Yun earned the 22nd leaderboard slot with a third round low

of 68.

This tournament, hosted by Stanford and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, held a particularly special meaning. The 19 teams participated in PlayforHer, an initiative to raise funds for breast cancer research.

The campaign honors Nancy McDaniel, a coach at University of California, Berkeley, who is currently in her second bout of breast cancer.

The event raised over $280,000, which will be donated to McDaniel’s oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.

According to Fletcher, Northwestern helped raise $25,000 alone.

“Our group felt that we were playing for a little bit more than just ourselves this week,” Fletcher said.

The Stanford Intercollegiate marked the end of the fall season for the ‘Cats.

The team boasts a trio of top-three finishes, including events such as the Windy City and the Illini Women’s Invitational. After a three-month hiatus, NU’s first tournament of the spring season will begin on Feb. 4 at the UCF Challenge in Orlando, Florida. karinaeid2027@u.northwestern.edu

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A Northwestern golfer putts the ball. NU nabbed a second-place finish at the Stanford Intercollegiate over the weekend.