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Qatar Foundation disputes buying influence with funding to Northwestern University
The Qatar Foundation, a state-led nonprofit organization that funds a Doha-based campus of Northwestern University, is disputing Republican claims that the relationship is used to buy influence. Republicans slammed Northwestern President Michael Schill in a House hearing on campus antisemitism last week, where Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) pointed to reports the school had received more […]
Northwestern University Teams Up with Nations Group for Temporary Stadium Amidst $800M Ryan Field Revamp
Northwestern University steps up its game—literally—as it gears up for some major home-field changes. With the current Ryan Field on the brink of demolition, the Wildcats aren't just rolling over. They've roped in powerhouse Nations Group to quarterback the construction of a temporary stadium, ensuring the team's roar won't be silenced during the $800 million makeover of their sporting sanctuary.
ETHS boys track: Hassard hits new heights in high jump
Oliver Hassard soared to new heights in downstate Charleston Saturday at the Class 3A Illinois High School Association state track and field finals. The Evanston senior cleared a personal best height of 1.94 meters – about 6 feet, 4 and three-quarters inches – and earned a 10th-place finish in the high jump.
ETHS boys tennis: ‘Finn the Fighter’ earns 5th place at state tourney
Finn Pollard made history for Evanston’s tennis program in his final season. But years from now, his coaches and teammates likely won’t remember his won-loss record or his postseason success. They’ll just remember him as “Finn the Fighter.”. Pollard, who measured 5-foot-2 inches when he entered...
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