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Dear friends,
Since our inception, NU Intel has fastidiously attempted to chronicle the nooks and crannies of life here at Northwestern by focusing on those places we always take for granted. Yesterday, one of those hallowed places, The Keg of Evanston, was taken from us. The time may come to take an analytical look back at TKOE to figure out it’s true purpose within NU’s vibrant social ecosystem. For now, we can only focus on those forgotten stories that lent the bar its aura, its spirit. Here we present eight perspectives on the closing of TKOE. Feel free to contribute your own stories in the comments. Cheers, NU Intel. more 
‘Cats play with our hearts again in close loss to Wisconsin
In forty minutes, we got a glimpse of the two Northwestern basketball teams that fans have grown to love and hate over the course of this season. With lackluster defense, little hustle, and poor shot selection, the ‘Cats of the first half resembled the team that staggered onto the court against teams like Texas-Pan American, Ohio State, and the first game against Michigan State. But in the second half, out of the locker room ran an inspired, tough team with a sense of urgency, not unlike the team that upset Purdue, demolished Michigan, and handed Illinois a tough loss. Unfortunately for Northwestern, it took way too long for the team to finally realize how vital this game was, something that becomes very apparent in the report card. more 
Well, it was fun while it lasted
When an elderly woman describes your college basketball team as “embarrassing,” that’s, well, embarrassing.
If there is any benefit to supporting a perennially awful basketball team, it’s that you don’t have to experience devastating losses that kill postseason hopes. The football team has had its fair share (if I may digress: 1995 Miami (OH), 1996 Rose Bowl, 2000 Iowa, 2004 Hawaii, 2005 Sun Bowl, 2006 New Hampshire, 2007 Duke, 2008 Indiana, 2008 Alamo Bowl, 2010 Outback Bowl–to name a few). more
Another week of basketball, another week of questions left unanswered. How much did the wins over Michigan and Indiana really mean? The Wildcats did hold Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims, two of the Big Ten’s top six scorers, to a combined 15 points. Against Indiana, the ‘Cats spread the wealth as their entire starting lineup reached double figures in points. John Shurna played an essentially flawless game solely out on the perimeter, going 5-8 from downtown en route to 16 points. A physical Jeremy Nash grabbed 10 boards despite being in foul trouble for most of the game due to questionable calls, proving that he could be a threat on the boards and posting his second consecutive game of double-digit rebounds. Even Kyle Rowley, who I love to poke fun at, had moments where he looked like the physical defensive presence I hope he will one day become, whipping the crowd into a “Kyle Rowley” chant after an incredibly physical defensive stand. more
NU road struggles continue in nail-biting loss in Minnesota
Last night’s game against Minnesota looked, at times, like the ‘Cats win over Michigan in Ann Arbor a couple weeks back. On the road against a more athletic team, NU fought back from behind, but unlike against Michigan, it was too little, too late, as they fell to the Golden Gophers, 65-61. more
‘Cats can’t build off Purdue win, walloped by Ohio State
There’s something you should know about Northwestern. While they may have finally gotten over the hump this season when it comes to winning close games, and may even reach the summit and make it to the Big Dance, consistency is not their strong suit.
After Saturday’s marquee victory over Purdue, the ‘Cats laid an egg in Columbus on Tuesday night, falling to the #25 Buckeyes 76-56. The game was over two minutes in, and we can only hope that NU uses this as motivation to beat the Illini on Saturday. Onto the grades. more
Even the most optimistic of ‘Cats fans came into this week with anything less than total confidence. With a 1-2 record in the Big Ten, it seemed clear that for Northwestern to stay alive in the tournament discussion, they needed to take one of their next two games against No. 16 Wisconsin or No. 6 Purdue. Once Trevon Hughes willed the Badgers to victory by nailing three three-pointers in a row, it seemed as though NU was destined to drop to the bottom of the Big Ten rankings. more
‘Cats can’t make grades in failed effort to upset the Badgers
Maybe it was too much to ask for Northwestern to beat Wisconsin in both football and basketball. NU will have to settle for a win on the gridiron this year and an upset on the hardwood last year. (Unless they find a way to win in Madison—doubtful.) For anyone who didn’t make it to the game—which is absolutely unacceptable, especially when Northwestern hosts a top 25 team—or anyone that wants to relive the heartbreak, here is yesterday’s report card. more
‘Cats showing symptoms of March Madness
In the history books, Northwestern sits right next to the NCAA Tournament—but not in the way they would like. The closest the ‘Cats have been to the Big Dance was when the first tournament was held at the original Patten Gym (since demolished to build Tech). more
An up-and-down Winter Break for the Wildcats
2009 ended in historic fashion for the Northwestern Wildcats Men’s basketball team.
2010 smacked them back to reality.
The ‘Cats concluded their 2009 non-conference slate with lopsided wins over North Carolina A&T, North Florida, and Central Connecticut State. They had a thrilling victory over Stanford in a battle of the ‘we’re good academic schools that also want to be good at sports’ schools. more
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