# northwestern (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover northwestern. Page: Feed: --- ## [Behind the scenes of UNC/TCU...in Ireland](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/behind-the-scenes-of-unc-tcu-in-ireland) _2026-08-20 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ What does prep look like right now? Why Ireland? What will make this game different? ## [US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal](https://www.fox6now.com/news/us-pauses-50-tariffs-canadian-imports-after-last-minute-deal) _2026-08-19 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | FOX 6_ The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year. ## [Central Missouri announced D-II's first jersey patch deal, and it's everything you'd expect from a D-I package:](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/central-missouri-just-announced-d-ii-s-first-jersey-patch-deal-one-problem-d-ii-can-t-have-jersey-pa) _2026-08-18 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ UCM operates more like some D-I programs than the median D-II school — and it's trying to get in the patch game early. ## [If the PCSA is dead, here's my proposal for something that could actually pass](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/if-the-pcsa-is-dead-here-s-my-proposal-for-something-that-could-actually-pass) _2026-08-17 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ You can't get everything you want. But you might be able to get SOME things you want. ## [A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away](https://www.fox6now.com/news/historic-shortage-is-squeezing-american-dinner-staple-relief-could-be-years-away) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | FOX 6_ USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019. ## [I agree, Mountain West AD: College sports is NOT a free market](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/i-agree-mountain-west-ad-college-sports-is-not-a-free-market) _2026-08-14 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ If you want to save college sports, start with being honest about what it actually is ... and isn't. ## [US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do](https://www.fox6now.com/news/credit-card-debt-hits-1-26-trillion-delinquencies-rise-what-you-can-do) _2026-08-13 · Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller) · Latest News | FOX 6_ A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says. ## [A Savvy Marketer in Michigan](https://timcalkins.com/2026/08/a-savvy-marketer-in-michigan/) _2026-08-13 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ Last week voters in Michigan picked Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to be the Democratic candidate for Senate. El-Sayed has a remarkable background; he was a Rhodes Scholar and received his M.D. from Columbia. He is the author of multiple books and was Detroit Health Director. He also is a savvy marketer. A NYT Interview This weekend, the New York Times ran an interview with El-Sayed. What struck me was… ## [New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data](https://www.fox6now.com/news/new-social-security-cola-estimates-released-after-fresh-inflation-data) _2026-08-13 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | FOX 6_ Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data. ## [How important is athletics revenue to a university budget, REALLY? Let's do some math.](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/how-important-is-athletics-revenue-to-a-university-budget-really-let-s-do-some-math) _2026-08-13 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Or at least, I'll attempt to do some math. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wi2weSqFdPYk) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Notre Dame football: Why the Irish running backs are far from the team's weak link](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/notre-dame-football-why-irish-running-backs-far-from-teams-weak-link) _2026-08-12 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ The Irish have national title aspirations in 2026. To get there, the running back room has to give the offense something. This group has the collective talent to give Notre Dame what it needs and more. ## [UIC becomes first Chicago institution to add jersey ads patches on athletic uniforms](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/uic-becomes-first-chicago-institution-add-jersey-ads-patches-athletic-uniforms) _2026-08-11 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ The Flames have become the first Chicago-based and MVC institution to display jersey patch ads on their athletic uniforms. Here's what you need to know. ## [Where do sponsor patches go for swimmers?](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/where-do-sponsor-patches-go-for-swimmers) _2026-08-11 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Multiple schools have announced sponsorship deals with "all varsity sports." What that looks like for every sport isn't very clear. ## [Welcome to Extra Points 3.0](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/welcome-to-extra-points-3-0) _2026-08-10 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ We have several major product announcements and new features to share with you. ## [Notre Dame football: How an experienced CJ Carr can be what the Irish need to win it all](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/notre-dame-football-how-experienced-cj-carr-can-be-what-irish-need-win-all) _2026-08-07 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ CJ Carr knows so much more entering the 2026 season. It’s that knowledge that has him on the cusp of leading a Notre Dame offense that has national championship potential. ## [Greendale zoning change rejected, bread stand at center of debate](https://www.fox6now.com/news/greendale-park-bakery-stand-rejected) _2026-08-07 · Ashley.Sears@fox.com (Ashley Sears) · Latest News | FOX 6_ The Greendale village board rejected a proposal that would've allowed The Salty Dog Farm Stand to set up shop in a new location. ## [How schools can actually make more money selling tickets](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/how-schools-can-actually-make-more-money-selling-tickets) _2026-08-07 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ It's not just about having a winning team. It's about data. ## [Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands](https://www.fox6now.com/news/student-loan-defaults-reach-record-highs-see-where-your-state-stands) _2026-08-06 · Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller) · Latest News | FOX 6_ Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet. ## [What will happen next with the Oregon State women's basketball union push?](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/what-will-happen-next-with-the-oregon-state-women-s-basketball-union-push) _2026-08-06 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Though it's been lost a bit in the news cycle, a major labor story is brewing in the Pacific Northwest. ## [Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame players to focus on winning now to avoid playoff snub](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/marcus-freeman-wants-notre-dame-players-focus-winning-now-avoid-playoff-snub) _2026-08-05 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gr0qnOgTJUFZ) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Special Report: A DEEP Dive into the Michigan Athletic Department's Finances](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/special-report-a-deep-dive-into-the-michigan-athletic-department-s-finances) _2026-08-04 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Maybe we'll do this for other schools as well. But today? Let's do Michigan. ## [Greendale zoning debate, park bread stand at center of discussion](https://www.fox6now.com/news/greendale-bread-stand-park-zoning-debate) _2026-07-31 · Ashley.Sears@fox.com (Ashley Sears) · Latest News | FOX 6_ A Greendale bread stand has grown in popularity, and because of it, the owner is trying to move. But the village has the final say. ## [Northwestern separates emotion from 'Priority No. 1' in looming game vs. Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/northwestern-emotion-pat-fitzgerald-michigan-state) _2026-07-30 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ There will be emotions tied to Northwestern's game vs. Michigan State this year. At Big Ten Media Days, Northwestern made clear its showdown vs. Pat Fitzgerald will be just a game. ## [Illinois giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rate is unconstitutional, judge says](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-immigrants-tuition-ruling) _2026-07-25 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Illinois allows some undocumented residents to pay in-state tuition as its public colleges and access financial aid. ## [Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses](https://www.fox6now.com/money/retirement-health-care-costs-2026-fidelity-estimate) _2026-07-24 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | FOX 6_ A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year. ## [Brother Rice star DT Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame football: What it means for the Irish](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/brother-rice-star-dt-brayden-parks-commits-notre-dame-football-what-means-irish) _2026-07-23 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Brayden Parks, a star defensive tackle for Brother Rice High School, committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. Here's what it means for the Irish and for the greater Chicagoland area. ## ['We delivered on being the best': Northwestern football calls its shot with Ryan Field nearing finish](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/best-northwestern-football-ryan-field) _2026-07-21 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ The finish line to re-open the modernized Ryan Field is approaching. Northwestern has called its shot while putting the finishing touches on the future of its program. ## [FOX6 Cents: Interview with financial advisor Drew White](https://www.fox6now.com/video/fmc-q10s99qsyfrdqn8o) _2026-07-17 · Latest News | FOX 6_ Earlier we brought you our FOX6 Cents story that's all about financial advisors. Joining us now to talk more about the benefits of having a financial advisor is Drew White. ## [Marketing Observations on the World Cup](https://timcalkins.com/2026/07/marketing-observations-on-the-world-cup/) _2026-07-17 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ We are nearing the 2026 World Cup finals. The month-long event has been a remarkable sporting extravaganza, with 104 matches and more than 11.5 billion cumulative viewers. Here are six marketing observations. The Hydration Break Miracle Soccer has always suffered from a marketing problem: there were limited opportunities for advertisements. Structurally, the NFL is a perfect marketing model. In an… ## [Financial advisor shortage, Northwestern Mutual looks to fill gaps](https://www.fox6now.com/video/fmc-s4wfoel6wmsyv9sh) _2026-07-17 · Latest News | FOX 6_ We’re all on different financial paths in life, and sometimes it helps to have a guide. But it turns out, there aren’t as many out there as there used to be. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ANVja4HHB7oG) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Ranking the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the 2026 season](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/ranking-10-most-anticipated-college-football-games-2026-season) _2026-07-09 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois. ## [From Notre Dame to NIU, the 4 most important college football transfer portal additions](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/notre-dame-illini-niu-northwestern-important-transfer-portal-addition) _2026-07-09 · Chris.Kwiecinski@fox.com (Chris Kwiecinski) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches. ## [The Importance of Being Present](https://timcalkins.com/2026/06/the-importance-of-being-present/) _2026-06-22 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ One of the great things about working at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management is that, in addition to teaching and participating in school programs and event, I get to work with companies on interesting projects. I work on a range of things. Sometimes I do talks and seminars on topics like Defensive Strategy, Executive Storytelling and Building Strong Brands. Other times I work on… ## [Financial Advice for Graduates – 2026](https://timcalkins.com/2026/06/financial-advice-for-graduates-2026/) _2026-06-11 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ If you follow my blog, you know that most years I write a post with financial advice for new graduates. It is aimed primarily at Kellogg MBAs but is relevant to any young person navigating the world. My advice doesn’t change dramatically from year to year: you can see articles from prior years on this blog. Here are two of them: 2019 and 2023 . Kellogg’s commencement is this weekend, so here is my… ## [Lautapeliopas Game Day #1](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/05/lautapeliopas-game-day-1/) _2026-05-17 · Mikko · Gameblog_ Earlier this year I decided to host a small game day for the contributors of Lautapeliopas. I ve been doing yoga, and the yoga school rents out the place. It s a lovely place and good for small gatherings. For the first game day on 16.5.2026 we ended up with 21 people attending, which was a very \[ \] ## [She made another one](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/05/she-made-another-one/) _2026-05-13 · Mikko · Gameblog_ For-Ex had the why on earth did you buy this game letter on back of the box. I m exactly the kind of person to buy a game after reading that. I played the original four times before passing it on. It was a weird game, hard to understand, and while it looked nice, it was \[ \] ## [My Flawed Assessment of Basic Economy](https://timcalkins.com/2026/05/my-flawed-assessment-of-basic-economy/) _2026-05-12 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ One of the best ways to learn is to look back at your mistakes. We all make them, and in each mistake, there are things to be learned. It is much more fun to look at your successes. Considering why things have gone well in your life is a fun exercise. Most of us chalk up the wins to our skills and talents. Today I want to reflect on my flawed evaluation of United’s Basic Economy. Basic Economy In… ## [A Flight Evacuation and United’s Skilled Response](https://timcalkins.com/2026/04/a-flight-evacuation-and-uniteds-skilled-response/) _2026-04-28 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ Last week I took United flight 2092 from Chicago to LaGuardia for a family event in New York. It turned out to be an eventful trip. The Evacuation About 45 minutes into the flight to New York, the pilot announced that we were doing an emergency diversion. The plane turned sharply to the right and began to rapidly descend. Flight attendants instructed everyone to practice the impact position. They… ## [Guàn Dàn or throwing eggs (or bombs)](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/04/guan-dan-or-throwing-eggs-or-bombs/) _2026-04-23 · Mikko · Gameblog_ We played Guàn Dàn yesterday. John McLeod (of Pagat.com) was visiting Tampere recently and recommended this Chinese climbing card game to me. According to him, it s very popular in China right now. It has a couple of outstanding features among climbing games. It s a fixed partnership game like Tichu, and instead of counting points, it s \[ \] ## [Branding Lessons from The Pitt’s Noah Wyle](https://timcalkins.com/2026/04/branding-lessons-from-the-pitts-noah-wyle/) _2026-04-17 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ Every once in a while I read something that really sticks with me, like Sam Anderson’s recent NY Times Magazine profile of Noah Wyle, who plays The Pitt’s Dr. Robby. It is a remarkable article about a career, but also about personal branding and positioning. I shared my observations with my MBA class this week. The Story Wyle's story is astonishing. You can read the article here . Here is a quick… ## [A good week](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/04/a-good-week/) _2026-04-02 · Mikko · Gameblog_ This has been a good week of games. We started with afternoon games on Monday. One player dropped out, so the original plan of a four-player game of Imperial turned into a three-player game of Indonesia. I had not played Indonesia with three before, so I was curious to find out how it works. Turns \[ \] ## [A Missed Opportunity for Nespresso](https://timcalkins.com/2026/03/a-missed-opportunity-for-nespresso/) _2026-03-24 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ I am a big fan of coffee and drink it throughout the day. Some people suggest that I drink too much coffee, but I am comforted by the latest research that suggests coffee reduces the risk of dementia. We have a Nespresso machine here in the marketing department here at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Kellogg recently stopped providing free coffee in the faculty lounge, so… ## [2026 Kellogg Super Bowl Ad Review Highlights Video](https://timcalkins.com/2026/03/2026-kellogg-super-bowl-ad-review-highlight-video/) _2026-03-17 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ The 2026 Kellogg Super Bowl Ad Review was a big success. For the 22nd year, a panel of Kellogg MBA students evaluated all the spots. The focus: which spots will build the business and build the brand. You can watch a video recap of the event here or click below. https://vimeo.com/1174466273?share=copy amp;amp;fl=sv amp;amp;fe=ci The post 2026 Kellogg Super Bowl Ad Review Highlights Video appeared… ## [18GB with two and Indonesia](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/03/18gb-with-two-and-indonesia/) _2026-03-05 · Mikko · Gameblog_ This week has been good for board games. On Tuesday, I met a friend for a two-player game of 18GB: The Railways of Great Britain, and yesterday we played another game of Indonesia. Two-player 18GB is a fine 18xx experience for two. We played the E-W setup this time, cutting the board north of York. \[ \] ## [Chicago & NorthWestern redraw](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/02/chicago-northwestern-redraw/) _2026-02-20 · Mikko · Gameblog_ I wanted to do a redraw of the Chicago NorthWestern board. I own the original Winsome Games edition. The Rio Grande version has a nicer board, though it s a bit plain and doesn t include the most obvious usability fix I wanted to include in my version. Let s start with the original version. It s usable, \[ \] ## [Return to Indonesia](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/02/return-to-indonesia/) _2026-02-18 · Mikko · Gameblog_ We had a great game session yesterday. We played Indonesia! The appearance of the new third edition made me realize Indonesia would be a great match for my current game group, so I quickly reacquired a copy. I got the first edition, from a friend who upgraded to the third. We had full five players. \[ \] ## [Return to Chicago & NorthWestern](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/02/return-to-chicago-northwestern/) _2026-02-12 · Mikko · Gameblog_ A friend suggested playing Wabash Cannonball, but when digging through my Winsome crate, I found Chicago NorthWestern. This John Bohrer design from 2016 was released by Rio Grande in 2023, so it s more widely available. It s a funny game. This is a cube rails game where railroad companies spread out west from Chicago. Everybody \[ \] ## [2026 Super Bowl Advertising Review](https://timcalkins.com/2026/02/2026-super-bowl-advertising-review/) _2026-02-09 · Tim Calkins · STRONGBRANDS_ It was a great year for Super Bowl advertising. Prices reached a new high, with some ads being reported to sell for more than $10 million for thirty seconds. The overall quality was high. Companies wisely kept the focus on the product this year; this approach avoids controversy and makes for more effective spots. Once again, a panel of students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of… ## [Gaming Year 2025](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2026/01/gaming-year-2025/) _2026-01-14 · Mikko · Gameblog_ 18XX. This trend continued strong, with 16 plays of various 18XX titles. I was very happy with this. Now that we have over 30 plays with this group, I did some stats of the results. The most active players in our group (me, Aapo and Ville), do equally well: our average scores are 83-84% of \[ \] ## [Tools for Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor and 18 BosWash](https://mikkosgameblog.com/2025/11/tools-for-forest-shuffle-dartmoor-and-18-boswash/) _2025-11-18 · Mikko · Gameblog_ Thoughts on Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor, 18 BosWash and Ruben's Mini-Chips.