Northwestern's new Ryan Field hosts Iowa after slur incident
The gist
Northwestern hosts Iowa at its new $870 million Ryan Field on Nov. 7, with both teams at 6-2.
The stadium's debut season is shadowed by a slur allegation and a student walkout.
How it unfolded
- Nov 21, 2023Northwestern gets approval to move forward with the Ryan Field rebuild.
- Jan 29, 2024Demolition of the old Ryan Field is set to begin.
- Jun 24, 2024Northwestern celebrates groundbreaking on the new stadium.
Key terms
- slur
- A word or expression that shows disrespect or a low opinion toward someone or something.
- marching band
- A group of musicians who play instruments while marching, often in military-style uniforms.
Source: Wikipedia