Don’t buy into report that Evanston would benefit from rebuilt Northwestern stadium

A rendering of the proposed new Ryan Field. (Provided by Northwestern University)

Northwestern University President Michael Schill outlined the criteria for proceeding with NU’s pop/rock performance arena to replace its current football stadium. Trying to distance the project from burgeoning scandals surrounding the school’s athletic programs, he told The Daily Northwestern:

“Ryan Field needs to be resolved on its own merits and based upon the benefits that it will create for the community versus the costs that will occur.”