Staff Profile
Cat Zakrzewski –– Campus Editor
Cat Zakrzewski is the Campus editor of The Daily and a Medill sophomore. Her past positions include assistant Campus editor, assistant In Focus editor, Holiday Guide editor and copy editor. She is from Ambler, Penn., and has interned at Montgomery Media. Her other campus commitments include Pi Beta Phi Fraternity For Women.
Students aim to regain traction for new student center advocacy
May 20, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Student Government, Student Groups
A group of Northwestern students relaunched an initiative advocating for an improved student center last week, just days before Norris University Center celebrated its 40th birthday. The New Student Center Initiative first formed in 2010 when Associated Student Government attempted to garner grassroots... Read more »
Schapiro receives honorary degrees from Garrett, Notre Dame
May 19, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
University President Morton Schapiro received honorary degrees from the University of Notre Dame on Sunday and the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on Friday. Schapiro was one of six recipients of honorary degrees at Notre Dame's 168th commencement ceremony. Schapiro gave the address at Garrett's... Read more »
First weeks in office rocky for ASG's Ani Ajith, Alex Van Atta
May 15, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
About three weeks after spring showers washed his chalked campaign slogans away, Ani Ajith's fledgling Associated Student Government presidency grappled with a series of external and internal challenges. Ajith and ASG executive vice president Alex Van Atta ran in the April election as the ticket with... Read more »
Northwestern to return Napoleon Bonaparte family letter to France
May 14, 2013
Filed under Campus, Events
University Library will present a letter from Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother and 250 other documents to a top French diplomat serving the Chicago area on Thursday. The letter, written by Joseph Bonaparte, discusses a skirmish in Corsica involving Napoleon Bonaparte. Dated April 27, 1792, the letter... Read more »
Indie band Walk the Moon to play Dillo Day
May 10, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus, Top Stories
Before hitting the festival circuit this summer, rising indie rock band Walk the Moon will perform at Dillo Day. The Ohio-based band will perform in the daytime headliner slot at 1:30 p.m. June 1, Mayfest announced this morning. Walk the Moon, which recently wrapped up a tour with indie pop band... Read more »
Despite confirmation delays, ASG determines some fall funding
May 8, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Student Groups
In an extended meeting, Associated Student Government voted Wednesday night to allocate more than $12,000 to B-status student groups for Fall Quarter. After a contentious debate over confirmations for the ASG executive board, about 20 representatives from B-status student groups entered Senate at... Read more »
Northwestern sets plans to honor Dmitri Teplov
May 7, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
A memorial gathering for Dmitri Teplov will be held Wednesday at The Rock, Northwestern announced Tuesday. The McCormick sophomore, 20, was found dead in Pancoe Hall on Sunday morning. His death was ruled a suicide. The gathering begins at 5 p.m. and marks the third time people have met at The... Read more »
International students from Mexico take issue with Cinco de Mayo letter
May 7, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Student Groups, Top Stories
Weinberg sophomore Pablo Garcia Romero grew up in Mexico and had the day off from school every year for Cinco de Mayo. So when an email about the holiday circulated through campus Saturday night, reminding students to not drink tequila or eat tacos, he said he thought it was “over the top.” “I... Read more »
New carry-out program coming to dining halls
May 6, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Latest Stories
Sodexo, the parent company of nuCuisine, has announced plans for a new carry-out program that will give students more meal options after regular dining hall hours end. The program will allow students to order carry-out meals 8-11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Foster-Walker Complex. Wildcat Carry... Read more »
LA Dodgers part-owner to speak at School of Law commencement
May 6, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
Mark Walter (Law ’85), part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will deliver the main address at the School of Law convocation May 17. Walter serves as chief executive officer and a member of the board and executive committee of Guggenheim Capital, a privately held financial services company. The... Read more »
Updated: McCormick sophomore Dmitri Teplov's death ruled a suicide
May 6, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
The Cook County medical examiner's office has ruled Dmitri Teplov's death a suicide. The McCormick sophomore, 20, was found dead Sunday morning in Pancoe Hall. Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said a suicide note was found in Teplov's pocket that suggested he planned to hurt himself. Teplov... Read more »
Northwestern's Qatar campus graduates second class
May 5, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
A class of 33 students graduated from Northwestern’s Qatar campus Sunday, marking the school’s second graduation since it opened in 2008. Of the Class of 2013, which boasts 15 Qatari nationals, 16 students received degrees in journalism and 17 received degrees in communication. For the first time,... Read more »
Students celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Lakefill bonfire
May 5, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
Rather than celebrating Cinco de Mayo with tacos or tequila, a group of Northwestern students gathered Sunday at the Lakefill to roast marshmallows and break pinatas. The Alianza Fuego Bonfire, which brought together Latino groups from across campus, came just one day after representatives from Alianza... Read more »
Northwestern closes in on unofficial Dillo Day campaign
May 2, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Events, Student Groups, Top Stories
An unofficial online campaign for Dillo Day was shut down this week after Northwestern’s legal team intervened. The campaign included a website selling unauthorized Dillo Day T-shirts as well as a Facebook page and event directing viewers to the apparel site. At one point this week, the unofficial... Read more »
Mayfest announces plans for second stage, Dillo Village
May 1, 2013
Filed under Campus, Events, Student Groups, Top Stories
Although Mayfest has not yet announced this year's Dillo Day performers, it has several new plans in store, including a second stage and more amenities for attendees. Mayfest representatives said the new stage will feature smaller acts, particularly during set changes on the main stage. They also... Read more »
Northwestern announces two new programs in Israel
April 30, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
Northwestern will offer two new study abroad programs for undergraduate students at Tel Aviv University in Israel starting Spring Quarter 2014, the Office of International Program Development announced Tuesday. The programs are titled "The Modern State of Israel: Politics, Economics, and Ethnicity" and... Read more »
Students resume diversity talks with documentary
April 29, 2013
Filed under Campus, Events, Top Stories
A group of Northwestern students called on their peers to “wake up” and challenge the status quo surrounding diversity and inclusion on campus Monday, showing an audio documentary that questioned the University's treatment of underrepresented groups. The documentary, titled “Nommo,” follows... Read more »
Internationally renowned Feinberg pharmacologist dies
April 28, 2013
Filed under Academic, Campus, Faculty
Feinberg Prof. Toshio Narahashi, former chair of the pharmacology department, died of colon cancer April 21. He was 86. Narahashi was internationally known for his work in neurotoxicology, the branch of medicine that studies the effect of toxins on nerve cells. He was a tenured professor at Feinberg... Read more »
Medill panel analyzes Boston Marathon coverage
April 25, 2013
Filed under Academic, Campus, Career
Medill faculty and alumni at the forefront of the Boston Marathon coverage discussed where the media failed and succeeded in covering the event and the subsequent search for the suspected bombers in a Google Hangout on Wednesday. Margaret Sullivan (Medill ’80), public editor of The New York Times,... Read more »
Students discuss North Korean history, politics
April 25, 2013
Filed under Academic, Campus, Student Groups
Weeks after North Korea threatened to attack South Korea and the United States, Prof. Ji-Yeon Yuh discussed Wednesday evening the isolated country's history and current political climate. Student attendees said the discussion presented a more nuanced perspective on the issue that is not available... Read more »
Family of Medill alum James Foley, missing in Syria, to host awareness event
April 22, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
The family of missing journalist James Foley (Medill ‘08) will raise awareness for his disappearance during World Press Freedom Day in Boston. A May 3 event called “Silenced Voices: When Conflict Zone Reporters Go Missing” will feature an update on the search for Foley by Phil Balboni, CEO and... Read more »
New ISA World Cup vendors draw student group leaders
April 22, 2013
Filed under Campus, Events, Student Groups
The ISA World Cup tournament had a record number of fans in the stands this year thanks to several new initiatives. The annual tournament featured 32 teams of soccer players, while 20 student groups acted as vendors in a large tent adjacent to the field. The event also had a dunk tank despite chilly... Read more »
Dead president's run for ASG revealed
April 22, 2013
Filed under ASG Elections, Campus, Student Groups
Forget blasting listservs or handing out flyers — Arts Alliance staged a publicity stunt to advertise its latest production, anonymously organizing a fake student government campaign for a dead U.S. president. After losing a bid for Associated Student Government president, the campaign for “The... Read more »
Updated: Northwestern School of Law dean comes out in support of admitting undocumented immigrants
April 17, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
The dean of Northwestern's law school announced this evening his support for admitting and enrolling undocumented immigrants. In an email to the School of Law community, Dean Daniel Rodriguez said he has started drafting a formal statement on the issue. The law school currently does not address undocumented... Read more »
Students call for support following Boston Marathon tragedy
April 17, 2013
Filed under Campus, Events, Student Groups
Northwestern students are organizing a community response to the deadly blasts during the Boston Marathon earlier this week. The Associated Student Government Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution calling on students to contribute to relief efforts and offer emotional support. Earlier... Read more »
In Boston Marathon aftermath, community attempts to provide support
April 16, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Top Stories
Kielo Sauvala said she had “a good race all the way” until she was about 120 meters away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. “I heard people screaming, but I kept running,” said the 56 year-old member of the Evanston Running Club. “And then the second bomb exploded, I... Read more »
Marathon tragedy hits home for Evanston runners, Northwestern community
April 15, 2013
Filed under City, National, Top Stories
Some Evanston residents and members of the Northwestern community were running in the Boston Marathon shortly before deadly explosions went off near the finish line Monday. Seventeen of the 19 Evanston residents who registered for the race were tracked by the marathon's website. Most finished before... Read more »
'How I Met Your Mother' star Josh Radnor to visit Northwestern
April 11, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
"How I Met Your Mother" star Josh Radnor will speak April 25 at Northwestern, Fiedler-Hillel announced this evening. Radnor, who plays Ted Mosby on the hit CBS series, will speak 8 p.m. at the Technological Institute. Tickets are $5. — Cat Zakrzewski
Nick Swardson slated for A&O spring speaker
April 11, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
"Reno 911!" star Nick Swardson will perform stand-up comedy April 20 at Northwestern, A&O Productions announced this evening. Swardson, who started in stand-up comedy before performing in the Comedy Central hit series, will speak at 8 p.m. at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Doors will open for... Read more »
'All-males club': Election highlights gender gap in Associated Student Government
April 10, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
The 2013 Associated Student Government election marks the third race in a row in which a female candidate has not vied for the organization’s highest position. Of the eight candidates running on a presidential ticket this year, executive vice presidential candidate Jo Lee is the only woman. Women... Read more »
Series to bring Teach for America founder, other speakers to Northwestern
April 10, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
The Contemporary Thought Speaker Series announced today it will feature the founder of Teach for America, the director of engineering at Google and an acclaimed author and journalist this spring at three separate events. The series was inspired by former Northwestern Prof. Baker Brownell, who... Read more »
Northwestern announces plans to remember law prof Saturday
April 9, 2013
Filed under Around Town, Blogs, Latest Stories
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday for Dawn Clark Netsch, Northwestern professor emerita, at the School of Law’s Thorne Auditorium. Netsch, a constitutional law expert who served in the Illinois State Senate for 18 years, died of complications related to Lou Gehrig’s disease March... Read more »
Meet the Candidates: Ani Ajith, Alex Van Atta stress 'linking perspectives' in ASG race
April 8, 2013
Filed under ASG Elections, Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
Associated Student Government presidential candidate Ani Ajith and running mate Alex Van Atta believe experience and perspective set them apart from their three opponents in next week’s election. The Weinberg junior and McCormick junior have served on ASG since their freshman year, most recently... Read more »
Associated Student Government nonverbal campaigns officially launch
April 7, 2013
Filed under ASG Elections, Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
The four tickets for Associated Student Government president and executive vice president officially kicked off their campaigns early Monday morning, gathering for launch parties and publishing websites and social media accounts. The four candidates, who had to gather at least 300 signatures by 5 p.m.... Read more »
Associated Student Government campaign reforms to take effect in upcoming election
April 4, 2013
Filed under ASG Elections, Campus, Latest Stories, Student Government
Associated Student Government passed a new set of campaign reforms just in time for the upcoming election season, which kicks off 5 p.m. Friday when candidates must submit their student-signed petitions. The most notable reform is the elimination of runoff elections, which have determined the presidential... Read more »
Vote Evanston early voting initiative fails to attract students
April 3, 2013
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories, Student Groups
Vote Evanston's effort to drive students to the polls early in the upcoming city election fell short Wednesday. Throughout the week leading up to the April 9 election, Vote Evanston, a non-partisan initiative to encourage student voting, will lead walks from campus buildings to the Lorraine H. Morton... Read more »
New Diversity Leaders' Group to address issues across Northwestern schools
April 2, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Latest Stories
A new group of administrators is working to improve diversity and inclusion for Northwestern students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the University announced Monday. The Diversity Leaders’ Group is responsible for a consistent administrative strategy for diversity and inclusion across... Read more »
Northwestern adds new shuttle stop at Lincoln Avenue and Sheridan Road
April 1, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Latest Stories, On Campus
Northwestern on Monday added a new stop at Sheridan Road and Lincoln Avenue to the Campus Loop and Chicago Express shuttle routes. The campus shuttles will pick up from the Chicago Transit Authority bus stop near the intersection, according to an email to the NU community from University Services.... Read more »
Weinberg Prof. Kathryn Bosher leaves legacy in classics
April 1, 2013
Filed under Campus, Faculty, Latest Stories
Weinberg Prof. Kathryn Bosher, an energetic scholar of the origins of fifth centry Greek theater in Italy, died March 23. She was 38. Colleagues and students said she will be remembered at Northwestern for her scholarship and energy. “She combined a good critical sense of her field with a tremendously... Read more »
Debates between 1st Ward alderman candidates Fiske, Tivador focus on student concerns
March 15, 2013
Filed under City, Local, Politics, Top Stories
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) and challenger Edward Tivador used a pair of on-campus forums Thursday night to spar over who is more in touch with Northwestern students. In their first joint appearance since Tivador launched his campaign last month, the two candidates shared their platforms with audiences... Read more »
CAPS looks to expand staff as more students request services
March 8, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Student Government, Student Groups, Top Stories
As of March 1, Counseling and Psychological Services has experienced a 9 percent increase in the number of students using their services this year. This increase comes as CAPS is attempting to expand its services and staff, something it has been planning to do for a while, but which might finally... Read more »
Vote Evanston campaign attempts to engage students in local election
March 7, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government
With Evanston's April 9 City Council election growing closer, Northwestern's Associated Student Government and the Center for Civic Engagement are ramping up efforts to register students to vote. The election is contested in the 1st Ward, where Edward Tivador is challenging incumbent Ald. Judy... Read more »
Schapiro, ASG continue push for gun control
March 5, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Top Stories
In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, University President Morton Schapiro and Associated Student Government voiced support for increased gun control. Now, both Schapiro and ASG are attempting to follow through. Schapiro told The Daily in a meeting Thursday he was going to... Read more »
Family asks for information more than 100 days after Foley's kidnapping
March 4, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
The family of James Foley (Medill '08) released another public appeal for information about his whereabouts Monday, more than 100 days after he initially was taken in Syria. Foley, a freelance conflict zone reporter, was captured Nov. 22 near the country's Turkish border. His family has not heard... Read more »
New York Times program reaches out to Northwestern student leaders
March 4, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
The Northwestern Center for Leadership has partnered with The New York Times to bring a new ambassador program to campus that will aim to connect leaders from a wide range of student groups. Todd Murphy, associate director of the center, said students will use The New York Times content to start... Read more »
Students call for change at march, demonstration
February 28, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Groups, Top Stories
As Weinberg senior Paul Jackson stepped up to The Rock and took the megaphone, hundreds gathered began to chant and cheer, one student even beating a drum. His voice booming across the courtyard, Jackson called on the students to fight for change at Northwestern. “Everyone here is told time and... Read more »
Students call for change at afternoon walkout and demonstration
February 28, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
More than 100 students left their classes this afternoon to march down Sheridan Road and participate in a demonstration at The Rock, calling Northwestern to change its campus culture of racism. The march was planned by students from Alianza and For Members Only in response to the treatment of Michael... Read more »
ASG attempts to follow through on Chabad House resolution
February 28, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus
Associated Student Government is attempting to follow through on a contentious resolution, passed at the Feb. 20 Senate meeting, calling for the University to be more transparent about its decision to disaffiliate from the Tannenbaum-Chabad House. The University disaffiliated from Chabad House formally... Read more »
In first year on the job, Kirchmeier looks to bridge off-campus gap
February 27, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Top Stories
A year after the University created a new position for Anthony Kirchmeier as the director of off-campus life, his office is rolling out new programs and a new website. In January, the office hired off-campus ambassadors, paid undergraduate students who coordinate events for off-campus students and... Read more »
As police close investigation, questions remain in Maddula's death
February 27, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Harsha Maddula, On Campus
As Evanston Police close the five-month investigation into the death of McCormick sophomore Harsha Maddula, many questions remain unanswered. Evanston Police Department spokesman Cmdr. Jay Parrott told The Daily on Monday the manner of Maddula’s death has been deemed accidental, with a contributing... Read more »
Updated: Evanston Police reach conclusion in Harsha Maddula investigation
February 25, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Harsha Maddula, Top Stories
Evanston Police told The Daily on Monday they have concluded the death of McCormick sophomore Harsha Maddula was “accidental in nature with ... a contributing factor of alcohol.” Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said police made this conclusion after receiving toxicology results and a consistent... Read more »
Northwestern Athletic Department seeks increased attendance at basketball games through various incentives
February 25, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Student Entertainment, Top Stories
In the wake of a five-game losing streak and a 13-15 record, the Northwestern Athletic Department is attempting to maintain student attendance at men's basketball games with free merchandise and monetary incentives for groups and philanthropies. At Wednesday’s face-off against Wisconsin, the Athletic... Read more »
Updated: EPD concludes investigation into Maddula's death, University responds
February 25, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Harsha Maddula, On Campus
Updated, 9:30 p.m. Monday: The University sent the following statement from Patricia Telles Irvin, vice president for student affairs, to The Daily on Monday night: "On behalf of Northwestern University, I offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Harsha Maddula. As President Schapiro... Read more »
The fine points of funding: How student groups cash in with Associated Student Government
February 25, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Student Groups, Top Stories
Last Wednesday, Medill junior Tegan Reyes set foot in her first Associated Student Government Senate meeting to appeal for more funding for the student group she co-chairs, Relay For Life. Reyes hoped to appeal to the Senate for more funding so that their group could have a photo booth for students... Read more »
Northwestern partners with Coursera to continue online education development
February 22, 2013
Filed under Academic, Administration, Campus, Science & Technology
Northwestern announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Coursera, a digital platform for massive open online courses. The University’s foray into the growing field of MOOCs, along with 28 other American and global institutions, comes just months after NU’s November announcement that it would... Read more »
Chabad House dispute arrives at ASG Senate
February 21, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
The Tannenbaum Chabad House dispute that embroiled Northwestern in litigation this past fall reached the floor of the Associated Student Government meeting Wednesday night as the Senate passed a resolution calling on the University to “help facilitate the disclosure of more information to students.” Senators... Read more »
ASG services committee aims to accommodate students with new online resources
February 21, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government
The Associated Student Government launched a new cab sharing service for Northwestern students Wednesday, one of several online projects the services committee is launching this year. Cab Corner is one of a few new services being offered online by ASG following this month’s redesign of the group’s... Read more »
Medill Justice Project makes strides in shaken baby syndrome cases
February 19, 2013
Filed under Academic, Campus
In the past few years, the Medill Justice Project has undergone many changes, most recently changing its name from the Medill Innocence Project. But one major turning point occurred for the organization last year, when it began focusing on a different type of case, one director Alec Klein said they... Read more »
Howard, Northwestern students get wild in rendition of 'Harlem Shake' meme
February 17, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Entertainment, Student Groups, Top Stories
Burgwell Howard said Sunday that Northwestern is a school that likes to always be “cutting-edge” and keep up with the “latest trends.” Even if that trend is on YouTube. On Sunday afternoon, about 100 Wildcats left the library and hit the floors of Henry Crown Sports Pavilion to record Northwestern’s... Read more »
New Scorecard tool unlikely to impact Northwestern financial aid
February 14, 2013
Filed under Academic, Administration, Campus
The College Scorecard, which President Barack Obama announced during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, will likely have little impact on financial aid and admissions at Northwestern. The Scorecard allows prospective college students and their families to compare colleges’ affordability... Read more »
ASG addresses Foley, Chabad House at senate
February 13, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Top Stories
Legislation proposed at Wednesday's senate meeting discussed how Associated Student Government could get involved with wider issues, from both Evanston and abroad, affecting Northwestern. ASG passed legislation saying it would assist in raising awareness about international journalist James Foley (Medill... Read more »
ASG plans campus music video
February 12, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Northwestern’s Associated Student Government is attempting to take the University viral. The organization is asking students across campus to submit ideas for a NU-themed music video. Applications for the video are due Saturday, and ASG plans to go into production at the start of Spring Quarter. ASG... Read more »
In Focus: With court date set, rift persists between Klein, Northwestern
February 11, 2013
Filed under Campus, In Focus, Top Stories
This December, like many before, Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein led a group of Northwestern students on a Birthright trip to Israel. Sitting in the Tannenbaum-Chabad House in February, Klein explained how “amazing” the trip had been for the students who joined him. He was wearing a bright purple sweatshirt... Read more »
Schapiro plans trips to Springfield and D.C. to discuss gun control
February 8, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Student Groups
A mere signature on a petition is not enough for University President Morton Schapiro, who will travel to Springfield, Ill., and Washington, D.C., to further the gun control discussion. More than 350 presidents of colleges and universities have signed the College Presidents for Gun Safety petition... Read more »
New Northwestern study shows writing intervention improves marital satisfaction
February 7, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
New Northwestern research has found a way to improve marital satisfaction in just 21 minutes. Generally, marital satisfaction declines over time in a marriage. But a study led by psychology Prof. Eli Finkel shows a simple writing intervention could keep couples satisfied. “I don’t want it... Read more »
Northwestern alum Cody Keenan named President Obama's chief speechwriter
February 6, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus, Top Stories
Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02) will assume the role of President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter and is slated to take the lead in writing next week’s State of the Union address. The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that long-time chief speechwriter Jon Favreau will end his seven-year tenure... Read more »
Family turns to Syrian social networks for information about James Foley
February 6, 2013
Filed under Alumni, Campus, Top Stories
The family of freelance journalist James Foley (Medill '08) announced Tuesday they were turning to social media websites in Syria and the surrounding region for information about his location, 75 days after he was abducted in the country. Foley was kidnapped by an unidentified gunman on Nov. 22,... Read more »
Northwestern Green Cup to feature Earth Hour event
February 5, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus, Science & Technology, Student Groups
Northwestern Green Cup is back for its eighth round this February, and this year the energy-saving competition will feature the University’s first-ever Earth Hour. The event is based on the global Earth Hour, which began in Australia in 2007, in which cities across the world, including Chicago,... Read more »
Northwestern students address racial profiling concerns at workshop
February 1, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Groups, Top Stories
Michael Guerrero just wanted a McGriddle at 5 in the morning. But a quick trip down the street from his home to McDonald’s was put on hold when a Chicago police officer pulled him over and “yanked” him out of his car. “Two hours before, shots were fired,” the SESP junior said. “Because... Read more »
As Northwestern student's petition gains support, Boy Scouts announce potential policy changes
January 28, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
Will Oliver attained the rank of Eagle Scout after a decade of scouting and remembers his own experience as “welcoming.” The Weinberg sophomore is gay. Although he never experienced discrimination in his own troop, Oliver has heard from many who have, after beginning a petition last fall on... Read more »
Chabad House brings religious perspective to mental health discussion
January 25, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
The Tannenbaum Chabad House hosted an event Thursday discussing mental health issues from the perspective of the Jewish faith. About 40 members of both the Chabad and Northwestern communities attended the lecture by guest speaker Rabbi Shais Taub. On Wednesday, speakers called on the NU community... Read more »
Maddula toxicology report complete, but questions remain
January 24, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Harsha Maddula, On Campus
Although Harsha Maddula's toxicology report is now complete, police still cannot conclude exactly how the McCormick sophomore died. A spokesperson from the Cook County medical examiner's office said Tuesday the medical examiner's written report is pending due to additional ordered tests. The results... Read more »
Second memorial for Alyssa Weaver highlights her lasting legacy
January 23, 2013
Filed under Alyssa Weaver, Campus, Student Groups, Top Stories
Holding hands, the Northwestern community gathered Wednesday night to remember Weinberg junior Alyssa Weaver for a second time. The service held at Alice Millar Chapel was more formal than the candlelight vigil at The Rock in November and was attended by members of the Weaver family, including Alyssa’s... Read more »
Gun control debate comes to Northwestern as ASG plans to discuss resolution
January 22, 2013
Filed under Campus, Student Government, Student Groups
In the wake of multiple school shootings across the country, Northwestern student groups are bringing the gun control debate to campus. Following President Barack Obama's signature of 23 executive orders on Jan. 16 calling for gun control reform, members of the Associated Student Government presented... Read more »
New state law requires universities to accommodate religious practices
January 16, 2013
Filed under Academic, Administration, Campus
An Illinois state law requiring non-religious universities to allow students to reschedule exams or classes that conflict with a religious observance went into effect on Jan. 1. Although Northwestern has practices in place that encourage students and faculty to work together to find solutions when... Read more »
Mental health ENU coming to Wildcat Welcome
January 10, 2013
Filed under Administration, Campus
Starting in the fall of 2013, Northwestern will offer orientation programming about mental health services to all incoming students. The programming will be a part of the Wildcat Welcome Essential NU series, which has addressed topics such as inclusion and alcohol policy. Many students, particularly... Read more »
Updated: Medill alum James Foley taken in Syria, family says
January 2, 2013
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Updated, 8 p.m. Wednesday: When Foley was captured in 2011, the Northwestern community advocated for his support and release with a rally. University spokesman Al Cubbage said at this time, the University does not have any specific plans for a similar event, but that will likely change as more information... Read more »
Affirmative action panel discusses potential impact of Fisher v. University of Texas on Northwestern
December 5, 2012
Filed under Academic, Campus, Student Entertainment, Student Groups, Top Stories
An expert panel on Wednesday discussed the Supreme Court’s most recent review of affirmative action and its potential impact on the Northwestern community. About 100 people attended the event at Harris Hall, where authorities on sociology, law, enrollment and industry weighed in on Fisher v. University... Read more »
NEMO re-evalutes plans for student emergency response team
November 30, 2012
Filed under Administration, Campus, Student Groups
Students from Northwestern Emergency Medical Organization continue in their attempts to organize an emergency student response service. Although students first drafted a proposal for an emergency response service in 2010, liability concerns and logistical problems have completely transformed the organization’s... Read more »
Vigil commemorates laughter, life of Alyssa Weaver
November 30, 2012
Filed under Alyssa Weaver, Campus, Photo Gallery, Top Stories
Amid the tears and grief, candles shone upon the smiles of hundreds of students touched by Alyssa Weaver. The Northwestern community gathered at The Rock on Thursday evening to commemorate the life of the Weinberg junior who took her life while abroad in London last week. The vigil was hosted by Chi... Read more »
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses city politics, 2012 election
November 29, 2012
Filed under Academic, Alumni, Campus, Top Stories
Although Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (Communication ‘85) came to Northwestern to speak at a One Book One Northwestern event Wednesday afternoon, he focused more on Chicago politics and the 2012 election than this year’s book, “Never a City So Real.” “Let me be blunt and frank, I have not... Read more »
Northwestern students, alumni petition against Chabad disaffiliation
November 27, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
Northwestern students and alumni are voicing their concerns about the University’s decision to disaffiliate with Tannenbaum Chabad House and Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein in a petition distributed to trustees and administrators. The petition, dated Nov. 19, has received more than 800 signatures, according... Read more »
Northwestern ranked among most stressful schools in nation
November 27, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
The Daily Beast has ranked Northwestern fifth on its 2012 list of the most stressful schools. NU’s ranking comes into question as the debate about the state of mental health resources on campus grows, following the suicide of Weinberg junior Alyssa Weaver last week while she was studying abroad... Read more »
Panel examines stigma of mental illnesses
November 26, 2012
Filed under Alyssa Weaver, Campus, Student Groups
The Undergraduate Psychology Association and Northwestern Active Minds hosted Monday evening a panel discussion where students discussed their personal struggles with mental illness and related stigmas. Representatives from Counseling and Psychological Services and the Office of Services for Students... Read more »
ASG, DU organize open mic night to raise money for Sandy-affected
November 18, 2012
Filed under Campus, Greek, Student Government
Associated Student Government partnered with Delta Upsilon fraternity Friday night to host an open mic night benefiting those affected by Superstorm Sandy. “One Night Stand,” Friday’s event at the DU house, marked the first fundraising event put on by Cats Care, the new emergency response team... Read more »
Documentary raises awareness about female representation
November 18, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Entertainment, Student Groups
The Northwestern community packed into the McCormick Tribune Center forum Saturday for a screening and discussion of a popular documentary about the media’s influence on the underrepresentation of women in power in the United States. A panel discussion led by faculty from both Medill and the psychology... Read more »
Northwestern announces groundbreaking online courses for undergraduate students
November 15, 2012
Filed under Academic, Administration, Campus, Top Stories
Northwestern announced Thursday plans to partner with nine peer institutions to offer a state-of-the-art online curriculum to undergraduates. Semester Online, the new interactive platform, will offer courses for undergraduates online through a consortium of the nation’s top schools beginning... Read more »
ASG allocates student group funding, announces emergency response team
November 15, 2012
Filed under Campus, Greek, Student Government
Associated Student Government finalized supplemental funding for A-status student groups and announced the formation of a new emergency response team at Wednesday’s weekly Senate meeting. Prior to the meeting, the student activities finance committee determined much of the supplemental funding for... Read more »
Q&A with 'Boardwalk Empire' star and Northwestern alumna Meg Chambers Steedle
November 15, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Personality Profiles, Profiles, Quotes, The Current, TV
Just a few years ago, Meg Chambers Steedle (Communication ’08) was taking the stage at Northwestern as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.” This fall, she stole the screen on Season 3 of the HBO hit drama “Boardwalk Empire.” Steedle joined the cast of the period drama set in the 1920s as Billie Kent,... Read more »
Holiday drive proceeds last nonprofits throughout the year
November 14, 2012
Filed under City, Local
As the holidays approach, nonprofit organizations around Evanston are going into overdrive to collect food, clothing and gifts for their clients. The holiday season brings an inundation of volunteers and gifts compared to other months of the year, even though the need doesn’t subside immediately... Read more »
Northwestern looks into providing massive open online courses
November 13, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Although Northwestern has yet to join many of its peer institutions in formally partnering with popular massive open online course providers, some NU professors already have begun offering these courses. MOOCs have rapidly increased in the past year with websites such as edX developed by prestigious... Read more »
Campus Kitchens brings Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds of Evanston residents
November 13, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
While many Northwestern students cram for the exams professors are squeezing in before the holiday, one group is preparing to feed hundreds this Thanksgiving. Campus Kitchens volunteers, who recover leftover food from the dining halls to donate to individuals and organizations in need in Evanston,... Read more »
Center for Student Involvement offers grant for creative collaboration
November 11, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
The Center for Student Involvement is challenging student groups to work together to create programming for the Northwestern community with the NUnite program. Student groups can apply to receive up to $2,000 from CSI to fund an “educational, entertaining, and/or artistic event” as long as... Read more »
Website analyzes homicides in decade prior to abolition of Illinois death penalty
November 9, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
A database developed by the Northwestern School of Law cites statistics about murder in Illinois between 2000 and 2010, according to a University release. Leigh Bienen, a senior lecturer at the School of Law, collected the data while working for the Illinois Committee to Study the Reform of the Death... Read more »
Knight Lab recognized for election coverage
November 9, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
The Northwestern Knight News Innovation Lab was recognized for its innovational election coverage by the Online News Association and PBS MediaShift Idea Lab. The Online News Association recognized the lab for Congressional Primaries 2012, which a University news release said is an application that... Read more »
More CAESAR changes coming after tepid student response to redesign
November 8, 2012
Filed under Campus, Science & Technology
As students logged on to CAESAR this week to search for classes and preregister, many noticed the revamped landing page that launched in October. The change is the first of many planned changes to the Student Information Portal that Student Enterprise Systems hopes to implement within the next year.... Read more »
Thompson Plaza crowd celebrates Obama's victory
November 7, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Daily Decision
CHICAGO — The president’s hometown celebrated his projected reelection at the watch party hosted by CNN. At Thompson Plaza in the Loop, hundreds cheered, cried and hugged when CNN projected the President’s win at about 10:30 p.m. Chicago resident Gerard Radice, 33, said he saw the... Read more »
For Obama supporters at CNN event, 'nothing compares' to Grant Park
November 6, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Daily Decision
CHICAGO — For many gathered at CNN's public watch party for Election Night in Chicago, President Obama’s ticketed event at McCormick Place was simply not an option. The news network put up a large screen on the Thompson Center in the Loop and started showing election coverage this afternoon. Some... Read more »
For Obama supporters at CNN event, 'nothing compares' to Grant Park
November 6, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Daily Decision
For many gathered at CNN's public watch party for Election Night in Chicago, President Obama’s ticketed event at McCormick Place was simply not an option. The news network put up a large screen on the Thompson Center in the Loop and started showing election coverage this afternoon. Some attendees... Read more »
Klein continues storytelling tradition in wake of religious discrimination lawsuit
November 5, 2012
Filed under Campus, Faculty
Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein’s classic fireside can no longer be performed at Northwestern's residential colleges, so students instead gathered Monday evening at Tannenbaum Chabad House for “Angels, Demons, and Ghosts: Confessions of a Jewish Ghostbuster.” Klein said the student executive board... Read more »
Friday night dinners continue at Chabad House despite disaffiliation with Northwestern
November 5, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Groups, Top Stories
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Tannenbaum Chabad House's disaffiliation from Northwestern, there has been no apparent drop in the number of students at Friday night Shabbat dinners. Northwestern formally disassociated with Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein and Chabad House on Sept. 11 due to concerns... Read more »
ASG group explores drinking culture at Northwestern
November 1, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Government
An Associated Student Government working group presented its recommendations for improving Northwestern's alcohol policy and culture at Wednesday's Senate meeting. The working group was formed Spring Quarter to research alcohol policy and consumption in the context of peer institutions. The group... Read more »
ASG considers additional venue for Northwestern Day, passes Sandy resolution
November 1, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Government
Northwestern’s Associated Student Government may assist the Center for Student Involvement in funding the first Northwestern Day at Chicago's United Center. CSI’s NU Day at the United Center during Winter Quarter would be similar to the spring tradition hosted by the Northwestern Class Alliance at... Read more »
Northwestern calls for discretion when choosing Halloween costumes
October 31, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Following a history of racially insensitive Halloween costumes at Northwestern, the University reminded students in an email Friday to consider the impact their outfits may have. In the email, Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president of Student Affairs, referenced the controversy that arose three years... Read more »
Medill Student Life director moves on to new role
October 28, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
The director of the Medill Office of Student Life announced to students Wednesday that she will be moving to a new role in the Northwestern Office of the Registrar after working at the journalism school for six years. Keri Disch, who started the Office of Student Life in 2006, will leave Medill... Read more »
Northwestern acknowledges disaffiliation of Chabad House
October 24, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Northwestern emailed students Wednesday to confirm its decision to disaffiliate with Tannenbaum Chabad House and Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein almost a month after Klein alerted students of the decision on Yom Kippur, a Jewish High Holiday. Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, wrote... Read more »
CRC watch-party attendees say final debate was close call
October 23, 2012
Filed under Campus, Daily Decision, Student Groups
As President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney squared off for the last time in Monday night's the foreign policy debate, students in the Communications Residential College gathered once again for their last watch party of the 2012 election season. A discussion with David Zarefsky,... Read more »
ASG meeting runs late as senators debate proposed executive position
October 18, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Government
The second Associated Student Government Senate convention of the year turned into a heated debate over the creation of a new executive position Wednesday night, running an hour past schedule. During the first ASG Senate meeting Oct. 10, vice president Brad Stewart proposed an amendment to the constitution... Read more »
CRC hosts third watch party as Obama, Romney spar
October 17, 2012
Filed under Campus, Daily Decision, Student Entertainment
As President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney returned to prime time for the second of three debates, Northwestern students returned to the Communications Residential College to watch and discuss. CRC’s third debate watch party of this election season was followed by a discussion... Read more »
Traffic increases on Collegiate ACB website
October 16, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
Though anonymous gossip websites are nothing new to Northwestern, posts are filling the university’s forum on the Collegiate Anonymous Communication Board. Collegiate ACB launched in March 2012 “for college students throughout the country to discuss anything,” according to the website’s home... Read more »
A&O Blowout brings Nas, Young the Giant to Welsh-Ryan Arena
October 15, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Entertainment
A&O Productions brought two stylistically distinct artists, rapper Nas and rock band Young the Giant, to Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday for its annual Blowout concert. A&O chairman Logan Koepke said he was pleased with attendance at the fourth annual show, though an official attendance count... Read more »
Young the Giant, Nas perform at A&O Blowout
October 12, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Welsh-Ryan Arena transformed from a basketball court into a concert venue Friday night for A&O Blowout featuring rapper Nas and rock band Young the Giant. A&O chairman Logan Koepke said he was pleased with attendance at the fourth annual show, though an official count was not yet available.... Read more »
Vice-presidential debate sways Northwestern students
October 12, 2012
Filed under Campus, Daily Decision, Student Entertainment
Students gathered at the Communications Residential College to watch the only vice presidential debate of the 2012 election may not all agree on a candidate. Still, viewers reached the consensus that Thursday night's debate was much more lively than last week's presidential one. About 30 students... Read more »
Northwestern community remembers former Medill lecturer
October 11, 2012
Filed under Campus, Faculty
Bill Jauss, an adjunct lecturer in Medill from 1964 to 1979, died Wednesday at the age of 81. The Northwestern community remembers Jauss (BSJ '52) as a groundbreaking sports journalist, beloved professor and passionate Wildcat. “He always came across as a top-notch professional with high standards... Read more »
ASG gears up for new school year at first Senate meeting
October 11, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Government
Northwestern's Associated Student Government intends to improve connections on campus this year. Under the leadership of President Victor Shao and Vice President Brad Stewart, ASG will focus on a series of short-term and long-term projects. The first ASG Senate meeting of the year was on Wednesday. “It’s... Read more »
Northwestern officials, ASG representatives evaluate campus lighting
October 9, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Government
Members of the Northwestern administration and Associated Student Government toured campus Monday night to address student concerns about campus lighting. Representatives from ASG, Student Affairs, Facilities Management and Residential Life walked to sites students targeted in a campus safety survey... Read more »
CTA discontinues U-Passes for Medill class
October 5, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Medill students were surprised to learn this week they would no longer be receiving U-Passes to subsidize their travel costs to and from Chicago for a required class. In previous years, student enrolled in Journalism 301, Enterprise Reporting in Diverse Communities, were given passes for unlimited... Read more »
A&O Blowout tickets available Monday morning
October 4, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
Tickets for A&O Blowout will go on sale 10:30 a.m. Monday. Students can buy tickets for the Oct. 12 concert featuring rapper Nas and rock band Young the Giant through the Norris Box Office and on its website. Tickets will cost $10 for undergraduate students and $15 for graduate students. “We’re... Read more »
A&O Blowout tickets to hit box office Monday morning
October 4, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Entertainment, Student Groups
Tickets for A&O Blowout will go on sale 10:30 a.m. Monday. Students can buy tickets for the Oct. 12 concert featuring rapper Nas and rock band Young the Giant through the Norris Box Office and its website, the group confirmed Thursday. Tickets will cost $10 for undergraduate students and $15 for... Read more »
NU Votes registers students for 2012 election
October 4, 2012
Filed under Campus, Daily Decision, Student Groups
A Northwestern student group on Wednesday distributed nearly 500 voter registration and absentee ballot forms in an effort to encourage increased student turnout in the November general election. NU Votes, a non-partisan initiative of the Center for Civic Engagement, hosted an All-Campus Voter Registration... Read more »
Northwestern takes 10th place in online ranking of school traditions
October 2, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
From students releasing finals frustration via scream three times a year to a day filled with music to honor the armadillo, Northwestern's traditions have earned a top spot in a new set of rankings. A college review website has ranked NU as number ten on its list of 2013 “Top 10 Unique Traditions.” The... Read more »
New childcare center opens for Northwestern families
October 2, 2012
Filed under Blogs, On Campus
A new childcare center opened in mid-September now offers a variety of early education options to Northwestern faculty, staff and full-time students following criticism from competing local day care facilities. Bright Horizons Family Solutions now has spaces open at its location a block south of campus,... Read more »
Medill alumna sells screen rights to best-selling novel
October 1, 2012
Filed under Campus
A Medill alumna this summer inked a seven figure deal to turn her bestselling book into a film. Gillian Flynn (MSJ ’97) topped The New York Times Best Sellers list with her third novel, “Gone Girl.” The novel will be adapted into a movie produced by Reese Witherspoon, following a summer... Read more »
Illinois director of Lubavitch-Chabad voices support for Rabbi Klein
September 28, 2012
Filed under Campus, Student Groups
The director of Lubavitch-Chabad of Illinois called Northwestern’s decision to cut ties with Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein and Tannenbaum Chabad House a “tremendous injustice” on Thursday. Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz said Klein had been asked to leave without due process, following reported allegations... Read more »
Northwestern pharmacy to accept third-party insurance policies
September 27, 2012
Filed under Administration, Campus
Northwestern University Health Service-Evanston Pharmacy will now accept most major private commercial insurance plans. Previously, the pharmacy only accepted students who were covered under the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance plan, NUHS director John Alexander said. The change... Read more »
Rabbi admits alcohol was served at Chabad
September 26, 2012
Filed under Administration, Campus, Greek
Students have been served wine and hard liquor at Tannenbaum Chabad House, Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein told The Daily just one day after he announced Northwestern’s disaffiliation with the organization. In an email sent Tuesday to NU's Jewish community, Klein said that Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president... Read more »
Purple Goes Green raises awareness of sustainable campus options
September 26, 2012
Filed under Academic, Campus, Science & Technology
Efforts to inform both new and returning Northwestern students about sustainability began early this year with organized programs held during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern's Office of Sustainability hosted the event “Purple Goes Green” on Tuesday to teach incoming students about the numerous... Read more »
Rabbi prepares for last service after dispute with University
September 25, 2012
Filed under Campus, Greek
A growing rift between the Tannenbaum Chabad House and Northwestern was thrust into public view Tuesday after Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein sent an email to Jewish students saying that he was asked to resign earlier this summer. In an email titled "Yom Kippur Reflection: A Very Personal Message," Klein... Read more »
While you were gone: Top Campus stories from summer
September 24, 2012
Filed under Campus
New diversity officer In response to a student petition for an administrator dedicated to improving diversity at Northwestern, the Division of Student Affairs named Lesley-Ann Brown the director of campus inclusion and community. Brown, who will act as a liaison to students, joins Dana Cordero, who... Read more »
Northwestern unveils redesigned website
September 24, 2012
Filed under Administration, Campus
Northwestern launched a redesigned website Wednesday that administrators hope will provide a more visually appealing and user-friendly way to access frequently searched University information. The new website features brighter colors, a larger space for photos, more room for galleries and new links... Read more »
Green House, CCS remain separate in shared building
September 24, 2012
Filed under Administration, Campus, Greek
Two formerly separate residential communities are adjusting to sharing a building this fall after a series of housing changes and a communication breakdown between Northwestern administrators and students. The College of Cultural and Community Studies and the Group Residence for Environmental Engagement... Read more »
Northwestern officials split on stagnant U.S. News & World Report ranking
September 12, 2012
Filed under Campus
Northwestern's fifth straight year as the 12th best college in the nation garnered mixed reviews from University officials Wednesday — and has some questioning the validity of the rankings. Though one spokesman praised NU's staying power, a McCormick administrator dismissed the ratings as a "popularity... Read more »
Updated: Northwestern stays at 12th in U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 11, 2012
Filed under Campus
Northwestern remains the 12th best university in the country for the fifth consecutive year in college rankings released Tuesday night by U.S. News & World Report. NU also placed in several other rankings published by the online magazine, including 13th for engineering schools offering... Read more »
Website helps students save on books
July 29, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived), Greek
A textbook price comparison website is attempting to ease the burden of books on students' bank accounts by offering a service that projects how much students will earn back by selling their books on the Web at the end of the semester. "We've found that students who use the price comparison site and... Read more »
Schapiro comments on the end of higher education
July 15, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
For college students investing countless dollars and hours into higher education, it is often impossible to ignore the many reports that their investments will not pay off, that soon, higher education will no longer exist as they know it. University President Morton Schapiro attempted to put those fears... Read more »
Eboo Patel visits campus to speak about interfaith's role in diversity
May 24, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived)
The Muslim-cultural Students Association hosted a discussion about faith's place in the diversity initiative on campus with speaker Eboo Patel, the president and founder of the Interfaith Youth Core and member of President Obama's Interfaith Advisory Council. Patel's discussion focused on creating cooperation... Read more »
Warm weather, young vendors highlight Evanston's 63rd annual garden fair
May 21, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
The 63rd annual Evanston Garden Fair on Saturday and Sunday saw warm weather and vendors as young as 8 years old. The Lincolnwood Garden Club of Evanston hosted the yearly fair to raise money for beautification and sustainability projects in Evanston. The club sold annual and perrenial flowers and hosted... Read more »
Peace Project speaker discusses impact of mountaintop removal
May 14, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived)
Northwestern's Peace Project hosted "The True Cost of Coal: Mountaintop Removal and the Fight for Our Future" on Monday night, which featured an elaborate mural focusing on the history and impact of coal removal methods. Tyler Norman from the Beehive Design Collective, an initiative that uses hand-drawn... Read more »
Purple Posse restructures in response to feedback
May 10, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived), Greek
Purple Posse, a group of students who welcome freshmen to campus and assist them on move-in day, will be expanding to all move-in areas during Wildcat Welcome 2012 and helping all returning students on move-in day. Paul Hubinsky, the assistant director of University Residential Life, said the decision... Read more »
Women Into Philosophy group celebrates one year anniversary
May 4, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived)
The Northwestern Women Into Philosophy initiative celebrated the end of its first year with Thursday's Gertrude Bussey Lecture, at which a guest female philosophy professor gave a presentation on the relationship between morality and beliefs. The initiative, which began during Fall Quarter, aims to... Read more »
Women Into Philosophy group celebrates one year anniversary
May 4, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived)
The Northwestern Women Into Philosophy initiative celebrated the end of its first year with Thursday's Gertrude Bussey Lecture, at which a guest female philosophy professor gave a presentation on the relationship between morality and beliefs. The initiative, which began during Fall Quarter, aims to... Read more »
Evanston food author snags HarperCollins deal
May 4, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
Evanston resident Josh Schonwald's debut novel "The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches from the Future of Food," follows his journey around the world in search of futuristic food trends. HarperCollins published the novel April 10. While looking for the salads and seafood of tomorrow, Schonwald gradually... Read more »
Q&A: Evanston Township High School alum, now NY Times writer, wins Pulitzer Prize
April 30, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
Jeffrey Gettleman, who graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1989, won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting on April 18 for his "vivid reports, often at personal peril, on famine and conflict in East Africa, a neglected but increasingly strategic part of the world," according to... Read more »
CashStripe program to be terminated after two decade run
April 27, 2012
Filed under Academic, Campus (Archived)
Following a decision by the library to upgrade to a new online payment system for printing, the WildCARD office will discontinue the CashStripe program, which Northwestern students currently use to transfer cash to their WildCARDs to pay for print jobs as well as products from select vending machines... Read more »
NU's Engineering World Health plans fundraiser for Mission Outreach
April 25, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived), Greek
The Northwestern chapter of Engineering World Health is planning campus-wide efforts to raise funds for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, a nonprofit focusing on global health care. Recently, EWH raised over $400 in private donations for the organization through a fundraiser at NU's Sheil Catholic... Read more »
Diversity of classes, dancers keeps Foster Dance Studios fresh after 7 months in business
April 25, 2012
Filed under Business
As the toddlers in creative movement and pre-ballerina class leave Foster Dance Studios on most Saturday mornings, the teenagers, college students and middle-aged women walk in for Zumba and Gyrokinesis. Offering an open environment and a variety of dance classes for all ages, Foster Dance Studios,... Read more »
New library system speeds up printing process
April 24, 2012
Filed under Academic, Campus (Archived)
Northwestern University Library plans to activate a new printing system June 11 that will offer patrons features including an online payment method and the ability to release print jobs from any computer. Students will now be able to pay for library printing by adding money to an online account, which... Read more »
Former Dawes teacher, now volunteer, recognized for school garden program
April 19, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
Former Dawes teacher, now volunteer, recognized for school garden program
April 19, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
MUSAC names Cytrynbaum winner of Medill Students' Choice Award
April 17, 2012
Filed under Academic, Campus (Archived)
The Medill Undergraduate Student Advisory Council named lecturer Pam Cytrynbaum the recipient of the 2012 Medill Students' Choice Award on April 5. Cytrynbaum said she was thrilled to be honored with this recognition. "Well, I shrieked," said Cytrynbaum about her initial response to receiving the award.... Read more »
Sheil to bring Kairos retreat to NU
April 13, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived), Greek
The Sheil Catholic Center will run its first Kairos, a four-day Catholic retreat, next fall. The retreat will be open to Northwestern students of all religious backgrounds, including incoming freshmen. "[Kairos] made all my friendships so much closer," said McCormick freshman Frank Avino, who went on... Read more »
Evanston residents gear up for falcon hatching
April 13, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
For Evanston resident Deborah Cohen, watching the peregrine falcons nesting at the Evanston Public Library almost amounts to a second job. The Loyola University Chicago employee drops by the library before and after work to check on the falcons and constantly streams the Falcon Cam, a live feed of... Read more »
Northwestern's Apple Store aware of new Mac virus
April 12, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived), Science & Technology
Although Macs are regularly advertised as safe from viruses that commonly plague PC users, employees of Northwestern's Apple store are keeping an eye out for a virus that recently affected about half a million Mac users. According to a Russian anti-virus vendor, Doctor Web, over 550,000 machines were... Read more »
Professor's lecture questions portrayal of lesbians in cinema
April 4, 2012
Filed under Campus (Archived)
At an event Thursday called "Sex at the Movies," Prof. Nick Davis explored how Hollywood resists direct portrayals of lesbian relationships, particularly in the 2010 film "Black Swan," the box office and critical success directed by Darren Aronofsky. Northwestern University's Undergraduate Gender Studies... Read more »
Northwestern Dance Marathon announces emcees for 2012
November 6, 2011
Filed under Campus (Archived), Greek
Northwestern students Ned Baker and Ashley Thompson were selected to emcee the 2012 Dance Marathon on Sunday after a week of auditions. Neither Baker, a Communication senior, nor Thompson, a Communication junior, is new to DM, NU's 30-hour philanthropy event. Baker participated in the event by dancing... Read more »
Kellogg prof balances motherhood, cycling
October 3, 2011
Filed under Alumni
There is no simple way to explain how to cram being a full time mother, Kellogg professor, author and cyclist into a single day. However, Professor Leigh Thompson manages to do that everyday, and even if she is waking up at five in the morning, she makes that feat look "as easy as riding a