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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern sociology Prof. Anthony Chen speaks to students, faculty and Evanston residents about the origins of race-based affirmative action and what research says of its benefits. Chen spoke Thursday as part of a panel discussion on the implications of the Supreme Courts Fisher v. University of Texas decision on the NU community.

Affirmative action panel discusses potential impact of Fisher v. University of Texas on Northwestern

December 5, 2012

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...

Jeffrey Toobin, who works for The New Yorker and CNN, spoke Monday at Northwestern about the American legal system. The program was part of the Literary Journalism Seminar and its Literature of Fact Series of lectures.

New Yorker writer Jeffrey Toobin predicts Supreme Court outcomes

November 26, 2012

Investigative journalist Jeffrey Toobin predicted in his lecture Monday the outcomes of several Supreme Court cases being decided in the next few weeks. The staff writer at The New Yorker and senior...

Jaro: On campuses and in workplaces, affirmative action still vital

October 16, 2012

It has been impossible the past few weeks not to notice the “And I am Greek” posters displayed across campus debunking typical stereotypes about fraternities and sororities. In reality, they could...

Supreme Court hears affirmative action case

October 10, 2012

The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday in the latest high-profile affirmative action case, and Northwestern joined nine other institutions in filing an amicus brief regarding the case. An...

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