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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

“NBWays” is a column that discusses the trials and tribulations of transgender and nonbinary student life on NU’s campus.

Parker: My Wildcard is a lie

April 19, 2023

  I hate my Wildcard. Not because my photo is outdated or cringeworthy, but because Northwestern misspelled my preferred name so completely that the letters on the card actually spell my legal...

An illustration of the front view of a human head silhouette with the brain visible. Above is a rain cloud with water droplets falling.

Mental health has not notably improved since winter, Northwestern-led national survey reports

May 26, 2021

A national survey co-led by Northwestern researchers found that despite an increase in vaccines and social activities, mental health issues remain prominent in respondents. The consortium, a collaboration...

A colorful graphic with a blue background and multiple illustrations of the actual COVID-19 virus around the screen depicted as green circles with red spikes. There are multiple vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the graphic with a large vial at the center with a large needle at the center of the image in front of the largest vial.

Study co-led by NU researchers find increase in support for school vaccination requirements since February

May 11, 2021

Support for school vaccination requirements rose four percent in the last three months across racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines, according to findings from a nationwide survey co-led by Northwestern...

University President Morton Schapiro gestures while standing in front of a light wooden podium and navy curtains. He wears a suit, tie, and purple vest.

University administrators talk return to campus plans and vaccinations

April 9, 2021

University administrators announced plans for in-person instruction in Fall Quarter and are still considering a vaccination mandate. Currently, less than half of faculty and staff are vaccinated, they...

Social media has profound effects on COVID-19 misinformation, a study involving a Northwestern professor found.

Nationwide research project sheds light on the relationship between COVID-19 misinformation and social media

October 12, 2020

A nationwide survey involving political science Prof. James Druckman found that social media users are more likely to believe misinformation about COVID-19, resulting in public health consequences. The...

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