September 26, 2023
For the first time in more than a decade, Northwestern’s undergraduate admissions application will...
September 25, 2023
After a colorful makeover, Kresge Cafe has officially transformed into Vega Coffee’s new home. Located...
September 25, 2023
Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized a $7 million loan to Connections for the Homeless to facilitate...
September 25, 2023
Evanston has received a $802,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Agency...
September 25, 2023
City Council voted on Sept. 11 to delay Evanston’s Fair Workweek Ordinance. It will now be enforced...
September 25, 2023
The newly renovated Aida and Mike Feldman Broadcast and Digital Media Suite is expected to reopen in...
September 25, 2023
When Evanston resident Rocio Mancera moved to Evanston 22 years ago, Hispanic Heritage Month had been...
The Daily Northwestern Editorial Board
Over the last five years, the diversity and inclusion team at The Daily Northwestern has compiled data...
Martinez: The extended working draft of my college essay
August 22, 2023
Kalra: Be kind, make mistakes and don’t sweat the small stuff
August 14, 2023
September 24, 2023
Dating back to 1994, Northwestern has never scored four goals in a Big Ten home opener — until now. The Wildcats (7-0-2, 1-0-1 Big Ten), in a season full of firsts, have...
Men’s Soccer: Mayer brothers bolster No. 13 Northwestern’s backline
September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023
Alicia Tang, Reporter
August 3, 2023
Weinberg freshman Julia Marshall is a nationally-ranked figure skater who trains six days a week and skates in Northwestern’s synchronized figure skating club, The Purple...
A day in the life at Northwestern vs. the University of Chicago
Virginia Hunt, Audio Editor
September 19, 2023
What do I prioritize? Am I behind? These anxieties are common for many students during their first year of college. In this episode of Digital Diaries, Northwestern’s rising...
Northwestern adapts new application process in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
September 26, 2023
Vega Coffee opens new location at Kresge Cafe
September 25, 2023
Renovated MFC broadcast studio to open in early 2024
September 25, 2023
Cook County officials designate $7 million purchase of Margarita Inn
September 25, 2023
Evanston receives grant to improve urban forest health in waterside parks
September 25, 2023
City Council delays Fair Workweek Ordinance until Jan. 2024
September 25, 2023

For the first time in more than a decade, Northwestern’s undergraduate admissions application will not feature a version of the perennial “Why Northwestern” essay this 2023-24 admissions cycle. The signature prompt, which asked students to share what drew them to NU and what resources they would...


Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized a $7 million loan to Connections for the Homeless to facilitate the purchase of the Margarita Inn at a Thursday meeting. The funds will provide acquisition and closing costs for Connections to purchase for the shelter. Currently, the site consists of the Margarita Inn, which was a hotel for 85 years before closing during the pandemic, and Connections began using it as a homeless shelter in 2021. The funding will be allocated as a 30-year, no interest and forgivable loan using American Rescue Plan Act funds. In May, City Council approved a special-use permit to allow a permanent homeless shelter at the site after two years of contentious...






