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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

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Asian American, Latino and Latina Studies programs continue to push for departmentalization status
Kaavya Butaney, Assistant Campus Editor • March 16, 2023

The Associated Student Government passed legislation in January supporting departmentalization status for the Latina and Latino Studies and Asian American Studies programs.  The resolution was the...

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Pritzker to give 2023 commencement address, receive Honorary Doctor of Laws
March 15, 2023
Chemistry Ph.D. student, GoSTEM founder Nicolas Watkins dies
March 14, 2023
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Alpha Epsilon Pi to close Northwestern chapter effective immediately
March 9, 2023
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Faculty Senate passes resolution to support transfer students, discusses academic integrity concerns with ChatGPT
March 9, 2023
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Actor, activist Stephanie March to give School of Communication convocation address
March 9, 2023
Brainstorm: Maple Syrup and Climate Change — tapping into the history and science of Northwestern trees
Brainstorm: Maple Syrup and Climate Change — tapping into the history and science of Northwestern trees
March 8, 2023
Community members say Northwestern is neither a safe nor free space for conversations about Palestine and Israel
Community members say Northwestern is neither a safe nor free space for conversations about Palestine and Israel
March 2, 2023
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Vice President for Facilities Alex Darragh to retire in August
February 28, 2023
Former Bienen Dean Bernard Dobroski dies at 76
February 21, 2023
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Mechanical engineering Prof. Q. Jane Wang elected to the National Academy of Engineering
February 13, 2023
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University implements new security measures after theft, unsolicited visitor incidents
February 20, 2023
An uprooted tree lies on the ground. A sign denoting the Jacobs Center is to its left.
Downed tree by Lunt Hall strikes at least four University staff, three remain in hospital
February 16, 2023
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Russian journalist Maria Lipman speaks on Russian citizens’ sentiments toward the war in Ukraine
March 7, 2023
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Northwestern University Dance Marathon hosts 30 hours of festivities, raises more than $400,000 for charity
March 5, 2023
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NU researchers seek to increase accessibility of motorized wheelchairs
March 7, 2023
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative selects Northwestern to co-lead new Chicago biohub
March 2, 2023
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McCormick Prof. Arthur Prindle wins National Science Foundation junior faculty award for work as teacher-scholar
Aviva Bechky, Divya Bhardwaj, Casey He, and William Tong March 8, 2023

McCormick Prof. Arthur Prindle won the Faculty Early Career Development Program award — the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for junior faculty — according...

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Students, peer mentors have mixed reactions to Computer Science 211 changes
Fiona Roach and Annie Xia March 8, 2023

A recent overhaul to Computer Science 211: Fundamentals of Computer Programming II, a required introductory course for computer science majors in the McCormick School of Engineering...

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‘Matriculate at Northwestern’ aims to advise lower-income students applying to college
Beatrice Villaflor, Reporter • March 7, 2023

College applications can be difficult for high schoolers navigating recommendation letters, personal essays and the overall process. The new student organization ‘Matriculate at Northwestern’...

A cut-out, black-and-white picture of Josef Allen Hynek holding a copy of the “International UFO Reporter” against a purple background with illustrated UFOs.
Time Capsule: A look at J. Allen Hynek, the NU professor whose UFO research inspired “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”
Jorja Siemons, Senior Staffer • March 7, 2023

In this series, The Daily is diving into key historical events and researching prominent figures from Evanston and Northwestern’s pasts. When Kevin Leonard (WCAS ’77) was an...

Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 9: To jet set or bed rest over spring break
Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 9: To jet set or bed rest over spring break
Erica Schmitt, Audio Editor • March 5, 2023

    On Season 2, Episode 9 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students discuss their spring break plans and how they prepare themselves for Spring Quarter. ERICA...

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Body Acceptance Week works to inform, provide resources on eating disorders and body image
Fiona Roach, Assistant Campus Editor • March 5, 2023

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and body dysmorphia.  Northwestern’s Body Acceptance Week, which ran from Feb. 27 to March 4, offered NU community...

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Two Northwestern students named 2023 Quad Fellows by Schmidt Futures
Kaavya Butaney, Assistant Campus Editor • March 5, 2023

Schmidt Futures named second-year chemistry Ph.D. student An Kitamura and McCormick senior Jun Yamasaki 2023 Quad Fellows for exceptional expertise. The fellowship, which includes...

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Block 10: DMers Assemble: Superheroes
Katie Chen, Assistant Photo Editor • March 5, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

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Block 9: Wildcat KingDM
Valerie Chu, Design Editor • March 5, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

A person crowd surfs in purple light.
Block 8: Block to the Future
Zoey Soh, Assistant Data Visualization Editor • March 4, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

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Block 7: Agents of Purple
Diane Zhao, Reporter • March 4, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

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Block 6: I’m NU and You’re Watching NickeloDM
Danny O’Grady, Reporter • March 4, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

A person in a hooded sweatshirt holds up a finger as people in pink shirts dance on stage.
Block 5: Wake Up and Slay the Day
Madison Bratley, Photo Editor • March 4, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

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Block 4: Angels and DMons
Katie Chen, Assistant Photo Editor • March 4, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around...

German Prof. Peter Fenves said Mann’s opposition to fascism in Germany was ironic, since he believed monarchical or autocratic systems best supported the ability of artists to create unique works.
University Library exhibit celebrates democracy advocate and author Thomas Mann
Pavan Acharya, Campus Editor • March 3, 2023

In March 1938, novelist and author Thomas Mann — exiled from his home country Germany — visited Northwestern as the first stop of a nationwide lecture tour about the dangers of...

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