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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern

ON CAMPUS
A demonstrator led the crowd in chants while waving a Palestinian flag.
Encampment on Deering Meadow continues despite rain and counterprotester presence
The Daily Northwestern staff April 26, 2024

About 100 tents remained on Deering Meadow as of 4 p.m. Friday afternoon despite heavy rain and counterprotests as the "Northwestern Liberation Zone" encampment continued into its second day. Several...

Students, community members gather to sing Hebrew songs.
Members of Hillel, Chabad gather on Foster-Walker Complex Lawn
April 26, 2024
Deering Meadow encampment heads into first night amid threats of police escalation
Deering Meadow encampment heads into first night amid threats of police escalation
April 26, 2024
A man speaks, surrounded by a crowd and tents.
Imam Adeyinka Mendes gives McSA’s spring speech at Northwestern encampment on Deering Meadow
April 25, 2024
A police officer stands in front of protesters with their arms linked on a meadow.
Photo Gallery: Pro-Palestinian student activists set up encampment on Deering Meadow
April 25, 2024
Northwestern offers financial aid for NU programs, Global Engagement Studies Institute, Northwestern exchanges and affiliated programs. For unaffiliated programs, only scholarships are available.
The Daily Explains: Options for saving money before and during studying abroad
April 22, 2024
This year, 438 Goldwater Scholars were selected out of 1,353 nominated students from universities across the country.
Weinberg juniors Melany Morales, Kate Carver receive Barry Goldwater Scholarship
April 18, 2024
About two dozen activists began setting up tents Thursday morning.
Northwestern student activists set up encampment on Deering Meadow
April 25, 2024
Many students and faculty on campus have used the Northwestern Community Kudoboard, started four months ago.
NU Student Affairs encourages gratitude with Kudoboard initiative
April 23, 2024
A computer with research symbols coming out of it.
Northwestern Football alumni create AI research start-up Consensus
April 16, 2024
Hahn announced her speakership to the Class of 2024 in a surprise video.
Award-winning actress Kathryn Hahn to give 2024 Commencement speech
March 4, 2024
Northwestern issues "all clear" message for shooting threat on Evanston campus
February 26, 2024
Several alerts informed community members of an active threat event on Northwesterns Chicago campus Monday evening.
NU not aware of injuries after shots fired reported on Chicago campus
November 27, 2023
The rebrand of Take Back the Night Week happened in conjunction with the Center for Awareness, Response and Education renaming its Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Sexual Assault Action Month.
Survivor Action Week rebrands, aims to centralize survivorship in programming
April 24, 2024
Pidgeon Pagonis was honored as one of the LGBT Champions of Change at the White House in 2015.
Intersex advocate discusses intersex bodily autonomy movement
April 22, 2024
The arch.
Six Northwestern professors named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows
April 16, 2024
Emily Babb, associate vice president of civil rights & Title IX compliance, shared updates from the office at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting.
Board of Trustees, Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance share updates at Faculty Senate
April 3, 2024
Protesters have settled down for the second night of the encampment.
Live: Pro-Palestine encampment enters second night, organizers to continue negotiations with administration
The Daily Northwestern staff, updated 4:47 a.m. 4/27/24 • April 25, 2024

About 50 student activists began setting up tents on Deering Meadow Thursday morning in an effort to pressure Northwestern to divest from companies and cut ties with institutions connected...

The Senate passed similar divestment resolutions in 2015 and 2021.
ASG signs People’s Resolution, calls for NU to divest from Israeli institutions
Isaiah Steinberg, Copy Editor • April 24, 2024

The Associated Student Government Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to add its signature to the Northwestern People’s Resolution, which calls for the University to protect the...

Orly Lindner chats about her club Wild Roots with an event attendee.
Norris and sustainNU host Earth Month Fair, plant seed of sustainability
Leah Schroeder, Assistant Campus Editor • April 24, 2024

Tables decorated with sustainability posters, plants, and arts and crafts lined the perimeter of Norris University Center’s Louis Room at sustainNU and Norris’ Earth Month Fair...

There are 220 students that make up the PA class this year.
Peer Advisers gear up for Class of 2028 amid changes to Wildcat Welcome
Samanta Habashy, Senior Staffer • April 24, 2024

Before the Class of 2028 and new transfer students attend Wildcat Welcome this fall, 220 Northwestern students are spending Spring Quarter meeting the WW 2024 Board of Directors, attending...

The boycott comes after more than 100 Columbia students were arrested Thursday during a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” organized by Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine.
24 Northwestern academics sign petition to boycott Columbia events following mass arrests
Beatrice Villaflor, Campus Editor • April 24, 2024

Twenty-four Northwestern academics joined over 2,000 signatories in committing to boycott Columbia University after the mass arrests of student protesters on its campus. The boycott...

Pat Fitzgerald. The former coach is suing the University for defamation and breach of contract.
Former NU football players win motion to consolidate Pat Fitzgerald lawsuit
Nicole Markus, Print Managing Editor • April 24, 2024

Attorneys representing former Northwestern football players in their lawsuit against the University won a motion Tuesday to consolidate with former coach Pat Fitzgerald’s lawsuit...

Two students — a Democrat and a Republican — debated one another on each topic. NUCR and YAF members represented students from the Republican side.
BridgeUSA at NU hosts debate between College Democrats and Republicans
Pavan Acharya, In Focus Editor • April 24, 2024

This fall, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely square off in a series of debates ahead of the 2024 general election.  But on Tuesday night, Northwestern...

One person sits in a burgundy chair holding a microphone and two people sit on a small, burgundy sofa.
Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse talks representation, community engagement
David Samson, Development and Recruitment Editor • April 23, 2024

Award-winning Indigenous playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse spoke at Harris Hall Tuesday in a guest speaker event hosted by SESP Dean Bryan Brayboy and Communication Dean...

Student activists organized two rallies last week at The Rock to criticize Northwestern and other Universities’ ties to Israel and treatment of student protesters.
SJP, EJP and JVP resolution demands NU divest from companies with ties to Israel, protect student speech
Samantha Powers, Print Managing Editor • April 22, 2024

A resolution circulated Monday afternoon by Northwestern’s chapters of Educators for Justice in Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace demands the...

Xochitl Gonzalez read from “Olga Dies Dreaming” during her Monday afternoon talk.
Writer, screenwriter Xochitl Gonzalez talks feminism in Latine community
Nineth Kanieski Koso, Reporter • April 22, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez talked about her new book, “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” and her award-winning novel, “Olga Dies Dreaming” at Harris Hall Monday...

Students enjoyed a Passover Seder with the NU Hillel community.
NU Hillel hosts community Seder for Passover to celebrate traditions, Jewish experience
Kelley Lu, Assistant Campus Editor • April 22, 2024

Traditional Passover foods, drinks and flowers decorated tables at NU Hillel during the community Seder to mark the first night of Passover Monday.  Seder is a traditional meal...

Student journalists Nicole Markus, Alyce Brown, Divya Bhardwaj and Cole Reynolds investigated hazing within NU’s football program in summer 2023.
Four reporters from The Daily Northwestern win Illinois Journalists of the Year for hazing investigation
Lily Ogburn, Staff Editor • April 22, 2024

Four reporters from The Daily Northwestern were named the 2024 Illinois Journalists of the Year for their investigation of hazing within Northwestern’s football program. This year...

The University released a statement Sunday afternoon following misinformation regarding Dean of Students Mona Dugo’s presence at an April 15 rally.
University releases statement on April 15 demonstration following Free Beacon article
Jacob Wendler, Editor in Chief • April 22, 2024

Northwestern released a statement Sunday afternoon clarifying the role of University administrators at student demonstrations after Dean of Students Mona Dugo’s presence at an on-campus...

Alumni enjoyed a catered lunch to the sounds of smooth jazz between lectures.
Alumni spend A Day With Northwestern learning about AI, astronomy, NU Football
Samantha Powers, Print Managing Editor • April 21, 2024

Close to 300 alumni and other community members gathered at Norris University Center to learn from professors at the top of their fields for A Day With Northwestern. The day-long speaker...

GREENOUT also featured live music from student bands like NU Mariachi.
ASG Sustainability Committee’s GREENOUT festival returns, promotes sustainability
Beatrice Villaflor, Campus Editor • April 21, 2024

The Associated Student Government Sustainability Committee hosted GREENOUT on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness about environmentally sustainable practices. Attendees visited club...

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