Despite student outcry, University plans to move forward with Via deal
Cameron Cook, Web Editor
August 25, 2019
Northwestern still plans to strike a deal with the ride share service Via this fall despite students’ negative reactions to the plan. The agreement with Via is still in the works, Jim Roberts, the executive director for division services, told The Daily on Wednesday. Under the terms of the partne...
Who represents you? A guide to on- and off-campus political officials
Daisy Conant, Reporter
August 23, 2019
ASG, City Council and Illinois officials, oh my! The function and composition of on- and off-campus politics may seem daunting at first, so here’s a guide to help you learn who represents you in good ol’ Evanston. Northwestern Associated Student Government Executive Office Izzy Dobbel, Student Body Pres...
Space flight changes the gut microbiome, study finds
Marissa Martinez, Summer Editor
August 22, 2019
Bacteria in the gut microbiome can be affected by a lot of things, like dietary habits and physical health. Northwestern researchers have discovered space flight also belongs on that list. They analyzed microbiome data in mice using the Similarity Test for Accordant and Reproducible Microbiome Abundance...
School of Communication Dean Barbara O’Keefe to step down in 2020
Benjamin Rosenberg, Summer Managing Editor
August 14, 2019
After 20 years as dean of the School of Communication, Barbara O’Keefe will step down from the position in 2020, according to a Northwestern news release. O’Keefe will continue in her role, which she has held since 2000, for one more year before officially retiring Aug. 31, 2020, Provost Jonath...
Evanston man charged with sexual assault after posing as ride share driver
Marissa Martinez, Summer Editor
August 13, 2019
This post was updated Aug. 14 to reflect new information. On Tuesday, Northwestern University Police were informed of a suspect who attempted to use the dating app Tinder to coerce two NU students on separate occasions. Evanston man Jason Taylor, 28, allegedly posed as a ride share driver and sexually assault...
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