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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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University-backed transportation options make Chicago commuting more accessible, students say

June 12, 2023

Karen Rodriguez, a junior at the University of Chicago, took the CTA Orange Line daily to her high school in the South Loop. Now, thanks to her Ventra U-Pass, she said she can continue to ride the train...

NU undergraduate seriously injured in off-campus shooting

May 23, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. A Northwestern undergraduate student was shot and seriously injured Monday night, according to an email from the University on Tuesday.  The...

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Q&A: Luke Figora discusses University communication lapses during Clark Street Beach shooting

May 22, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death.  On April 12, a shooting on Clark Street Beach left an 18-year-old dead and two 15-year-olds injured.  Students on campus...

One hand passes four pills to another hand next to a can of fentanyl test strips.

Mayfest, HPaW run out of fentanyl test strips, search for other options ahead of Dillo Day

May 16, 2023

Northwestern’s Health Promotion and Wellness department ran out of fentanyl test strips for students on May 13, one week before Saturday’s Dillo Day, according to Lesli Vipond, HPaW’s assistant director...

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Northwestern provides emergency communication updates following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 30, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death.  Northwestern is reviewing its safety protocols and making adjustments to them following the Clark Street Beach shooting on...

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