Northwestern alumnus develops app to connect outdoor community
Elizabeth Byrne, Assistant Campus Editor
September 19, 2017
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories, Science & Technology
Growing up in rural Indiana, Zack Grimes (SPS ’17) said he wanted to promote and encourage an outdoor lifestyle. So when a friend asked him to help design an app, the two began the process of creating GoWild, a content-based social network for hunters, hikers and others who enjoy outdoor activities. “The...
Northwestern study finds no change in discrimination against black job applicants between 1990, 2015
Ally Mauch, Assistant Campus Editor
September 18, 2017
A Northwestern study found no change in hiring discrimination against black job applicants from 1990 to 2015. Sociology Prof. Lincoln Quillian, senior author of the study, said the results were “both depressing and somewhat surprising.” The study, published Sept. 12, found that white applicants...
NU, ETHS alumnae make history at 69th Emmys
Syd Stone, Copy Chief
September 18, 2017
Filed under Alumni, Campus, Latest Stories
Northwestern and Evanston were highlighted at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards — NU alumna Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Communication ’83) took home her sixth award for the HBO comedy “Veep,” and Evanston Township High School alumna Lena Waithe scored for her work in the Netflix comedy “Master of None.” Louis-Dreyfus...
Students promote conscious consumerism with online directory of women-owned businesses in Chicago area
Ally Mauch, Assistant Campus Editor
September 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories, Top Campus Stories
After the election of President Donald Trump last November, SESP senior Isabel Benatar and McCormick senior Sam Letscher said they became more conscious of the businesses they frequented. Letscher said she heard people wanted to boycott Uber and Trump family businesses, and she wondered instead if...
The Kiln offers custom pizzas, late-night dining in Norris
Emily Chaiet, Reporter
September 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Facilities, Latest Stories
Norris University Center’s newest dining location, The Kiln, replaced North Shore Pizza Company this quarter and is set to offer students custom pizzas in about two minutes. Jeremy Schenk, executive director of Norris, said he noticed students preferred personal pizzas rather than those pre-made...
Student startup Unruled to sell notebooks at Beck’s Bookstore, D&D Finer Foods
Maddie Burakoff, Assistant Campus Editor
September 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories
McCormick junior Bennett Hensey said he’s always had a problem taking notes inside the lines. As an engineering student, he said his notes and sketches didn’t work in a traditional, lined notebook, and he had trouble finding an alternative to fit his needs. Hensey’s frustration inspired a...
Online geography game returns after 31,000 interactions in first year
Elizabeth Byrne, Assistant Campus Editor
September 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories
Northwestern students again have the chance to earn a free Blaze pizza by testing their world geography knowledge during the 2017-18 academic year. Launched in October 2016, the Wildcat GeoGame quizzes participants on their geographic knowledge. Anyone with a valid NetID can play the game, which can be access...
Non-tenure eligible faculty union files unfair labor charges against Northwestern
Erica Snow, Campus Editor
September 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Faculty, Latest Stories
Northwestern’s non-tenure eligible faculty filed unfair labor practice charges Thursday against Northwestern because the University has not begun collective bargaining negotiations with the union. “I am disappointed by the administration’s refusal to recognize the (non-tenure eligible) faculty...
Hurricanes Irma, Harvey affect students’ move-in plans, devastate hometowns
Allie Goulding, Photo Editor
September 16, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top Campus Stories, Top Stories
As Hurricane Irma approached Florida, Weinberg freshman Kamryn Moe scrambled to pack her belongings — her new flight to Chicago was scheduled to leave in just five hours. Moe and her parents changed their flight plans so they could avoid the hurricane and make it to move-in day. When Hurricane Irma...
Ex-Feinberg Prof. Wyndham Lathem indicted on first-degree murder charges
Allyson Chiu, Print Managing Editor
September 15, 2017
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories
Former Northwestern professor Wyndham Lathem and Andrew Warren, both charged with the stabbing death of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau, were formally indicted on murder charges Friday. Lathem and Warren each face six counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing Cornell-Duranleau as part of a premeditated...
NUDM, Evanston Community Foundation receive Catalyst Award at 8th annual Evanston MashUp
Elizabeth Byrne, Assistant Campus Editor
September 14, 2017
Filed under Campus, Latest Stories
Northwestern University Dance Marathon and the Evanston Community Foundation received awards at the eighth annual Evanston MashUp on Tuesday. The organizations received the Evanston/Northwestern Catalyst Award, an annual award given to recognize people and organizations with committed partnerships...
Northwestern moves up to 11th place in U.S. News rankings
Erica Snow, Campus Editor
September 13, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top Stories
Northwestern was named the 11th best university in the nation — up one spot from last year — according to this year’s rankings by U.S. News & World Report. NU tied with Johns Hopkins University and Dartmouth College in the 2018 rankings, released Tuesday. NU has been ranked 12th almost ...
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