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The Daily Northwestern

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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Two people in a laboratory hold a glass dome containing a model of a forest fire and a house with people in front of it surrounded by a protective layer with a crossed-out fire symbol.

Student startup InfernoGuard is dedicated to fighting forest fires

January 17, 2022

Over the past five years, InfernoGuard, a student-led company dedicated to preventing wildfires, has seen success in STEM and business competitions. The company’s four founders — who currently attend...

Illustration of a woman and man, with the ASG logo between them. It has a yellow background. The woman holds a gavel.

ASG Academics Committee recommends NU modify attendance policies amid COVID-19 case surge

January 16, 2022

With Northwestern reporting high COVID-19 case counts and planning a return to in-person activities Tuesday, one Associated Student Government committee is suggesting faculty reevaluate their attendance...

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Student-led company Minimal Snacks seeks to create healthy snacks with natural ingredients

January 16, 2022

Minimal Snacks wants to revolutionize the snack industry through a simple pitch: “Less is more.” Ryan Teo (McCormick ’21), founder of Minimal Snacks, said he developed the idea for the company...

A tan building is in the background as students stand in line in front of it. Other students cross the street at the walk signal.

NU transitions to “yellow” activity level as COVID-19 cases decline, new testing requirements announced

January 14, 2022

Campus activity level has moved to “yellow” after a decline in Northwestern’s positivity rate and 25% fewer reported positive tests than last week. Out of about 14,000 tests taken this week —...

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Students petition to extend virtual classes

January 14, 2022

Students started a petition demanding Northwestern extend virtual classes beyond Wildcat Wellness, one week after the University reported its highest number of positive COVID-19 cases. The University...

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