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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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In accordance with CDC guidelines and state-wide requirements, Northwestern requires masks to be worn in public spaces on campus.

Masks become social norm, safety expectation on Evanston campus

October 12, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks are one of the most useful tools to slow the spread of COVID-19. But while masks are a potentially life-saving tool, they’ve taken...

With a global pandemic, presidential election and widespread uncertainty, some students are turning to CBD to help manage their stress

With a global pandemic, presidential election and widespread uncertainty, some students are turning to CBD to help manage their stress

October 12, 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, the world has undergone extreme change, causing many to feel disoriented and disconnected. In March, the World Health Organization acknowledged that the pandemic is causing...

Social media has profound effects on COVID-19 misinformation, a study involving a Northwestern professor found.

Nationwide research project sheds light on the relationship between COVID-19 misinformation and social media

October 12, 2020

A nationwide survey involving political science Prof. James Druckman found that social media users are more likely to believe misinformation about COVID-19, resulting in public health consequences. The...

 An NU Votes staffer asks a student to fill out a form at the voter van table. According to the group’s website, the Center for Civic Engagement and Office of the Registrar both provide ballot notarizations.

A small number of students may need ballot notarizations. Here’s where you can do that.

October 12, 2020

As the pandemic continues to interrupt life, experts predict about 80 million mail ballots will be sent this fall — over double the number returned four years ago. But if you’re voting absentee...

Northwestern’s Contemporary Thought Speaker Series hosted four prominent journalists and politicians Sunday night to chat about issues including election integrity and policing.

2020 election panel talks Biden candidacy, polling at CTSS event

October 11, 2020

From a progressive to a moderate Democrat to a Republican, all of Sunday’s panelists came to a similar conclusion — President Donald Trump is a “dangerous man” to have in the Oval Office. The...

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