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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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Historian, journalist, commentator and Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Applebaum spoke about her recent book “Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism” and why democracies are turning toward nationalism and authoritarianism.

Pulitzer winner Anne Applebaum discusses the rise of authoritarianism in annual lecture

October 8, 2020

At a Thursday lecture, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, journalist and commentator Anne Applebaum spoke about the decline of U.S. democracy via the rise of nationalism and authoritarianism. Applebaum...

Weinberg sophomore Aditi Ghei said she’s been taking advantage of the early fall weather to walk along Lake Michigan. Like many other students living off-campus this quarter, Ghei is making an effort to socialize outdoors and in small groups.

Students adjust to a quieter, socially distant life in Evanston

October 8, 2020

Weinberg sophomore Aditi Ghei was on a flight to Evanston and ready to move into the Zeta Tau Alpha house when Northwestern announced that Greek housing, along with all other on-campus housing, was canceled...

Norris University Center. Though usually packed during midterms, the quiet atmosphere of Norris this fall promotes distanced studying opportunities for students on campus.

As winter nears, students worry about safe meetups

October 8, 2020

With COVID-19 restrictions limiting on-campus common space options, students have traded Norbucks meetups for afternoons on the Lakefill. But as temperatures drop and students flock indoors, the extent...

The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris, moderated by USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page (Medill ‘73). Pence and Harris squared off on key issues like the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, economic policy and police reform.

Harris and Pence clash over Trump’s coronavirus response in vice presidential debate

October 8, 2020

With 147 inches between their podiums and miles separating their platforms, Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) debated the merits of the current administration’s coronavirus...

A photo of the front of Fisk Hall

Medill alum and two-time Pulitzer winner Brian Rosenthal discusses winning work, time at The Daily Northwestern

October 8, 2020

New York Times reporter Brian Rosenthal (Medill ’11) unpacked how his Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the New York City taxi industry led to official investigations and industry reform in a Wednesday...

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