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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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Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, parents are working from home while simultaneously caring for their children. Many parents don’t know when child care will resume.

Student mothers describe increased stressors as COVID-19 mixes home and work

May 10, 2020

On a regular weekday during the COVID-19 pandemic, graduate students like Heather McCambly and Nikki McDaid-Morgan are teaching classes, grading and meeting with students while providing childcare. McCambly,...

Celebrating Mother’s Day amidst stay-at-home orders made the holiday look and feel different this year, students said. “It’ll be more just us trying to be our best selves and make sure she knows we appreciate her,” Bienen senior Emma Rothfield said.

Moms on the Front Lines: Students talk celebrating Mother’s Day with health care professionals

May 10, 2020

Mother’s Day has always been special for Weinberg first-year Anna Wcislak, who was born on the holiday in 2001. This year, the holiday fell on her birthday again, but it looked a little different than...

While progressive insurgent candidates may struggle to gain traction amid social distancing guidelines, incumbent performance may be a more relevant factor in election outcomes as officials mobilize their coronavirus response.

“Uncharted territory”: While COVID-19 may halt momentum, insurgent campaigns could gain from increased scrutiny on incumbents

May 10, 2020

When Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suspended his presidential campaign, supporters turned to down-ballot races to further progressive ideals in the Democratic Party. But for progressive figureheads trying...

Congressman Ro Khanna speaks during a Zoom meeting with Northwestern University College Democrats. Khanna described a planned $2,000 monthly stimulus check and other coronavirus relief efforts.

Congressman Ro Khanna speaks to college democrats at virtual meeting

May 8, 2020

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) spoke to NU College Democrats during a Thursday evening livestream. Khanna, who represents California’s 17th district, is currently drafting an Essential Workers Bill of...

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, parents are working from home while simultaneously caring for their children. Many parents don’t know when child care will resume.

Northwestern faculty and staff juggle parenting with remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic

May 7, 2020

For Northwestern staff and faculty with young children, shelter-in-place is the opposite of a reprieve as the transition to remote duties breaks down boundaries between work and home. Elizabeth Lukehart,...

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