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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


COVID-19 at Northwestern

Illustration of a side profile from chin to torso. Arm has a red bandage on it from the vaccine shot, and the background is purple and blue stripes with blue dots.

Students experiencing COVID-19 vaccine side effects contemplate seeking accommodations

May 25, 2021

For concerns ranging from academics to athletics, some Northwestern students are requesting accomodations in the days following their second COVID-19 vaccine dose.  According to the Centers for Disease...

The Donald P. Jacobs Center with tan pillars, with green shrubs in the background. The purple sign above states “Welcome Wildcats! Testing Entry Ahead.”

Schapiro optimistic about in-person Fall Quarter as Northwestern reports zero COVID-19 cases for first time this academic year

May 21, 2021

Northwestern reported no confirmed COVID-19 cases from May 14 to 20, marking the first week with no cases in the 2020-21 academic year. As a result, University President Morton Schapiro said he is confident...

The Foster-Walker Complex building. The bricks are brown with green shrubbery on both sides of the main door. Above the door are the words “Foster-Walker.”

Foster-Walker Complex to shift from quarantine housing to residence hall

May 21, 2021

Foster-Walker Complex will return to its original residential hall status in the fall. Over the past year, the dorm, known as Plex, served as Northwestern’s on-campus COVID-19 housing. Students who...

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University leadership gives updates on finances, in-person activities, faculty and staff vaccinations

May 19, 2021

Senior administrators updated the Northwestern community on return to campus policies, vaccination requirements and more in Tuesday’s “Conversations with the Senior Leaders.” Northwestern University...

Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern reports record low positive COVID-19 cases in months as Illinois enters Bridge Phase

May 14, 2021

Northwestern’s COVID-19 Dashboard reported nine cumulative positive cases between May 7 to 13, marking the lowest number of recorded infections in months.   The University entered a campus activity...

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