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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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Students sit at circle tables at Mod in Norris University Center, some with and without masks.

Students express mixed opinions on removal of mask mandate

March 1, 2022

When Northwestern lifted its indoor mask requirement on Feb. 28, Weinberg sophomore Chloe Porter said she saw many people’s faces for the first time in Norris University Center.  “No masks in Norris...

A green, blue and white mask lay on a purple background.

Northwestern’s mask-optional policy effective Monday amid fluctuating COVID-19 positivity rate

February 28, 2022

Northwestern’s COVID-19 positivity rate decreased slightly last week after an overall upward trend during the past four weeks. After three weeks of mandated testing requirements for all undergraduate...

A vaccine needle is surrounded by two bottles on a gray grid background.

City COVID-19 positive case numbers reach below 100, positivity rate again below 1%

February 25, 2022

For the first time this year, Evanston reported less than 100 new positive cases in one week.  The city reported 92 cases this week — a 25% reduction from last week’s 122 cases — continuing the...

A purple sign that reads “Northwestern” on a snowy ground.

Northwestern will no longer require masking in most public spaces

February 24, 2022

Northwestern will soon no longer require masking in most public spaces and non-classroom communal areas, including Norris University Center, libraries and residence halls, the University announced in a...

Three types of masks in a pile in front of a black box of COVID-19 tests and a bottle of green hand sanitizer to the right.

City to lift mask and vaccine mandate Monday in accordance with state timeline

February 24, 2022

Evanston announced it will lift its vaccination and indoor masking requirements on Monday, in accordance with the state. Individuals will no longer be required to wear masks in indoor public spaces...

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