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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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NU alums, students level the playing field as through women’s sports journalism

April 15, 2025

When Brea Lassek (Medill ’24) walked into her first WNUR Sports meeting as a freshman, she saw only one other woman in the room. This disparity was sometimes reflected in their coverage, Lassek said....

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In 3rd Ward race, Gennifer Geer diverges from competitors on strategy with comprehensive digital and on-ground campaign

April 15, 2025

Gennifer Geer (Weinberg ’24) said she wanted to make the 3rd Ward City Council race “obnoxious,” flooding voters with messaging.  This fall, the 27-year-old threw her hat in the ring to fill...

The Trump administration froze $790 million in NU federal funding, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Wednesday morning to The Daily.

Faculty express disappointment, uncertainty as Trump administration freezes federal funds

April 10, 2025

When History Department Chair and Prof. Kevin Boyle’s daughter texted, “I’m sorry to hear what happened” Tuesday night, he was immediately concerned. The Trump administration froze $790 million...

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Main Library: Brutal or Brilliant?

April 4, 2025

Over 2,000 Northwestern students upvoted a post on Fizz, a college-specific social media platform, in March featuring a picture of Main Library with the caption: “I’m sorry but this building is so...

Psychology Prof. Michael Bailey has been at the center of controversies for years, from University investigations to online petitions.

NU Prof. Michael Bailey faces backlash over retracted gender dysphoria study

March 25, 2025

Content warning: This story contains sexual content. Psychology Prof. Michael Bailey has dipped in and out of the spotlight for his controversial research and teaching methods for more than two decades.  But...

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