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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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Dion-Kirschner: This Earth Day, take time to consider environmental inequities

April 13, 2017

On April 22, the U.S. will celebrate its 48th Earth Day. This day to celebrate and advocate for our planet was established in 1970 by former U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), who organized environmental...

Off Script: Sesame Street’s autistic character is an excellent example for young viewers

April 12, 2017

A few months ago, I wrote about the importance of socially conscious children’s media. I particularly addressed how inclusive characters in media make children more aware and accepting of people different...

Trejos: Successful democracy requires utmost respect for law, judiciary judgment

April 10, 2017

After a failed and misguided attempt at a Democratic filibuster, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch was confirmed to the Supreme Court on Friday. While it was no surprise that Democrats did everything...

Closson: In Trump’s era of ‘fake news,’ student journalists should not be discouraged

April 9, 2017

The federal government and Twitter have recently come to a clash. After the owner of an anonymous anti-President Donald Trump Twitter account claimed to be an employee of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

Schwartz: New CPS graduation requirement puts underprivileged students at a further disadvantage

April 6, 2017

On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new graduation requirement for Chicago Public Schools: Students must have either a job offer or an acceptance letter to a college, trade school or gap-year...

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