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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Letters to the Editor

LTE: On publicly-funded programs and federalism

LTE: On publicly-funded programs and federalism

March 1, 2022

In recent weeks, advocacy for a number of publicly-funded programs has appeared in the pages of The Daily. McCormick Prof. Luís Amaral advocated for “Medicare for All, paid sick leave, paid maternity...

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Quick Takes: Students react to Northwestern’s mask-optional policy

February 28, 2022

Last week, Northwestern announced that beginning Monday, masks will no longer be required in many indoor spaces. In these Quick Takes, students react to this policy change.  COVID-19 doesn’t end...

Holmgren: Rationale for amending the Faculty Assembly bylaws

Holmgren: Rationale for amending the Faculty Assembly bylaws

January 10, 2022

Over a decade ago, a committee from the previous faculty governing body was charged with establishing a more effective governance system for Northwestern faculty. Two bodies were established: the Faculty...

LTE: Preserve the Faculty Assembly’s legislative power

LTE: Preserve the Faculty Assembly’s legislative power

October 19, 2021

The Faculty Senate leadership announced this fall a plan to eliminate the legislative powers of the Faculty Assembly. The proposed changes to the Faculty Assembly bylaws would cancel the only channel through...

LTE: An alternative letter of solidarity

April 29, 2021

In response to Jeff Rice’s op-ed, Letters of solidarity from departments and programs are again circulating amongst faculty and administrators on campus. These letters have provided important touchpoints...

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