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The Daily Northwestern


In Focus: Students and staff report some dining workers for harassment. Compass transfers them — and misconduct continues.
In Focus: Students and staff report some dining workers for harassment. Compass transfers them — and misconduct continues.
Cole Reynolds and Jerry Wu November 6, 2024

Content warning: This story mentions sexual harassment and racism. McCormick junior Yaa returned to her dorm in tears on Feb. 11. She recalled grabbing a tub of ice cream and spending the rest of...

In Focus: McCormick students allege misconduct, differential treatment from Segal shop professional
In Focus: McCormick students allege misconduct, differential treatment from Segal shop professional
May 21, 2024
In Focus: As Northwestern considers another decade in Qatar, some NU-Q students say campus falls short of promises
In Focus: As Northwestern considers another decade in Qatar, some NU-Q students say campus falls short of promises
May 20, 2024
In Focus: Students detail harmful financial impact of NU scholarship displacement policies
In Focus: Students detail harmful financial impact of NU scholarship displacement policies
May 16, 2024
In Focus: Northwestern Law employees, students allege toxic environment under Dean Osofsky
In Focus: Northwestern Law employees, students allege toxic environment under Dean Osofsky
February 29, 2024
The Daily Northwestern's 2023 Orientation Issue
The Daily Northwestern’s 2023 Orientation Issue
August 16, 2023
An oval logo with “Survivor Northwestern” written in purple. The oval is outlined in black with the words “Outwit,” “Outplay” and “Outlast.”
Five of the unique clubs Northwestern has to offer
August 15, 2023
A gold and black trophy that reads "2023 Winners" against a red background with the words "Best of Evanston" written in gold at the top.
Best of Evanston 2023
February 26, 2023
“Smylie” is written in white bubble lettering and outlined in multiple colors, with a depiction of a train map next to the logo.
In Memoriam: Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.
February 23, 2023
Spring Sports Preview 2023
Spring Sports Preview 2023
February 16, 2023
Northwestern students reflect on giving back during the holiday season
Northwestern students reflect on giving back during the holiday season
December 1, 2022
A green present with a red and gold ribbon and words that say Holiday Guide 2022. Christmas lights decorate the bottom.
Holiday Guide: A Chapel of Christmas Cheer
December 1, 2022
The Daily Northwestern's live midterm coverage
The Daily Northwestern’s live midterm coverage
November 8, 2022
NU cheerleaders at Northwestern Basketball’s game against Northern Illinois University on Nov. 27, 2023, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson sued the University for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking in 2021.
Former Northwestern cheerleader drops forced labor, sex trafficking lawsuit
August 28, 2024
LTE: Vote no: Sexual misconduct remains non-grievable under NU’s proposed contract
LTE: Vote no: Sexual misconduct remains non-grievable under NU’s proposed contract
March 1, 2024
Perry: A little humility goes a long way
Perry: A little humility goes a long way
Alex Perry, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

It’s a personal hell of mine to exist as a journalist and a habitually private person. From my understanding, one point of journalism, (unless you’re a columnist and even then),...

Brew, Hou, Leung, Pandey: On being scared to tweet and the pressure to market yourself as a student journalist
Brew, Hou, Leung, Pandey: On being scared to tweet and the pressure to market yourself as a student journalist
Caroline Brew, Joanna Hou, Russell Leung, and Maia Pandey June 4, 2024

In the winter of 2022, two of us (Caroline and Maia) were at long last ready to publish our In Focus — a monthslong investigation into how Northwestern Counseling and Psychological...

Haner: A love letter to the multimedia room
Haner: A love letter to the multimedia room
Joanne Haner, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Those of us unfamiliar with the Daily may not even know where the multimedia room is. For reference, we’re located on the third floor, just like the “regular” newsroom, but on...

Mittal: Good things come to those who wait
Mittal: Good things come to those who wait
Angeli Mittal, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

I never intended to join a college newspaper staff when I imagined what the next four years would look like. Though spending the second half of my senior year in my bedroom was not...

Funk: Keep sight of why student journalism matters
Funk: Keep sight of why student journalism matters
Isabel Funk, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

In late April of my senior spring, I reported on Northwestern’s campus for the first time in a year and a half. As the pro-Palestinian encampment launched and the University gained...

Siemons: On the trials and triumphs of covering City Council as a student
Siemons: On the trials and triumphs of covering City Council as a student
Jorja Siemons, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

When I first volunteered to cover City Council my sophomore year, I had no idea what to expect.  I’d never attended a city meeting, let alone covered one as a student journalist....

Agarwal: The unlikely path to my sports journalism career
Agarwal: The unlikely path to my sports journalism career
Aayushya Agarwal, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

When I joined The Daily in my sophomore fall, I had no intentions of staying long.  I had just spent my entire freshman year online, transferred from Carnegie Mellon and was never...

Varnes: An ode to covering Northwestern women’s sports
Varnes: An ode to covering Northwestern women’s sports
Charlotte Varnes, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

I had February 14, 2021 circled on my mental calendar for weeks.  The Big Ten’s Olympic sports were returning after months of confusion and uncertainty amid the pandemic. That...

Price: Life is a highway and it's better with friends
Price: Life is a highway and it’s better with friends
Lawrence Price, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

There’s something very special, yet unexpected, about The Daily Northwestern’s sports road trips.  On the surface, it’s an opportunity to travel and cover a Northwestern program...

Cervantes: The open road and the community I found
Cervantes: The open road and the community I found
Alex Cervantes, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Taking great inspiration from my good friend Patrick Andres’ graduation column two years ago, I’d like to tell you about a place. But first, I need to tell you about a drive.  The...

Taco Diablo sets a fiery stage as Evanston’s best date spot
Taco Diablo sets a fiery stage as Evanston’s best date spot
Luis Castaneda, Video Editor • February 27, 2024

A dim-lit haven known for its fiery ambiance, Taco Diablo attracts couples for romantic evenings with delicious Mexican cuisine.  Co-owner Marty Cless says the idea for the restaurant...

The Best of Evanston list serves to recognize the businesses that bring the community together, much like a bulletin board serves to inform and unite a community.
Best of Evanston 2024
Emily Lichty and Micah Sandy February 26, 2024

The Best of Evanston is The Daily Northwestern’s annual special issue recognizing the businesses, locations and restaurants that make Evanston unique. After residents and students...

10Q Chicken’s storefront on Church Street. Voted as offering Evanston’s Best Budget Menu, 10Q Chicken provides upscale fusion at a reasonable price.
Best Budget Menu: 10Q Chicken
Shun Graves, Assistant City Editor • February 26, 2024

10Q Chicken doesn’t just offer a delectable fusion of fried chicken and East Asian cuisines — it also provides upscale fast food options at an affordable price. Located in a...

Find dark chocolate pretzels, frozen soup dumplings, mini ice cream cones and more at Trader Joe’s.
Best Grocery Store: Trader Joe’s
Cassie Sun, Reporter • February 26, 2024

If Trader Joe's was a human being, they’d be the “mom friend.” The one you can always rely on, the one you know will pick up any time of the day (or at least between 8 a.m. to...

The Clarke’s Off Campus storefront stands empty with a large white sign in the window that says “For Rent.”
In Memoriam: Clarke’s Off Campus
Grace M. Wu, Reporter • February 26, 2024

Clarke’s Off Campus, a go-to Sunday brunch spot, closed its doors in February 2023 — after serving in Evanston for over three decades. Since the 1980s, the longtime downtown...

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