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Alan Perez

Alan Perez, Reporter

Alan Perez is a SESP junior studying social policy and economics. He previously served as The Daily’s campus editor and copy editor. The South San Francisco, CA native is a communications assistant for Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research. You can reach Alan via email or Twitter.

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Perez: College is weird

June 17, 2020
Northwestern seniors face uncertainty as they enter a slacking job market

Northwestern seniors face uncertainty as they enter a slacking job market

April 29, 2020
Median salaries and debts for graduates of different majors. New data from the U.S. Department of Education show the median salary for computer science majors at Northwestern was about $8,000 more than computer engineering majors.

Engineering, computer science majors top data on earnings after graduation

November 26, 2019
Taiwan Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman Tsai Ing-Wen November 27, 2010. Tsai cautions against giving China more leverage over Taiwan.

Northwestern Instagram post featuring Taiwanese independence flag sparks backlash, interpreted as political statement

November 22, 2019
University police officers formed a shoulder-to-shoulder wall blocking the Lutkin Hall foyer amid protests against former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Current and former students say they believe Northwestern has used student journalism to identify students for discipline.

Does Northwestern use student media to discipline protestors?

November 14, 2019
A student turning the page in their SAT book. The Wall Street Journal highlighted test-taker data as a tool colleges use to boost their exclusivity earlier this week.

Report: Northwestern encourages applications to boost selectivity

November 8, 2019
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services. The University sponsors over 6,500 students and scholars on F-1 or J-1 visas, according to the public comment signed by President Schapiro and Provost Hagerty.

Northwestern student from Iran barred from entering country after visa cancelled

November 3, 2019
Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez. The Northwestern parents pled guilty Monday to charges related to the college admissions scandal.

Former Northwestern parents plead guilty to charges in college admissions scheme

October 21, 2019
Northwestern was one of a select few schools to hold the Moody’s Aaa rating, but the downgrade to Aa1 reflects continuing financial pressure for the University.

Ratings agency downgrades Northwestern’s credit rating

October 14, 2019
An aerial view of the Harvard University campus in 2013.

Judge rules Harvard did not discriminate against Asian American applicants

October 1, 2019
Wyndham Lathem.

Former Northwestern prof. Wyndham Lathem, accused of murder, faces testimony from co-defendant who accepted plea agreement

September 30, 2019
In a social media post Friday, Prof. Justin Martin said he regrets the “poor wording in the original tweet.

Northwestern Professor apologizes for ‘Happy 9/11’ Tweet after a University statement condemns it as ‘disgraceful’

September 16, 2019
Rebecca Crown Center. A volatile market and deficit spending left the University’s endowment with less money than last year.

Broad ‘endowment’ tax could be more costly for Northwestern than anticipated

July 10, 2019
Student activists gather outside University President Morton Schapiro's house in April 2016. Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine is renewing its for divestment.

Students for Justice in Palestine renew demand for divestment after Northwestern rejects BDS

June 21, 2019
The Sexual Harassment Prevention Office at 1800 Sherman Ave. The Education Department has opened two investigations into Northwestern’s Title IX procedures.

Federal officials are investigating Northwestern’s Title IX process after two men allege gender bias and failure of due process

June 21, 2019
A Northwestern undergraduate student takes a picture of the Great Wall of China. The Chinese Ministry of Education this month warned its students about studying at American universities.

Northwestern says no visa delays after Chinese ministry warns of studying at American universities

June 21, 2019
The Sigma Chi fraternity in Northwestern’s fraternity quad. A former president of the Sigma Chi Home Association is accused of stealing $460,000 from the organization.

Former Sigma Chi Home Association president charged for stealing $460,000

June 20, 2019
One person was wounded in a shooting on Northwestern’s Chicago campus early Saturday morning.

One injured in shooting on Northwestern’s Chicago campus

June 1, 2019
Charles Whitaker at an event last month speaking with New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. Whitaker was named the dean of Medill Wednesday.

Charles Whitaker named Medill dean

May 29, 2019
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro rejected an incoming professor’s support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. In a statement, he said Northwestern ‘unequivocally rejects’ the movement.

In rebuke of incoming professor, Northwestern ‘unequivocally rejects’ Israel boycott movement

May 27, 2019
Northwestern University Graduate Workers during a May 2019 march. Graduate workers joined a national strike this week to protest police and racial violence.

Labor agency to revisit a past decision that ruled graduate students were employees

May 27, 2019
An "adversity score" will be added to SAT college entrance test results, rating applicants on environmental factors meant to offer admissions officers a glimpse into a student's socioeconomic background, the College Board said Thursday. Northwestern was among the schools who participated in a pilot program.

Northwestern was a pilot school for SAT’s adversity score to assess a student’s privilege

May 21, 2019
Northwestern Memorial Hospital received a letter grade of B in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.

Watchdog group lowers patient safety rating of Northwestern Memorial Hospital

May 16, 2019
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly and SESP Dean David Figlio. Daly called for a greater investment in education.

President of San Francisco Fed calls for a more inclusive economy

May 15, 2019
Acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan. A federal judge barred McAleenan and the agency from enforcing new rules that would make it easier to find international students and scholars in violation of their visas.

Federal judge temporarily blocks stricter rules on student visas

May 5, 2019
McGraw-Hill and Cengage plan to merge into what would be the second-largest textbook provider.

Two of nation’s largest textbook companies plan to merge

May 2, 2019

Evanston unemployment rate in March drops to 2.8 percent, a sign of a strong economy

April 25, 2019
Segal Visitors Center. A select pool of about 550 applicants had their files read and their admissions decisions made by President Morton Schapiro.

Northwestern President Schapiro says he reads applications of some legacy, donor students

April 24, 2019
Northwestern is investigating three recent racist incidents.

Northwestern is investigating three racist incidents on campus. Follow them here

April 21, 2019
A student reported finding another “IT’S OKAY TO BE WHITE” sticker in Main Library Saturday night.

Student reports finding another white supremacist sticker on campus

April 21, 2019
Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez. The Northwestern parents pled not guilty to two charges related to the college admissions scandal.

Northwestern parents charged in college admissions scheme plead not guilty

April 17, 2019
Elsa Alvaro, right, and Baron Reed, left. Alvaro, the chair of the NTE committee, said a position in the Provost’s Office to support NTE faculty was necessary to “harmonize” the disparity of policies and practices across schools.

Faculty Senate asks Provost’s Office to create position supporting non-tenure eligible faculty

April 15, 2019
J. Landis Martin, the Chairman of Northwestern’s Board of Trustees, spoke at Faculty Senate about the budget deficit, the college admissions scandal and the student experience.

NU Board of Trustees chairman: Falsifying tests and bribing coaches is ‘lowest form of activity’

April 11, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order to require colleges and universities to "support free speech" on campus or risk loss of federal research funds during an event in the East Room of the White House on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Trump issues executive order on free speech, though impact at Northwestern remains unclear

April 10, 2019

Documents show how parents helped their child cheat to get into Northwestern

April 3, 2019
Members of the public react in front of the Masjd Al Noor Mosque as they fear for their relatives on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. 49 people have been confirmed dead and more than 20 are injured following attacks at two mosques in Christchurch.

Northwestern steps up security, plans prayer for New Zealand shooting victims

March 15, 2019
Jack Dunn slides into second base. The senior is hitting .381 for the season

Baseball: Northwestern lacks consistency in weekend series, dropping first two games before picking up a win

March 4, 2019
University President Morton Schapiro speaks at an event in Fall 2017. In response to a report by 247Sports site USCFootball.com, Schapiro said he has not spoken with members of USC’s presidential search committee.

Report places University President Morton Schapiro on shortlist for next USC president

February 17, 2019
Ratings agency identifies bleaker financial outlook for Northwestern

Ratings agency identifies bleaker financial outlook for Northwestern

February 3, 2019
Three students take a stroll in 2014 on the Lakefill, the last time classes were canceled. The University will operate limited functions this week due to the extreme weather.

‘Downright scary’: Northwestern closes campuses ahead of extreme weather

January 28, 2019
J.B. Pritzker resigned from Northwestern’s Board of Trustees in December following his election to the Illinois governorship.

J.B. Pritzker will no longer serve on Northwestern’s Board of Trustees

January 17, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway said on Thursday that a visiting scholar's controversial views "cannot be a reason to undermine the vital principle of intellectual freedom." More than 3,600 people have signed a petition asking the University to ban the scholar.

Holloway: Kanazawa’s views ‘antithetical’ to Northwestern

December 13, 2018
Swift Hall, home of the University’s psychology department. Students are asking the department to dismiss a controversial visiting scholar.

Students petition Northwestern to ban a visiting scholar whose work attempts to link intelligence and beauty to race

December 12, 2018
Chicago Police offer $10,000 for information relating to Shane Colombo’s death

Chicago Police offer $10,000 for information relating to Shane Colombo’s death

December 6, 2018
Sarah Wake speaks to Faculty Senate in 2018 about proposed Title IX rules by the U.S. Department of Education. Those rules went into effect Aug. 14.

Wake appointed to head Office of Equity; new associate provost for operations and facilities to join Northwestern

December 4, 2018
The student section at the Notre Dame game on Nov. 3

What students can expect for tomorrow’s Big Ten Championship game

November 30, 2018
Cook County Medical Examiner’s office determines cause of Daniel Jessell's death

Cook County Medical Examiner’s office determines cause of Daniel Jessell’s death

November 30, 2018
Top administrators have been willing to share details about their handling of the budget deficit, yet deans and department leaders have shown greater reluctance to divulge information.

Budget cuts are made at the bottom, but the message is crafted up top

November 30, 2018
Weinberg sophomore Daniel Jessell dies

Weinberg sophomore Daniel Jessell dies

November 28, 2018
Northwestern University announced the allocation of its annual $1 million donation to Evanston last week.

University failed to properly complete required risk assessment for recipients of NIH grants

November 26, 2018
CBC-HITES is based at Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Center.

Unwithered by budget deficit, research remains the flagship of Northwestern

November 25, 2018
The Sexual Harassment Prevention Office at 1800 Sherman Ave. The Education Department has opened two investigations into Northwestern’s Title IX procedures.

Federal officials open Title IX investigations into Northwestern

November 25, 2018
Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez, who live in Atherton, California, were accused of paying for a proctor to help their two daughters cheat on college entrance exams. The Henriquezes are listed in Northwestern records as parents of an NU student.

Northwestern stays in background as its peers are scrutinized on admission practices

November 20, 2018
Students march down Sheridan Road in a 2017 Take Back the Night march, an annual event aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault. New Title IX regulations proposed by the U.S. Education Department will bolster the rights of students accused of sexual assault.

Title IX rules could reduce Northwestern’s liability to investigate sexual assault claims, boost due process procedures

November 18, 2018
Condoms in a basket. CARE provides free condoms as well as plans content for The Student Body, a True Northwestern Dialogue about sex and consent.

Rising STD rates shine light on college sex-education

November 15, 2018
Provost Jonathan Holloway said last year’s budget deficit will close out in better shape than the University previously expected.

Administration sees better budget outlook than previously expected

November 15, 2018
A Northwestern University police car. University Police alerted the community about two incidents on or near the Evanston campus.

University Police alert Northwestern community about two new incidents

November 13, 2018
A White House staff member, left, tries to take away the microphone from CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during an exchange with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Medill interim Dean Whitaker spoke out against the president’s decision to revoke Acosta’s credentials in a statement on Friday.

Medill interim dean speaks out against White House’s removal of journalist’s press pass

November 9, 2018
A University Police car.

University Police increase patrols after men target female students

November 9, 2018

University police warn students of battery on Hinman Avenue

November 8, 2018
The School of Law will eliminate vacant jobs and end contracts with some short-term professors next year, according to an email from Dean Kimberly Yuracko to faculty reported by Law.com. The move is one of the most drastic measures taken by an academic department, which was directed by Northwestern administrators to reduce its spending by five percent this fiscal year

Pritzker School of Law plans workforce cuts

November 7, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Republican administration have launched an effort to bolster the rights of the accused. A leaked draft of Title IX rules will allow students accused of sexual assault to cross-examine their accusers.

In leaked draft rules, federal government plans to allow cross-examination by those accused of sexual assault

November 7, 2018
University Police have arrested a man on battery charges, but were unable to locate the suspect in a separate incident.

University Police arrest man on battery charges; unable to locate suspect in second incident

November 6, 2018
Rebecca Crown Center. Northwestern is reducing its custodial services across the University. Custodial staff will stop disposing office trash and recycling daily and instead make a weekly visit.

The latest casualty of budget cuts? Trash cleanup

November 4, 2018
Northwestern Hillel has asked for additional patrols after a gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue over the weekend.

Northwestern, Evanston police increase patrol near Jewish institutions

November 1, 2018
Northwestern has asked its faculty to reassess their relationship with Saudi Arabia. The move comes after media revealed that the Saudi regime had donated millions of dollars to American universities, including $14.4 million to Northwestern.

Northwestern asks faculty to rethink relationships with Saudi Arabia

November 1, 2018

Five reports of sexual assault made to UP; two investigations still open

October 30, 2018
University Hall, 1897 Sheridan Rd.

Saudi funding to American universities, including Northwestern, comes under scrutiny

October 30, 2018
MOD Pizza, on the ground floor of Norris University Center, as it tries to fill the void that was once The Kiln.

MOD Pizza tries to fill the void that was once the Kiln

October 29, 2018
Michael Simon, executive director of Northwestern Hillel, speaks at a prayer vigil at Beth Emet the Free Synagogue on October 28, 2018. Northwestern Hillel will host prayer vigil to commemorate Pittsburgh victims Monday night.

Hillel to host prayer vigil to commemorate Pittsburgh victims

October 29, 2018

Man charged for string of burglaries on Northwestern campus

October 26, 2018
A University Commons model. Don’t expect the real thing anytime soon.

Don’t expect new Norris anytime soon

October 23, 2018
Isabel Dobbel, ASG vice president for A-Status finances, at an ASG meeting last Wednesday. The group said on Sunday it will provide emergency funding to student groups whose funding was cut from schools and departments that were forced to slash their budgets this year.

ASG announces emergency fund to student groups struggling with budget cuts

October 21, 2018
The skyline of Doha, Qatar, where Northwestern and five other U.S. universities have campuses in Education City.

NU-Q closed for second day after flooding, power outage

October 21, 2018
Norris University Center. ASG said this week they would try to help student groups whose funding had been affected by the budget deficit.

Student groups struggle after five percent cut to academic budgets affect funding

October 19, 2018
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a city meeting. Fiske raised concerns about students riding bikes, skateboards and scooters on sidewalks in downtown Evanston.

Evanston residents raise concerns about students riding on sidewalks

October 16, 2018
Graduating students look forward to the future during the University’s 2009 Commencement. Ten years later, some are still scarred by the Great Recession.

The Great Recession was 10 years ago. Some suffered scars, others escaped injury

October 12, 2018
A doctoral student rallies for NTE faculty unionization in 2017. A Tuesday NLRB decision to count contested ballots reversed an earlier vote count that unionized the faculty.

Non-tenure faculty vote against unionization after NLRB grants University request to count contested ballots

October 9, 2018
Student protesters during the 2016 Take Back the Night annual march. The University has initiated new proactive measures to combat sexual violence as the issues becomes increasingly important for students.

As sexual violence takes center stage, new University initiatives will test administrators’ grasp of student concerns

October 9, 2018
University President Morton Schapiro spoke at length on Wednesday about the budget deficit, which is expected to run until at least August 2019. In July, the University dismissed 80 administrators.

President Schapiro says the budget deficit was ‘substantially worse’ than he expected

October 4, 2018
Lia Assimakopoulos’s room in Willard Hall. A survey conducted earlier this year by Deloitte estimated families would spend $25.5 billion in back to college shopping.

Students spend big for back-to-school shopping

October 2, 2018
Patricia Telles-Irvin, the vice president for student affairs, defended the new two-year live-on requirement during Monday’s community dialogue. Students also expressed concerns about support for students who have experienced sexual violence.

Students share grievances about SAE return, housing rates at community dialogue

October 1, 2018
Lindgren House, 2309 Sheridan Rd., the new residence of Delta Chi. Students who were booked to live in Lindgren were offered a room on campus that they had ranked higher during their process.

Delta Chi moves into Lindgren House, joining other chapters in fraternity quad

September 30, 2018
Students sit on the lawn of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s headquarters in November 2017 as part of a protest to support survivors of sexual assault. The fraternity returns to campus this fall after a contentious history.

Looking back since the University’s 2017 investigation of Sigma Alpha Epsilon

September 28, 2018
IFC, under new leadership, reversed its earlier decision to derecognize SAE until 2021. The announcement comes after months of uncertainty about how the fraternity would operate without recognition from the governing body.

IFC reverses course, recognizes SAE as a member with limited voting power

September 28, 2018
Ryan Field, the location of an alleged incident of sexual assault. The case was referred by University police to EPD.

Sexual assault report at Ryan Field made to University Police, referred to EPD

September 27, 2018
(Source: Northwestern University) Craig Johnson, who was appointed as the vice president for business and finance, served in the interim role since April. Johnson will oversee a budget that was projected to end the previous fiscal year in a deficit.

Craig Johnson named senior vice president for business and finance

September 25, 2018
Jeri Ward. Ward will serve in a new position as Northwestern's vice president for global marketing and communications

Northwestern appoints Audi executive as new head of marketing and communications

September 25, 2018
Top administrators offered advice to students during Sunday’s convocation. Schapiro delivered a notably less emotional defense of safe spaces, and Holloway discussed the controversial legacy of Thomas Jefferson.

At convocation, Schapiro defends safe spaces and marketing

September 25, 2018
A funeral procession for Constance Lorraine Hairston Morton outside Alice Millar Chapel on Saturday. Hundreds turned out to honor the legacy of a woman who built strong relationships and broke down racial barriers.

Hundreds celebrate Lorraine Morton, who broke down racial barriers, offered wisdom to many

September 24, 2018
Wind and rainfall hit the east coast Thursday ahead of Hurricane Florence. Residential services offered some students from impacted areas an early move-in at no extra cost.

Residential services offers early move-in for some students ahead of Hurricane Florence

September 13, 2018
Fisk Hall, home of the former Medill Justice Project - which will soon rebrand as the Medill Investigative Lab.

Judge orders new trial for man convicted of murder after Medill Justice Project tracked down witness

September 11, 2018
Shane Colombo.

Chicago police release photos of shooting suspects in killing of Shane Colombo

September 9, 2018

James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism awarded to two Reuters journalists sentenced to prison in Myanmar

September 8, 2018

Two members of Northwestern cleaning crew killed in Niles car accident

September 8, 2018
Northwestern’s International Office, 630 Dartmouth Pl.

Northwestern international student population continues to rise

August 23, 2018
Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern canceled Wildcat Days in April for regular decision admitted students and prospective student programming through mid-April.

Northwestern says it won’t make changes to admissions after Trump administration rescinds Obama-era guidance

July 8, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. The union representing Evanston police says it doesn’t expect a large impact from a Supreme Court decision banning mandatory union fees.

Evanston union reps see little threat from Supreme Court decision

July 2, 2018
Frontera Fresco in Norris University Center. The restaurant closed its doors last Friday as the University prepares for a food provider transition.

Frontera closed, new retail dining options to come

June 14, 2018
Northwestern’s International Office is preparing for expected limits on student visas given to Chinese citizens. Media outlets have reported that Chinese graduate students in aviation, robotics and high-tech manufacturing will be restricted to one-year visas.

US expected to limit visa length for Chinese students

June 1, 2018
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