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

The Daily Northwestern

Atul Jalan, Reporter

Atul is a Medill freshman from Los Angeles who is passionate about investigative journalism, radio journalism and cooking. You can reach Atul via Twitter (@jalan_atul) and email.

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Students watch a musical act at Dillo Day. This year, Mayfest Productions is moving the event online.

ASG approves $1.43 million in funding for 106 student groups

June 8, 2019
Adam Davies, left, and Izzy Dobbel, right, brought up the necessity of creating exemptions to CARE training requirements for survivors of sexual assault who may not feel comfortable attending a session.

ASG introduces resolution to mandate CARE training for all ASG members

May 29, 2019
Elizabeth Sperti, left, at an Associated Student Government Senate meeting. The ASG parliamentarian helped strike a bargain between the Greek caucus and Senate leadership.

ASG officials and Greek councils strike deal to significantly reduce Greek representation within ASG Senate

May 28, 2019
Weinberg sophomore Nyle Arora has served on a variety of roles in ASG, which he said has prepared him well for the deputy chief of staff position.

Associated Student Government confirms sophomore Nyle Arora as deputy chief of staff

May 23, 2019
Interim Dean of Students Mona Dugo. Dugo said the University is doing everything it can to keep the community safe.

Administrator discusses advancements, challenges for medical leave of absence policy during ASG Senate

May 15, 2019
Weinberg junior Henry Molnar, left, is sworn in by former chief of staff Julia Shenkman, right. Molnar will focus on reforming ASG’s image with the student body, he said.

Associated Student Government confirms junior Henry Molnar as chief of staff

May 8, 2019
Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, right, speaks to ASG senate about the administration’s plans for finding a temporary space for black students during the Black House’s renovation.

Northwestern administrators confirm announcement of temporary Black House location in two weeks

May 1, 2019
ASG president Emily Ash presents legislation during ASG senate. The legislation is a result of conversations with administrators and members of ASG.

ASG passes legislation to establish committee to lobby for student-facing fundraising

April 24, 2019
SESP juniors Izzy Dobbel and Adam Davies won the ASG presidential election with about 75 percent of the vote, though only 852 students voted, a 10-year low.

Izzy Dobbel and Adam Davies win uncontested ASG presidential election after low voter turnout

April 21, 2019
From left to right: Meron Amariw, Soteria Reid, Christian Wade and Emma Evans discuss a resolution demanding the University condemn recent racist incidents on campus during ASG Senate.

ASG passes resolution demanding University condemn recent racist campus incidents

April 17, 2019
SESP junior Izzy Dobbel and her running mate Adam Davies, also a SESP junior. The two are currently running uncontested for ASG President and Executive Vice President.

ASG candidates talk experience, mental health during ASG town hall

April 16, 2019
SESP junior Izzy Dobbel and her running mate Adam Davies, also a SESP junior. The two are currently running uncontested for ASG President and Executive Vice President.

Izzy Dobbel and Adam Davies stress justice, mental health in ASG run

April 11, 2019
Izzy Dobbel is the author of the legislation that created the $25,000 community-building grant

ASG creates community-building grant for identity-based groups

April 10, 2019
SESP junior Izzy Dobbel and her running mate Adam Davies, also a SESP junior. The two are currently running uncontested for ASG President and Executive Vice President.

Izzy Dobbel, Adam Davies launch campaign for ASG leadership

April 9, 2019
Soteria Reid. Reid is the acting VP for Accessibility and Inclusion.

ASG introduces legislation to establish Executive Officer for Justice and Inclusion

April 4, 2019
Students protest Northwestern’s investments in the coal industry in 2014. Members of Fossil Free Northwestern, the group pushing for divestment from coal, oil and gas companies, have been fighting against the University’s investment in the fossil fuel industry for years.

ASG passes resolution calling on University to divest from the fossil fuel industry

March 15, 2019
Maanas Bhatt, incoming vice president for student activities finances, speaks about the funding legislation at Wednesday’s ASG senate meeting. The legislation will make the process easier for smaller groups to obtain funding, Bhatt said.

ASG passes legislation to revamp student group funding process, restructures leadership positions

March 7, 2019
ASG President Emily Ash and Quest+ senator Stephanie Uriostegui speak at an ASG Senate meeting. Ash said a FGLI student center is important to creating a sense of community for FGLI students on campus.

ASG introduces resolution urging Northwestern establish first-generation, low-income student center

February 28, 2019
Carlos Gonzalez and Julie Payne-Kirchmeier speak at Associated Student Government Senate on Wednesday. Administrators affirmed their commitment to expanding gender-open housing options, but did not offer a timeline for long-term change.

Northwestern Residential Services commits to expanding gender-open housing, though details remain unclear

February 20, 2019
Elynnor Sandefer speaks at an ASG Senate meeting. Sandefer said the legislation will provide much needed options for transgender and non-binary students.

ASG passes legislation demanding University immediately expand gender-open housing options

February 14, 2019
Julie Payne-Kirchmeier and Brad Zakarin speak during Wednesday’s ASG senate meeting. The two NU administrators were invited to participate in a Q&A about the future of Hobart House with concerned members of the NU community.

NU commits to maintaining all-women housing, though Hobart House’s long-term fate remains unclear

February 7, 2019
Emily Ash speaks at an ASG senate meeting. Ash said the ad hoc committee will guide student groups in implementing wellness measures.

ASG forms ad hoc committee to promote student wellness within student groups

January 24, 2019
ASG Speaker of the Senate Adam Downing. Senators introduced an amendment recommending professors disclose the “oppressive” nature of Satoshi Kanazawa’s research.

ASG passes amendment recommending professors disclose ‘oppressive’ nature of Kanazawa’s research

January 17, 2019
A Thanksgiving meal. Northwestern’s QuestBridge chapter offers a Thanksgiving dinner for students who stay on campus over the break.

Staying on campus for Thanksgiving? You’re not alone

November 19, 2018
Thousands of Kentucky school teachers marched Monday, April 2, 2018 from the Kentucky Education Association's headquarters to the State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. to protest legislative changes to their pensions and education cuts. Some students think the biggest problem facing public education is a lack of funding.

Who is responsible for funding schools? Students discuss the issue before upcoming midterms

October 16, 2018
Chicago Hot Dog and Co. opens on Davis Street

Chicago Hot Dog and Co. opens on Davis Street

October 4, 2018
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