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

The Daily Northwestern

Austin Benavides

Austin Benavides, Print Managing Editor

Austin is a Junior studying journalism and history with a focus on the Americas. He currently serves as one of the Managing Editors this quarter and focuses on reporting on Diversity and Inclusion as well as Northwestern’s latinx community. Past quarters he has served as Campus Editor as well as Development and Recruitment Editor. In his free time he loves learning new recipes to both bake and cook and study precolonial America. You can reach him via email or Twitter.

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March 10, 2021

Benavides: I have hope that more FGLI students will change our campus for the better

August 17, 2020
Benavides: Now is the time to get rid of toxic productivity culture

Benavides: Now is the time to get rid of toxic productivity culture

July 26, 2020
Benavides: Voter suppression will run rampant if we don’t stop it

Benavides: Voter suppression will run rampant if we don’t stop it

June 30, 2020
Benavides: Recent coverage shows the media has failed to fix the same problems of its past

Benavides: Recent coverage shows the media has failed to fix the same problems of its past

June 22, 2020
Provost Jonathan Holloway (left) and Political Science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens (right). Stevens is one of a number of faculty members who expressed concern over Holloway's announcement that all undergraduate finals would be optional.

Provost Holloway announced all undergraduate finals would be optional. Some professors still plan to require them.

March 16, 2020
The Technological Institute, where many McCormick classes are taught.

McCormick dean: All final exams will be optional for undergraduates

March 15, 2020
Fisk Hall, home to the Medill School of Journalism, at 1845 Sheridan Rd. The school canceled all Spring Quarter Journalism Residencies for students Thursday afternoon.

Medill cancels all Spring Quarter Journalism Residencies

March 12, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro announced Spring Break will be extended by one week and Spring Quarter classes will be held remotely for at least three weeks.

Northwestern extends Spring Break, moves classes online for first three weeks of Spring Quarter

March 11, 2020
Tour guides walking throughout campus.

Northwestern cancels Wildcat Days, prospective student programming through mid-April

March 11, 2020
At around 9 a.m. Friday morning, over 60 protesters blocked Sheridan Road to raise awareness for climate injustice and attempt to force more open communication between the Board of Trustees and Fossil Free Northwestern.

“If we don’t get it, shut it down:” Fossil Free Northwestern blocks Sheridan Road in call for divestment

March 7, 2020
John Evans Alumni Center. Board Chairman J. Landis Martin said the Board would not reconsider its decision to keep Evans’ names on University buildings.

Board of Trustees chairman: John Evans’ name removal will not be reconsidered, Evans’ conduct was “exemplary”

March 3, 2020
Alex Trebek, the host of “Jeopardy!” McCormick Freshman Beni Keown will appear on “Jeopardy!” in early April.

McCormick freshman to appear on Jeopardy this April

February 17, 2020
NU Alum Christina Chaey is slicing and dicing her way into Bon Appétit’s “Test Kitchen” videos

NU Alum Christina Chaey is slicing and dicing her way into Bon Appétit’s “Test Kitchen” videos

February 12, 2020
Director of the Women’s Center, Sekile M. Nzinga, was named chief diversity officer and associate provost of diversity and inclusion on Tuesday.

Women’s Center director Sekile M. Nzinga named interim chief diversity officer

February 11, 2020
Counseling and Psychological Services office. CAPS announced that they will hire five new counselors this academic year.

CAPS set to hire five new counselors for this academic year

January 28, 2020
Matthew Gerdisch and his mother, Lori Ann, and father, Marc, after the March Through the Arch.

Family, friends remember the life of Matthew Gerdisch

January 27, 2020
Philip Jacobson was arrested last Tuesday by Indonesian authorities after an alleged visa violation. He is an alum of the Medill School of Journalism.

Medill graduate Philip Jacobson arrested in Indonesia after alleged visa violation

January 23, 2020
Chief diversity officer Jabbar Bennett. Bennett will step down from his position in mid-February.

Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar Bennett to step down mid-February

January 16, 2020
Researchers Zeynep Oguz and Deniz Duruiz speak about the situation surrounding the Kurdish question.

Researchers discuss the state of Kurds in Turkey and their portrayal in U.S. media

January 14, 2020
Medill Dean Charles Whitaker spoke about past challenges and future plans for the journalism school in the new decade.

2020 Vision: Medill dean Charles Whitaker reflects on past challenges, talks expanding existing opportunities

January 13, 2020
Craig LaMay.

NU-Q professor in residence Craig LaMay named school’s acting dean

January 4, 2020
Dean Everette Dennis.

NU-Q Dean Everette Dennis to step down from role on Jan. 1, take family health leave

December 17, 2019
House Bill 2691, now passed through the Illinois state senate, would offer state and federal financial aid to transgender students not enrolled in the selective service and undocumented students.

Illinois bill seeks to expand financial aid to undocumented and transgender students

May 31, 2019
The Compass peer mentor program gives guidance and resources to a selected group of the first-generation and low-income community.

Compass peer mentor program gives FGLI students a place to call home

May 30, 2019
Jordyn Ricard gained her ninth research grant from the Office of Undergraduate Research, a university record.

Jordyn Ricard earns record ninth undergraduate research grant

May 28, 2019
Student group The Collective hosted a basketball game Wednesday in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion as part of its first Black Boy Joy Week.

Student collective celebrates being a black man in first Black Boy Joy Week

May 23, 2019
Investigative journalist David Kidwell spoke to students in the McCormick Foundation Center at an event sponsored by NU’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

David Kidwell talks Illinois corruption and press transparency at SPJ event

May 16, 2019
The afternoon commute on Sheridan Road, where many students have encountered swarms of pesky gnats.

Swarms of gnats bug Northwestern students

May 13, 2019
Graduate students march to the Rebecca Crown Center to secure sixth-year funding from The Graduate School. The passage of Illinois House Bill 253 would be a significant win for graduate students, who have been pushing for rights as employees instead of students.

Illinois House bill would classify graduate and research assistants as employees

May 8, 2019
Mariachi NU performs at their seventh annual spring show. Guitars, trumpets, violins and traditional instruments like the guitarrón and the vihuela make up the instrumentation for the group.

Ballet Folklórico and Mariachi NU spread Latinx culture at their annual spring showcases

May 5, 2019
The CRLT Players will lead a diversity workshop this Monday in the Louis Room of Norris University Center.

Northwestern will host diversity workshops for faculty and graduate students

May 1, 2019
Over 100 students attended Northwestern’s Freedom Seder, the first since 2014. The event discussed several topics including the similarities between Jewish, Palestinian and black struggles.

Student coalition revives Freedom Seder after five-year hiatus

April 30, 2019
Hemke died April 17 at the age of 83. He had taught in Bienen for 50 years before retiring in 2012.

Frederick Hemke, award-winning saxophone professor at Northwestern, dies at 83

April 28, 2019
Main Library. The second sticker was found in a bathroom stall just after 6 p.m.

University says it ‘will not tolerate’ racist incidents after second racist sticker found on campus

April 23, 2019
The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave, houses the work-study program.

Paid sick leave available to work-study students

April 17, 2019
Co-President of Northwestern’s Political Union Jahan Sahni speaks. The Weinberg junior argued that the cancel culture that has arose in recent years is harmful for society.

Political Union debates cancel culture

April 15, 2019
Weinberg Prof. Bill Savage spoke to a crowd of students. He gave a talk Thursday about gentrification and his experiences as a Rogers Park native.

Weinberg Prof. Bill Savage talks gentrification in Rogers Park, social justice at community event

April 12, 2019
Applications to Summer Internship Grant Program rise for sixth consecutive year

Applications to Summer Internship Grant Program rise for sixth consecutive year

April 10, 2019
Members of Dale Duro in formation. The Latin dance crew was started last fall.

Latin dance group Dale Duro takes first steps

April 7, 2019
David McCraw speaks at the McCormick Foundation Center. The deputy general counsel of the New York Times discussed his new book "Truth in Our Times".

David McCraw discusses new book about his role as New York Times legal counsel

April 3, 2019
A team of Northwestern researchers have recently developed a new sensor to monitor premature newborns’ vital signs. The project has been in the works for four years

Northwestern researchers roll out new sensor to track newborn vital signs

March 8, 2019
Boxes of food Campus Kitchens distributes to food-insecure Evanston residents. The organization can no longer use University vans, and now drives Zipcars or personal vehicles to transport the food around Evanston.

After losing access to University vans, Campus Kitchens struggles with transportation costs

February 28, 2019
Improve NU winners stand with their checks at The Block Museum of Art. McCormick sophomore Lilian de Souza won the competition with her idea, NPowerU.

Proposal for personal security alarms wins second annual Improve NU competition

February 25, 2019
Students bundle up for the winter. For low-income students, Student Enrichment Services offers winter gear to stay warm during the harsh elements

Low-income students struggle to stay warm despite SES efforts

February 11, 2019
The 3D printer used by the Martian 3Design team to create the model of the Mars habitat. The team placed fifth in the first round of the NASA challenge.

Northwestern researchers build toward 3D-printable habitat on Mars

January 27, 2019
Josh Earnest and Cody Keenan recalled their time in the Obama administration, while offering advice to the future of the Democratic Party.

Obama press secretary and speechwriter speculate on 2020 presidential nominee, talk future of political landscape

November 13, 2018
U.S. soldiers take part in an overwatch operation in support of Afghan soldiers in Wardak Province. As the wars approach two decades, some fear public attention is waning

Well into the second decade of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, students, faculty question the country’s involvement

October 21, 2018
A recruiter talks at a 2014 career fair. Geni Harclerode, director of employer recruitment and engagement at NCA, said the career fair gives students the opportunity to meet with over 170 different employers over two days.

Northwestern Career Advancement highlights networking opportunities at annual career fair

October 1, 2018
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