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

The Daily Northwestern

Christine Farolan, Copy Chief

Christine is a SESP junior studying social policy and French. Her past positions at The Daily include managing editor and Spectrum editor. The Illinois native is also a co-president of Kaibigan, the Filipino student association. You can reach Christine via Twitter or email.

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A female student stands by The Rock on Monday, displaying a cardboard box with a statement saying that she was raped. The student left campus on Tuesday.

After statement at The Rock, student who said she was raped leaves campus

April 27, 2016
Eddie Johnson (right).

Northwestern School of Professional Studies student Eddie Johnson named interim superintendent of Chicago Police Department

March 31, 2016
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez takes questions about recent allegations after protesters stormed the George Dunne Cook County building at 69 W. Washington on Dec. 3, 2015 in Chicago.

Northwestern Law professors call for special prosecutor in Laquan McDonald case

March 4, 2016
The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave, shares a building with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Northwestern announced Thursday new financial aid initiatives including all-grant financial aid packages, a cap on need-based loans for current students set at $20,000, University-funded scholarships for undocumented students and increased aid for international students.

Northwestern eliminates loans as part of financial aid packages

March 3, 2016

Medill contribution furthers Student Enrichment Services’ efforts for low-income students

February 24, 2016

NU’s alert system draws positive reviews from administrators

February 7, 2016
Political science and legal studies Prof. Jacqueline Stevens discusses how private prisons profit from immigrant detainees’ labor at an event held by Unshackle NU on Tuesday night. Stevens was the second speaker in the group’s quarter-long series, which began last month with activist Mariame Kaba.

At Unshackle NU event, Northwestern professor talks prison profit from detainees’ cheap labor

February 3, 2016
A portion of a law passed in August 2015 regarding police body cameras was enacted Jan. 1. The new ordinance calls for an increased fee for guilty criminal and traffic-related offenses that will fund body cameras.

New police body camera funding will have little impact on Evanston, officials say

January 13, 2016

Best Place to People-Watch: Norris University Center

February 27, 2015

The Spectrum: Learning to empathize with all perspectives

February 12, 2015

Holiday Guide: Charitable ideas for the holidays

December 2, 2014

Student groups pledge to stop sexual assault in ‘It’s On Us’ campaign

November 17, 2014

Student use of CAPS increases

November 6, 2014
Carlos Romero, an organizer with the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Chicago, speaks at a panel discussion Thursday. NU Real Food, a group that advocates for fair, sustainable food sourcing, hosted the event.

NU Real Food hosts talk on workers’ rights, sustainability

October 24, 2014
Source: U.S. Solar Network

Evanston homes adopt solar-powered water heaters

October 14, 2014

SESP collaborates with YMCA on Evanston youth educational center

October 8, 2014
McCormick Prof. Karen Smilowitz and Northwestern students work at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in March. The research team will use the dashboard it has developed for data analysis at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Northwestern researchers improve Chicago Marathon race conditions with data analysis

October 8, 2014
Watson’s computer servers stand at IBM. McCormick students have the opportunity to use Watson and build their own applications.

McCormick course uses computer system made famous on ‘Jeopardy!’

September 30, 2014

Northwestern Medicine develops blood test for depression

September 24, 2014

Domestic violence could be more frequent among same-sex couples, Northwestern Medicine finds

September 21, 2014
Acclaimed Chicago actress Elizabeth Laidlaw plays a former fighter pilot in the one-woman show “Grounded.” The annual ETOPiA play series explores the intersection of science and society.

ETOPiA one-woman play explores damage of drone warfare

September 18, 2014

Northwestern researchers’ glaucoma breakthrough prompts new treatment development

September 13, 2014

Northwestern Medicine to receive $10 million for ALS research

September 6, 2014

Northwestern community holds candlelight vigil in memory of shooting near UCSB

June 5, 2014
Temple Grandin speaks during her lecture at Welsh-Ryan Arena Wednesday night. Grandin highlighted the importance of encouraging different thinking styles, particularly with autistic children.

Temple Grandin speaks at Welsh-Ryan about autistic minds

May 21, 2014
Lucas Messore performs at Mayfest’s Battle of the DJs Thursday night. As the winner of the competition, Messore will perform at Dillo Day later this month.

Student DJ prepares for Dillo Day performance

May 12, 2014

Bienen junior wins Battle of the DJs for second year, will perform at Dillo Day

May 9, 2014

NU Listens launches peer listening service for mental health support

April 24, 2014

RTVF professor, former ‘Blue’s Clues’ animator educates voters on YouTube

April 15, 2014
Christina Romer talks to Northwestern students and faculty members Monday evening. Romer, who previously served as one of President Obama’s key economic advisors, gave a lecture on forecasting and measuring economic recessions.

Former Obama economic adviser speaks at Kellogg

April 7, 2014

Northwestern study supports genetic linkage to male sexuality

February 27, 2014
Bucephalus Bikes has become the first business in Evanston to accept Bitcoin as a payment method. Bitcoin is a payment system created in 2009 that allows digital monetary transactions without banks, middlemen or significant transaction fees.

Evanston business begins accepting Bitcoin

February 19, 2014

Feinberg study reveals brains adapt memories over time

February 11, 2014

School of Communication to offer new master’s in health communication

February 5, 2014

Feinberg professor involved in successful chemotherapy alternative for leukemia

January 29, 2014
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