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[Photo] Poll: Most students’ mental and emotional statuses are ‘good’ — but stressors vary widely

May 7, 2025
An illustration outlining the silhouettes of a football, baseball and basketball player.

[Photo] Northwestern Athletics’ student managers step up to the plate

April 28, 2025
A portrait of Sarah Jessica Parker, with stars on her hair, with illustrated buildings in the background.

[Photo] ‘Sex and the City’ star Sarah Jessica Parker comes to Northwestern

April 28, 2025
An illustration of people sitting around a round table.

[Photo] NU-AAUP to bring resolutions on academic freedom to Faculty Assembly

April 15, 2025
Brandon Utter, a clinical pharmacist practitioner for the Department of Veteran Affairs, is running for the District 65 Board of Education.

[Photo] Q&A: D65 candidate Brandon Utter shares Two-Way Immersion visions

February 26, 2025
District 202 school board president Pat Savage-Williams is running for her fourth term on the board.

[Photo] Q&A: D202 board president Pat Savage-Williams talks academic excellence, federal funding

February 23, 2025
Board member Soo La Kim, who served on the board for five years, is not running for reelection in April.

[Photo] Q&A: D65 board member Soo La Kim reflects on Foster School, transparency

February 23, 2025
Pinkard, a Northwestern professor and founder of the Digital Youth Network, aims to increase community collaborations with D65 schools.

[Photo] Q&A: D65 candidate Nichole Pinkard talks collaboration, Foster School

February 19, 2025
Maria Opdycke, vice president of clinical operations at Foodsmart, is running for the District 65 Board of Education.

[Photo] Q&A: D65 candidate Maria Opdycke talks financial transparency goals

February 16, 2025
ASG presidential candidates prepare for Wednesday’s debate ahead of voting, which begins Thursday, Feb. 6.

[Photo] The Daily Explains: Introducing the 2025 ASG presidential candidates

February 5, 2025
Both students and faculty criticized the demonstration policy for what many said was an infringement on academic freedom and freedom of speech.

[Photo] Students, faculty express concern surrounding inconsistent enforcement of university demonstration policies

February 5, 2025
Red Cards help people assert their rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.

[Photo] Students prepare ahead of potential immigration raids in Chicago

January 21, 2025
Patterns make up the band’s album cover.

[Photo] Widemouth prepares for new album release, reflects on almost one year of bandhood

November 20, 2024
In the program’s first 90 days, CARE’s four employees responded to 454 calls. These included wellness checks, noise complaints and mental health crises.

[Photo] CARE provides non-police responses for low-risk 911 calls, largely covering wellness checks

November 15, 2024
This fall, students look to achieve a mix of style and comfort in their outfits.

[Photo] Fall into sweater weather, dressing for the season

November 15, 2024
Comedian, writer and actor Ilana Glazer co-created and co-starred in the Comedy Central sitcom “Broad City.”

[Photo] ‘Broad City’ co-creator Ilana Glazer performs stand-up as A&O fall speaker

November 13, 2024
The Cook County Jail’s voting rate for the 2022 primaries was 25%, higher than that of the city of Chicago.

[Photo] Innocent until proven guilty: Cook County Jail expands pretrial voter access

October 30, 2024
Over 42,000 Chicago voters cast ballots indicating no votes or write-in votes in the 2024 Democratic primary, compared to just over 12,000 in 2020.

[Photo] “Now is when we have power”: Voters consider withholding presidential votes in protest of war in Gaza

October 30, 2024
As of Oct. 9, SOA has received 186 SAAF applications.

[Photo] Student Activities Assistance Fund releases application changes, clubs look to fill in gaps

October 10, 2024
Northwestern students often take gap years to pursue personal passions.

[Photo] Students who took a gap year say they feel more motivated, less stressed after experience

October 10, 2024
Illustration of a hand placing a white paper in a black ballot box

[Photo] The Daily Explains: Who’s running for ASG Senate this year?

October 4, 2024
Northwestern Jewish organizations are preparing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

[Photo] Northwestern Jewish communities prepare for High Holidays

October 2, 2024
EPL and PFLAG celebrated Banned Books Week at the Robert Crown Community Center.

[Photo] Q&A: EPL and PFLAG Evanston talk Book Bans

September 30, 2024
Since ETHS implemented a “Bell-to-Bell, No Cell” phone policy, some students have turned to bringing two phones to school and using their Chromebooks for entertainment during class.

[Photo] ETHS community slowly adjusts to new ‘Bell-to-Bell No Cell’ policy

September 25, 2024
Eig won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography for his sixth book, “King: A Life.”

[Photo] Pulitzer Prize winner, Medill alum Jonathan Eig seeks to tell ‘ambitious’ stories through biography

May 22, 2024
A house on top of a maze of pipes.

[Photo] At-home water testing aims to create confidence in water quality

May 14, 2024
Two silhouettes shake hands in front of an apartment building and a large lease agreement on a clipboard.

[Photo] Fair housing advocates, housing providers divided on proposed renter landlord ordinance amendments

May 2, 2024
“Stage Fright” is the theme of Evanston Township High School’s 66th production of YAMO.

[Photo] Opening the curtains on how to join Northwestern theatre groups

August 14, 2023
With only four years, it may feel daunting choosing classes. Here are some of the must-take classes before you graduate.

[Photo] Northwestern classes to take before you graduate

August 9, 2023
Four people are positioned in front of blue and black buildings.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: Season two of Kin shows off star-studded ensemble but leaves viewers wanting more

May 28, 2023
Sketches of people protesting in front of a Black building with chalk-style outlines over a collage of black and white photos of students protesting at the Bursar’s Office in 1968.

[Photo] 55 years after Black student activists occupied the Bursar’s Office, students see unresolved problems and progress

May 22, 2023
Illustration with a hand holding a purple ID card with a green check mark that reads “NBWays.”

[Photo] Parker: My Wildcard is now the truth…but

May 4, 2023
A purple smoothie over a turquoise background with the “Jamba” logo on the cup.

[Photo] Jamba to return to downtown Evanston after eight-year hiatus

April 30, 2023
This is “Transfer Ticket,” a column covering the college transfer student experience.

[Photo] Parent: If I built a school…

April 27, 2023
An illustration of a person in a purple sweater holding a pill — red in one half, blue another — that has a green dollar sign in front of it.

[Photo] Illinois General Assembly introduces bill to ease access to health care benefits, limit barriers to care

April 26, 2023
Illustration of woman looking into mirror which has gray suit within it on pink background

[Photo] Vertigo’s ‘The Thing About The Dream’ explores assimilation, self-reflection and South Asian identity

April 12, 2023
A white hand with pencil sketch textures hands a piece of paper labeled “reparations” to a Black hand over a blizzard-blue map of Illinois’ counties.

[Photo] Illinois commission seeks public input on potential statewide reparations program

April 11, 2023
“NBWays” is a column that discusses the trials and tribulations of transgender and nonbinary student life on NU’s campus.

[Photo] Parker: Nonbinary students need to pee, too

April 11, 2023
Three people, each wearing a shirt with a non-arts major written across it, are seen singing, dancing and playing the violin.

[Photo] Non-majors find fulfillment, enrichment outside of the classroom through performing arts

April 10, 2023
An illustration of an alligator that has an acorn nut, titled “AP,” in its mouth. A map of Florida is in the background.

[Photo] Professors and Florida students discuss College Board skepticism and AP class bans in the state

April 10, 2023
A hand fills in a ballot against a blue backdrop with red stars

[Photo] Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) wins 2nd Ward election

April 4, 2023
Drawing of five cans of food sitting on a brown table.

[Photo] Connections for the Homeless, Downtown Evanston collect 1,500 pounds of food for local pantries

April 3, 2023
Illustration of a red-headed woman with glasses. The background is a blurry mix of colors.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: Addictions, affairs and rivalries rock ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’

April 2, 2023
Black silhouettes against a red background with “Lipstick Burlesque” written in white across the image.

[Photo] Love and lingerie: Lipstick Burlesque empowers performers through dance

April 2, 2023
Globe with purple arrows pointing from North America toward where Egypt and Palestine are located. Flags of Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait are pictured at the bottom in left to right order.

[Photo] New petition calls on Global Learning Office to increase study abroad programs in MENA region

March 31, 2023
This is "Transfer Ticket," a column covering the college transfer student experience.

[Photo] Parent: Fighting the stigma of being (in a) single

March 31, 2023
A person with brown hair and a brown and green checkered vest against an army green colored background.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: ‘A Good Person’ explores addiction and grief for a heart wrenching watch

March 30, 2023
A purple Weber Arch with the year 2027 against a bright fuschia background.

[Photo] ‘A crazy moment’: NU’s Class of 2027 reacts to college acceptances

March 28, 2023
An illustration of a rooster with glasses holding a calculator on a blue background.

[Photo] Bringing bawk the rooster: City Council moves on amendment to allow roosters on school grounds

March 8, 2023
Illustration of a student looking tired in front of schoolwork.

[Photo] Students reflect on balancing sleep schedules with academics, other responsibilities

February 19, 2023
Students say the holiday is a good reminder to think about people who are less fortunate.

[Photo] Northwestern students reflect on giving back during the holiday season

December 1, 2022
A man is wearing an orange jacket and has long black hair. Behind him are starships emerging from an orange haze.

[Photo] Reel Thoughts: ‘Andor’ is a fantastic expansion to the galaxy far, far away

November 18, 2022
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