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

The Daily Northwestern

Isabelle Sarraf

Isabelle Sarraf, Editor in Chief

Isabelle is a Medill senior from Long Island, New York studying journalism and political science. At The Daily, she’s previously served as print managing editor, diversity and inclusion chair, campus editor, development and recruitment editor, copy editor and assistant campus editor. She’s also held internships at Bloomberg Industry Group, the Chicago Sun-Times and Backstage. You can reach Isabelle via email or Twitter.

Last updated fall 2021.

All content by Isabelle Sarraf
A person drawing the map of Evanston, with multiple drafts strewn around them.

In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022
The Daily's 2022 Graduation Issue

The Daily’s 2022 Graduation Issue

June 6, 2022
Many students protested and called for the abolition of Greek life in fall 2021.

The biggest events on campus and in Evanston during the class of 2022’s time at Northwestern

June 5, 2022
Sarraf: I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you

Sarraf: I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you

June 5, 2022
Daily editors crowded around computers in the newsroom.

The Daily Northwestern wins 29 awards at 2022 Illinois College Press Association convention

March 20, 2022
A helmeted man with his face shielded wearing body armor. To the right, a woman wearing a helmet with an eye slit.

Reel Thoughts: “The Book of Boba Fett” doesn’t do its titular character justice

February 15, 2022
Weber Arch.

Northwestern among 16 universities sued for allegedly colluding to limit financial aid

January 10, 2022
Weber Arch with a sign reading "Welcome Home, Wildcats."

Northwestern goes remote for first two weeks of January

December 20, 2021
Vaccine vials and a syringe are surrounded by red and green COVID-19 particles on a blue background.

Northwestern announces COVID-19 booster shot requirement

December 20, 2021
Evanston Township High School's exterior.

Evanston Township High School under lockdown after two guns found

December 16, 2021
Editors Haley Fuller and Isabelle Sarraf. Isabelle has black curly hair and is wearing a pink shirt, and Haley has straight blonde hair and is wearing a lavender shirt.

The Daily Northwestern presents: The top 10 holiday movies and TV episodes of all time

December 1, 2021
A laptop playing the song “Better Man” off Taylor Swift’s latest album, “Red (Taylor’s Version).”

Liner Notes: Taylor Swift begins again with “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

November 16, 2021
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus.

Individual reports they were drugged at SAE house day after similar reports at AEPi

September 25, 2021
A newsstand located under a CTA Station in downtown Evanston, featuring a sign that reads “The Daily Northwestern, for news of Evanston and Northwestern University. Monday to Friday.”

Letter from the Editor: Redefining “Daily,” and why we’re printing three days a week

September 20, 2021

Letter from the Editor: Make every minute of your time here count

August 16, 2021
An image of the gray Rebecca Crown Center building. There is a lawn with white flowers in front of the building.

Faculty Senate resolutions call on NU to create rainy-day fund, restore lost retirement contributions

May 16, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Tall trees and branches frame the Arch.

After years of advocacy, Northwestern names Sarah Klaper as first University ombudsperson

May 13, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

Community Safety Advisory Board chairs talk racial justice on campus at Faculty Senate

May 13, 2021
The Weber Arch. The dark gray arch is supported by two tan brick foundations. Behind the arch is the sky in light blue and brown, bare trees. Also in the background are campus buildings.

Northwestern to release plans for an in-person Fall Quarter, decision on vaccine requirements by end of spring

May 2, 2021
Grey ballot box and white ticket for ASG election set against a purple background.

ASG’s sole presidential slate drops out of race ahead of postponed election cycle

April 19, 2021
Almost five years after the Faculty Senate passed a resolution recommending an ombuds program at Northwestern, the University is finally making headway on dealing with conflict resolution issues.

Campus conflict conciliator: Northwestern finally begins search for an ombudsperson

January 10, 2021
Provost Kathleen Hagerty. Hagerty spoke with The Daily about COVID-19 policies, commitments to social justice and other topics concerning Winter Quarter.

In interview, Provost Kathleen Hagerty talks Winter Quarter and Northwestern’s social justice commitments

December 29, 2020
Jim Phillips watches a Northwestern football game from the sidelines. The athletic director was named the new commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference last week.

Northwestern forms search committee for next athletic director

December 22, 2020
Armed NIPAS officers at an NU Community Not Cops protest. Human Services Committee members discussed the city’s relationship with NIPAS in a Monday meeting.

Northwestern “disturbed” by NIPAS threats against student protesters

December 18, 2020
Dr. Jill Biden speaks at a Women for Biden event. The future First Lady was the subject of a former Northwestern lecturer’s “misogynistic” op-ed Saturday.

NU condemns former English lecturer Joseph Epstein’s op-ed calling Jill Biden to drop ‘doctor’ title

December 12, 2020
Scott Hall, 601 University Place. Students asked for better pathways of communication with the Board of Trustees on divestment issues at Thursday’s Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility meeting.

Students ask for transparency from trustees, representation on CIO search

December 11, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. Administrators addressed protests led by NU Community Not Cops at Tuesday’s Faculty Assembly.

Administrators talk winter plans, student protests at fall Faculty Assembly meeting

November 18, 2020
In FY 2020, University Police expenses totaled $11.2 million — 90 percent of which went to compensation and external contract staffing. The University projects UP expenses for FY 2021 to be down by 5.2 percent to $10.6 million.

Northwestern releases long-awaited NUPD budget review, details $11.2 million in expenses for FY 2020

November 17, 2020
Robin Means Coleman, Northwestern’s new chief diversity officer. In Wednesday’s Faculty Senate Meeting, Coleman presented her vision for the role which she assumed last week.

Northwestern names Robin Means Coleman as new chief diversity officer

November 9, 2020
One protestor holds up a sign that reads “Abolish NUPD.” NU Community Not Cops’ Sunday teach-in focused on distinguishing between reformist and abolitionist ideas.

NUCNC explains differences between police reform and abolition

November 8, 2020
The Weber Arch. The University announced five new testing centers in Evanston in a Tuesday email.

Northwestern expects budget surplus for FY 2020 after laying off hundreds of service workers

November 6, 2020
Writer and comedian Sarah Cooper in her Netflix variety special “Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine.” Cooper will speak at a virtual event Nov. 11 hosted by A&O Productions.

A&O to virtually host comedian Sarah Cooper on Nov. 11

November 5, 2020
Angela Davis in the Netflix documentary “13th.” Davis will be speaking at For Members Only’s State of the Black Union on Nov. 12.

FMO to host activist Angela Davis at this year’s State of the Black Union

November 5, 2020
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) speaks during a news conference on Jan. 29, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The Kellogg alumna won re-election to represent Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Kellogg alumna Cindy Axne narrowly holds onto Iowa House seat

November 4, 2020
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.

NU submits public comment opposing proposed DHS rule impacting international student visas

November 2, 2020
A sign from a previous NUCNC demonstration. NUCNC co-hosted a teach-in Tuesday with FMO on the history of prison abolition.

Northwestern Graduate Workers condemn Saturday police escalation, reprehend Schapiro email

November 1, 2020
Rebecca Crown Center, which includes the office of the VP for Business and Finance. University administrators emphasized the Community Safety Advisory Board as a “clean slate.”

Northwestern implements grading flexibility, including temporary Credit/No Credit option

October 30, 2020
The Weber Arch. The University announced five new testing centers in Evanston in a Tuesday email.

No tuition reduction, dorms to be at half capacity as University plans to allow all undergraduates to campus this winter

October 29, 2020
Northwestern’s campus activity level is “Yellow” according to COVID-19 dashboard

Northwestern’s campus activity level is “Yellow” according to COVID-19 dashboard

October 28, 2020
The Weber Arch at sunset.

Northwestern to bring underclassmen to campus this winter

October 28, 2020
Officers from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System’s Mobile Field Force guard President Schapiro’s home at a recent protest. Schapiro announced updates to the University’s racial justice commitments in a Tuesday email.

President Schapiro promises UP budgetary review by Nov. 16, dialogue and change on police reform

October 27, 2020
Scott Hall, 601 University Pl., home of Northwestern’s Political Science Department.

Political Science faculty “dissent” from views expressed in Schapiro email

October 23, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

Northwestern reports 36 COVID-19 cases, highest ever weekly case count

October 23, 2020
The Pritzker School of Law. Northwestern announced Wednesday it has formed a search committee for the Law School’s new dean.

Northwestern forms search committee for new Law School dean

October 22, 2020
Scott Hall, 601 University Pl., home of Northwestern’s Political Science Department.

Political Science grad students call on Schapiro to work with student activists, enact concrete policy change

October 22, 2020
University Hall. Northwestern recently announced it would reinstate faculty and staff retirement contributions after suspending them in May.

Northwestern to resume retirement contributions for faculty and staff on Jan. 1

October 21, 2020
The Kellogg School of Management Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive.

Two Kellogg staff test positive for COVID-19 after MBA student outbreak

October 20, 2020
One demonstrator holds up a sign reading “Defund or Resign” at Monday night’s march.

NU Community Not Cops calls on President Schapiro to resign following his condemnation of abolitionist protests

October 20, 2020
President Schapiro says Northwestern has “absolutely no intention” to abolish NUPD

President Schapiro says Northwestern has “absolutely no intention” to abolish NUPD

October 19, 2020
Disarm, defund, disband: Students are marching every day until Northwestern abolishes NUPD

Disarm, defund, disband: Students are marching every day until Northwestern abolishes NUPD

October 18, 2020
A view of the Kellogg School of Management foregrounded by the lakefill

Kellogg MBA courses to go remote for two weeks following rise in COVID-19 cases

October 16, 2020
Crowe Hall, home of the African American Studies department. Faculty and affiliates sent an email to President Schapiro following his condemnation of student protests on Monday afternoon.

African American Studies department calls on NU administrators to deliver on racial justice commitments

October 15, 2020
Rebecca Crown Center, which includes the office of the VP for Business and Finance. University administrators emphasized the Community Safety Advisory Board as a “clean slate.”

Provost Hagerty talks Winter Quarter plans at October Faculty Senate meeting

October 14, 2020
Northwestern’s sorority quad. A recent IPR study reported that women in sororities experience a conflict between their feminist values and the realities of the Greek system.

Northwestern’s Panhellenic Association delegates vote to cancel formal sorority recruitment

October 14, 2020
Members of the Facilities team pressure wash messages painted around The Rock.

Northwestern washes away sexual assault survivor’s story painted around the Rock

October 12, 2020
Northwestern’s Contemporary Thought Speaker Series hosted four prominent journalists and politicians Sunday night to chat about issues including election integrity and policing.

2020 election panel talks Biden candidacy, polling at CTSS event

October 11, 2020
The Supreme Court building, a large marble structure with columns in front. A large stairway leads up to the building.

Supreme Court considering review of Northwestern retirement plan lawsuit

October 11, 2020
The Weber Arch. Northwestern announced academic calendar updates and planning for the winter in a Friday email.

NU to start Winter Quarter one week late, decision on underclassmen return to come by early November

October 9, 2020
The Gamma Phi Beta house, 640 Emerson St. Alumnae and former members of the Northwestern GPhi chapter have recently clashed over the decision to suspend its charter.

Reform vs. Abolish: Gamma Phi Beta alumnae, former members clash over Abolish Greek Life movement

October 7, 2020
Scott Hall, 601 University Pl., home of Northwestern’s Political Science Department.

80 percent of Americans back passage of new stimulus bill, study says

October 6, 2020
Members of the NU community participate in a die-in protest on Sheridan Road, by Deering Meadow.

Workers, students stage die-in protest supporting COVID-19 health and safety demands

September 30, 2020
Outgoing VP and CIO William McLean listens to a statement prepared by students in 2015. McLean is leaving NU in October to join the University of Richmond in a similar role.

Northwestern forms search committee for next vice president and chief investment officer

September 29, 2020
Students say the problem is not about the University’s testing capacity, but rather, its inability to effectively communicate to students

Northwestern’s contact tracing system falls through the cracks

September 27, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

Northwestern changes course, expands COVID-19 testing to underclassmen living in Evanston

September 25, 2020
Ed Bryant, who served on the Students Publishing Company board of directors for 48 years, died Sept. 20. He was 78.

Remembering Ed Bryant, the “heart and soul” of Students Publishing Company

September 25, 2020
Northwestern partially closes Lakefill to start coastal stabilization project

Northwestern partially closes Lakefill to start coastal stabilization project

September 23, 2020
The McManus Center, 1725 Orrington Ave. Northwestern reported an attempted burglary Monday night at the McManus Center.

Attempted burglary at McManus Center on Evanston campus

September 22, 2020
A book published by Northwestern University Press. Longtime editor Parneshia Jones was recently named NUP’s new director.

An editor for two decades, Parneshia Jones announced as new director of Northwestern University Press

September 22, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

Amid rising cases, Northwestern announces weekly COVID-19 testing of students allowed on campus

September 19, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

A Tale of Two Testing Centers: Students talk asymptomatic and symptomatic on-campus testing experiences

September 18, 2020
A group of workers and students gathered in front of the Rebecca Crown Center, 633 Clark St.

Workers and student allies deliver petition to Northwestern administrators calling for commitment to dining worker health and safety protections

September 16, 2020
The Weber Arch. Northwestern announced academic calendar updates and planning for the winter in a Friday email.

Administrators stress student behavioral expectations for the fall amid rising COVID-19 case count

September 15, 2020
Students with their diplomas during commencement in 2019. NU was ranked 9th in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row.

Northwestern to stay at 9th place in U.S. News rankings

September 14, 2020
Graduate workers lead a march for equal rights on campus in spring 2019. Today, NUGW held a virtual day of action to address graduate students’ roles as workers.

NUGW hosts TA “Disorientation” to shine light on how graduate workers are “more than students”

September 10, 2020
Northwestern University Graduate Workers during a May 2019 march. Graduate workers joined a national strike this week to protest police and racial violence.

Northwestern graduate workers participate in national Scholar Strike for racial justice

September 10, 2020
Elder dining hall. Elder is one of the on-campus dining halls that will be closed for the fall due to the University’s decision to de-densify campus.

SOLR demands Northwestern and Compass Group support service workers laid off during the pandemic

September 10, 2020
A Black Lives Matter flag raised over Norris University Center in January 2018. Northwestern provided a progress update on its previously announced commitments to racial and social justice.

Northwestern updates community on fulfilling commitments to racial and social justice

September 10, 2020
At at-home test kit from Picture Genetics. All students were mailed a swab test and required to send it by the last week of August.

Lower compliance with at-home COVID-19 testing kits than expected, administrators say

September 8, 2020
Northwestern’s sorority quad. A recent IPR study reported that women in sororities experience a conflict between their feminist values and the realities of the Greek system.

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life supports calls to address harm in Greek life, opposes Panhellenic Association’s call for abolition

September 8, 2020
Northwestern’s sorority quad. The Panhellenic Association has called for the disbandment of Greek chapters on campus following calls for abolition this summer.

Northwestern Panhellenic Association calls on Greek organizations to consider disbanding following calls to abolish Greek life

September 7, 2020
Northwestern dining workers. The vast majority of dining hall workers laid off at the beginning of the quarter are now being re-hired, per a press release.

Northwestern dining workers denied extension on health insurance, COVID-19 safety protections amid mass layoffs

September 6, 2020
To visit any dining hall on campus, students have to make reservations, which are spaced out in 15-minute intervals and have a cap of 40 to 50 students each.

Northwestern to close some dining halls this fall, Compass Group to lay off about 100 staff members

September 4, 2020
The exterior of the Hilton/Orrington Evanston.

Hilton Orrington/Evanston deal to lease and rent hotel rooms to Northwestern undergraduates through third party called off

September 3, 2020
Chi Omega house, 1870 Orrington Ave. Northwestern’s Chi O chapter released an open letter to its national organization calling for accountability amid calls to abolish Greek life at NU.

“Forced to exist,” Northwestern chapter of Chi Omega writes open letter calling for accountability

September 3, 2020
560 Lincoln and Kemper Hall. When students hurried home in March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many left most of their belongings behind in hopes that they would be back for Spring Quarter.

Residential Services to offer free storage for items left in dorms last spring, shipped to campus this fall

September 2, 2020
The Gamma Phi Beta house, 640 Emerson St. Alumnae and former members of the Northwestern GPhi chapter have recently clashed over the decision to suspend its charter.

Northwestern chapter of Gamma Phi Beta votes to relinquish charter amid calls to abolish Greek life

September 2, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. When asked about police violence against student protesters, he said students also engaged in violent tactics.

Administrators host webinar to discuss changes to Fall Quarter plans with campus

September 1, 2020
The Weber Arch at sunset.

Northwestern to allow incoming students year-long deferrals, on-campus housing contract cancellations

September 1, 2020
Daniel Rodriguez and Campbell Schafer at a previous ASG meeting. Rodriguez and Schafer both contributed to the original resolution.

ASG hosts town hall for students to discuss recent changes to Fall Quarter plans

August 31, 2020
The exterior of the Hilton/Orrington Evanston.

Hilton Orrington/Evanston in negotiations with third party to privately lease and rent hotel rooms to displaced Northwestern undergraduates

August 30, 2020
The Weber Arch. The University announced five new testing centers in Evanston in a Tuesday email.

Northwestern provides clarifications on decision to bar most first- and second-year undergraduates from campus

August 30, 2020
The Black House, located at 1914 Sheridan Rd., is currently under renovation.

A guide to community spaces and student groups for marginalized students

August 16, 2020
A social distancing sign posted by the Lakefill. The University hosted a webinar Thursday on expectations for the student experience this fall.

Community directors talk fall student experience, on-campus resources in fifth discussion with NU community

August 13, 2020
Graduate Student Commons. GLAC hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the University’s COVID-19 policies and provide answers to the research community.

Graduate Leadership and Advocacy Council hosts town hall on NU’s COVID-19 policies

August 12, 2020
Incoming Provost Kathleen Hagerty.

Kathleen Hagerty appointed as Northwestern provost

August 11, 2020
Lindsay Chase-Lansdale.

Vice Provost for Academics Lindsay Chase-Lansdale to step down from Provost’s Office

August 5, 2020
Searle Hall, the location of Northwestern University Health Service. According to a Wednesday email, NUHS will run COVID-19 testing in partnership with Northwestern Medicine.

Administrators talk “Wildcat Wellness,” COVID-19 testing plans in fourth discussion with NU community

August 4, 2020
Buffett Institute for Global Affairs executive director Annelise Riles.

Administrators provide resources for international students in third discussion with NU community

July 30, 2020
The International Office, 630 Dartmouth Pl.

ICE says newly enrolling international students cannot come to the U.S. if taking entirely online courses

July 24, 2020
A breakdown of the known percentages of class modality for undergraduate courses. University officials provide statistics for the first time explaining how classes will be delivered in the fall.

Provost’s Office talks fall academic planning, course modalities in second discussion with NU community

July 23, 2020
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