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

The Daily Northwestern

Jacob Wendler

Jacob Wendler, Editor in Chief

Jacob is a senior from Westfield, New Jersey, double majoring in journalism and political science. Before serving as editor in chief, he’s been a managing editor, campus editor, copy editor, special edition editor and a city beat reporter. Jacob has also written for UPI, the Military Times, The Dispatch and Forbes, in addition to appearing on ABC News Live and C-SPAN Washington Journal. You can reach him via email or X.

Last updated Fall 2024.

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At around 6:25 p.m., a pickup track flanked by six University Police officers arrived at The Rock.

JVP sets up second Gaza Solidarity Sukkah at The Rock

October 18, 2024
University employees used power tools to deconstruct the wooden structure shortly after 9 p.m.

JVP sets up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah on Deering Meadow

October 16, 2024
Schill said the University has made steady progress on the commitments laid out in the April “Agreement on Deering Meadow.”

Q&A: University President Michael Schill discusses free speech policies, campus climate, admissions diversity

October 14, 2024
University President Michael Schill speaks at Parent & Family Orientation 2024. Schill has released several statements clarifying his views on free expression over the past year.

Northwestern to limit official statements on political matters

September 27, 2024
University President Michael Schill addresses a crowd at Parent & Family Orientation 2024. His base salary appears to be in line with that of other elite private university leaders, according to public tax filings.

University President Michael Schill earned $400,000 in his first four months at NU, documents show

September 24, 2024
The move places Jackson atop an athletic department that made two national championship appearances — in field hockey and lacrosse — and experienced widespread success in the last year.

Mark Jackson named Northwestern’s next athletic director

August 29, 2024
NU cheerleaders at Northwestern Basketball’s game against Northern Illinois University on Nov. 27, 2023, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson sued the University for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking in 2021.

Former Northwestern cheerleader drops forced labor, sex trafficking lawsuit

August 28, 2024
According to the open letter, the Feinberg School of Medicine deleted photos of Middle Eastern students and students wearing keffiyehs from Instagram and Flickr.

Open letter alleges anti-Arab discrimination at Feinberg

August 26, 2024
University President Michael Schill testifies before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Capitol Hill in May.

University President Michael Schill announces new efforts to fight antisemitism, Islamophobia on campus

August 20, 2024
Commencement will be held June 9 at the United Center.

NU announces plans to prevent disruptions at commencement

June 4, 2024
Schill defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.

University President Michael Schill tried to walk a thin line in his remarks before congress. He still faces dissatisfaction from dueling camps.

May 24, 2024
Schill faced more than three hours of questioning from lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday morning alongside leaders from UCLA and Rutgers about his response to a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

University President Michael Schill addresses Congressional testimony in Thursday evening message

May 23, 2024
University President Michael Schill testified in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday morning.

University President Michael Schill testifies before House Committee on Education

May 23, 2024
Schill kicked off his testimony before Congress alongside the leaders of UCLA and Rutgers at a Thursday morning hearing on antisemitism.

Schill announces new measures to combat antisemitism in opening statements before House committee

May 23, 2024
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce informed NU that it is under investigation in a Friday letter.

House Committee on Education and the Workforce opens antisemitism investigation into NU

May 10, 2024
Schill will appear at a May 23 committee hearing alongside the presidents of Rutgers University and the University of California, Los Angeles.

University President Michael Schill to testify before Congress

May 6, 2024
The turmoil on the committee comes just days after University administrators reached a deal with organizers of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Deering Meadow.

President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate to cease work

May 2, 2024
The suit criticizes the agreement reached by administrators and encampment organizers on Monday which allowed demonstrations on Deering Meadow to continue through June 1.

Plaintiffs sue Northwestern for response to pro-Palestinian encampment

May 1, 2024
The committee — originally announced in November — originally included 16 members, including faculty, students, trustees and administrators and began its work in January.

Seven members of Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate step down

May 1, 2024
The University and the NU Divestment Coalition reached an agreement Monday morning.

Administrators, student demonstrators reach agreement to end encampment on Deering Meadow

April 29, 2024
JVP NU said in the statement it has evidence the counterdemonstration was “a coordinated effort organized by the Anti-Defamation League,” contradicting statements by pro-Israel protesters that the event was organically organized.

JVP NU releases statement after Deering Meadow counterprotest

April 28, 2024
Nashashibi addressed themes of Jewish-Palestinian solidarity in his address to demonstrators Saturday night.

Palestinian-American activist Rami Nashashibi shares message of unity to Deering Meadow encampment

April 28, 2024
A look into The Daily’s coverage of the Deering Meadow encampment

A look into The Daily’s coverage of the Deering Meadow encampment

April 27, 2024
The letter criticized administration's actions as "egregious infractions of norms of academic freedom and shared governance."

NU-AAUP condemns University President Michael Schill’s response to Deering Meadow encampment

April 27, 2024
A police officer stands in front of protesters with their arms linked on a meadow.

Photo Gallery: Pro-Palestinian student activists set up encampment on Deering Meadow

April 25, 2024
The University released a statement Sunday afternoon following misinformation regarding Dean of Students Mona Dugo’s presence at an April 15 rally.

University releases statement on April 15 demonstration following Free Beacon article

April 22, 2024
Robinson graduated from the School of Communication in 2021 with a degree in theatre and political science.

Q&A: Communication alum Nolan Robinson talks co-producing ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway

March 15, 2024
Schill said he intends to start bringing in financial aid program funding through donations.

Q&A: University President Michael Schill discusses advisory committees, rising tuition costs

March 12, 2024
In Focus: Northwestern Law employees, students allege toxic environment under Dean Osofsky

In Focus: Northwestern Law employees, students allege toxic environment under Dean Osofsky

February 29, 2024
Fitzgerald is seeking more than $130 million in compensatory damages related to his termination last July.

Judge sets April 2025 trial date, encourages settlement in Pat Fitzgerald lawsuit

February 13, 2024
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office intends to drop criminal charges against two Northwestern students.

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office drops charges against two students for alleged tampering with The Daily

February 7, 2024
The letter refers to charges brought against two NU students for theft of advertising services in relation to tampering with the Oct. 23, 2023, issue of The Daily.

Letter calls on Students Publishing Company to drop criminal complaint against two students connected with imitated copies of The Daily

February 2, 2024
A demonstrator holds a poster at a November NUGW rally. The graduate workers’ union has now reached tentative agreements on 29 of its 33 proposed articles.

NUGW reaches five tentative agreements with admin amidst looming strike

February 1, 2024
The committee will comprise a mix of faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees, according to a Tuesday message from University President Michael Schill.

University President Michael Schill announces members of Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate

January 23, 2024
Reneé Rapp stars as “Queen Bee” Regina George alongside Angourie Rice as new girl Cady Heron in the new musical adaptation of “Mean Girls.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Mean Girls’ movie musical tries to have it both ways

January 16, 2024
Since joining the USA Today Network in November, West has reported on all aspects of Taylor Swift’s career and cultural impact.

Q&A: Medill alum Bryan West fulfills ‘Wildest Dreams’ with Taylor Swift reporting job

January 9, 2024
NU characterized an ad campaign against NU President Michael Schill as pushing “false narratives” in a Wednesday statement.

NU pushes back on ad campaign hitting University President Michael Schill on campus antisemitism

December 20, 2023
Northwestern Medicine physicians file to unionize

Northwestern Medicine physicians file to unionize

December 1, 2023
Hundreds of community members organized outside Silverman Hall at a Nov. 13 “Pay, Power, and Protections NOW!” rally hosted by NUGW.

NU cancels second bargaining session with graduate workers

November 29, 2023
Coleman joined Northwestern in February 2021.

Vice President and Associate Provost Robin Means Coleman to step down Jan. 1

November 28, 2023
Several alerts informed community members of an active threat event on Northwestern's Chicago campus Monday evening.

NU not aware of injuries after shots fired reported on Chicago campus

November 27, 2023
In his fifth message to the community since the militant group Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, University President Michael Schill announced the creation of a new advisory committee on antisemitism and hate Nov. 14.

Schill’s committee on preventing antisemitism and hate meets mixed responses from students, faculty

November 21, 2023
The Monday message is Schill’s fifth to the community since the militant group Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.

University President Michael Schill announces new committee on antisemitism and hate

November 14, 2023
Northwestern’s South Asian Students Alliance hosted its annual Diwali celebration Sunday evening in Norris University Center.

Captured: Northwestern SASA hosts annual Diwali celebration

November 12, 2023
NU Graduate Workers planned to present its economic proposals at the Nov. 14 meeting.

NU cancels full-day bargaining session with graduate workers

November 9, 2023
Postlewaite is the second-highest tenured professor at Pritzker and has been teaching for 42 years at the University.

Pritzker professor files federal age discrimination lawsuit against NU

November 8, 2023
Since joining the USA Today Network in November, West has reported on all aspects of Taylor Swift’s career and cultural impact.

Medill alum Bryan West hired as Gannett’s Taylor Swift reporter

November 7, 2023
O’Rourke served three terms in Congress and ran unsuccessfully for president and governor of Texas.

Northwestern College Democrats to host Beto O’Rourke as fall speaker

November 6, 2023
Community members rally outside TGS Commons Wednesday to express their support for NUGW’s demands.

NU Graduate Workers reach tentative agreements on final language proposals

November 1, 2023
Schill urged community members to support one another and show mutual respect in a Thursday message.

University President Michael Schill reiterates commitment to free speech, respectful language in new message

October 26, 2023
The imitated front pages were left on desks in lecture halls and designated newsstands across campus.

Imitated front pages of The Daily Northwestern circulated across NU’s campus

October 26, 2023
Murphy is one of 100 “Voyagers” from 74 colleges and universities in the 2023-2025 cohort.

Junior Shae Murphy awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

October 23, 2023
NU-Q Prof. Khaled AL-Hroub expressed doubt in a Monday WBUR interview that the militant group Hamas had killed civilians in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Northwestern revises statement after condemning Prof. Khaled AL-Hroub’s comments on Hamas

October 18, 2023
After University President Michael Schill sent a message last week saying he would not issue a statement on behalf NU on the Israel-Hamas war, deans and faculty across the University sent out their own messages.

NU undergraduate and graduate deans respond to Israel-Hamas war following Schill’s Thursday message

October 17, 2023
The talk was moderated by political strategist and commentator David Axelrod.

Walter Isaacson and David Axelrod discuss Elon Musk, AI at NU for Chicago Humanities Festival’s Evanston Day

October 15, 2023
Schill said in a Friday message that while he doesn’t intend to issue University statements on most political or social issues, NU’s response is still guided by a set of core values.

Schill issues new statement on Israel-Hamas war, free speech

October 13, 2023
University President Michael Schill said he does not intend to issue a statement on the current war in Israel and Gaza.

University President Michael Schill: NU will not issue statements on political or social issues

October 12, 2023
NU cheerleaders at Northwestern Football’s game against Penn State University on Sept. 30 at Ryan Field. Former cheerleader Hayden Richardson sued the University for alleged forced labor and sex trafficking in 2021.

Northwestern disputes former cheerleader’s forced labor, sex trafficking allegations

October 11, 2023
About 100 staff members attended the fireside chat with University President Michael Schill in Norris University Center Tuesday afternoon.

University President Michael Schill talks athletics, affirmative action at fireside chat with staff

October 10, 2023
27 candidates petitioned to run for 20 school seats this fall.

ASG Senate elections see heightened participation after record-low turnout in spring presidential elections

October 8, 2023
Students will have the ability to vote Thursday through Sunday on Wildcat Connection.

The Daily Explains: Who’s running for ASG Senate?

October 5, 2023
Students in white T-shirts dance in a conga line in a dark tent with blue lighting under a suspended mesh bag of multi-colored balloons.

NUDM unveils revamped, 15-hour Dance Marathon to be held in Welsh-Ryan Arena

October 4, 2023
Keyes served in multiple roles in the Reagan administration and has run for U.S. Senate and president several times.

NU College Republicans to host Alan Keyes

September 27, 2023
A rendering of the renovated Feldman Media Suite. The studio closed this summer for renovations.

Renovated MFC broadcast studio to open in early 2024

September 25, 2023
A building with three sets of doors with windows above them and stairs in front of them, including a person walking up the stairs.

Five McCormick faculty members take home Cole-Higgins Awards

September 24, 2023
Northwestern cheerleaders at Northwestern Football’s game against Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey on Sept. 3, 2023. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang allowed a 2021 lawsuit brought by a former NU cheerleader to proceed.

Judge allows sex trafficking claim against NU Cheer to proceed

September 24, 2023
A gray building behind a sign that reads “Northwestern Technological Institute.”

Northwestern awarded $1.7 million CDC grant for disease outbreak response network

September 21, 2023
A crowd of people dancing in front of a brightly lit stage.

Northwestern commits to funding Dillo Day and Blowout, frees up funds for student orgs

September 21, 2023
Dark-colored arch with fall foliage in the background.

Northwestern reclaims No. 9 spot in U.S. News college rankings

September 19, 2023
The steps leading up to a stone building labeled, “Walter Annenberg Hall.”

Medill and SESP launch new dual-degree program

September 16, 2023
The institute will be located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood.

Northwestern and UChicago launch new life sciences and math institute

September 15, 2023
Reichs has written more than 20 novels inspired by her work as a forensic anthropologist.

Crime writer and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs to receive 2023 Alumnae Award

September 11, 2023
A tan building stands with the words “Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center” mounted on it in silver letters.

McCormick and Feinberg Prof. Eric Perreault to serve as vice president for research

September 11, 2023
A gavel placed over a pie chart with different-sized slices representing students of different skin tones.

Northwestern to consider race in admissions through essays, compliant with Supreme Court ruling

September 7, 2023
Dark-colored arch with fall foliage in the background.

Northwestern exceeds $1 billion in 2023 research funding

September 7, 2023
Kellogg School of Management building. Grey sky in background, lake in left pane. Kellogg windows reflect blue.

Ryan family donates $25 million for new Kellogg complexity institute

September 7, 2023
A tan building stands with the words “Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center” mounted on it in silver letters.

NU names Ted Sargent co-executive director of Trienens Institute

September 7, 2023
J. Landis Martin stands at a lectern wearing glasses, a black suit and a striped purple tie.

J. Landis Martin, former chair of Board of Trustees, dies at 77

September 2, 2023
Ranked the third-best school for aspiring comedians by College Magazine in 2019, Northwestern was once home to many of today’s late-night and stand-up stars.

A guide to Northwestern’s vibrant comedy scene

August 11, 2023
The swap will result in Mt. Pisgah, which qualifies as an iconic building, being located on the corner, with the HODC development being built on the land currently occupied by the church.

City Council approves Church Street affordable housing development

July 12, 2023
A black background with cracked glass reads “Reel Thoughts.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Black Mirror’ season six is a mixed bag

July 3, 2023
Playbills for “New York, New York,” “Chicago” and “The Scottsboro Boys” on a black background.

Q&A: Medill alum David Thompson talks third Tony nomination and Lin-Manuel Miranda collaboration

June 1, 2023
EPD arrests second offender in Clark Street Beach shooting

EPD arrests second offender in Clark Street Beach shooting

June 1, 2023
Cutouts of State Rep. Robyn Gabel and State Sen. Laura Fine with dark blue shadows over a sketch of a government building on a light blue background.

Evanston’s state representatives’ biggest accomplishments in 2023 legislative session

May 29, 2023
A pink, yellow and orange ward map of Evanston over a white grid with blue question marks.

Redistricting Committee votes to recommend new ward map to City Council

May 24, 2023
A girl stands in jeans and a blue t-shirt and holds a microphone in front of a stage with young girls in matching blue shirts.

Niles West senior Cherie Animashaun aims to inspire young girls at second Girls Who Lead conference

May 18, 2023
Two performers in red clothes hold hands center of stage.

Audiences devour the Freshman Musical’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

May 15, 2023
A horizontal black-to-yellow gradient. “Marvel Studios” logo above “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” logo next to 3D-style words: “Reel Thoughts.” Pictures of Rocket the raccoon with a baby Groot on his shoulder, Peter Quill (Star-Lord) and Gamora.

Reel Thoughts: James Gunn brings DC spin to Marvel in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

May 7, 2023
An award stands on a stage surrounded by red curtains.

Three Northwestern alumni nominated for Tony Awards

May 2, 2023
A pink, yellow and orange ward map of Evanston over a white grid with blue question marks.

Redistricting Committee implements public feedback on proposed new ward map

April 25, 2023
Multiple people dance on a stage.

‘Indecent’ brings true story of antisemitism, Jewish theatre and the value of community to Wirtz

April 20, 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.

Illinois commission seeks public input on potential statewide reparations program

April 11, 2023
A burger and a taco sit side by side on a green table.

Famous Taco Burger brings Mexican, American cuisine to Central Street

April 10, 2023
Six actors in olive jumpsuits stand behind a wooden plank on milk crates as one, wearing a blue robe, holds a piece of trash.

Cirque Us performs high-flying acrobatics at The Actors Gymnasium

April 9, 2023
A hand fills in a ballot against a blue backdrop with red stars

Salem, Wilkins and Hernandez win D65 Board of Education election

April 4, 2023
Four monthly calendars for September, October, November and December are displayed over a pastel gradient. A sun and wave are drawn over the September calendar, leaves are drawn over November, pumpkins and ghosts are drawn over October and a snowman, snowflakes, Christmas tree and candy canes are drawn over December.

Students hope for change, but Northwestern’s Fall Quarter calendar remains the same

December 1, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box.

Evanston union workers celebrate success of Illinois ‘Workers Rights Amendment’

November 21, 2022
Mayor Daniel Biss stands facing University of Chicago Prof. Adam Green.

Mayor Daniel Biss talks town-gown relations at Northwestern, UChicago event

November 15, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box.

Evanston becomes first city in Illinois to adopt ranked-choice voting

November 8, 2022
railroad, map of evanston, scales on red background.

City looks to redevelop land around Mayfair railroad, considers history of segregation

November 3, 2022
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