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Schill previously testified in front of the House committee in May about how he handled the student demonstrations, which paralleled dozens of college encampments across the country U.S.

[Photo] NU administrators prioritized de-escalation with vague offers in Deering Meadow negotiations, House documents show

November 12, 2024
Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers played a 100-minute set Thursday night at the United Center as she returned to Chicago for part two of the “Don’t Forget Me” tour.

[Photo] Maggie Rogers dazzles in first Chicago arena performance at United Center

October 27, 2024
Rogers holds up a microphone in a floor-length silver robe surrounded by a cloud of fog.

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) questions University President Michael Schill at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing in May.

[Photo] End of partnership between NU-Q and Al Jazeera marks win for hardline politicians, stokes division in NU community

October 17, 2024
The encampment organized by NU Divestment Coalition took place over five days on Deering Meadow in late April.

[Photo] Northwestern files motion to dismiss lawsuit on pro-Palestinian encampment response

August 28, 2024
The Cook County State Attorney’s office said that the decision is “consistent” with their policy about peaceful protesters.

[Photo] Misdemeanor charges dropped against NU faculty for activity during pro-Palestinian encampment

July 19, 2024
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) displays a check for $600 million to Northwestern from “Qatar-related sources.” The Qatar Foundation, which fully funds NU’S Doha campus, said it doesn’t attempt to influence University decisions after University President Michael Schill’s Thursday congressional hearing.

[Photo] Qatar Foundation denies influencing NU decisions after Congressional hearing

May 24, 2024
Schill defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.

[Photo] 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 defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.

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.

[Photo] University President Michael Schill addresses Congressional testimony in Thursday evening message

May 23, 2024
Schill addressed issues of antisemitism and free speech at a Thursday morning hearing hosted by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

[Photo] NU SJP, JVP, Divestment Coalition release statement on University President Michael Schill's congressional testimony

May 24, 2024
University President Michael Schill testified in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday morning.

[Photo] 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.

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

May 23, 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.

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

May 2, 2024
Per the agreement, just one “Medical Tent” — consisting of several connected white canopy tents — remains on Deering Meadow.

[Photo] ‘A door of communication was opened’: Amid divides, encampment agreement brings tensions down on campus

May 2, 2024
Divestment from Israel-affiliated companies and institutions remains one of the key demands of the ongoing encampment on Deering Meadow.

[Photo] The Daily Explains: Amid demands to divest from Israel, NU’s investments remain a mystery

April 29, 2024
Demonstrators formed a human chain on Deering Meadow to prevent counterprotesters from entering their encampment.

[Photo] Divestment demonstrators, counterprotesters stand off on Deering Meadow

April 28, 2024
An NU alum led a dabke workshop for one of the last events of the night.

[Photo] Live: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue to push for divestment on Deering Meadow following agreement

April 25, 2024
A sign on the fence between Deering Meadow and Sheridan Road. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators remained on Deering Meadow Saturday afternoon as their encampment remained for a third day.

[Photo] NU College Democrats releases statement on People’s Resolution, encampment

April 27, 2024
Protesters awoke around 5 a.m. in preparation of possible police escalation.

[Photo] Encampment on Deering Meadow continues despite rain and counterprotester presence

April 26, 2024
Protesters awoke around 5 a.m. in anticipation of possible police escalation.

Student organizers called for Northwestern to disclose its investments and halt any partnerships with Israel.

Protesters raised signs and chanted at a rally that began at 8 p.m.

Later in the night, protesters gathered around a stage from which students led chants and played music.

Organizers led prayers throughout the protest, keeping with the Muslim tradition of praying five times a day.

As of 2:00 p.m., around 200 protesters remained on Deering Meadow.

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

April 25, 2024
As of noon, more than 200 students remained on Deering Meadow, with University Police having left the scene.

[Photo] NU Hillel releases statement on ‘NU Liberated Zone’

April 25, 2024
Protesters began setting up tents on Deering Meadow at around 7 a.m. Thursday.

[Photo] University enacts interim addendum to demonstration policy amid Deering Encampment

April 25, 2024
About 50 student activists began setting up an encampment on Deering Meadow around 7 a.m. Thursday morning.

About two dozen activists began setting up tents Thursday morning.

[Photo] Northwestern student activists set up encampment on Deering Meadow

April 25, 2024
A person wearing a black coat and head covering looks at a bright red tent.

A set of black-and-white pamphlets lay on a folding table.

A hand-painted sign reads “Where does the money go?”

Two people set up a silver tent.

A group of people stand, watching fellow protesters put up tents.

People stand in line with locked arms. One person holds a sign that reads “Your tuition funds genocide” where “genocide” and “tuition” are written in red paint, boldened.

A protester leans against a generator.

To create Mee-Ow’s two shows each winter (“Mee-ow You See Me” from 2022 pictured) each cast member brings in two original sketches to their four-hour rehearsals, five days a week.

[Photo] The Mee-Ow Show’s semicentennial: Committing to the bit 50 years later

April 4, 2024
Four protesters stand beside Weber Arch with signs reading “HONK! Against LGBT Grooming of Children” and “Protect Children in Schools and Libraries.”

[Photo] Anti-LGBTQ+ group sparks tensions with NU students at The Arch

April 4, 2024
Students dined on freshly cooked latkes and round jelly doughnuts, known as sufganiyot, at Hillel’s annual Latkepalooza celebration.

[Photo] Northwestern Hillel hosts annual Latkepalooza Hanukkah celebration

November 20, 2023
Northwestern’s South Asian Students Alliance hosted its annual Diwali celebration Sunday evening in Norris University Center.

[Photo] Captured: Northwestern SASA hosts annual Diwali celebration

November 12, 2023
Gray sign with white lettering and green trees in the background.

[Photo] City Council hears updates on Trilogy’s crisis emergency response program and Living Room

September 27, 2022
Green street signs reading “Sheridan Rd” and “Chicago Av” with people standing on a sidewalk corner in the background.

[Photo] Anti-abortion activists unaffiliated with Northwestern protest at The Arch

September 23, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton center in spring, framed by trees.

[Photo] John Fournier declines city manager position offer after multiple contract negotiations

May 27, 2022
A close-up photo of Daniel Biss sitting at a desk with a Black N95 mask on.

[Photo] Mayor Biss talks Evanston reparations, public safety in State of the City address

May 24, 2022
Councilmembers turn towards a speaker at left, with Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) in the foreground.

[Photo] City Council eliminates cannabinoid screenings for city employee applicants

May 24, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center is shown from the front, with snow and tall grass in the foreground of the photo.

[Photo] City Council approves John Fournier as city manager

May 24, 2022
A person wearing purple pants, a black jacket, a pink scarf and glasses looks through the eyepiece of a black telescope in front of a crowd.

[Photo] Dearborn Observatory and CIERA host public viewing of total lunar eclipse

May 17, 2022
Man in a gray suit speaks from behind a wooden podium.

[Photo] ‘Just Mercy’ author Bryan Stevenson delivers One Book One Northwestern keynote

May 3, 2022
A black poster on a white wall: “How safe is CBD? CBD has the potential to cause harm and result in unintended side effects” in large orange letters. Below, it lists: “These include: Drowsiness/Sleepiness, Mood changes, Diarrhea, How other drugs you take work, Decreased appetite, Liver injury.” At the bottom, “LEGAL DOESN’T EQUAL SAFE” is written in capital letters.

[Photo] Health Promotion and Wellness aims to inform students about risks of CBD

April 24, 2022
A refracting telescope is shown in the dome of Dearborn Observatory against a dark sky.

[Photo] Dearborn Observatory reopens to public after two-year closure

April 5, 2022
A student in a black tank top smiles at the camera with her hand resting on a stationary bike in the studio.

[Photo] “I have 12 grandmas now:” A look into Northwestern workout classes

April 4, 2022
John Carlson stands in front of a microphone, with a flag and councilmember Bobby Burns seen in the background.

[Photo] Planning and Development Committee greenlights proposed office building to replace former Burger King

March 1, 2022
Two students in blue jackets gesture towards their peers with open arms and looks of surprise.

[Photo] “Mee-ow You See Me” comedy show to premiere in Shanley Pavilion

February 25, 2022
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