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Jerry Wu

Jerry Wu, Assistant Campus Editor

Jerry Wu is a Medill freshman from San Diego, California, studying journalism and economics. He is the Assistant Campus Editor and Diversity & Inclusion Chair. Outside of The Daily, he enjoys deep-sea fishing, going on long runs in the rain, and obsessing over his favorite sports teams. You can reach Jerry via email or X.

Last updated spring 2024.

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Nick Diakopoulos, along with about 12 other Ph.D. and undergraduate students, design and collaborate on an array of self-curated research projects.

Computational Journalism Lab combines technology, news distribution research

April 25, 2024
Pidgeon Pagonis was honored as one of the LGBT Champions of Change at the White House in 2015.

Intersex advocate discusses intersex bodily autonomy movement

April 22, 2024
This year, 438 Goldwater Scholars were selected out of 1,353 nominated students from universities across the country.

Weinberg juniors Melany Morales, Kate Carver receive Barry Goldwater Scholarship

April 18, 2024
At around 3 p.m., more than 100 protesters gathered around The Rock.

Activist groups seek to show admitted students ‘real’ NU with protests across campus for divestment, support for Palestinians

April 15, 2024
Photographer and journalist Yong Nam Lee spoke about the mistreatment of Korean comfort women in U.S. camptowns at the conference.

NU hosts Korean adoption conference unveiling global impact, enduring legacies

April 14, 2024
One NU professor received funding from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to analyze the composition of the moon’s soil.

Research Roundup: NU researchers analyze lunar soil, unravel fates of stars near black hole

April 11, 2024
A shelf of packages.

Local businesses grapple with impact of Evanston’s flavored tobacco ban

April 10, 2024
A car is parked in a parking garage.

Evanston, Cook County see steady increase in electric vehicle use

April 10, 2024
The discussion panel on Saturday featured guest speakers from the Potawatomi tribe speaking on cultural language, historic preservation and leadership.

Potawatomi Confederacy Panel Discussion sparks conversation on historic preservation, tribal unity

April 7, 2024
Hart is an award-winning sexuality educator who has taught an audience from elementary students to adults.

Activist, writer Ericka Hart talks intersectionality within Black liberation in State of the Black Union Address

April 4, 2024
NUSTARS Rocket Team launched a total of five test flights in preparation for next week’s NASA Student Launch Competition in Alabama.

NUSTARS ready to soar in NASA Student Launch Competition

April 2, 2024
Kaylyn Ahn testified before the Illinois House and Senate in 2022 to pass a bill aimed at closing a loophole in the state’s sexual assault law.

Q&A: Student activist Kaylyn Ahn talks advocating for sexual assault survivors

April 1, 2024
Breaking the Silence Jewish Diaspora Coordinator Luiz Aberbuj and Education Director Tal Sagi spoke about their experiences serving in the Israel Defense Forces Tuesday evening.

Israel Defense Forces veterans call for an end to Israeli presence in Palestine in J Street U Northwestern speaker event

March 26, 2024
Research funding at Northwestern has grown 83% since 2013, opening up the doors to many new opportunities and studies.

Research Roundup: NU researchers pioneer studies in Crohn’s, bladder function

March 26, 2024
This year, the SOA office has received more than 750 requests for SAAF, more than in previous years, according to SOA Associate Director Joe Lattal.

Student Activities Assistance Fund helps with club participation but leaves some students in need

February 29, 2024
Protesters gathered around Sargent Hall, holding up signs that read “We demand justice for workers,” “Compass, realign your morals” and “Hold Compass accountable.”

SOLR-led walkout at Sargent Hall demands better conditions, adequate pay for Compass workers

February 27, 2024
The Black Studies community’s statement drew parallels between the “Black and Palestinian liberation struggles.”

Black Studies community urges University President Michael Schill to call for ceasefire in Gaza

February 26, 2024
Alex Edelman is a stand-up comedian from New York City.

Comedian Alex Edelman quips about ongoing tour, creative process at NU Hillel

February 21, 2024
The continued learning program will be taught in various cities around the world by Medill faculty.

Medill announces continued learning program for school alumni

February 18, 2024
The Northwestern campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Council of the Three Fires, Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

Native American and Indigenous community amplifies land acknowledgement dialogue

February 14, 2024
An armchair stands by the window next to a bookcase filled with board games. A colorful sign that reads “pride” in all-uppercase letters sits on top of the bookcase next to a wooden lamp.

New GSRC facility marks milestone in campus LGBTQIA+ resources

February 13, 2024
A student pilots a F-18 fighter jet in a flight simulator.

Students practice piloting the skies at Norris Center

February 8, 2024
Senior saberist Sky Miller starred at the Northwestern Duals over the weekend, winning over half her bouts.

Fencing: Northwestern’s Sky Miller leaves indelible mark on Ryan Fieldhouse

February 4, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss walked into Norris University Center on his way to a discussion with NU’s Associated Student Government.

Biss talks hard ‘judgment calls’ as mayor with ASG senators

February 1, 2024
The Great Lakes water region provides 40 million residents from the U.S. and Canada with fresh water.

Great Lakes Project secures millions in funding with Northwestern as key partner

January 30, 2024
Attendees lit candles and sang gospel music to honor King during the candlelight vigil.

Community gathers for candlelight vigil to honor MLK’s legacy as Black History Month approaches

January 28, 2024
Students planted succulents with soil containing compost and decorated the pots.

NU Compost Fair fosters culture for campus food sustainability

January 25, 2024
Sunrise Yoga is offered at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 a.m.

NU students embrace radiance at Sunrise Yoga

January 24, 2024
Benjamin spoke on her latest book “Imagination: A Manifesto” at the annual Loeschner Leadership Lecture Series.

Sociologist Ruha Benjamin talks imagination in education at Loeschner Leadership Lecture

January 24, 2024
NU student activists dined on tacos and nachos during the first day of “Disorientation Week.”

NU student activists launch first ‘Disorientation Week’ with opening meeting

January 21, 2024
Thomas Christensen is an Avalon Foundation Professor of Music and the Humanities from the University of Chicago who specializes in research on the history of music theory.

Thomas Christensen provides global perspective on music theory

January 19, 2024
Established in 2016, NUGW announced it had won the election to unionize on Jan. 12 last year.

Northwestern graduate workers reflect on progress, plan strike pledge one year after receiving formal recognition

January 15, 2024
MindfulNU bases its curriculum off of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, which teaches students to embrace present thoughts and feelings.

MindfulNU taps meditation and mindfulness with winter cohort

January 14, 2024
McCormick Engineering Career Development’s Employer Week invites students from all STEM disciplines to network with potential employers.

McCormick Engineering Career Development hosts Employer Week for students, companies

January 10, 2024
The Creative Writing program on average accepts half of the applicants that apply to its year-long sequence programs, according to program director Juan Martinez.

NU Creative Writing program invites student wordsmiths

January 7, 2024
At the National Immigrant Justice Center, Zhu said he will oppose government efforts to deny asylum claims to immigrants who have suffered or fear persecution for belonging to a particular social group.

Pritzker’s Master of Science in Law program turns 10

January 4, 2024
McCormick Prof. Yonggang Huang was awarded the 2024 Rodney Hill Prize for his applications in solid mechanics.

Northwestern Prof. Yonggang Huang receives 2024 Rodney Hill Prize

January 3, 2024
Students dined on freshly cooked latkes and round jelly doughnuts, known as sufganiyot, at Hillel’s annual Latkepalooza celebration.

Northwestern Hillel hosts annual Latkepalooza Hanukkah celebration

November 20, 2023
The annual Illinois Report Card collects data from each public school district in Illinois to measure performance of students and schools.

Illinois Report Card shows signs of rebound, performance gaps

November 15, 2023
Students clubs, like Consultants Advising Student Enterprises and Global Research and Consulting Group, have rigorous and selective application criteria.

Northwestern students reflect on competitive club culture

November 12, 2023
Yohanna Endashaw, a junior at Niles West High School, performs at the annual Poetry Out Loud competition.

‘A reflection of my life story’: Local teen poet inspires with performances, new novel

November 7, 2023
Cloths hanging over a restaurant kitchen counter.

Gallery: New bites to grab in Evanston

November 6, 2023
The Captains of Industry, one of the two bands that fall under the student-run organization Kellogg Bands, holds a late-night rehearsal.

Kellogg students strike a chord in music and business

October 31, 2023
Two fencers compete with each other at a match.

Fencing: Northwestern competes at October North American Cup

October 29, 2023
Prof. Felicia Kornbluh from the University of Vermont discussed their book, A Womans Life is a Human Life: My Mother, Her Neighbor, and the Journey from Reproductive Rights to Reproductive Justice,” Tuesday afternoon in Harris Hall.

Felicia Kornbluh speaks on the historical path to reproductive justice

October 24, 2023
Frida (Weinberg junior Isadora Coco Gonzalez) and Alex (Communication senior Matheus Barbee) share a moment in the recently opened “Frida Libre” production.

Imagine U opens ‘Frida Libre’ celebrating youth ambitions, Latine culture

October 22, 2023
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