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Lauren Caruba

Lauren Caruba, In Focus Editor

Lauren Caruba is the In Focus editor of The Daily and a Medill junior. Her past positions include In Focus editor and assistant Campus editor. She is from Bartlett, Ill., and has interned at Siemens Medical Solutions’ Molecular Imaging business unit and Medill Watchdog. She was also a Medill cherub.

All content by Lauren Caruba
Student's hazing story sheds light on Northwestern's 'broken' disciplinary system

Student’s hazing story sheds light on Northwestern’s ‘broken’ disciplinary system

November 26, 2013
In Focus: Teaching troubles: Northwestern's ties to Teach for America tested as organization faces national criticism

In Focus: Teaching troubles: Northwestern’s ties to Teach for America tested as organization faces national criticism

November 18, 2013
In Focus: Schapiro's unconventional first 4 years marked by successes, controversies

In Focus: Schapiro’s unconventional first 4 years marked by successes, controversies

May 30, 2013
Best Frozen Treats: Red Mango

Best Frozen Treats: Red Mango

May 29, 2013

Best Coffee/Best Ambience: Kafein

May 29, 2013
Semester Online, a new online for-credit education platform, incorporates weekly video conferences with classmates and individual assignments.

Shifts in Semester Online participants raise concerns over cost, quality

May 14, 2013
Weinberg sophomore Heather Menefee gives a presentation Monday on the Sand Creek massacre. The event, hosted by the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, was part of the first-ever Social Justice Week.

NAISA hosts documentary screening as Sand Creek investigation launches

May 13, 2013
Marianna Teplova, mother of Dmitri Teplov, adds her own handprint to The Rock.

Hands of support: Northwestern commemorates Dmitri Teplov with memorial

May 8, 2013
Students have left Post-It notes with condolences on the door of McCormick sophomore Dmitri Teplov. Teplov, 20, was found dead Sunday morning in Pancoe Hall.

A seat left empty: Northwestern grieves as Dmitri Teplov’s death ruled a suicide

May 6, 2013
McCormick sophomore Dmitri Teplov, pictured as a senior in his high school yearbook, died Sunday morning. He was 20 years old.

Updated: McCormick sophomore Dmitri Teplov’s death ruled a suicide

May 6, 2013
McCormick sophomore Dmitri Teplov, pictured as a senior in his high school yearbook, died Sunday morning. He was 20 years old.

Northwestern student Dmitri Teplov found dead on campus; students grieve for third time this year

May 6, 2013
Hip-hop artist Danny Brown will perform during the afternoon on Dillo Day. Brown is the first artist confirmed to play at the June 1 music festival.

Rapper Danny Brown to perform at Dillo Day

May 3, 2013

Medill alum James Foley likely held by Syrian government, panelists reveal at Boston event

May 3, 2013
The construction of the new music building is one of many projects taking place on campus. Other developments include the new visitors center and the University Library renovations.

Northwestern embarks on more major construction projects

April 25, 2013
Northwestern will offer an Integrated Marketing Communications course on SemesterOnline in Fall 2013. The platform allows students to take courses from top universities for credit.

Questions remain as for-credit online course registration looms

April 18, 2013
New Dean of Students Todd Adams fields questions at a past meeting of the Associated Student Government Senate. Adams joined Northwestern in early February.

New dean’s office focuses on connecting students with resources

April 18, 2013
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) remembered Northwestern Law Prof. Dawn Clark Netsch on Saturday as "the smartest person in the room." Netsch passed away last month after battling with ALS.

Northwestern Law Prof. Dawn Clark Netsch remembered for ‘absolute, unshakeable integrity’

April 13, 2013

CAPS partners with McCormick to pilot emotional intelligence class

April 9, 2013
Northwestern religious leaders, scholars: Pope Francis an unsurprising pick

Northwestern religious leaders, scholars: Pope Francis an unsurprising pick

March 13, 2013
Photo essay: Best of Dance Marathon 2013

Photo essay: Best of Dance Marathon 2013

March 10, 2013
Dance Marathon 2013: Block 8 recap

Dance Marathon 2013: Block 8 recap

March 9, 2013
Weinberg sophomore Erin Anderson rocks out during Block 7.

Dance Marathon 2013: Block 7 recap

March 9, 2013
University President Morton Schapiro spoke to the dancers during Block 2.

Dance Marathon 2013: Block 2 recap

March 9, 2013

Dance Marathon 2013 goes back to its roots, promotes sustainability

March 8, 2013
African Americans Studies Prof. Natasha Sharma spoke Thursday night about the importance of ethnic studies as part of a panel hosted by the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, Alianza and For Members Only.

Ethnic studies panel emphasizes community, ‘disruption’

March 7, 2013

Northwestern researchers develop model for improved power grid

March 4, 2013
Communication sophomore Charlie Gingold was the first of three student openers for B.J. Novak.

A&O Winter Speaker B.J. Novak’s props, jokes draw laughs

March 3, 2013
In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans' role in Sand Creek Massacre

In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans’ role in Sand Creek Massacre

March 1, 2013
Diversity Council rolls out proposal for university-wide social inequalities, diversity requirement

Diversity Council rolls out proposal for university-wide social inequalities, diversity requirement

February 25, 2013

Preckwinkle, Norquist to talk at School of Law symposium

February 25, 2013

Two Northwestern profs awarded Sloan Research Fellowships

February 20, 2013

Kellogg alumni named ‘Social Entrepreneurs of the Year’

February 20, 2013

New Trier principal named next director of SESP’s teacher education program

February 20, 2013

Students from NU-Qatar, Immigrant Connect to be featured on Big Ten Network

February 18, 2013

Northwestern committee to investigate Evans’ role in Sand Creek Massacre

February 14, 2013

Northwestern men’s basketball introduces new ticket auctioning system

February 12, 2013

University Career Services celebrates 75th anniversary as students find need for its services

February 12, 2013
NU's Center on Wrongful Convictions is petitioning to free Daniel Taylor, who was convicted of double homicide in 1992. Police records and new documents show Taylor was in police custody during the crime.

Center on Wrongful Convictions claims prisoner in police custody during his crime

February 5, 2013
Habitat for Humanity President Emily Hittner will bike across the country this summer.

Northwestern senior to bike across country this summer

February 4, 2013
Students gathered at Phi Mu Alpha on Sunday for the music fraternity’s Super Bowl watch party. Proceeds from the event went toward funding Communication sophomore Josie Nordman’s double lung transplant.

Music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha donates watch party funds to Nordman

February 3, 2013

New global rankings name Kellogg 13th best business school

January 29, 2013

New department to focus on Asian literature, culture

January 27, 2013

Mental health a priority for reorganized dean’s office

January 27, 2013
The walls of the stairwell leading to Norris' ground floor are being renovated to include images of students and other members of the community who use the facility. The project is expected to be completed by the start of Spring Quarter.

Construction begins on Norris stairwell

January 24, 2013

Northwestern graduate student assaulted in robbery attempt

January 22, 2013
Northwestern's Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association wrapped up recruitment this week, with both organizations giving out slightly fewer bids than a year ago.

Greek recruitment emphasizes values with process changes

January 17, 2013

New director announced as Norris turns 40

January 15, 2013
Photojournalism students discuss assignments on a projector. StateUniversity.com named Medill the second most popular Journalism school in 2012, just behind the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Medill grabs second-most popular journalism school title

January 15, 2013

Few reported Northwestern flu cases amid national epidemic

January 14, 2013
Andrew Koppelman, a Northwestern law professor, will defend President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act in his new book. "The Tough Luck Constitution and the Assault on Healthcare Reform" will be available next month.

Northwestern Law professor Koppelman’s latest book takes on health care reform

January 13, 2013

Northwestern faculty medical foundation grows its practice

January 10, 2013
Jan Carew was a key Caribbean intellectual and former chair of Northwestern’s department of African American studies who worked at the from 1973-1985. Carew died last month at the age of 92.

Northwestern African American studies professor, noted novelist dies at 92

January 10, 2013

Northwestern students seek creation of Native American studies program

January 7, 2013
Medill Prof. Ava Thompson Greenwell has joined the Chicago Innocence Project's board of directors. The investigative reporting initiative was founded by former Medill Prof. David Protess.

Medill professor joins Chicago Innocence Project board amid racial dispute with Evanston Police

December 10, 2012

Caruba: Peppermint mocha key to holiday spirit

December 6, 2012
In Focus: Amherst account inspires Northwestern student to reveal own sexual assault

In Focus: Amherst account inspires Northwestern student to reveal own sexual assault

November 27, 2012

Northwestern among top Fulbright producers

November 26, 2012

Northwestern students push plastic water bottle ban

November 18, 2012

New policy prohibits employee-student relationships

November 15, 2012
Erin Brockovich, environmental activist and lawyer, presents her current projects, including an upcoming partnership with Google and a new documentary about water. Presented by SEED, the talk focused largely on environmental and health issues.

Brockovich encourages students to save environment

November 15, 2012

SEED to bring Erin Brockovich to campus

November 12, 2012
Students walk past the vacated space that was previously the on-campus FedEx location. U.S. Bank will be moving from its current location in Norris to the now vacated space.

Changes coming to ground floor of Norris

November 8, 2012

Environmental leader advocates governmental change, student activism

November 8, 2012
In Focus: Northwestern sustainability movement pushes for communication, education

In Focus: Northwestern sustainability movement pushes for communication, education

November 8, 2012
Students and faculty from Medill and the Political Science department gather Tuesday night at McCormick Tribune Center Forum to watch the election on the big screen live from CNN.

Northwestern students gather at watch parties, await election results

November 7, 2012

Northwestern study: Even active women sit for nine hours a day

October 31, 2012

Northwestern extends early decision deadline due to Sandy

October 30, 2012
Laura Anne Stuart (left), coordinator of sexual violence response services and advocacy at the Center for Awareness, Response and Education, speaks at a discussion about sexual assault policies on campus. Seated next to her are (from right) Northwestern seniors Lisa Velkhoff and Katie Sanford, co-presidents of NU Active Minds, one of the campus groups who planned the event.

Amherst account spurs discussion of sexual assault at Northwestern

October 29, 2012

Northwestern to offer three new study-abroad programs in Israel

October 29, 2012

Northwestern approves undergraduate study abroad programs in Israel

October 29, 2012

Northwestern one of top 20 universities for renewable energy usage

October 24, 2012

Global Languages Initiative launches international film series

October 23, 2012

Schapiro among top 10 most popular college presidents

October 22, 2012

NUIT unveils new CAESAR home page to mixed reviews

October 21, 2012

Northwestern expands online courses for graduate, undergraduate students

October 19, 2012
A worker takes part in preparations for opening the front doors of Deering Library to the public. Construction was done in the lobby and the exterior of the library. The doors will officially open Saturday of Homecoming weekend.

Deering Library doors opening Homecoming weekend

October 11, 2012
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl (center) tugs on her dog Comet’s leash while participating in a walk organized by Associated Student Government senator Jane Gilmore (right) to identify poorly lit off-campus areas.

Northwestern, Evanston assess off-campus lighting

October 9, 2012

Ski club heading to Steamboat Springs, Colo., for annual trip

October 8, 2012

British magazine: Northwestern among world’s 20 best universities

October 5, 2012

New ASG committees, administrative positions address campus issues

October 4, 2012
The nuCuisine website redirects to another site after the hosting server was hacked. A Sodexo representative told The Daily that the hack appears to be a "random hack."

Server hosting nuCuisine website gets hacked

October 3, 2012
Members of the League of Women Voters conduct a voter registration drive at Burger King in Evanston in 2008. As the 2012 election approaches, Northwestern is attempting to remove obstacles to student voters.

Northwestern pushes students to register, vote

October 3, 2012
The stairs leading to the ground floor of Norris University Center are being renovated to display a gallery of photos. The walls were previously home to fliers and advertisements from student groups.

Norris bringing new look to stairwell

October 2, 2012
After numerous complaints from students, NUIT is revamping the home page of CAESAR, NU’s online registration system.

Upgrades to CAESAR home page by end of month

October 1, 2012

University enforces chalking, publicity policies

September 28, 2012
Communication senior Chet Haze performed his song, "White and Purple" and unveiled two songs for new students at the close of the Deering Days Welcome Barbecue on Deering Meadow.

New Deering Days event welcomes Class of 2016

September 27, 2012

Schapiro appoints new vice president for athletics, recreation

September 26, 2012

Northwestern moves ahead with construction projects

September 24, 2012
Frontera Fresco is expected to open on the ground floor of Norris University Center in late October.

While you were gone: Top Campus stories from summer

September 24, 2012

Asian NU Project hosts first-ever Asian pride rally

May 23, 2012

Students seek to bring more real food to campus

May 20, 2012

Over the Rainbow conference highlights issues facing LGBTQ youth

May 19, 2012

In Focus: Multicultural Greek groups seek visibility

May 13, 2012

Bienen plans implementation of school’s strategic plan

May 9, 2012

Off-campus community conversation sparks talk of city updates and upcoming activities

May 8, 2012

Dissecting the diversity report

May 3, 2012

Forum kicks off NU Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 1, 2012

NU students win scholarship at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

May 1, 2012

Comedian John Oliver gives students a laugh

April 22, 2012

Schapiro visits DC to field support for Strategic Plan

April 22, 2012
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