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Matthew Choi, Reporter

Matthew Choi is a Medill junior studying journalism and political science. His past positions at The Daily include campus editor and copy chief. The Virginia native also works for the Office of Alumni Relations and Development and has previously worked with Medill Media Teens and Northwestern Phonathon. This summer, he is working at the Department of State. You can reach Matthew via Twitter or email.

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Communication Prof. Laura Kipnis, shown in June 2015. The woman suing Kipnis filed a motion Monday in response to Kipnis' own motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

Graduate student files memorandum in opposition to Kipnis, HarperCollins’ motion to dismiss lawsuit

August 23, 2017
Wyndham Lathem.

Police identify stabbing victim as manhunt for Northwestern professor continues

August 3, 2017
Communication Prof. Laura Kipnis, shown here on Thursday, June 4, 2015, was investigated for complaints that she violated the federal Title IX law against gender discrimination with her essay "Sexual Paranoia Strikes Academe." Kipnis has filed a motion to dismiss a Northwestern student's lawsuit against her.

Northwestern graduate student files request for pseudonym in lawsuit; Laura Kipnis, HarperCollins oppose

June 19, 2017
In Focus: Northwestern graduate student sues professor for invasion of privacy, defamation following book release

In Focus: Northwestern graduate student sues professor for invasion of privacy, defamation following book release

May 22, 2017
Documentary filmmaker Rebecca Pierce discusses anti-black racism in Israel at an event hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine. The event was part of Israel Apartheid Week.

Documentary filmmaker Rebecca Pierce discusses anti-black racism in Israel during SJP event

May 17, 2017
Shirts hang by The Arch as part of The Clothesline Project. A shirt containing profanity was found hanging on the public display on Wednesday morning.

T-shirt containing profanity found on support display for sexual assault survivors

May 11, 2017
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s house on Northwestern’s campus. On Thursday, the University announced that no disciplinary action will be taken at this time against SAE and another unnamed fraternity following reports of alleged sexual assaults.

University will not take disciplinary action against SAE, unnamed fraternity following reports of alleged assaults, druggings

March 30, 2017

Block 4: Bikini Bottom

March 4, 2017
Former Feinberg Prof. Alice Dreger speaks to Northwestern students in 2015 about her resignation at a public event held at Bookends & Beginnings. An ad hoc committee presented a report to Faculty Senate on Wednesday recommending the University issue Dreger an apology.

Ad hoc committee critiques University action in report responding to Laura Kipnis, Alice Dreger cases

March 3, 2017
Northwestern hosted voting locations on its Evanston campus for the Evanston mayoral primary vote. Steve Hagerty and Mark Tendam were elected to continue in the general election.

Students engage in Evanston’s mayoral primary

March 1, 2017
An original certificate for a perpetual scholarship. Perpetual scholarships were created when Northwestern was first founded to help finance the University.

After 150 years, free tuition grants at Northwestern still honored

February 22, 2017
Samantha Bee to speak at Northwestern

Samantha Bee to speak at Northwestern

February 21, 2017
Organizers speak during a protest following reports of alleged druggings and sexual assault committed at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and another unnamed fraternity. Organizers of the protest released a petition Monday demanding additional resources for students and increased accountability for Greek organizations.

Petition calls for increased supervision over Greek life, additional resources promoting sexual health

February 20, 2017

Northwestern, Spanish law school partner for new five-year program

February 19, 2017
ASG President Christina Cilento addresses aldermen, the mayor and city staff in October. Cilento signed a statement published Wednesday calling for colleges and universities to eliminate application fees for low-income and first-generation students.

ASG president signs statement calling for elimination of application fees for first-generation, low-income students

February 16, 2017
Protesters gather outside of the Multicultural Center for a demonstration against President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the country. University President Morton Schapiro said it is important to focus on Muslim voices regarding the protest and not to be distracted by other conversations.

Schapiro responds to debate over travel ban protest banner

February 16, 2017

Northwestern submits amicus curiae brief condemning travel ban with other research universities

February 13, 2017
Tennis champion, advocate Billie Jean King to speak at June commencement

Tennis champion, advocate Billie Jean King to speak at June commencement

February 13, 2017
Associated Student Government released a statement early Wednesday morning calling for the suspension of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the expulsion of students found guilty of sexual assault. The statement follows reports of sexual assaults and druggings occurring at SAE and another fraternity house.

ASG releases statement calling for SAE suspension following reports of assaults, druggings

February 8, 2017
David Figlio

David Figlio named next SESP dean

February 3, 2017
A member of the Iranian Student Association speaks at a protest Wednesday against President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order. Students from Muslim-majority countries targeted by Trump’s actions expressed concern and fear following the order.

Following executive order, international students at Northwestern express fear, confusion

February 2, 2017

Northwestern professors sign petition against immigration executive order

January 30, 2017
University President Morton Schapiro addresses new students in September. Schapiro released a statement Monday saying Northwestern will not be releasing the immigration status of members of its community.

Schapiro: University will not reveal immigration status of students, faculty, staff

January 30, 2017

Northwestern students join O’Hare protests against travel ban

January 30, 2017
University President Morton Schapiro delivers a talk last week at a church in Wilmette. Schapiro made a statement Sunday saying President Trump's executive order regarding immigrants and refugees raises "serious concerns" for the Northwestern community.

Schapiro: Trump’s executive order on immigration presents ‘serious concerns’ for Northwestern

January 29, 2017
Diana Andrade, 17, takes a photograph outside the PrivateBank Theatre where "Hamilton" made its Chicago premiere in October. The entire incoming first-year class will receive free tickets to see “Hamilton” in Chicago as part of Northwestern’s One Book One Northwestern program, the University announced Tuesday.

‘Hamilton’ cast member Anthony Ramos will visit Northwestern

January 24, 2017
Chicago rapper Noname

Noname, Jamila Woods to play A&O Chicago Benefit

January 23, 2017
(Allie Goulding/The Daily Northwestern) Zane Waxman (SESP ’16) addresses a group of students at Norris University Center on Friday. Student Action NU organized the protest in response to the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.

Students react to Trump’s inauguration as 45th president

January 22, 2017
(Katie Pach/Daily Senior Staffer) Demonstrators participate in the Women’s March on Chicago. Northwestern students traveled to both Chicago and Washington to engage in marches, which took place in cities around the world.

Northwestern students join Women’s March on Washington, Chicago

January 22, 2017

Northwestern student appointed to Hillel International board of directors

January 20, 2017
Weinberg sophomore Jordan Hankins handles the ball for Northwestern. Hankins took her own life Jan. 9.

Friends, family celebrate Jordan Hankins’ selflessness, warmth

January 20, 2017
Data from report by The New York Times' The Upshot.

New York Times report reveals income imbalance among Northwestern students

January 19, 2017
(Katie Pach/The Daily Northwestern) Buttons are available from the Women’s Center and various points on campus to express solidarity with the Women’s March on Chicago. The Women’s Center is encouraging support for the march.

Women’s Center aims to galvanize participation in Women’s March

January 18, 2017
Wolfgang Sachtler

McCormick Prof. Wolfgang Sachtler dies after more than 30 years at Northwestern

January 15, 2017

Alumnus Adam Struck named Forbes ‘30 under 30’

January 10, 2017
Jordan Hankins plays a game in 2016.

Women’s basketball player Jordan Hankins’ death ruled a suicide, medical examiner says

January 10, 2017
McCormick Dean Julio Ottino

McCormick Dean Julio Ottino awarded for ‘Whole-Brain Engineering’ initiative

January 10, 2017

Faculty consider new academic calendar proposals

January 8, 2017
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions campaigns for Donald Trump in October. Sessions has been offered the position of attorney general.

Northwestern law profs sign letter against Jeff Sessions’ attorney general nomination

January 6, 2017
Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates coming to speak at Northwestern

January 4, 2017

Northwestern student reports robbery near campus

December 11, 2016
Michelle Kim stars as Zachary Briddling in “The Grumpiest Boy in the World.” The show opens Nov. 17 at Shanley Pavilion.

‘The Grumpiest Boy in the World’ explores the idea of being average

November 16, 2016
University President Morton Schapiro speaks at Fall Faith Fest on Monday. Schapiro said Northwestern’s religious and spiritual community is more vibrant than communities at many other secular universities, which he views as a point of strength.

Campus faith communities gather to discuss sacred spaces, allyship

November 15, 2016

Metra fare revenue will increase 5.8 percent next year

November 13, 2016

ASG will distribute free helmets, create Transportation Safety Task Force

October 23, 2016
YouTuber and hip-hop musician Dan Matthews talks about his experiences as a Korean adopted by American parents. The talk was hosted by the Korean American Student Association and Asian Pacific American Coalition for Korea Peace Day.

YouTuber, musician Dan Matthews shares experience as Korean adoptee

October 20, 2016
Students light candles during a memorial for Chuyuan Qiu on Friday evening. More than 650 people filled Alice Millar Chapel for the service and remembered Qiu for her excitement to be attending Northwestern and her lighthearted attitude.

Family, friends remember Chuyuan Qiu at memorial

October 2, 2016
Prof. Zayd Dohrn

Northwestern Prof. Zayd Dohrn wins playwriting prize, discusses rewards of teaching

September 28, 2016
Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and linguist Noam Chomsky speaks at the University of Chicago on Monday. Chomsky was selected as the first speaker in a series of talks to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Haymarket Books.

Noam Chomsky speaks in Chicago on nuclear armament, climate change

September 26, 2016
Kellogg students, faculty and administration gather for a group photo to express solidarity with protests against police killings. More than 350 people gathered on Deering Meadow on Friday for the photo.

Kellogg students, faculty, administrators gather for group photo, discussion on race

September 25, 2016
Brent Turner, executive director of Campus Life, speaks at Associated Student Government Senate in May. Student Organizations & Activities will meet with all University-recognized student organizations to discuss making involvement on campus more inclusive.

Student Organizations & Activities will meet all student groups to discuss inclusivity, membership

September 22, 2016

Northwestern retains 12th place in U.S. News rankings

September 14, 2016
In Focus: Northwestern theater community tackles representation challenges

In Focus: Northwestern theater community tackles representation challenges

May 25, 2016
Dr. John Alexander sits at his desk. Alexander (Kellogg ‘75, Feinberg ‘97) will retire from his position as the head of Health Service at the end of August after serving as executive director of Northwestern University Health Service for the past six years.

Executive director of Northwestern University Health Service steps down

May 18, 2016
Weinberg Prof. Barnor Hesse speaks at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies. Hesse teaches in the departments of African American studies, sociology and political science.

Prof. Barnor Hesse discusses origins, evolution of contemporary racism at Buffett Institute event

May 8, 2016
Shivangi (left) and Shivani Agarwal are twin sisters and post doctoral research associates at the Feinberg School of Medicine. The twin sisters have attended the same schools and worked in the same labs their entire lives.

Twin researchers remain close through the years

April 28, 2016
Ben Goldberg/The Daily Northwestern

Captured: Students march to raise awareness of sexual assault, support survivors

April 21, 2016
Weinberg senior Noah Star is sworn in as Associated Student Government president in April 2015. Star's term ends Wednesday evening, when SESP junior Christina Cilento will be sworn in.

Noah Star, Christina Kim reflect on focus of improving ASG internal culture

April 12, 2016
Students march near Norris University Center to show support for survivors of sexual violence during Take Back the Night March. The march will take place again this year as part of programming by students in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

CARE ramps up programming for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 7, 2016
Provost Dan Linzer speaks at Associated Student Government Senate on Wednesday. Linzer defended former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry’s appointment as executive director of the Buffett Institute for Global Studies.

ASG, Faculty Senates debate Eikenberry appointment

April 7, 2016
Members of the 120-hour club reflect on their time dancing at Dance Marathon

Members of the 120-hour club reflect on their time dancing at Dance Marathon

March 5, 2016
Dancers raise their hands to DJ Khaled’s song “All I Do is Win.”

Block 2: Dance Memeathon

March 5, 2016
Author Naomi Klein talks about capitalism’s connection to climate change at an event hosted by the Buffett Institute. Klein authored “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate,” a book on climate change how it is connected to other social issues.

Author Naomi Klein discusses climate change, capitalism at Buffett Center event

March 3, 2016
Gaza journalist Wajeh Abuzarefah explains the change in the political geography of Israel and Palestine since 1948. Abuzarefah spoke about current conditions in Gaza at an event co-hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine and Northwestern Divest.

Palestinian journalist discusses conditions in Gaza

March 1, 2016

Student panelists discuss challenges, experiences of disability

February 23, 2016
Author Reza Aslan speaks in Lutkin Hall at an event hosted Thursday by the Muslim-cultural Students Association for Discover Islam Week. Aslan discussed Islamophobia and its current rise in the mainstream.

Reza Aslan discusses origins, future of Islamophobia at Muslim-cultural Student Association event

February 19, 2016

Northwestern sustainability administrator Rob Whittier takes talents to Colorado

February 18, 2016

Northwestern researchers use novel methods to study ancient artifacts

February 16, 2016
Chad Mirkin

Weinberg professor awarded Dan David Prize for work in nanotechnology

February 16, 2016

Study Abroad, Office of Financial Aid launch Bridge Builder Program in effort to make study abroad more financially accessible

February 15, 2016

Northwestern launches new promotional material, works to unify its branding efforts

February 14, 2016
Hannibal Buress

Hannibal Buress to speak at Northwestern

February 12, 2016
Martha Biondi discusses the role police brutality plays in mass incarceration. Biondi spoke as part of a panel hosted by Unshackle NU.

Unshackle NU panel discusses mass incarceration, effects on communities

February 9, 2016

Diversity activists lead discussion at Hillel on effective cross-cultural dialogue

February 1, 2016

Alumnae of NU celebrates centennial, creates new programming

January 31, 2016
The McCormick Foundation Center is one of two buildings on the Evanston campus that house the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Medill signed on to a set of standards to ensure safety for reporters with a particular focus on conflict areas earlier this month.

Medill signs on to principles aimed at improving reporters’ safety

January 26, 2016
Political Union debates the impact of political correctness on college campuses. More than 30 students came to the Buffett Institute to discuss the topic.

Political Union debates political correctness on campus

January 26, 2016
Students distribute ice cream at January Jamboree’s ice cream sundae bar. Proceeds from the sundae bar will be donated to Relay for Life.

Students celebrate winter at January Jamboree

January 24, 2016
Northwestern Dining cook Melvin Davis addresses students and food service employees about the goals of their demonstration. Davis and other food service employees met with Erich Geiger, district manager for NU Dining, about improving work conditions.

NU Dining workers, students march for fair wages, better working conditions

January 24, 2016

Israeli activists discuss challenges, rewards of LGBT advocacy in Jerusalem

January 21, 2016
South African Justice Edwin Cameron discusses establishing equality in a post-apartheid society. Cameron spoke as part of a week-long visit to Northwestern.

South African Justice discusses law, civil rights in a post-apartheid society

January 21, 2016
Kellogg Prof. Nicholas Pearce delivers the keynote speech during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Candlelight Vigil. Pearce discussed the importance of working hard to promote justice and equality.

Northwestern gathers to celebrate MLK at candlelight vigil

January 18, 2016
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid will begin offering programming aimed at teaching students better financial habits. The programming, which will include sessions focused on teaching smart spending habits, is based on results from the office’s biannual survey on students’ personal expenses.

Campus offices collaborate to improve students’ financial wellness

January 12, 2016

South African court justice will visit Northwestern

January 12, 2016

Wirtz Center will expand, include additional classroom space

January 10, 2016

Northwestern implements universal deadline for class withdrawals

January 7, 2016

Northwestern, Lurie Children’s help transgender youth find voice

July 22, 2015

Thrown keys caused Elder Hall flood in May

July 13, 2015
Ava DuVernay discusses her film, “Selma,” after it was screened at Alice Millar Chapel on Monday night. “Selma,” directed by DuVernay, depicts the 1965 voting rights protests.

‘Selma’ director discusses film’s themes

May 18, 2015

Illinois bluegrass groups to open Philfest

May 14, 2015
The lot where the Prentice Women’s Hospital once stood will soon be home to the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new research building was held Friday.

Northwestern, government officials celebrate new Feinberg building at groundbreaking

May 10, 2015
Alternative-pop band Vacationer will headline Benefit 2015, A&O Productions and Dance Marathon’s annual fundraiser for DM. Chicago-area band The O’My’s will open the concert.

Vacationer, The O’My’s to perform at Benefit

May 6, 2015
Philip Wang (left) and Wesley Chan smile as they talk about the filmmaking process for their first movie, “Everything Before Us.” The YouTube celebrities came to Northwestern on Saturday for an advance screening hosted by the Chinese Students Association and Asian Pacific American Coalition.

Wong Fu Productions screens new movie, discusses Asian-American representation in media

May 3, 2015
Student actors get cozy in this year’s Waa-Mu Show, “Gold.” The musical, centered around the 1936 Berlin Olympics, will open May 1 in Cahn Auditorium.

84th Waa-Mu Show set to open Friday

April 29, 2015
“Orange is the New Black” actress Laverne Cox talks about race, gender and sexual identity on Tuesday to a packed Pick-Staiger audience. As A&O’s spring speaker, the transgender LGBT advocate shared personal stories about discrimination.

Laverne Cox discusses transphobia, racism with hundreds at Northwestern

April 29, 2015
Wearing Northwestern apparel, T-Pain performs at A&O Ball on Friday in front of a full crowd. T-Pain headlined the concert with British electronic group AlunaGeorge opening the event at the Riviera Theatre.

T-Pain, AlunaGeorge throwback, reinvent at A&O Ball

April 25, 2015

Spectrum Theatre introduces project incorporating diverse campus voices

April 21, 2015
Divvy, a Chicago-based company, has more than 3,000 bikes across the city. Northwestern is partnering with Evanston to host three Divvy bike-sharing stations on campus, which are set to open before the start of the next academic year.

Three Divvy stations to open on Northwestern’s campus by next academic year

April 19, 2015
Laverne Cox

Actress Laverne Cox will speak at Northwestern on April 28

April 19, 2015

Playwright Sam Hunter shares childhood stories, career advice

April 11, 2015
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