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

The Daily Northwestern

Melody Xu

Melody Xu, Copy Chief

Melody Xu is a Medill sophomore from Palo Alto, California. At The Daily, she has previously served as Assistant Campus Editor. You can reach Melody via email or X.

Last updated spring 2025. 

All content by Melody Xu
Previously, the University’s SES page declared a partnership with students who are first-generation, lower-income, and/or DACA/undocumented.

Student Enrichment Services follows other NU offices in removing DEI site

March 10, 2025
The target audience is medical students and physician assistant students worldwide.

‘One-stop-shop’ for med students: Feinberg students create AI study tool

March 10, 2025
Assignments include asking elders in your family about their love stories — and even asking someone on a date, regardless of your relationship status.

Marriage 101 professors reflect on course as it turns 25

March 6, 2025
The Women’s Center website was replaced with a page stating the University is reviewing “policies and programs to ensure we meet all federal and state laws and requirements.”

Northwestern removes Women’s Center website amid Trump’s anti-DEI orders

March 4, 2025
Applicants have to be nominated by their departments to be considered for the competition.

Computing Research Association honors four NU students for undergraduate research

March 3, 2025
Pritzker and The Graduate School were the latest schools to update their websites.

Pritzker, The Graduate School remove DEI mentions from their websites

March 2, 2025
The discussion came two days after Evanston City Council passed the Worker’s Retention Ordinance.

NU dining employees share frustrations on wages, work environment at student-hosted roundtable

February 26, 2025
Three students gave speeches at the vigil, and attendees also stood for the Ukrainian national anthem.

Northwestern Ukrainian club hosts vigil for third anniversary of Russian invasion

February 25, 2025
This change is one of a few ways NU has seemed to roll back on DEI initiatives since Trump took office.

Northwestern Libraries’ website removes DEI mention as University responds to executive orders

February 23, 2025
Kellogg’s pathways are optional “travel guides” for students to explore a specific area of MBA coursework.

NU Kellogg removes DEI Pathway amid Trump executive orders

February 20, 2025
Executive Director Jack Jordan (Weinberg ’22) said he appreciates how Evanston is an attractive place for people who care about the climate and the environment.

Best of Evanston: Climate Action Evanston spearheads local advocacy

February 18, 2025
NUFood has been averaging 100 users a day, its founder Aiden Lee said.

NU student codes Dine On Campus alternative

February 18, 2025

The Weekly: Norovirus, March Madness, Evanston dog beach

February 10, 2025
“Northwestern Insider” is publishing its third issue of incarcerated students’ poetry, essays and artwork.

Northwestern Prison Education Program celebrates magazine

February 6, 2025
Norovirus has a predominance for the winter months, specifically November through April.

Norovirus spreads on campus, disrupts student life and academics

February 3, 2025
Attendees mingled over traditional crafts and egg rolls.

NU departments host Lunar New Year celebration, uniting international students and beyond

January 29, 2025
While traffic jams caused scheduling issues, members said the highlight of the competition was the team experience.

‘Motorcats’ in Michigan: NU Baja racing team competes in second event of the year

January 29, 2025
On campus, the Center is involved with programming at The Garage and VentureCat.

Law meets business at the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center

January 28, 2025
CAIR noted in a disclaimer that the report is intended to inform its ‘Unhostile Campus Campaign’ and is not tied to CAIR’s legal and advocacy services.

Council on American-Islamic Relations deems Northwestern a ‘hostile campus’ in new report

January 22, 2025
Northwestern is encouraging students who are experiencing hardships to use the resources provided or contact Student Affairs for additional support.

NU administration offers support to students from Los Angeles amidst wildfires

January 14, 2025
O’Sullivan spoke about the ethics of policymaking about AI use, using the European Union as an example.

‘A tale of two domains’: McCormick professor discusses AI policymaking

January 13, 2025
The journal became a meaningful collaboration between not only the Research Initiative but also NU Libraries and the Media and Design Studio.

NU launches Russian Philosophy, Literature and Culture research journal

January 13, 2025
AUC has co-created a NU website sharing resources for the undocumented community.

Advancement for the Undocumented Community ramps up programming ahead of Trump term

January 10, 2025
CIERA facilitates cross-disciplinary research rather than existing within a single school.

CIERA facilitates interdisciplinary research in astrophysics

January 9, 2025
The student startup HaptE has landed its co-founders on this year’s Chicago Inno “Under 25” list.

NU student startup HaptE recognized on Chicago Inno “Under 25” list

January 7, 2025
Feinberg Ph.D. student Jasmine Benitez researches Parkinson’s disease.

Pivoting from medical school, NU graduate student researches Parkinson’s disease

November 22, 2024
Crescendo for a Cause performs at local senior living facilities such as The Merion, The Pearl of Evanston, Trulee Evanston and The Mather.

Crescendo for a Cause performs music for Evanston seniors

November 18, 2024
Kathia and Ryan Jones at their restaurant in Evanston (2018-2021)

‘It’s gotta be crepes’: Local food stand serves Evanston community and beyond

November 3, 2024
The Northwestern University Center for Public Safety headquarters is pictured. It is also home to the School of Professional Studies, and the Office of Summer Session & Special Programs.

‘One little unit in a mansion’: A look into Northwestern’s public safety school

October 14, 2024
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