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The Daily Northwestern

Troy Closson, Reporter

Troy is a fourth-year student in Medill studying journalism. He was a managing editor in spring and fall 2018 and opinion editor for two quarters. The Charm City native was also on the Wildcat Welcome Board of Directors and has an on-campus job. You can reach Troy via email.

All content by Troy Closson

Closson: What memories matter

June 17, 2020
The Final 10 of "Survivor: Winners at War."

A mid-season discussion of “Survivor: Winners at War”

April 15, 2020
Provost Jonathan Holloway (left) and Political Science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens (right). Stevens is one of a number of faculty members who expressed concern over Holloway's announcement that all undergraduate finals would be optional.

Provost Holloway announced all undergraduate finals would be optional. Some professors still plan to require them.

March 16, 2020
Provost Jonathan Holloway (left) and Political Science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens (right). Stevens is one of a number of faculty members who expressed concern over Holloway's announcement that all undergraduate finals would be optional.

Provost Holloway announced all undergraduate finals would be optional. Some professors still plan to require them.

March 16, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro announced Spring Break will be extended by one week and Spring Quarter classes will be held remotely for at least three weeks.

Northwestern extends Spring Break, moves classes online for first three weeks of Spring Quarter

March 11, 2020
Northwestern University in Qatar. Qatar announced that a nationwide closure of schools and universities would start March 10.

NU-Q moves to online classes following Qatari goverment’s closure of schools, universities

March 11, 2020
Segal Visitors Center. The Common Application will no longer ask applicants for their disciplinary history beginning in the 2021 application season.

University President Morton Schapiro, Provost Holloway say it’s unlikely Northwestern will phase out legacy admissions

February 12, 2020
Northwestern University in Qatar. The Lebanese indie rock band Mashrou' Leila's event on the campus was cancelled over the weekend following anti-LGBTQ backlash.

Qatar Foundation: Lebanese band’s talk canceled due to conflict with mission and country’s customs, not safety concerns

February 5, 2020
Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez. Prosecutors announced sentencing recommendations for the former Northwestern parents earlier this week.

Prosecutors make sentencing recommendations for former NU parents implicated in “Varsity Blues” case

February 4, 2020
Northwestern University in Qatar. The Lebanese indie rock band Mashrou' Leila's event on the campus was cancelled over the weekend following anti-LGBTQ backlash.

NU-Q cancels Lebanese band’s talk after online anti-LGBTQ backlash

February 3, 2020
Jonathan Holloway is named Rutgers' 21st president after being approved by the school's Board of Governors on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Holloway speaks to the media during a press conference after being approved.

Provost Jonathan Holloway officially announced as incoming Rutgers president

January 21, 2020
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway took over as Northwestern’s provost in Summer 2017, coming to the University from Yale College.

Report: Provost Jonathan Holloway expected to leave Northwestern to become Rutgers president

January 19, 2020
The Donald P. Jacobs Center, 2001 Sheridan Rd. As Northwestern ended Fiscal Year 2019 in surplus, NU plans to refocus on renovating vacant buildings on campus like the Jacobs Center.

University to re-focus on remodeling vacant spaces, not breaking ground on new buildings

January 13, 2020
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the WellChild awards pre-Ceremony reception at Royal Lancaster Hotel on October 15, 2019 in London, England.

Northwestern alumna Meghan Markle, husband to “step back” as senior members of British royal family

January 8, 2020
Matthew Gerdisch.

Weinberg junior Matthew Gerdisch dies as a result of health condition

December 17, 2019
University Police officers formed a shoulder-to-shoulder wall blocking the Lutkin Hall foyer amid protests against former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

University Police issuing citations to some students involved in Jeff Sessions protest

December 13, 2019
Gameday editor Jonah Dylan and Editor in Chief Troy Closson. The duo returns to debate the top Survivor players of the decade.

The Daily Northwestern presents: The top 10 Survivor players of the 2010s

December 4, 2019
SESP Dean David Figlio. In an interview with The Daily, Figlio reflected on successes and areas for growth over his time in the role so far.

2020 Vision: SESP dean David Figlio emphasizes equity in faculty hiring, practicum

November 21, 2019

Northwestern extends timeline in capping Employee Portable Tuition Plan benefits for current employees

November 8, 2019
Northwestern’s 2018 Senior Survey, results of which were released earlier this fall, showed black student satisfaction with their undergraduate education was the lowest it’s been in more than a decade — and on the decline.

Senior survey shows black student satisfaction at Northwestern continues to decline

November 3, 2019
Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez. The Northwestern parents pled guilty Monday to charges related to the college admissions scandal.

Former Northwestern parents plead guilty to charges in college admissions scheme

October 21, 2019
University President Morton Schapiro addresses the class of 2023 and transfers.

Graduation to move closer to end of classes with no Senior Week starting in 2020-21 academic year

October 17, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation during their royal tour of South Africa in September 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Northwestern alumna Meghan Markle, Prince Harry sue publisher of Daily Mail following “ruthless campaign” of negative media coverage

October 3, 2019

Women’s Soccer: Mackenzie Wood, Danika Austin land weekly Big Ten honors

October 1, 2019

Northwestern to cap Employee Portable Tuition Plan benefits for current employees, eliminate for next year’s hires

October 1, 2019

Closson: Feeling hope — and pressure — as The Daily’s new EIC

September 24, 2019
Fisk Hall, home of the former Medill Justice Project - which will soon rebrand as the Medill Investigative Lab.

Medill Justice Project to rebrand into new investigative reporting lab

September 18, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

Evanston Township High School faces lawsuit alleging two security guards sexually abused female students

August 21, 2019

Cross Country: Former Wisconsin coach Jill Miller named new head of cross country program

July 19, 2019
Former Northwestern cross country coach ‘A Havahla Haynes has left the program to take a coaching job at SMU. Haynes led the Wildcats program to gradual improvements over the past four years.

Cross Country: ‘A Havahla Haynes to leave Northwestern for SMU

June 21, 2019
Ryan Lumsden takes a swing. He’ll graduate as one of the best golfers in program history.

Curtain Call: In striving for perfection, Ryan Lumsden first had to find patience

May 30, 2019
Aubrey Roberts turns a lap. The junior finished in 17th place overall in the 5K race at NCAA West Preliminaries.

Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts just misses out on NCAA Outdoor Championships qualification

May 27, 2019
Jeff Probst chats with the final 11 contestants on "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." The show's unpredictable finale aired Wednesday.

39 Days Later: A reflection on the finale of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction”

May 17, 2019
Ryan Lumsden putts. The senior ended his NU career with a tied-for-20th place individual finish at the NCAA Myrtle Beach Regional.

Men’s Golf: Wildcats finish season just short of NCAA Championships

May 16, 2019
Aubrey Roberts turns a lap. Roberts won the 5,000-meter race at Saturday’s Oxy Invite in California.

Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts wins 5K at Oxy Invite ahead of NCAA West Regionals

May 13, 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son, who was born on Monday morning, during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, UK.

A Royal Reveal: Wildcat Meghan Markle gives birth to a baby boy Archie

May 6, 2019
Ryan Lumsden lines up for a putt. The senior had a rough showing at the Big Ten Championships, but was named NU’s first-ever Byron Nelson Award winner this week.

Men’s Golf: Wildcats have ‘disaster’ showing at Big Ten Championships ending in 13th place

April 29, 2019
Sarah Nicholson leads a pack of runners. The junior ran a season-best time in the 10,000-meter race at the Mt. Sac Relays on Thursday.

Cross Country: Wildcats post season-best performances during strong weekend showings

April 24, 2019
David Nyfjäll swings. For the second week in a row, the freshman led NU — this time at the Boilermaker Invitational.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern finishes fourth at Boilermaker Invitational

April 15, 2019
Eric McIntosh drives a golf ball. The sophomore led the team last weekend with a 19th place finish at The Goodwin.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern puts up mixed performances in March tournaments

April 4, 2019
Aubrey Roberts leads a pack of runners. The junior made history and became a two-time All-American this weekend.

‘History Made’: Aubrey Roberts lands two-time All-American status

March 10, 2019
Audrey Roberts leads a pack of runners. The junior will go for two-time All-American status this weekend.

Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts qualifies for 5,000-meter race at NCAA Indoor Championships

March 4, 2019
Closson: The Daily’s publisher must hold itself accountable to the racial diversity it hopes to see in our newsroom

Closson: The Daily’s publisher must hold itself accountable to the racial diversity it hopes to see in our newsroom

February 12, 2019

Closson: Being a black journalist is hard — but necessary

January 14, 2019
Christian, Davie, Angelina and Carl — four competitors in "Survivor: David vs. Goliath" — engage Jeff Probst during Tribal Council. For some, the show provides a bonding experience with family and friends during the holiday season.

A primer for the rest of ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’ this holiday season

December 4, 2018
As colder temperatures bring fewer sightings, students reflect on abundance of skunks this fall

As colder temperatures bring fewer sightings, students reflect on abundance of skunks this fall

November 30, 2018

SESP junior Alan Perez named The Daily’s next editor in chief

November 26, 2018
Aubrey Roberts leads a pack of runners. The junior landed All-American honors at NCAA Championships last weekend.

Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts lands All-American honors, first in program history

November 19, 2018
Aubrey Roberts leads a pack of runners. The junior finished in second at the Big Ten Championships.

Cross Country: Roberts readies for third-straight NCAA Championships appearance

November 15, 2018
Aubrey Roberts leads a pack of runners. The junior will make her third appearance at NCAA Championships next weekend.

Cross Country: Aubrey Roberts clinches NCAA Championship bid as Wildcats fall short of berth

November 13, 2018
Harvard admissions trial shines spotlight on race-conscious admissions, value of diversity in higher education

Harvard admissions trial shines spotlight on race-conscious admissions, value of diversity in higher education

November 8, 2018
Sarah Nicholson (third from left) and Aubrey Roberts round a turn. The Cats will need both to post strong performances for the squad to reach NCAA Championships.

Cross Country: Wildcats pushing for top two finish at regional meet, NCAA Championships bid

November 8, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jahana Hayes and Lauren Underwood (left to right). Hayes and Underwood — who are both black — and Ocasio-Cortez who is Latina were among the myriad candidates of color who won office on November 6.

Despite Abrams disappointment, women of color make history in November elections

November 7, 2018
Dominik Stary hits a shot. The junior won the Big Ten Singles title.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats look for successful weekend at Minnesota Mock Duals

November 1, 2018
Aubrey Roberts leads a pack of runners. The junior finished in second at the Big Ten Championships.

Cross Country: Wildcats run to seventh at Big Ten Championships as Aubrey Roberts shines

October 29, 2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch Wheelchair Tennis at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2017. Just over a year later, the two would announce they’re expecting their first child.

She’s expecting: Meghan Markle 12 weeks pregnant with first child

October 16, 2018
An aerial view of the Harvard University campus in 2013. Harvard is facing a lawsuit charging the university with discriminating against Asian-Americans that could have wide-ranging impacts on the use of race in college admissions.

As Harvard’s admissions trial begins, University officials say lawsuit won’t affect Northwestern

October 14, 2018
A doctoral student rallies for NTE faculty unionization in 2017. A Tuesday NLRB decision to count contested ballots reversed an earlier vote count that unionized the faculty.

Non-tenure faculty vote against unionization after NLRB grants University request to count contested ballots

October 9, 2018
Northwestern professor Chad Mirkin receives Friendship Award from Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. Mirkin was recognized for his contributions to China's economic and social progress.

Northwestern chemistry Prof. receives China’s Friendship Award

October 7, 2018
Loved ones remember Shane Colombo as passionate, ‘epitome of a good person’

Loved ones remember Shane Colombo as passionate, ‘epitome of a good person’

September 14, 2018
Scott Hall’s outdoor courtyard area at 601 University Pl. The National Pan-Hellenic Council and Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life are working to develop commemoratory plots for each council chapter in the space.

National Pan-Hellenic Council secures plot space at Scott Hall in push for greater campus recognition

May 13, 2018
A house that is the Northwestern Multicultural Center with a sign in front of it stating its address

Multicultural Greek Council gains momentum in efforts to receive on-campus space

May 10, 2018
Alumni Harry Lennix, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joanne Williams join filmmaker Eric Seals (left to right) during a panel after the premiere of a NUBAA-commissioned documentary on the Bursar’s Office Takeover. Takeover participants Maxwell Reid and Williams reflected on their time at Northwestern and its evolution since 1968.

NU Black Alumni Association premieres documentary on Bursar’s Office Takeover

May 6, 2018
Banners urging University action in commemoration of the Bursar’s Office Takeover hang outside the Multicultural Center. In May, students released a list of 47 demands for improvement in black student experiences, departmentalization efforts and the campus dining transition.

Students demand University action on black student experience, departmentalization, dining transition

May 4, 2018
In Focus: Fifty years after Bursar’s Office Takeover, Northwestern reconciles continued parallels in black student concerns

In Focus: Fifty years after Bursar’s Office Takeover, Northwestern reconciles continued parallels in black student concerns

May 3, 2018
The Northwestern Medical Orchestra performs at its inaugural concert in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on May 1. The orchestra features everyone from Feinberg students and postdocs to faculty, staff and local alumni.

First-year Feinberg students launch Northwestern Medical Orchestra as downtown instrumental music outlet

May 2, 2018
Craig Johnson.

Craig Johnson named interim senior vice president for business and finance

April 13, 2018
A visitor looks at an aspect of the Shepard Engagement Center’s new student activism exhibit. The gallery will run until at least Reading Week and highlights both historical and contemporary movements.

Shepard Hall opens exhibit highlighting past, contemporary student activism

April 9, 2018

Closson: Saying goodbye to the Opinion Desk, and all its high and lows

March 9, 2018

Closson: NU needs to move beyond task forces for tangible change

February 23, 2018

Closson: Don’t forget Florida

February 16, 2018

Closson: Beyond appearance of progress, Grammys remain stagnant in representation

January 30, 2018

Closson: Having professors who look like us can be invaluable to students of color

January 26, 2018

Letter from the Opinion Editor: This is a space for you

January 8, 2018
Oprah Winfrey.

A breakdown of our favorite things from Oprah’s Favorite Things

November 28, 2017

Letter from the Opinion Editors: Do not stop speaking up

November 9, 2017

Closson: Like FSU, Northwestern’s response to Greek issues must acknowledge problems with culture

November 7, 2017

The Spectrum: Students of color shouldn’t be forced to feel obligated to always speak about their identities

October 31, 2017

Closson: All men must work to end sexual assault, not just those in Greek Life

October 23, 2017

Closson: Why we need people of color in the room

October 9, 2017

Closson: It’s okay to ask for help

October 3, 2017

Letter from the Opinion Editors: These are trying times. Discuss them with us.

September 17, 2017
Dwight Hamilton sits at his desk. Hamilton took over as Northwestern's new associate vice president of equity on July 1.

Dwight Hamilton joins NU as first associate vice president of equity, stresses campus outreach

July 14, 2017
Aymar Jean "AJ" Christian

Communication professor’s platform Open TV provides launchpad for web series, helps land HBO deal

June 15, 2017

Closson: Physical wellness at NU needs further conversation, attention comparable to mental health

May 21, 2017

Closson: Faculty diversity is essential to improving student inclusion

May 11, 2017

Closson: Adjusting to Northwestern, its lack of diversity as a black student

May 4, 2017

Closson: Use of N-word at A&O Ball representative of greater campus issues

April 25, 2017

Closson: Black arts on campus deserve more awareness, recognition

April 18, 2017

Closson: In Trump’s era of ‘fake news,’ student journalists should not be discouraged

April 9, 2017

Closson: From Doha to Evanston, campus similarities exist beyond first glance

March 27, 2017

Closson: Now more than ever, we need diverse journalists

February 26, 2017

Closson: Expand your discussion, reflection of black history beyond one month

February 12, 2017

Republican students have mixed post-election reactions

November 21, 2016
The exterior of Ryan Field. ASG’s Sustainability Committee has plans to reduce waste at Ryan Field and other NU athletic facilities.

ASG sustainability committee focuses on reducing waste at Ryan Field

November 17, 2016
Lacey Locke swims for the wall. The senior captain figures to be one of Northwestern’s leaders as the team prepares for the season.

Women’s Swimming: Wildcats training toward strong showing at Big Tens

October 19, 2016
A Wildcat swimmer dives into the pool during a relay. With a more seasoned squad and the return of U.S. Olympian Jordan Wilimovsky, Northwestern is looking to improve on last season’s eighth-place finish in the Big Ten Championships.

Men’s Swimming: Experienced Wildcats looking to build upon last season’s success

October 12, 2016
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