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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


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

More than a dozen students convened in University Hall on Sunday to mark the first day of “Disorientation Week: What Northwestern Won’t Teach Us,” a series of teach-ins, discussions and bonding events...

The lawsuit alleges the city terminated Bird in retaliation for personal statements sympathetic to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

City Council tables Rebuild Ryan Field approval, introduces 2024 budget

November 14, 2023

Evanston City Council put a momentary pause on Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field Monday night, tabling three ordinances related to the stadium’s construction until a special meeting on Nov....

Evanston residents and Northwestern residents protested calling for a community benefits agreement in September.

Student organizations talk NU community benefits agreement for the Ryan Field rebuild

November 13, 2023

After months of contentious talks, protests and votes, City Council is finally set to vote on two ordinances Monday: one that rezones Ryan Field to allow for public-facing concerts and another for the...

After NU announced a community benefits agreement hours before Monday’s City Council vote on the Ryan Field rebuild, many residents and city officials expressed skepticism about the agreement.

City Council, residents respond to Northwestern community benefits agreement

October 31, 2023

After Northwestern submitted a proposed community benefits agreement to City Council just hours before the council’s Monday night meeting on NU’s Ryan Field rebuild, residents and councilmembers had...

A brick building that has a sign saying “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.”

Evanston, Northwestern community alliance push for greater University investment in city

June 4, 2023

As Northwestern seeks approval from City Council for the Rebuild Ryan Field project, conflicts around the rebuild reflect tense town-gown relations. The University has continuously engaged in performative...

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