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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


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AlertNU to test emergency notification system Wednesday

October 14, 2024

Northwestern students can expect a message from AlertNU at 11 a.m. Wednesday as the University tests its emergency notification system. AlertNU notifies students via text, email and phone in the case...

Several alerts informed community members of an active threat event on Northwestern's Chicago campus Monday evening.

NU not aware of injuries after shots fired reported on Chicago campus

November 27, 2023

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Northwestern announced Tuesday morning it was not aware of any injuries in relation to reports of shots fired on Northwestern's Chicago...

The Arch during fall with leaves in the background.

Northwestern provides emergency communication updates following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 30, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death.  Northwestern is reviewing its safety protocols and making adjustments to them following the Clark Street Beach shooting on...

ASG Senators and Executive Board members listen as Speaker of the Senate Leah Ryzenman leads the weekly meeting.

ASG Senate passes resolution to co-sign Black student demands statement, swears in new co-presidents

April 20, 2023

The Associated Student Government Senate unanimously passed an emergency resolution Wednesday to co-sign a statement to Northwestern officials and administration listing demands for Black student safety...

Text says “University Police are responding to a report of a ______ on the Evanston Campus at ______.” The first blank is filled out with a red handwritten “shooting”, and the second is filled in with “Clark Street Beach” in the same red. “On the Evanston Campus” is stricken through with red.

One dead and two injured in Clark Street Beach shooting, questions raised about NU and Evanston emergency communication

April 14, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death.  An 18-year-old is dead and two 15-year-old boys are injured following a Wednesday night shooting at Clark Street Beach. One...

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