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

The Daily Northwestern


With only four years, it may feel daunting choosing classes. Here are some of the must-take classes before you graduate.

Northwestern classes to take before you graduate

August 9, 2023

The quarter system can be brutal. It can seem like one second you’re registered for your first set of classes during Wildcat Welcome and the next, you’re graduating. Here’s The Daily’s guide to...

Two rings are on a mint green background, with red and pink hearts above them.

‘Relationships are old school’: Marriage 101 hits 23 years of teaching students about healthy relationships

May 10, 2023

This spring, another 105 students have vowed to take “Marriage 101.” First taught in Spring Quarter 2000, this year marks the course’s 23rd anniversary at Northwestern. SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon...

Profs. Eli Finkel and Alexandra Solomon dig into science behind successful marriages

Profs. Eli Finkel and Alexandra Solomon dig into science behind successful marriages

February 15, 2018

Thousands of couples celebrated Valentine’s Day across the nation this month, and some nights have surely culminated in marriage proposals. While the thought of wedding bells chiming inspires feelings...

Psychology Prof. Alexandra Solomon speaks at University Hall on Wednesday. Solomon advised students about how to maintain healthy relationships.

Northwestern Marriage 101 professor shares advice for healthy relationships

November 16, 2017

A Northwestern professor has some advice for heartbroken students struggling to get over a breakup: don’t get mad at yourself, think of your broken heart like a broken bone. “Our brains code heartbreak...

SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon was chosen by the class of 2015 to give the annual Last Lecture, a Senior Week tradition. Solomon, who is known for teaching "Marriage 101," spoke to students about fostering happiness by creating healthy intimate relationships.

In Last Lecture, SESP prof advises class of 2015 on quality intimate relationships

June 18, 2015

Relationship satisfaction is the key to individual happiness, SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon told a crowd of graduating seniors at The Cubby Bear, a Chicago sports bar, Wednesday night. Solomon, known...

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