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The Daily Northwestern

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


Deering Library was one of three sites on the Northwestern campus featured in the Open House Chicago program. The Open House Chicago program took place from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18.

Hundreds visit historic Northwestern buildings as part of Open House Chicago

October 18, 2015

For the first time, three historical buildings on Northwestern’s Evanston campus were included in the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago program this weekend. Alice Millar Chapel,...

Ava DuVernay discusses her film, “Selma,” after it was screened at Alice Millar Chapel on Monday night. “Selma,” directed by DuVernay, depicts the 1965 voting rights protests.

‘Selma’ director discusses film’s themes

May 19, 2015

When the director of the film “Selma” visited campus Monday, she told the crowd of more than 700 there is a tendency to emphasize achievements of marginalized communities, which can distract from the...

Actor David Oyelowo plays Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film “Selma.” The film’s director, Ava DuVernay, will speak at Northwestern on May 18 following a screening of the film.

‘Selma’ director to speak at Northwestern

May 11, 2015

Ava DuVernay, the first female African-American director to be nominated for a Golden Globe and for the Academy Award for Best Picture, will give a talk May 18 following a screening of her award-winning...

Northwestern students compete in MLK Oratorical Contest

January 20, 2015

The 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest concluded its second and final round Monday afternoon with the recitation of three student speeches at McCormick Auditorium in Norris University Center. The...

Foods you loved abroad find a place at home

January 7, 2015

Ah, Winter Quarter. A time of late frostbite shuttles, general cold-related saltiness and an impossible deluge of Wildcats who seem to start every sentence with “Well, this one time in Paris …” That’s...

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