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

The Daily Northwestern

33° Evanston, IL
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

Jason Arkin took his own life on May 19. The McCormick junior was from Overland Park, Kansas.

Northwestern student who killed himself initially referred to CAPS waitlist

June 7, 2015

More than two years ago, Jason Arkin admitted he had “fleeting thoughts of self-harm” to a Counseling and Psychological Services staff member, but he was told there was a waitlist for individual counseling...

Walfish: Listen to the simple answers

Walfish: Listen to the simple answers

November 14, 2013

I shouldn’t be alive. I should never have met most of you reading this column. I am a survivor of suicide. I tried to take my own life twice, and both times somebody was there to stop me. Someone...

Jakola: Recent suicides show Northwestern perspective on mental health still needs change

Jakola: Recent suicides show Northwestern perspective on mental health still needs change

November 14, 2013

On my way to work this morning, I found out that two more Northwestern students had committed suicide this week. Well, "former Northwestern students," but it's no surprise that people with mental health...

In Focus: Improving mental health resources at Northwestern

In Focus: Improving mental health resources at Northwestern

November 4, 2013

Photo Illustration by Kelsey Ott/Daily Senior Staffer Emily Fagan is not shy talking about mental health. Last year, students began coming to her almost weekly to discuss their struggles with mental...

University President Morton Schapiro came to Northwestern from Williams College in 2009. He has made it his goal to bring more third spaces to campus, or places where students can study and socialize.

4 years, hundreds of stories: Best of Campus

June 19, 2013

1. Schapiro becomes president Along with the current class of graduating seniors, Northwestern President Morton Schapiro entered campus in fall 2009. Schapiro brought a background in economics of higher...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Alyssa Weaver