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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

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

May 19, 2021

Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries.  SAMMI BOAS:...

Hiredesai: Restoring America’s soul abroad will be an uphill battle

February 3, 2021

Since the inauguration, President Joe Biden’s White House has been a flurry of activity. From extending the eviction and foreclosure moratorium to launching a “100 Days Mask Challenge,” steps are...

Fran Joy stands in front of her paintings at a show at Creative Coworking, 922 Davis St., on Saturday.

At the intersection of art and activism, Fran Joy doesn’t want you to look away

November 20, 2020

When Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman in 2012, it was Evanston artist Fran Joy’s birthday. As she celebrated another year of life, Trayvon Martin’s family mourned the loss of his. Joy...

Defining Safe: A Look Inside Minneapolis

Defining Safe: A Look Inside Minneapolis

June 17, 2020

SESP junior Jordan Walker shares her experience protesting racial injustice in Minneapolis. Since the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer, protests have erupted around the world in response...

Letter to the Editor: Shirola misses the mark on the 14th amendment

February 29, 2020

On February 24, Wesley Shirola wrote a groundless opinion piece criticizing the 14th amendment — the amendment that allowed slaves, my ancestors, to become naturalized citizens, and now, all individuals...

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