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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

David Goldenberg, the Anti-Defamation League’s Midwest Regional Director, speaks at the Evanston City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 26.

City issues statement on public comment standards following disruption at special council meeting

February 26, 2024

City officials issued a statement Monday reaffirming their stance against “offensive and dangerous rhetoric” and their commitment to an inclusive council meeting environment. The statement came...

Rohde: Universities should promote open debate and resist censorship

Rohde: Universities should promote open debate and resist censorship

January 18, 2024

We are experiencing another dark chapter in American history. The right to voice dissent and our commitment to free speech are under serious attack.  Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, the...

In Focus: Community members say Northwestern is neither a safe nor free space for conversations about Palestine and Israel

In Focus: Community members say Northwestern is neither a safe nor free space for conversations about Palestine and Israel

March 2, 2023

Content warning: This piece includes mention of Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism and death. Throughout this story, some names have been changed to protect students’ safety. Many sources who requested...

As COVID-19 spreads, Evanston residents encounter anti-Asian racism

As COVID-19 spreads, Evanston residents encounter anti-Asian racism

April 14, 2020

Evanston resident Disha Rao was passing by the Davis Street Metra station the night of March 17 when she watched a middle-aged man blame an Asian man and woman for the COVID-19 pandemic: “It’s because...

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks to community members about the rise of antisemitism on Tuesday. The event, hosted at Beth Emet synagogue, featured a panel.

Community leaders discuss surge in anti-Semitic incidents

March 4, 2020

Community leaders and residents discussed the recent rise of anti-Semitism and its historical context at Beth Emet Synagogue on Tuesday. From 2015 to 2017, the Midwest saw a 110 percent increase in...

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