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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


Reuben: NU Reunion Weekend is here, but I won’t be there

Reuben: NU Reunion Weekend is here, but I won’t be there

November 13, 2024

I was counting down the days until my 10 year reunion at Northwestern. Then, last Tuesday night, former president Donald Trump was reelected, and I realized I could not make the trip back to Evanston. As...

During his time as a lawyer, Jones said he focused on fighting against police brutality and mass incarceration.

CNN political analyst Van Jones talks life experiences, upcoming election at NU College Democrats event

October 30, 2024

CNN political analyst, lawyer and civil rights advocate Van Jones recounted his experiences navigating journalism and politics and shared takeaways about the upcoming U.S. presidential election Tuesday...

The Cook County Jail’s voting rate for the 2022 primaries was 25%, higher than that of the city of Chicago.

Innocent until proven guilty: Cook County Jail expands pretrial voter access

October 30, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has been charged with rhetoric around the criminal justice system, especially as Kamala Harris’ campaign has attempted to leverage a “prosecutor versus felon” narrative...

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Former Secretary of State John Kerry emphasizes youth influence in climate action

October 22, 2024

Former U.S. Secretary of State and inaugural U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry encouraged Northwestern students to advocate for climate action at the 35th Annual Richard W. Leopold...

Huang: The Dangers of Chappell Roan’s Brand of Political Apathy

Huang: The Dangers of Chappell Roan’s Brand of Political Apathy

October 2, 2024

For me, 2024’s summer belonged to Chappell Roan. I had her album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” on repeat and almost got a heat stroke lining up for her set at Lollapalooza. What most...

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