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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


Former U.S. Attorney to join School of Law as visiting scholar

September 21, 2017

The Pritzker School of Law will welcome Zach Fardon, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, as a visiting scholar for the upcoming academic year, the University announced last week. "We...

University President Morton Schapiro speaks to new students in September 2016. After President Donald Trump moved to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Schapiro pledged Northwestern’s continued support to undocumented students in a Tuesday email to students.

Schapiro, ASG condemn Trump’s decision to end DACA program

September 5, 2017

University President Morton Schapiro stressed the importance of protecting undocumented students in a Tuesday email to students, condemning President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action...

Shaun Johnson speaks at a 2014 student forum on Title IX policy. Johnson passed away Wednesday due to cancer.

University Police commander Shaun Johnson dies at age 57

August 11, 2017

University Police Cmdr. Shaun Johnson died Wednesday night at the age of 57 after a fight with cancer, according to an email from Chief of Police Bruce Lewis. Johnson served most recently as Commander...

An abortion rights activist stands on the sides of the Evanston parade to voice her opinions. Some attendees used the parade as an opportunity to advocate for social and political issues.

Locals use Fourth of July parade as platform for activism

July 5, 2017

For many Evanston residents, the Fourth of July tradition means donning red, white and blue and setting up a lawn chair in a line on Central Street in anticipation of the annual parade. However, some...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) discusses policy issues and voter disconnect with Northwestern community members. The Q&A event was hosted by the political science department.

Schakowsky talks bridging gaps, eliminating disconnect to Democratic Party

May 9, 2017

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) emphasized the importance of bridging gaps between voters and the Democratic Party during an event at Northwestern on Tuesday. The congresswoman talked about how a...

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