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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


Soto: Rollback of birth control mandate will make college students less safe, less healthy

October 12, 2017

Let me begin this column by establishing a fundamental truth. Hormonal birth control, in its various forms, is simply that — hormones. It can aid in preventing a pregnancy, reduce painful cramps caused...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an Open Communities event in February. Schakowsky joined other Illinois politicians in criticizing President Donald Trump’s rollback of birth control coverage.

Illinois Democrats denounce Trump’s rollback of birth control coverage

October 9, 2017

Illinois Democrats rebuked President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back a birth control mandate issued by the Obama administration, calling the move an “attack” on women’s health. Trump’s...

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

September 20, 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...

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