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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Jackson Paller speaks at the Student Action NU meeting Thursday evening. At the meeting, a representative from Reclaim Evanston advocated for local political activism.

Student Action NU discusses importance of local politics ahead of Evanston election

February 24, 2017

Political organization Student Action NU held a meeting Thursday in Annenberg Hall to encourage students to be active in local politics and elections. Weinberg senior Jackson Paller, a member of the...

Elder Hall will open to upperclassmen beginning Fall Quarter 2017. The Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee will also limit freshmen to one meal plan option.

University committee to open all-freshman dorms to older students, limit meal plan options

January 31, 2017

In attempts to increase a sense of community on campus, the Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee will limit first-years to one meal plan option and open all-freshman dorms such as Elder Hall...

(Allie Goulding/The Daily Northwestern) Zane Waxman (SESP ’16) addresses a group of students at Norris University Center on Friday. Student Action NU organized the protest in response to the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.

Students react to Trump’s inauguration as 45th president

January 22, 2017

As Donald Trump was sworn in on Friday, students both demonstrated against 45th president’s inauguration and flew across the country to witness the ceremony. Student Action NU organized a protest...

The speed limit on Sheridan Road is currently 30 mph. Council voted Monday to lower the speed limit to 25 mph.

City Council approves Sheridan Road speed limit reduction

November 15, 2016

Aldermen unanimously decided to lower the speed limit on Sheridan Road Monday night, decreasing it from 30 mph to 25 mph. A motion to consider lowering the speed limit passed last month after students,...

SESP sophomore Ben Powell is confirmed as Associated Student Government co-vice president for student life. Powell had previously served as a residential senator and a senator for a coalition of social justice groups.

ASG Senate confirms new co-vice president for student life

November 2, 2016

Associated Student Government confirmed SESP sophomore Ben Powell as a new co-vice president for student life at Senate, two weeks after the previous one resigned. Powell was unanimously nominated by...

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