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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

McLaughlin: In search of a commencement speaker

McLaughlin: In search of a commencement speaker

November 7, 2013

I get a kick of out university graduation addresses. This annual speech attracts plenty of buzz and speculation and often fails to live up to expectations. In this sense, it’s much like our football...

Editorial: It’s time for a new conversation on race

October 29, 2012

And so, once again, we are talking about race at Northwestern. The latest spark to what seems to be a never-ending flame was a Facebook dialogue that surfaced last week between Northwestern trustee...

Northwestern trustee apologizes for race-related squabble with student on Facebook

October 26, 2012

Northwestern trustee Ben Slivka apologized Thursday for participating in a heated exchange about race relations with an NU student on Facebook. The private conversation came after Weinberg sophomore...

Northwestern trustee apologizes for Facebook tiff with student

October 25, 2012

Northwestern trustee Ben Slivka apologized this evening for participating in a heated exchange about race relations with an NU student on Facebook. The conversation, which was made public Tuesday night,...

A Northwestern football fan cheers during a home game earlier this fall. Ticket sales reportedly rose more than 50 percent for the Wildcats 2012 season.

Packed house: Northwestern’s on-field success fills seats

October 18, 2012

It may be decades before the mayor of Chicago decides to dye the Chicago River purple, but right now Chicago’s Big Ten Team continues to attract new fans. Especially this season, with the help of...

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