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The Daily Northwestern

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


Ten presidential hopefuls stand on the debate stage. Wednesday marked one of two parts to the first round of debates in Miami.

Democratic presidential hopefuls discuss free college, climate change in first debate

June 27, 2019

Part one of the Democratic presidential debates took place Wednesday night, featuring 10 randomly-selected candidates from the crowded field. Because the debate included Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts),...

Joe Biden speaks at the Kellogg Global Hub in 2018. The presidential candidate has expressed support for free college.

From loan cancellation to Pell Grant expansion: Democratic candidates’ ideas for higher education

May 14, 2019

Over the past two years, federal policy concerning higher education has largely focused on free speech and sexual assault. President Donald Trump made headlines in April by signing an executive order threatening...

 Democrat Sharice Davids gives her victory speech after winning the states 3rd congressional district race on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at her watch party in Olathe, Kan.

U.S. Democrats take back the House, lose more seats in the Senate

November 7, 2018

In a closely watched midterm election, Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives, effectively ending one-party rule in Washington — although the GOP increased its advantage in the Senate....

Medill senior Adam Yates and SESP junior Matthew Zients wait in line to vote early at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on November 5, 2018.

Northwestern students can vote in Evanston or at home. How do they decide?

November 5, 2018

As midterm elections come to a close, students could choose to vote at the polls in Evanston or back home, using absentee ballots. Absentee voting is “just the thing to do,” said SESP junior Kelsey...

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