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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


NAACP official: Graduate student failed Bienen class after refusing to perform Walt Whitman lyrics

August 7, 2013

A graduate student failed a Bienen class after he refused to perform a song with lyrics written by Walt Whitman, citing the poet's comments on black people, according to a top NAACP official. George...

Bienen graduate student says he may fail class after ‘racially insensitive’ incident

May 22, 2013

A Bienen graduate student is claiming his professor plans to fail him for refusing to perform a song with lyrics written by Walt Whitman, a poet he described as a “self-documented racist.” Timothy...

Whysowhite, Geographer to play at A&O-Dance Marathon Benefit concert

May 1, 2013

Meet me at Norris this weekend for some funk, electronic beats and Dance Marathon fundraising. Chicago band whysowhite will open for indie rock group Geographer at Sunday’s Benefit 2013, A&O...

The construction of the new music building is one of many projects taking place on campus. Other developments include the new visitors center and the University Library renovations.

Northwestern embarks on more major construction projects

April 25, 2013

After a winter hiatus, the University picked back up with construction projects this quarter and began preparations for six new ones by the end of 2014. In addition to ongoing work on the visitors...

One student holds a sign expressing solidarity with Michael Collins as they walk down Sheridan Road during Thursday's march.

Students call for change at march, demonstration

February 28, 2013

As Weinberg senior Paul Jackson stepped up to The Rock and took the megaphone, hundreds gathered began to chant and cheer, one student even beating a drum. His voice booming across the courtyard, Jackson...

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