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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


Black student athletes discuss identity conflicts, share personal experiences at panel

February 18, 2016

When Derrick Thompson, a wide receiver for Northwestern football from 1996 to 2000, first walked into the Black House his freshman year, he said he felt an unexpected tension. Others saw him as an athlete,...

Student activists add 15 demands to original list sent to Schapiro

January 28, 2016

In a meeting last Tuesday discussing how to make Northwestern more inclusive, student activists re-introduced a list of demands from last quarter with 15 additional provisions. The original list of...

A group of protesters gather outside the Black House on Nov. 13. Seven students were selected to join a community discussion with administrators regarding inclusion issues on campus after students sent a list of demands for a more inclusive campus to administrators.

Students to discuss issues of inclusion with administrators Tuesday

January 19, 2016

Seven Northwestern students will meet with administrators Tuesday to discuss diversity and inclusion issues following a list of demands sent to University President Morton Schapiro that call for improving...

Students gather outside the Black House during last month's 'From NU to Mizzou' demonstration. Administrators invited five to six student representatives to discuss issues of diversity and inclusion early Winter Quarter.

Administrators respond to students’ list of demands, plan for meeting next month

December 17, 2015

In response to the 19 demands sent to University President Morton Schapiro last month, administrators emailed student activists and invited them to select five to six student representatives who will discuss...

Students gather outside the Black House on Nov. 13 to protest institutional racism at Northwestern and other universities. Students released an official list of demands to the University on Friday to enhance the experiences of students of color at NU.

Northwestern student activists release list of demands for racial inclusivity

November 28, 2015

Several Northwestern student organizations are demanding the University improve resources and representation of students of color, including increasing the percentage of black students to 10 percent by...

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