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

The Daily Northwestern


Letter to the Editor: Student activists denounce university’s co-optation of Bursar’s Office Takeover, demand action

May 3, 2018

This week the university has been commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, when about 120 students occupied the Bursar’s Office on May 3, 1968, in order to demand improvements...

Provost Jonathan Holloway in his office in November. Holloway, a scholar in African American history, discussed in his speech the history of black student activism and his role as a professor and dean.

Black organizers share experiences, strategies on campus activism

February 11, 2018

After the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, Sarah Oberholtzer (Communication ’17) said she wanted a space for black students to express grief and anger. So she organized a demonstration as a “space...

Teach-in explores free speech issues in historical, modern contexts

February 7, 2018

African American Studies Prof. Martha Biondi spoke about free speech in its historical and contemporary contexts at a teach-in and discussion on Tuesday, referencing events from the national civil rights...

Student panelists discuss challenges, experiences of disability

February 23, 2016

Disability is not antithetical to ability, said SESP sophomore Scott Gerson at a student panel on disability Monday. The Student Panel on Disability, hosted by Gerson and SESP freshman Carrie Ingerman...

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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