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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


Daniel Shapiro and Brian Edwards speak at a Buffett Institute event on Thursday. The former U.S. ambassador to Israel discussed his views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of social media in politics.

Former US ambassador to Israel talks Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Trump

April 27, 2018

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro said Thursday that the only outcome that can resolve the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a “two-state solution” that will create an independent...

Political science Prof. Wendy Pearlman speaks about her book at an October event. Pearlman recently published accounts of Syrians living through violence in Ghouta in the international cover story for Time magazine.

NU Prof. Wendy Pearlman highlights Syrian voices in Time Magazine cover story

March 6, 2018

While political science Prof. Wendy Pearlman said there are many narratives in the media about Syrian people, she wants to create a space for them to be able to “speak for themselves.” “Commentators...

Israeli professor Neve Gordon discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a Monday event. He said his one-state solution considered the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis.

Israeli professor shares 1-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict at MENA, EPL event

November 14, 2017

Israeli professor Neve Gordon outlined a one-state system comprising both Israeli and Palestinian representatives as a solution to the ongoing conflict at a Monday event co-sponsored by Northwestern’s...

Political science Prof. Wendy Pearlman speaks about her book at the Evanston Public Library on Monday. Pearlman interviewed more than 300 Syrian refugees for the book.

Political science professor discusses Syrian refugee stories at book talk

October 2, 2017

Political science Prof. Wendy Pearlman discussed her book, “We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria,” and her experiences interviewing refugees during an event at Evanston Public Library...

Omar Offendum.

Syrian-American musician talks politics, peace at ETHS event

May 21, 2017

Syrian-American musician Omar Offendum performed at Evanston Township High School on Friday and discussed how he uses music to comment on current global events. Offendum uses rap that combines Syrian...

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