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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


Author Matt Taibbi talks police brutality, Eric Garner at Chicago Humanities Festival event

October 29, 2017

New York Times bestselling-author Matt Taibbi discussed racial tensions and civilian-police interactions in Cahn Auditorium on Saturday as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. About 600 people attended...

David Cole, the national legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union, speaks at an event in Cahn Auditorium. He argued that individuals outside the formal scope of government have the responsibility to fight for the protection of civil liberties.

ACLU director discusses state of civil liberties under Trump administration

October 25, 2017

The national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union said the responsibility of advocating for civil liberties falls on everyone, not just public officials, at an event Tuesday. David Cole’s...

Former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley speaks to students about Donald Trump’s presidency and political engagement in Cahn Auditorium on Monday. The event was hosted by College Democrats.

Former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley denounces Trump, encourages political activism

October 17, 2017

Former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley spoke about the current political climate and lessons he learned from his 2016 candidacy in a Monday event sponsored by College Democrats. About 90 people...

“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah speaks on Sunday in Cahn Auditorium. Noah discussed his experiences as a black man living in South Africa and the United States in a conversation with John Eligon (Medill ‘04).

Trevor Noah talks comedy career, racial tensions

October 15, 2017

Early in his comedy career after immigrating to the United States from South Africa, Trevor Noah said he didn’t understand why black Americans aspired to visit Africa. Noah said he found the desire...

 Trevor Noah arrives for the 67th Annual Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Noah will speak at Northwestern on Oct. 15.

Comedian Trevor Noah to speak on campus

September 25, 2017

Comedian and “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will speak at Northwestern on Oct. 15, according to an email sent to students in the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The...

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