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

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

The Daily Northwestern

A glass door labeled Northwestern Medicine

Here’s how to prepare for and prevent health-related issues at NU

August 12, 2022

Dorm life creates a social environment unlike any other — students are constantly surrounded by their peers in lounge areas and even living spaces. Still, the close-knit network of peers in which you...

A graphic of a person wearing a homemade mask. Experts are suggesting people wear two layers of masks as more contagious COVID-19 variants spread.

Health experts suggest wearing two masks as COVID-19 variant begins to spread

January 27, 2021

As new, potentially more contagious COVID-19 variants spread throughout the country, some medical experts recommend that people wear two layers of masks. The first case of the United Kingdom B.1.1.7....

“Heroes Work Here,” reads a banner outside NorthShore’s Evanston Hospital. The health system conducts about 600 COVID-19 tests every week.

Inside the process of COVID-19 testing in Evanston

April 6, 2020

Evanston resident Meredith Rogowski was experiencing shortness of breath and a fever — common symptoms of the novel coronavirus — when she drove to the hospital and asked for a COVID-19 test. The 47-year-old...

Over 300 students are expected to gather in one room next for their Chem 210-2 final despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students petition to make all final exams take-home or online

March 14, 2020

COVID-19 News Writing to University President Morton Schapiro and other NU administrators, more than 900 undergraduate students as of Friday afternoon signed a letter requesting increased flexibility...

Condoms in a basket. CARE provides free condoms as well as plans content for The Student Body, a True Northwestern Dialogue about sex and consent.

Rising STD rates shine light on college sex-education

November 15, 2018

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the fourth consecutive year to a record high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But Northwestern hasn’t changed its approach...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Center for Disease Control and Prevention