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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


Students gather outside the Black House last November to protest institutional racism and proposed changes to the facility. Conversation about safe spaces on college campuses was drawn back into the spotlight when the University of Chicago dean of students told new students in a letter that the administration does not support them.

Schapiro publishes article on campus protests amid controversy over UChicago letter

August 25, 2016

University President Morton Schapiro wrote in a Los Angeles Times op-ed published Thursday that protests on college campuses are a sign of progress toward diversity and inclusion. The article adds to...

Weinberg junior Lauren Thomas, the Associated Student Government election commissioner, speaks at a Senate meeting Wednesday. Thomas presented potential changes to ASG’s election guidelines following leaks during the presidential election in April.

ASG election guidelines may change following voting margin leaks

May 19, 2016

Following election leaks during April’s presidential campaign, election commissioner Lauren Thomas presented potential changes Wednesday at Associated Student Government Senate to the election guidelines...

SESP sophomore Sumaia Masoom is sworn in as the second co-vice president for student life. Masoom became the seventh member confirmed to ASG's cabinet who publicly endorsed ASG president Christina Cilento during April’s election.

Senate confirms seventh Cilento supporter to cabinet, as students raise concerns about political ties

May 12, 2016

Associated Student Government Senate confirmed SESP sophomore Sumaia Masoom as the second co-vice president for student life Wednesday, amid criticism from some members that the newly confirmed cabinet...

After initial rejection, ASG selection committee presents same nominee for co-vice president for student life

May 11, 2016

SESP sophomore Sumaia Masoom will again be presented as the nominee for co-vice president for student life in Associated Student Government Senate on Wednesday after senators rejected her nomination last...

Panelists discuss balancing student activism and academics. The event was hosted by Educate Discuss Unite and focused on the challenges of student activism.

Panel discusses balancing activism, academics

May 11, 2016

It’s nearly impossible to be an activist and have a full-time job, Columbia College Prof. Prexy Nesbitt said at a student activism panel Tuesday night. “It comes down to what your values are,”...

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