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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


Evanston mayoral candidates speak at an election forum at Chute Middle School on Thursday night. The Northwestern community has historically engaged in Evanston elections.

NU students can tip scale in mayoral election, University archivist says

January 30, 2017

While Northwestern students are typically not engaged with Evanston elections, if the turnout is high enough, their votes could be enough to sway the race in the first contested mayoral election since...

Data from report by The New York Times' The Upshot.

New York Times report reveals income imbalance among Northwestern students

January 19, 2017

About two thirds of Northwestern students come from families in the top income quintile, according to a report by The New York Times’ The Upshot published Wednesday. The report includes analysis of...

(Allie Goulding/The Daily Northwestern) Weinberg junior Lars Benson introduces a resolution regarding the use and funding of styrofoam in ASG-related events. The Weinberg sophomore, who authored the resolution, presented it at Senate on Wednesday.

ASG Senate introduces resolution prohibiting funding for styrofoam products

January 12, 2017

Associated Student Government Senate introduced a resolution Wednesday that would prohibit the use of products containing polystyrene in ASG programming. The resolution prohibits all A-status and B-status...

(Noah Frick-Alofs/The Daily Northwestern) Jonathan Holloway, who will become Northwestern’s provost in July, addresses Faculty Senate during a Q&A session. Holloway, currently the dean of Yale College, discussed his plans for NU and the importance of liberal arts education.

Faculty Senate passes resolution encouraging mention of mental, physical health in syllabi

January 12, 2017

Faculty Senate passed a resolution Wednesday encouraging all faculty to include language regarding mental and physical health in their course syllabi. The resolution, presented by Medill Prof. Karen...

Board of Trustees approves advisory committee for responsible investment

November 26, 2016

The Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a socially responsible investment committee on Friday, which will include students, to advise the Investment Committee on investments concerns regarding...

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