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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


A large crowd of students from the Class of 2025 stand on Deering Meadow.

Gap year students begin freshman year, reflect on year off

September 27, 2021

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, some incoming freshmen deferred their acceptance until Fall 2021. Now, back from their gap years, these students are adjusting to college life. Some, such as Weinberg freshman...

A large crowd of sitting students in purple and light green shirts face away from the camera.

Captured: Class of 2025 and transfers at Wildcat Welcome

September 21, 2021

For the first time in two years, Wildcat Welcome activities were in-person for the incoming freshman class and transfers. From March Through The Arch to the President’s Convocation, the class of 2025...

Members of the Class of 2024 and transfers recap their Wildcat Welcome experience

September 16, 2020

Members of the class of 2024 and transfers discuss this year’s unconventional Wildcat Welcome. From participating in informative panels and virtual bonding activities to navigating conflicting schedules,...

Members of the undergraduate class of 2024 are starting their college experience in the midst of a global pandemic. From worries about the format of classes and clubs to concerns about self-quarantining, this is what they have to say.

Amid pandemic, Class of 2024 discuss hopes for the fall, unusual start to college

June 29, 2020

Amid the uncertainty surrounding Fall Quarter due to coronavirus concerns, members of the class of 2024 are looking forward to starting their college experience in the coming months. For most members...

(Photo courtesy Joanne Haner) Joanne Haner, a senior at American Heritage School in Florida, was accepted into NU’s Class of 2024. She must accept or reject her admissions offer by May 1.

NU Class of 2024 makes college decisions during the pandemic

April 7, 2020

Julianna Zitron, a current senior at Townsend Harris High School in New York, was accepted to Northwestern in March. After the initial excitement wore off, Zitron said panic set in. Not only has she never...

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