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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern Hillel hosts former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz Wednesday night.

Former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz speaks on Jewish identity at Northwestern Hillel

October 13, 2023

Former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz shared stories about working with the Obama administration and perspectives on her Jewish identity Wednesday night in a conversation with Northwestern Hillel. From...

With only four years, it may feel daunting choosing classes. Here are some of the must-take classes before you graduate.

Northwestern classes to take before you graduate

August 9, 2023

The quarter system can be brutal. It can seem like one second you’re registered for your first set of classes during Wildcat Welcome and the next, you’re graduating. Here’s The Daily’s guide to...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sitting on a dark stage addressing an audience, sitting next to a man in a gray shirt.

Alumni Quiz Part 2: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni?

March 2, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern alumni.
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Obama speechwriter and alum Cody Keenan discusses new book during Reunion Weekend

October 9, 2022

Alumni, students and faculty gathered in McCormick Auditorium Friday for a discussion with Cody Keenan (Weinberg ‘02), former chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama, as part of Northwestern’s...

Linda Sandor (SESP ‘20) makes calls as part of her job with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

As results slowly roll in, students see results of their work with state Democratic campaigns

November 5, 2020

After graduating from Northwestern this past year, Linda Sandor (SESP ’20) knew she wanted to be involved in politics. She’d taken a speechwriting class with political science Prof. Cody Keenan...

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