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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


Schapiro plans trips to Springfield and D.C. to discuss gun control

February 8, 2013

A mere signature on a petition is not enough for University President Morton Schapiro, who will travel to Springfield, Ill., and Washington, D.C., to further the gun control discussion. More than 350...

Misulonas: Sequestration cuts hang Americans out to dry

Misulonas: Sequestration cuts hang Americans out to dry

February 6, 2013

In August 2011, the White House and Congress reached an agreement on deficit reduction that many thought was a smart move. If no deal for long-term deficit reduction was in place by Jan. 1, 2013 then a...

Goodman: Calling for separation of sport and state

Goodman: Calling for separation of sport and state

January 31, 2013

I like to keep my sports and my politics separate: what I deem the “separation of sport and state.” While reading The New York Times sports section this past week, there was a link to President  Barack...

Steven Monacelli, Associated Student Government's vice president for community relations, speaks in support of passing the resolution, "Students Support Gun Control," at Wednesday's Senate meeting. The resolution, which encourages Congress and President Barack Obama to work together on legislation to reduce gun violence, passed shortly after.

ASG passes legislation supporting gun control, divestment from fossil fuels

January 30, 2013

After a nearly four-hour long meeting with much debate, Associated Student Government passed a resolution to recommend divesting from the coal industry and another to support improved gun regulations. Senators...

Ryan: America's not-so-stellar reputation in Europe

Ryan: America’s not-so-stellar reputation in Europe

January 28, 2013

I only needed one hour in Europe to learn a valuable lesson about the United States. I landed in Spain at 8 p.m. to learn that dinner is served at 9, so I quickly had the opportunity to get to know...

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