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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


Trevor Nelson

Northwestern alum Trevor Nelson on Fortune’s “40 Under 40” List

October 4, 2015

A Northwestern alumnus who co-founded an investment firm was named to Fortune’s “40 Under 40,” an annual ranking of the most influential young people in business, released Sept. 24. Trevor Nelson...

Chicago rappers Saba (center) and Mick Jenkins (right) discuss their brand of socially-conscious hip-hop with African American Studies Prof. Nitasha Sharma.

Two Chicago rappers talk violence, socially-conscious hip-hop

May 26, 2015

Two Chicago rappers answered questions about their brand of socially conscious hip-hop and broader issues of race and violence during a Q&A on Tuesday. Mick Jenkins and Saba answered questions from...

Educator Eva Moskowitz speaks about her critiques of New York City’s public school system. Moskowitz was called “America’s most controversial educator” by U.S. News.

Eva Moskowitz discusses New York City public school system

May 20, 2015

When Eva Moskowitz attended Stuyvesant High School in New York, she encountered problems in the city’s public school system that ultimately led her to establish the Success Academy Charter Schools in...

Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks about the rise of science in popular culture on Thursday night. The host of the popular TV show “Cosmos” spoke to a packed Ryan Auditorium.

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks science in popular culture, US role in scientific research

May 15, 2015

Astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson spoke Thursday night about the prominence of science in popular culture and the United States’ decreasing leadership in scientific research. The popularity...

Ezra Klein, editor in chief of Vox.com, discusses politics Thursday in front of about 100 people at Norris University Center. The talk was presented by the Contemporary Thought Speaker Series.

Vox Editor-in-chief Ezra Klein talks politics, persuasion

April 24, 2015

The more people know about politics, the easier it is for them to believe exactly what they want, editor in chief of Vox.com Ezra Klein told a Northwestern audience Thursday. Klein said people will...

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