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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Medill prof. Mei-Ling Hopgood hosted a virtual discussion on the racism Asians and Asian Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope the event helps students feel supported,” she said.

Faculty, staff and students discuss anti-Asian racism during COVID-19

April 26, 2020

Medill Prof. Mei-Ling Hopgood led a discussion Friday about the racism, xenophobia and discrimination Asians and Asian Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic,...

NU Crew. The club didn’t get a chance to have its spring season because of COVID-19.

NU Crew reflects on season ending just as it was getting started

April 26, 2020

The spring season was looking especially bright for Northwestern’s club rowing team. After welcoming a new coaching staff in the fall, the winter season of training put some rowers in the best shape...

Former Vice President Joe Biden at a rally in Virginia before Super Tuesday. Biden is the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party for the 2020 election, but COVID-19 has affected the way Biden, and other candidates, will have to campaign.

Amid an uncertain election cycle, organizers move campaigning online

April 26, 2020

Voter turnout in the 2018 Illinois Democratic primary was up 300 percent from the 2014 primary, and November 2018 saw the highest Illinois voter turnout for a midterm election since 1990. But the novel...

How to reduce student loan payments during COVID-19

April 24, 2020

In late March, President Trump passed the CARES Act to counteract the financial impacts of COVID-19, including relief for student loan holders — but not every loan is eligible. This animated explainer...

Students with their diplomas during commencement in 2019. This spring, seniors are petitioning to have an in-person ceremony at a later date.

Armed with petition, Class of 2020 demands that University commit to postponing in-person commencement

April 23, 2020

Students of Northwestern’s Class of 2020 are demanding that the University make a commitment to hosting an in-person graduation ceremony at a later date, citing the University’s announcement to move...

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