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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Chinese students weigh in on reactions to coronavirus outbreak

February 2, 2020

COVID-19 News Northwestern students and staff have shown concern and support for Chinese citizens in light of the recent coronavirus outbreak. Novel coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV, is a respiratory...

Soteria Reid, ASG’s executive officer of justice and inclusion, speaks during a Senate session. Reid said she asked the original poster to take down the offensive meme. She then checked in with executive board members of APIDA identities.

ASG releases statement on racist meme and inclusion initiatives

January 30, 2020

Associated Student Government Senate released a statement at this Wednesday’s session that a member of the Senate had posted a racist meme on its private communication channel on Jan. 24. “We do...

Baggage handlers on the United Airlines jet ramp at OHare International Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.

University prohibits sponsored undergraduate travel to China due to Coronavirus outbreak

January 28, 2020

COVID-19 News The University announced in a Monday release that due to the coronavirus outbreak, NU-sponsored undergraduate travel to China is prohibited at this time. The announcement responds to...

Illinois resident confirmed third US person with MERS virus

May 21, 2014

An Illinois resident was the third person in the United States confirmed to have the virus which causes Middle East respiratory syndrome, a May 16 test revealed. MERS is caused by Middle East respiratory...

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