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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


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NU transitions to “yellow” activity level as COVID-19 cases decline, new testing requirements announced

January 14, 2022

Campus activity level has moved to “yellow” after a decline in Northwestern’s positivity rate and 25% fewer reported positive tests than last week. Out of about 14,000 tests taken this week —...

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NU clarifies Quarantine & Isolation Housing roommate assignments policy

January 9, 2022

Only students in isolation — defined as those who have tested positive for COVID-19 — will potentially be assigned a roommate, the University clarified in an email to The Daily.  Regardless of...

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Northwestern goes remote for first two weeks of January

December 20, 2021

Classes and co-curricular activities will be held virtually for the first two weeks of Winter Quarter, Northwestern announced Monday along with several new COVID-19 precautions. Wildcat Wellness, a...

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COVID-19 positivity rate increases before Thanksgiving amid booster shot eligibility expansion

November 22, 2021

As the number of COVID-19 tests taken on campus continues to decline, the positivity rate has risen.  Out of roughly 4,000 tests taken this week, 37 came back positive, putting the positivity rate...

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NU health professionals advise caution with Thanksgiving travel, gatherings

November 17, 2021

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many students are making arrangements for their return home.  But Health professionals advise caution, because amid the holiday spirit, COVID-19 cases are...

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