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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


Amaral: Which science are enlightened elites following?

Amaral: Which science are enlightened elites following?

February 10, 2022

Our nation appears to be divided between those that say that we need to lift all restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, and those that worry that conditions are still too dangerous. We...

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Pritzker announces end to indoor mask mandate, with some exceptions

February 10, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois’ indoor mask mandate will be lifted on Feb. 28 if positive cases continue to decline.  The mandates will remain in place in schools, day cares,...

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Students discuss challenges of fewer virtual learning options for those in quarantine and isolation housing

February 7, 2022

After testing positive for COVID-19 the same day in-person learning resumed, Communication freshman Gavin Shaub said he spent the first week of classes learning mostly through lecture notes and class assignments.  While...

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Some NU students say COVID-19 quarantine and isolation protocol is unclear

February 3, 2022

When Weinberg junior Michelle Um tested positive for COVID-19 two days after Winter Break, she had to isolate in her off-campus residence with roommates who were negative for the duration of her illness.  Off-campus...

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From the Newsroom: How to pitch The Daily a story idea, and how we decide what news to cover

January 28, 2022

In this series, Daily staff members hope to provide more transparency about how we operate. If you would like to submit a question to be answered here, please send an email to Editor-in-Chief Isabelle...

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