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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


Dr. Steven Thrasher is the inaugural Daniel H. Renberg Chair of social justice in reporting. His new class provides a space for students to think and learn about how viruses intersect with issues such as race, sexuality, disability, economics and the news media.

Viruses are a tool for understanding systemic racism in Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher’s new course

October 7, 2020

On Oct. 5, four days after President Donald Trump announced he tested positive for COVID-19, the students in Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher’s class were meeting on Zoom. “Has there been anything in...

Chicago rideshare drivers express concerns amid COVID-19

October 6, 2020

From concerns over the lack of effective policy to customers not wearing masks, rideshare employees speak on their experiences as drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Two employees’ names were...

The Weber Arch. Northwestern announced academic calendar updates and planning for the winter in a Friday email.

NU scientists launch COVID-19 antibody study in Cook County

October 1, 2020

Anthropology Prof. Thomas McDade, director of the Laboratory for Human Biology Research, is no stranger to antibody testing. His lab routinely develops antibody tests and has used dried blood spot samples...

Evanston implemented a stay-at-home advisory beginning on Monday morning.

A comprehensive list of COVID-19 testing sites in Evanston

September 28, 2020

Here is a map of the places where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Evanston. Zoom out to see the nearest Illinois Department of Health testing sites, where anyone can get tested for free without an appointment...

Talking to students about their Wildcat Wellness experience

September 27, 2020

Northwestern’s mandatory quarantine period, Wildcat Wellness, officially ended on September 20. In this video, students share their experiences during those two weeks and their thoughts on the Fall Quarter....

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