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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

Students say the problem is not about the University’s testing capacity, but rather, its inability to effectively communicate to students

Northwestern’s contact tracing system falls through the cracks

September 27, 2020

Curtis DeBisschop only found out he tested positive for COVID-19 through the city of Evanston’s online portal. The SESP senior got tested at the Donald P. Jacobs Center on Northwestern’s Evanston...

The Donald P. Jacobs Center will close its asymptomatic testing center Dec. 21 to Jan 2.

Northwestern changes course, expands COVID-19 testing to underclassmen living in Evanston

September 25, 2020

Northwestern announced in an email that it has secured additional COVID-19 testing capacity and plans to expand asymptomatic testing to first- and second-years in the Evanston area. Previously, the...

Matt Wechsler founded Village Farmstand. The storefront opened its doors on Dempster Street in August.

Village Farmstand brings locally grown food to the Main-Dempster Mile

September 24, 2020

Matt Wechsler, an Evanston resident and filmmaker, remembers his first experience at a farmer’s market in 2012. There, he fell in love with the flavors of locally grown produce and learned about how...

Climate scientists at Northwestern discuss the misconceptions and effects of COVID-19 on the environment.

Despite speculation, Northwestern climate scientists say COVID-19 is not slowing climate change

September 23, 2020

With half the world’s population under lockdown restrictions due to COVID-19, some have observed improvements in air quality, cleaner waterways and the return of wildlife to populated areas. While some...

After Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a state-wide mask mandate in May, Evanston business owners started selling masks in addition to their usual wares.

Face masks 411: When to wear and where to buy in Evanston

September 22, 2020

Rachel Hershinow, owner of Stella Boutique, said there has been a “crazy rush to buy masks” in Evanston since the beginning of the pandemic. Amongst women’s clothing, jewelry and home decor, Hershinow...

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