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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

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...

Medill sophomore Erica Davis completes online classes from a house in Skaneateles, NY. Davis is one of several sophomores completing virtual classes in a “pod” away from Evanston.

Away from Evanston, sophomores form “pods” to stay together this quarter

September 22, 2020

When freshmen and sophomores received University President Morton Schapiro’s Aug. 28 email — which canceled their in-person classes and on-campus housing plans just over a week before move-in — they...

The Weekly: Week One Recap

The Weekly: Week One Recap

September 20, 2020

The abolish Greek life movement continues into the school year, dining workers face mass layoffs, Evanston businesses suffer from economic hardships and closures, and the Big Ten reverses a previous decision...

A snapshot of campus during COVID-19

September 20, 2020

From empty bike racks to masked pedestrians, Northwestern’s campus looks a bit different this fall. Music: Gambrel by Blue Dot Sessions. Used under CC BY-NC 4.0. / sped up from original. Email: [email protected],...

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