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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

A sign posted by the Lakefill. Northwestern expects community members arriving back on campus to observe CDC guidelines for social distancing.

University provides updates on COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and safety provisions for Fall Quarter

July 9, 2020

Interim Provost Kathleen Hagerty sent an email to the Northwestern community Thursday evening outlining health and safety protocols for the fall. Students, faculty and staff will be expected to complete...

No emails and no information: NU takes down COVID-19 webpage

No emails and no information: NU takes down COVID-19 webpage

July 9, 2020

When the pandemic first hit Illinois, Northwestern published a webpage dedicated to keeping track of the number of COVID-19 cases on campus. Today, the webpage cannot be found, leaving the NU community...

Northwestern University Weber Arch. The recommended social distancing guideline — stay six feet apart — equates roughly to one quarter the height of the arch.

A guide to social distancing on campus

July 9, 2020

By now, many students have heard the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation: Stay six feet apart. But until it’s socially acceptable to carry around a measuring tape, it will...

When your house is not a home: domestic violence in Chicago amid a pandemic

When your house is not a home: domestic violence in Chicago amid a pandemic

July 7, 2020

The Daily has chosen to rename sources who wish to remain anonymous for personal safety reasons. These sources are introduced with an asterisk. Candace* was in the middle of taking her remote nursing...

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through virtual activities including a concert and fireworks show.

Evanston residents show patriotism through the screen for Fourth of July celebration

July 6, 2020

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through a livestream Saturday. Residents tuned in to the Evanston Fourth of July celebration through the association’s Facebook, website or WCGO Radio. The...

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