Skip to Main Content
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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Jewish students have mixed reactions to pro-Palestine encampment

While some Jewish students support pro-Palestine encampment, others express discomfort and safety concerns with ongoing demonstration

April 29, 2024

As the pro-Palestine encampment on Deering Meadow enters its fifth day, the protest has spurred mixed responses from Northwestern’s more than 2,000 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. Some...

Several signs and banners on the fence between Deering Meadow and Sheridan Road called out Schill by name as the encampment entered its fifth day.

Interim addendum about protests comes as Schill’s tenure stresses free speech

April 29, 2024

Shortly after pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up an encampment on Deering Meadow Thursday morning, Northwestern enacted an interim addendum to its demonstration policy. In an email, University President...

Divestment from Israel-affiliated companies and institutions remains one of the key demands of the ongoing encampment on Deering Meadow.

The Daily Explains: Amid demands to divest from Israel, NU’s investments remain a mystery

April 29, 2024

For organizers of the ongoing encampment on Deering Meadow, a primary demand is for the University to disclose its investments and divest from companies that supply arms to Israel. Northwestern’s...

JVP NU said in the statement it has evidence the counterdemonstration was “a coordinated effort organized by the Anti-Defamation League,” contradicting statements by pro-Israel protesters that the event was organically organized.

JVP NU releases statement after Deering Meadow counterprotest

April 28, 2024

Northwestern's chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace released a statement on the pro-Israel counterprotest on Deering Meadow Sunday afternoon. "We condemn today's violent, racist, and intimidating Zionist...

Demonstrators formed a human chain on Deering Meadow to prevent counterprotesters from entering their encampment.

Divestment demonstrators, counterprotesters stand off on Deering Meadow

April 28, 2024

Divestment demonstrators stood off with pro-Israel counterprotesters for more than an hour at Deering Meadow on Sunday afternoon.  Just before 11 a.m., University Police set up bike racks on the northeast...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Deering Meadow