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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


Founder and executive director of Curt’s Café Susan Trieschmann stands outside her Central Street location. Trieschmann was one of five Oakton Community College graduates who received the Distinguished Alumni award on Wednesday for their professional and community achievements.

Defying expectations: Curt’s Café owner honored with award

May 4, 2017

In high school, teachers told Susan Trieschmann that she wasn’t smart enough to go to college. “I spent 48 years of my life thinking something that wasn’t true, that my teachers in high school...

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DePaul freshman takes on incumbent Larry Suffredin for Cook County commissioner

April 12, 2017

When Bushra Amiwala asked a classroom of largely South Asian first- and third-graders in January if they wanted to be president someday, most hands shot up. Then she asked a followup question: Who actually...

Harassment concerns prompt Palestinian activist to leave Northwestern without speaking at event

February 23, 2016

Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid left Fiedler Hillel without speaking at a planned event Sunday due to concerns that his talk would be disrupted. Eid, founder of the Palestinian Human Rights...

Kelly Schaefer tapped to replace Burgwell Howard as new assistant vice president for student engagement

May 19, 2015

Kelly Schaefer, executive director of Norris University Center, will replace Burgwell Howard as assistant vice president for student engagement. Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs,...

BarLift displays a list of local discounts in Evanston and Chicago bars. The application, created by Northwestern students, launched its second version this week.

BarLift aims to improve students’ experiences at bars

May 19, 2015

A team of Northwestern students is bringing barhopping to students’ smartphones. BarLift, an Apple and Android application, launched its second version Monday morning. The developers, a group of NU...

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