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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


NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth. A national study showed Northwestern students had above average rates of voter registration and turnout in the 2016 election.

Study shows NU voter engagement significantly above national average

February 1, 2018

Student voting turnout and registration increased significantly at Northwestern compared to other universities over a four-year period, according to a national study of student voting habits. The National...

Students gather on the Lakefill on the night of the 2016 presidential election. One year into Donald Trump’s presidency, students, faculty and staff have voiced concerns with his leadership.

One year after election, NU community reflects on Donald Trump’s presidency

November 9, 2017

Weinberg junior Sammy Cuautle said he knew he was taking a risk by voting for President Donald Trump in the 2016 election, but hoped that other Republican politicians would be able to steer the party in...

Former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley speaks to students about Donald Trump’s presidency and political engagement in Cahn Auditorium on Monday. The event was hosted by College Democrats.

Former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley denounces Trump, encourages political activism

October 17, 2017

Former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley spoke about the current political climate and lessons he learned from his 2016 candidacy in a Monday event sponsored by College Democrats. About 90 people...

History Prof. Paul Gillingham addresses a crowd at a discussion on President-elect Donald Trump in a global context. The event was hosted by The Buffett Institute for Global Studies.

Panelists speak about international policies of Trump’s administration

January 6, 2017

Panelists warned against romanticizing the U.S.’s pre-Trump past and remarked on the uncertainty of the country’s new administration during an event Thursday put on by the Buffett Institute for Global...

Schapiro responds to criticisms of email sent day after presidential election

November 17, 2016

University President Morton Schapiro responded to criticisms of an email sent to students the day after the presidential election, saying he didn’t realize the email did not mention Donald Trump by name. Schapiro...

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