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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


Here is an introduction to just some of the activist groups on campus.

Voices for change: A non-comprehensive guide to NU’s activist landscape

August 13, 2023

One of Northwestern’s core values is social justice, a principle built upon a long history of student activism. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, in which over 100...

A group of individuals in yellow shirts marching while holding signs, including one which reads “Grad Worker Power.”

NUGW union with United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America authorized following two-day election

January 12, 2023

Northwestern University Graduate Workers’ union with United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America has been certified following two days of voting in Chicago and Evanston, NUGW announced Thursday. The...

Three students paint a large yellow rock with the letters “NUGW.” A gray ledge in front of the rock is painted with “More Pay, More Say.”

NUGW union election takes place after years of grassroots organizing

January 10, 2023

Northwestern University Graduate Workers kicked off its union election Tuesday, the first of two days of voting in Evanston and Chicago. The election, moderated by the National Labor Relations Board,...

A group of individuals wearing yellow shirts and holding a sign labeled “NUGW” while marching past a building with gray stone.

NUGW to hold in-person union election Jan. 10 and 11

December 26, 2022

Northwestern University Graduate Workers have finalized an agreement with the University to set its union election for Jan. 10 and 11, the organization announced last Tuesday. The election results will...

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