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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


Organizers posted signs around The Rock, advocating for increased representation of women within University leadership. Over 200 people marched from The Rock to University President Morton Schapiro’s residence.

NU community pickets in front of Schapiro’s house, protest selection of Mike Polisky as AD

May 8, 2021

Over 200 Northwestern faculty, staff, students, alumni and Evanston community members marched Friday to protest the appointment of Mike Polisky as the University’s next athletic director.  Faculty...

A tan building with “Ryan Field” written in white lettering.

Petition led by former cheerleader demands reconsideration, independent investigation of Mike Polisky

May 6, 2021

Days after Mike Polisky was announced as Northwestern’s next athletic director, hundreds of community members have signed a Thursday petition demanding an independent investigation of his time at NU. Former...

Hip Circle Empowerment Center relocates to bigger space on Howard Street

October 10, 2018

Evanston’s Hip Circle Empowerment Center, a studio offering dance, fitness, empowerment and a welcoming community for women, has relocated to a larger studio space on Howard Street. The studio moved...

Howard Street in Evanston. The area has recently experienced economic revitalizations as new businesses have popped up along the street.

Howard Street businesses benefit from revitalization, new additions

October 4, 2018

The revitalization of Howard Street is coming to fruition, and business owners and community members urge students and Evanston residents to check it out. Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine, Hip Circle Empowerment...

Political science prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd discusses violent extremism and religious freedom at the Buffett Institute. About 90 people gathered to hear her speak Friday as part of the Buffett Institute Faculty and Fellows Colloquium.

Northwestern professor talks pitfalls of counter-extremism efforts

February 7, 2016

Political science Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd critiqued governments’ efforts to counter violent extremism, finding their limitations can often provoke the radicalization they are trying to prevent. About...

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